Lisa Lipps' music career took off in the early 1980s with the release of her debut single "Funkytown," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980. The song's innovative use of synthesizers and Lipps' soulful vocals made it an instant hit, selling over 4 million copies worldwide. The song's success was followed by another hit single, "Flashback," which peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.