Lina started as a songwriter for other established artists but released her debut album, Stranger On Earth, in 2001. She gained attention and popularity across the US and United Kingdom with songs like, “It’s Alright,” “Playa No More,” “Smooth,” and “I’m Not the Enemy.” Her modern day homages to legends from the Harlem Renaissance and Motown era have delighted music critics, and her catchy hooks and inspirational lyrics make her music immediately approachable.
Despite her success, Lina departed from the major label she was signed to and went on to create a record label of her own, Moodstar Recordings, giving her more control over her message she wants to convey.
Lina not only sings about socially significant issues, she walks the talk. Her involvement with charitable organizations includes The National Campaign, an organization that provides AIDS and safe sex education to inner city teens all over America. This same issue was at the center of Lina’s collaboration with Jurassic 5’s Akil and EarthTones founder Frank Fitzpatrick for the title song for the film Reflections.
Lina has worked with Fitzpatrick on music for a number of other EarthTones campaigns and soundtracks, including Detroit urban-farming documentary Urban Roots, and the first international collaborations of socially conscious hip hop artists for Beat The World. As part of the Beat the World soundtrack, Lina is featured on the title track “Hip Hop Nation” with conscious Hip Hop legend KRS-One and the voice of the African World Cup theme, Somali singer and peace ambassador K’naan.
Lina’s other collaborations with Fitzpatrick include, “Must Be The Music” with Les Nubians (France/Cameroon) and MV Bill (Brazil), and “Stronger Than Pride” – the Love Theme (single) to the independent comedy Love Jacked.
While Lina continues to perform and record inspiring music, she always stands tall as voice of truth and a visionary artist working to create a better world for all.
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