So Solid Crew's Lisa Maffia shows off her enviable curves in plunging black bikini as she enjoys the heatwave in Essex
She found her fame as the 'first lady' of UK garage band So Solid Crew.
And Lisa Maffia, 36, wasted no time in hitting the beach on Tuesday, as she made the most of the heatwave at Chalkwell beach in Essex wearing a slinky black bikini.
Lisa flaunted her curvaceous body in the string-tied swimwear, as she smoldered in the sunshine with her hair flowing in the breeze.
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Soaking up the sun: So Solid Crew's Lisa Maffia, 36 put her bikini body on display at Chalkwell beach in Essex on Tuesday
She showed off her fantastic figure in a simple bikini, as she took the opportunity to flaunt her well-kept body.
Resting her hand in her hair, Lisa strolled in the shallow end of the Essex sea, as she took her sunglasses off for a moment to admire the glistening waters.
The former pop star looked younger than her years, as she enjoyed her day in the sun.
Bikini body: The former pop star looked younger than her years, as she strolled in the shallow waters on the sunny day in Essex
Impressive: Lisa flashed a glimpse of her tattoo as she rested one-footed on the sandy waters
Lisa looked blissfully content as she rested on the pebbly beach.
She lifted her leg in the air as she drew attention to her shapely thigh, peering from beneath her sunglasses.
The sexy lady showed off her natural beauty by wearing minimal make up for a day at the beach, while she kept her hands and toes painted black.
Beach body: Lisa displayed her incredible beach body, as she drew attention to her shapely thigh while resting on the pebbly shores
Fun day: The raven-haired pop star was spotted laughing as she nestled her shapely derriere in the waters
Take it off! The garage star was seen taking her top off, as she lapped up the sunshine in her black bikini
Lisa, who grew up in London's Brixton, was the only female member of the band So Solid Crew - who rose to fame with hits like 21 Seconds.
So Solid Crew was a large group, which expanded from 19 initial members to 30 - the most notable being Lisa Maffia, Romeo and MC Harvey.
In 2002, they were the subject of the television documentary This Is So Solid - before going on to launch solo careers in later years.
Resting: Lisa, who grew up in London's Brixton, was the only female member of the band So Solid Crew - who rose to fame with hits like 21 Seconds
Flip flops off: The former pop star smoldered in the sunlight as she showed off her wrist tattoo by placing her hand delicately by her side
Top toes: Lisa, who is currently in Essex, looked blissfully content as she took a stroll on the pebbly beach
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