The controversy surrounding Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam’s biopic is raising eyebrows, and for good reason. Leaving out Full Force, the group responsible for discovering Lisa and producing some of her biggest hits, isn’t just an oversight—it’s intentional.
Lisa Lisa Speaks:
We have lots of respect and love for the legendary producers “Full Force”. They wrote and produced the hits of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam and THEY ARE LEGENDS! They made the hits that made you dance to Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam.
To clear up some of the question we have received about why “Full Force” was not represented in the Biopic.
This movie was about The “Lisa Lisa Story” and HER Journey with Cult Jam and SISTERHOOD with Toni Menage. The focus for THIS film was about LISA’S journey from HER POV.
We in no way meant to disrespect “Full Force” by leaving them out of the casting of OUR biopic BUT only to tell HER story from her beginnings!
WE also chose to focus on the group “LISA LISA AND CULT JAM”! to clear up some confusion that has existed for many years.
MANY were and have been confused about WHO the “ACTUAL” group was because “Full Force” appeared in all of the videos and sang “All Cried Out” with Lisa which lead PEOPLE to believe that “Full Force” was actually “CULT JAM”.
Cult Jam and Full Force continue to perform as their own entities and we wish them nothing but the best!!
We hope this clears up some of the questions and concerns. THAT BEING SAID…SOME of you have left very hateful and unkind messages which we have handle gracefully.
IF YOU CHOOSE, to come on any of our page’s with negativity or disrespect, YOU WILL be BLOCKED and your comments will be deleted. We LEAD with LOVE and good energy on our journey!! 👏🏽🤎
FOR THE MAJORITY, We appreciate the love, support and for how well our film has been received!
THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST AND ONLY TIME THIS SUBJECT WILL BE ADDRESSED‼️
Thank you to everyone who watched and who continue to support the “LISA LISA TOUR LIFE FAMILY”!
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The reasoning behind it doesn’t hold up. Claiming they were excluded to avoid confusion about who Cult Jam was? That’s a stretch. A biopic should set the record straight, not erase key figures from the story.
Full Force played a crucial role in Lisa’s rise. They produced and wrote hits like “I Wonder If I Take You Home” and “Can You Feel the Beat.” Their influence on her career is undeniable. You can’t tell Lisa’s story without them—unless there’s something bigger at play. Whether it’s industry politics, personal conflicts, or an attempt to reshape history, something about this decision feels off.
If Lisa and her team truly valued their contributions, they would have found a way to include them. Instead, they offered a vague explanation that sidesteps the issue. And let’s be real—if there had been tension between them, wouldn’t that make for a more compelling story? Conflict sells. But pretending Full Force never existed? That’s just bizarre.
Full Force deserves to have their role recognized. Cutting them out diminishes their contributions to one of the most iconic acts of the ‘80s. Their production and songwriting helped define Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam’s sound. To leave them out is to rewrite history.
Lisa’s camp issued a statement addressing the backlash. They insisted the film was about Lisa’s personal journey with Cult Jam and her bond with Toni Menage. They also claimed Full Force’s presence in music videos led to confusion about who was actually in the group. While they expressed respect for Full Force, the statement made it clear they had no intention of revisiting the issue.
The response hasn’t done much to calm the criticism. Fans and industry insiders continue to question why such an integral part of Lisa’s story was left out.
Full Force’s contributions to her success can’t be ignored, and their absence from the biopic speaks volumes. It remains to be seen if they’ll respond publicly, but their legacy is already cemented in music history. The question now is why their role was erased in the first place.