Lisa Taylor

Lisa Taylor is a definitive “voice of the transition,” an artist who embodied the sophisticated, jazz-inflected soul that bridged the gap between the late-80s “Quiet Storm” and the high-gloss production of the early 90s. Before stepping into the solo spotlight, Taylor was already a highly respected session and touring vocalist for legends like Burt Bacharach and Anita Baker. Her 1992 debut album, Secrets of the Heart, remains a standout of the era, prized by aficionados for its marriage of live instrumentation with contemporary R&B rhythms.

The 1992 window saw Taylor make a significant impact with her debut single, “Did You Pray Today?” The track showcased her rich, velvety tone and spiritual depth, becoming a staple of the sophisticated soul landscape. She followed this with the rhythmic title track “Secrets of the Heart,” which highlighted her ability to navigate sleek, modern production without losing the warmth of her gospel and jazz roots. For the archive, Lisa Taylor represents the elegance and professional standard of the era, an artist who brought a seasoned, technical maturity to the burgeoning Urban Contemporary sound of the early 90s.