Desire, Determination & Drive – three words with three separate definitions, yet one common accord. For those who are a part of the “Now Generation” where to hustle is paramount and to grind on a regular basis is status quo, if you’re not pushing it to the limit, you don’t even exist. Entering your existence is the Bronx native, and Underground Music Awards “2006 Best R&B Female Artist” Lafonda. Those who are familiar with Lafonda’s work ethic would call her the hardest working artist out there, period. They couldn’t be more accurate in describing the young business woman. There aren’t many stages in NYC that Lafonda hasn’t graced. Clocking close to 70 performances over the past fiscal year is diehard proof of her BX hustle. Lafonda (vocal range: second-soprano) has been singing since the age of 2, in thanks to a loving mother who shares the same passion. Lafonda has been performing in front of large crowds since elementary school. In 1998, she joined the Choir Academy of Harlem where she sharpened her vocal skills and graduated in the summer of 2002. Wherever Lafonda goes, she brings along a presence that takes over the room and a performance that is sure to entertain. “I love entertaining the crowd,” says the BX starlet. “There is no place, and I mean no place that I’ll rather be than on stage entertaining a live audience. If you call me and I don’t pick up, that’s most likely because I’m in my element, on stage tearing it down.” Currently, you’ll find Lafonda promoting her new single, “Ooh Ahh” produced by Plaboy-Chi. In “Ooh Ahh”, Lafonda sings about a guy who is the talk of the town with the ladies, but she’s not paying him any mind even though he’s interested in her. “You know the story,” she says with a smirk. “Boy meets girl; boy wants the girl, but the girl could care less. This song is basically saying that just because every other girl in the hood wants you, doesn’t mean that I must follow suit. OK, so you’re diggin’ me. That’s fine and all, but are you even on my level? I know that the ladies are feeling me on this one.” Lafonda has just come off of one of the biggest months and quite possibly the biggest night of her young career. At New York’s 4th Annual Underground Music Awards, that was held at the legendary B.B. Kings in Manhattan, Lafonda walked away with the award for Best R&B Female Artist; an award that eluded her the year before. “I have to tell you that winning that award was a huge moment for me,” Lafonda says as she reflects back to walking onto the stage after hearing her name. “There’s just so much more to do. I’m happy with my early accomplishments, but I’m not content. Don’t expect to see me slowing down. The skies the limit for me…” Internet Radio Show Spins www.SingersRoom.com www.1.fm www.MixxStudios.com For further information on Lafonda, whether you’d like to do research on her previous performances, if you’d like to check out some of her latest photos or latest news, go to www.LafondaForever.com. You can find even more information including footage from live performances on Lafonda’s Myspace page: http://Myspace.com/LafondaForever