Lina is an international singer, songwriter and actress, who boldly discards all artistic blueprints, achieving an unexpected, brilliantly satisfying musical fusion that makes a musical statement. Thriving on rich, jazz era orchestration complemented by R&B and hip-hop. In effect, a one woman Harlem Renaissance, reclaiming decades worth of musical heritage for a new generation. Lina was exposed to a wide variety of music - classical, choral, opera - and began performing in local talent shows. Lina made her musical introduction in 2001 with her debut album, "Stranger on Earth". Growing up in a music filled household, her mother a singer and her father a guitarist, Lina wrote her first song at eight years old. After cutting a series of demos in an effort to turn other artists on to her songs, Lina had her first success in 1998, when L.A.-based Tyrese recorded one of her songs for his self-titled debut, which went platinum. Since then, her songs have been recorded and placed on forthcoming albums, as well as in films such as HBO's "Disappearing Acts" (2001) and Fox Picture's blockbuster hit "High Crimes" (2002). Critics praised the disc's bold theme, a syncopation of music past and present: with its combination of classic and modern sounds. Lina returned with her sophomore album, “The Inner Beauty Movement” that was released on Hidden Beach/Moodstar/Universal in 2005 and produced such hits as "Smooth", the steppers anthem and "Leaving You." She’s garnered rave reviews from the UK’s Sunday Times and Vibe Magazine. Lina latest album “Morning Star” was released on Lina’s label, Moodstar Recordings with critics raving about it! “Morning Star” delivered an easy-to-listen-to treasure trove of music that satisfies track after track. Personal anthems can be found in this work of art, including "Wake Up" and "Breakthrough." Broken heart therapy is available in the track "Good Day." Lina has landed many vocal features such as Guess Who, High Crimes, Pluto Nash and This Christmas where she made a cameo performance singing “Santa Baby. She has shared the stage with, Herby Hancock, El and Chico Debarge, Brian McKnight, Kem, Stevie Wonder, India Arie, Bilal, Dwele, Angie Stone, Maze and Frankie Beverly, The Whispers, Joan Osbourne, Omarion, Mike Jones and Mario just to name a few. Lina's hit single “Around the World” with Anthony Hamilton is quickly becoming a favorite among neo-soul enthusiasts. “It can be challenging to be a true or organic artistry, but I've always put passion into my writing and I'm not afraid of where it takes me” Lina… Discography: Video Links Lina’s “Smooth” Video Release – Click here to see Lina's "Smooth" video Lina’s ”My Man” Video Release – Click here to see Lina's "My Man" video Lina “Say A Little Prayer” - Click here to listen to Lina on Paul Brown's track Lina “Santa Baby” – Click here to see Lina "Santa Baby" video Lina’s Movie Scores Tours • MTV Ladies of Soul w/ India Irie, Mystic, Kelis; Performance/Band • Joan Osbourn, US Tour; Performer/Band • Craig David, European Tour; Performance/Band • Guru/Gang Starr, European Tour; Performance/Band • Herby Hancock, Cannes France; Performance/Band Video • Smooth (Music Video) Performer/Singer Red/Hidden Beach • Playa No Mo’ Performer/Signer WEA Commercials • Six Flags Vocal Performance Six Flags Inc. Print • Essence Editorial Spread • VIBE Music Feature/Interview Images Reviews & Press Syndicated radio personality Michael Baisden was so inspired by Lina’s hit single Two-time Grammy Award Winner Paul “Smooth” that he decided to Brown on Lina create the “B-Side Show” to “It was funny because I had heard her support his favorite artist actually on Smooth Jazz. They were playing one of her songs and I was like “Michael Baisden is one of man, I really like that voice. It’s got the most important people “Billie Holiday” old school type of sound. of my career he’s a man of I was working with a DJ at my house his word. The first time I and I was actually doing a remix p met him in 2005 he told “24/7”and we were messing around me that he loved my single and I mention to him that I really like “Smooth” so much that it this chick Lina. He said “oh man, she's inspired him to create a friend of mine. I’ll call her right now. “The B-Side”. He kept the She’d love to work with you”. So he song in rotation for as long called her on the spot, I got on the as he was on the radio, phone with her and she agreed to sing that was six years ago. on my record “Say A Little Prayer”. I Smooth is still getting air wanted to have sort of a Brazilian-y play today!” Smooth Jazz track but with that old school jazz flavor on to, so she was just Lina perfect. Reviews “I think Lina’s cd is the BEST OF THE YEAR,” S.Twyner 5.0 out of 5 stars ALL I CAN SAY IS AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME, By T. Caesar "THIS IS MISS STRESS" (Chicago Born) This review is from: Stranger on Earth (Audio CD) I love UNIQUE artists and artists who are not afraid to take RISKS. LINA came out with her first CD and I fell in love... the r&bish, swingish, neosoulish, and hiphopish mix she has going on is truly admirable. I really honestly believe she is not getting 1/10th of the credit she deserves. Her voice is beautiful and I was so thrilled when her song played at the beginning of the move High Crimes. She is exceptionally talented and if u only have the 2nd CD u MUST buy the first or you are missing a unique treat 5.0 out of 5 stars Great New Sound from the Past, By PZDD This review is from: Stranger on Earth (Audio CD) I first heard of Lina in February when the buzz was surrounding her on The Box in the U.K. Her single "Playa No Mo" charted in the Top 30. But now, its her chance in the U.S. With it, comes the release of her debut. Although this version does feature new songs, it is also missing some from the European Version. Highlights in my opinion are her new song "It's Alright," "Playa No Mo," and "Batches." All incorporate Jazz styles popular during the first half of the twentieth century, plus r&b and hip hop. Great mixture leads to a great CD. Contact Information Management Jadar Entertainment 468 Camden Dr. - Suite 200 Beverly Hills, CA. 90210 (310) 601-3134 [email protected] Link JE Music Group "Lina" jadarentertainment.com .