Lillo Thomas was a soul artist of the 1980s. His most famous song was "Sexy girl" (1987). Prior to his recording career he was on the US track and field team. As an athlete he set the World record for the 200 meters at the age of sixteen. He qualified for the 1984 Olympics however he was unable to attend after being involved in a car accident.

Lillo Thomas released his first album in 1983. His albums were produced by Kashif and Paul Laurence Jones III.

Thomas quickly established his musical career. His first album, released in 1983 on Capitol Records, charted at #23 on the R&B Albums record charts. Let Me Be Yours also launched his first solo hit, "(You're A) Good Girl", which peaked at #22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.

Also a successful session vocalist, he worked with Evelyn "Champagne" King, Kashif, James Ingram, and George Benson, but developed a special relationship with Melba Moore.

He wrote the song "Mind Up Tonight" for her and joined her on tour in 1984 as her protege. That same year, he released his second solo album, "All of You", which climbed to #9 on the R&B Albums chart.

In 1985, Thomas toured with comedian Eddie Murphy, but 1987 was the pinnacle of success for his music career when his album Lillo released to become #10 on the R&B Albums chart and launched his most successful single, "I'm in Love." The song reached #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Two other singles charted, with "Downtown" reaching #11 and "Sexy Girl" at #9 on the same chart.

Thomas returned to recording with a brand new single in 1993. "Out There Doing Wrong", was written, arranged and produced by Thomas and released on THG Music

In 2010, he released his fourth album, Come and Get It. In 2013 Lillo Launched his "Greatest Hits" on the Fitingo Music Label. Lillo lives in Westchester with his wife Kim a VP in the Beauty industry. Lillo is also an accomplished painter.