Lisa Lisa Among Artists Getting TV Biopic Treatment as Part of Lifetime’s “Voices of a Lifetime” Platform

Art will soon intimate Lisa Lisa’s life…

The 59-year-old Puerto Rican singer, who rose to acclaim in the 1980s as one-third of the band Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, will be among the artists spotlighted when Lifetime’s 2025 “Voices of a Lifetime” platform returns this winter.

Lisa Lisa, Lisa VelezArriving on February 1 is Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story about the Latin hip-hop pioneer born Lisa Velez.

The authorized biopic focuses on Lisa Lisa’s career as a member of the group.

Lisa Lisa and Cult JamThe gold- and platinum-selling band’s Full Force-produced chain of hits includes “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” “Head to Toe,” “Lost in Emotion” and “All Cried Out.

Jearnest Corchado stars as Velez who, in turn, portrays her own mother and doubles as executive producer.

Also in the cast: Bre-Z and New York City radio personality Angie Martinez.

Produced by Swirl Films, the biopic is directed by Tailiah Breon with a script from Rebecca Murga.

Other artists who’ll be spotlighted include Mary J. Blige and Gloria Gaynor.