At just 19 years old, Laurissa "Lala" Romain has a maturity and joie de vivre that goes way beyond her years. Raised in Hell's Kitchen by parents in show business, she started her career as an actor, but being the multitalent that she is, went on to pursue makeup artistry and singing, which is her main focus now. "I stopped because I found something I was more in love with." It is therefore quite fitting that on Valentine's Day, she celebrated a career milestone with the release of her debut single "Wasn't Love".
On April 30, she will be gracing the stage of The Bitter End with both original work and covers from artists like Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Adele and Amy Winehouse. As for her future plans, audiences can expect to see a lot more of "Lala" performing at iconic venues throughout Manhattan. "Music makes me so happy. It gives me so much life that I don't think anything else has before or can."
Who are some musicians you look up to? You sang backup for Mariah Carey. What was that like?
That was amazing. She was really, really sweet and great to work with. I mean, how could you not love Mariah? Her music is amazing. Her voice is amazing. I definitely look up to her. Amy Winehouse is a huge inspiration to me. Jessie J is just my idol since I was in seventh grade. When she came out with "Who You Are", that really helped me get through a lot of things. I love Adele, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, India Arie. I really like listening to old jazz. Julie London is great.
(excerpt from New York Press)
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