Lillo Thomas was born in Brooklyn, NY and became a world-class sprinter at 16, setting the world record for the 200 meters at 20.8. But an automobile accident in Brazil prevented him from appearing in the 1984 Olympics, for which he had qualified. Thomas left the athletics behind for music, and toured, among others, with comedian Eddie Murphy in 1985. He became a successful session vocalist, doing vocals on releases by Evelyn "Champagne" King, Kashif and Melba Moore. He landed his own solo deal with Capitol, and began getting singles like Let me be yours, Never give you up, Trust me and You're a good girl on the charts. Your love's got A hold on me was his first Top 20 R&B single in 1984, and Thomas enjoyed his biggest year in 1987 with three top ten R&B hits. I'm in love reached number two and remains his most successful single. Thomas collaborated with Paul Laurence on songs recorded by Freddie Jackson and Melba Moore. He also was a succesfull actor and painter.

Lillo Thomas (you're a) Good girl 1983 Capitol Paul Laurence 2 Lillo Thomas I love it 1983 Capitol Paul Laurence 3 Lillo Thomas Trust me 1983 Capitol Paul Laurence 2 Lillo Thomas Let me be yours 1983 Capitol Paul Laurence 8 Lillo Thomas Settle down 1984 Capitol Paul Laurence 3 Lillo Thomas Your love's got a hold on me & Trust me 1984 Capitol Paul Laurence 2 Lillo Thomas All of you 1984 Capitol Paul Laurence 11 Lillo Thomas All of you 1984 Capitol Paul Laurence 8 Lillo Thomas Downtown & I'm in love 1987 Capitol Lillo Thomas 3 Lillo Thomas I'm in love 1987 Capitol Paul Laurence 4 Lillo Thomas Sexy girl 1987 Capitol Paul Laurence 3 Lillo Thomas Lillo 1987 Capitol P Laurence & L Thomas 9 Lillo Thomas Same 1987 Capitol Paul Laurence 9