Delisha Thomas (aka Racquel J) is a Grammy nominated, Dove award winning singer/songwriter. Born on the sunny island of Trinidad, raised in the suburbs of Mississauga Ontario, she began singing at the tender age of 6 and songwriting at the age of 14. And what once began as a mere fascination soon ignited into a passion. This passion would become the catalyst for a life changing evolution. In 2004 Delisha made her debut into the American music industry penning songs for then up and coming artists Christina Milian and Kiki Sheard.
Once the ball was set in motion Delisha then went on to work with Artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Danity Kane, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Adrienne Bailon, Beyonce Knowles, Justin Bieber, etc. In 2007 Thanks to a song entitled “DeJa Vu" performed by Beyonce”, which obtained unforeseeable success, Delisha received her first Grammy nomination for “Best R&B song”.
Throughout her career she has made vocal contributions laying backgrounds on songs for various artists including Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce Knowles and Macy Gray. She has also worked with numerous producers such as Rodney “Darckchild” Jerkins (Destiny’s Child, Pussycat Dolls, Toni Braxton, Lady Gaga), Fred Jerkins (Michael Jackson, Brandy, Toni Braxton), Nathaniel “Danja” Hills (Britney Spears, Pink, Nelly Furtado), D’Mile (Janet Jackson,Justin Bieber, P. Diddy) and many more. Delisha continues to write not only for mainstream artists but new up and coming talent as well.
Just recently in 2014 Delisha took her writing internationally, and has written song for well known recording artists in countries such as Spain, Poland, Japan and Korea. Calling her career nothing less than blessed, she has decided it is finally time to begin construction on the project she has anticipated working on the most. HER OWN. She has much to say and finally ready to share it with the world. The album though still in it’s early stages is anticipated to be complete by the top of 2015. Not only will her audience experience Delisha the singer but also the music producer as she has collaborates with an assortment of producers including her husband Eric “Smash” Johnson to create her unique sound for the album. Like a diamond with many facets, this up and coming artist has more talents than what first meets the eye.
With numerous plans on the horizon Delisha continues to expand her brand, thus making her a force to be reckoned with. Delisha Thomas has strengthened “Beiber Fever” through her help in penning Justin Beiber’s “Favorite Girl”. Thomas spreads her songwriting ability across a span of genres, including gospel and pop (from Kierra Sheard to Christina Milian).
