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 LINA is not  a new artist she has been on the scene for quite sometime with some simply divine soul music in fact it s very hard to fit her into a mould as her music seems to grow and branch out with eve

ry album. When I first heard morning star her new album frankly I wasn’t so sure until the song FEEL THE LOVE blasted into my head phones I replayed it several times before going back to the beginning and replaying the first few tracks again. As this album goes along your are left simply blown away by the music within she has not allowed the styles of today to pigeon hold her, which is a great thing, Instead she has managed to fuse many styles R&B SOUL,JAZZ and a sprinkle of pop music to boot. This album in my book is certainly more soul than anything else  j have heard with a leaning to the 1920,s/30,S theme running throughout .You cant help but admire this women for what she has achieved here its excellent and I haven’t stopped playing this since early this year. There is a vast difference between the quality music here and some of the formula pop RNB /soul present it would pay some new artist to listen to this because its a level above most things I have heard this year . UPDATE LINA is back the new outing is called VINTAGE and again LINA shows why she is a such an underrated act she has a way of creating great grooves with stunning melody the killer song on the new set is called SENDING MY LOVE  it has that LINA 1920s/1930s theme of which she does so well  other great songs are VIOLA  of wich kicks of the set and is a great positive song,also NO LOVE .LINA swims against the tide when it comes to her music vocally she is very strong  production wise too things art tight and lyrically she is both challenging and engaging.I f your looking for a different style of r&b and soulmusic then look no further,her last outing was simply divine the new set stands up to the the 2008 MORNING STAR and sees her move past it, excellent stuff  and is Highly reccomended.

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Swimming against the tide comes naturally to Lina. In fact, fearlessly treading the undercurrent beyond the waves of status quo is what shapes her fresh, arresting sound.

That's abundantly clear from the first listen to Lina's sophomore project, The Inner Beauty Movement The album her first for new label home Hidden Beach Recordings reflects the singer/songwriter's creative credo: to be passionate, organic and timeless. Whether discoursing on life's ups and downs, love, self-empowerment or just plain old feeling good, the many moods showcased on "Inner Beauty" embody what Lina constantly strives for: originality.

"With so much technology, there are a lot of producer-driven artists," says the Los Angeles-based singer. "The result is that tracks have become the meat versus the lyrics. And it's become more about manufacturing mass-produced recordings. It can be difficult to be original, but I've always put passion into my writing and performing. I just let the music that's inside of me flow out."

That passion permeates "Inner Beauty. As does Lina's hybrid melding of R&B, jazz, hip-hop, swing and pop. Rounding out the creative equation is Lina's prowess for penning songs whose lyrics not only entertain but also teach. As she notes, "When I write, it's what I'm feeling that day. Every song is an experience, some wisdom or knowledge gained; a musical lesson."

Realizing and accepting who you are inside to become naturally beautiful outside is the message at the core of Lina'smusical mission on The Inner Beauty Movement. Among the album's stellar selections all written by Lina are the self-realization anthem "I Am," and the empowering, mid-tempo "Leaving You, which recognizes and exalts inner strength with such lyrics as: "Today's the day/Now I can finally see my way/Found somebody new/I'm leaving you for me." Notes Lina, "It's hard to let go, but you have to do it for you."

What lovers will rightfully and wrong fully endure in a struggling relationship is at the heart of "Smooth." The couple will do anything to make it smooth because they love each other," says Lina of the song. "But it's still a dysfunctional relationship. People in my generation seem to be in love with things. The guys are hard, and the ladies are so independent to the point of not needing anyone. But we always need someone to inspire us."

Which is what happens when R&B powerhouse Anthony Hamilton and Lina team up on the soulful "Around the World." Their performance recalls the timeless pairing of Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack. Hamilton's warm, full-bodied tenor is the perfect complement to Lina's emotion-packed, versatile soprano.

 The Inner Beauty Movement builds on the signature sound that first caught listeners' attention in 2001. That's when Atlantic Records released Lina's solo debut, Stranger on Earth, which spun off the hits "It's Alright" and "Playa No Mo." In addition to earning critical acclaim, Lina's impressive vocal styling and unique merging of music past and present elicited comparisons to Billie Holiday, Macy Gray and Erykah Badu. Two collaborators from that album, producers Jeeve and Travis "T-House" House, reunite with Lina on "Inner Beauty."

Her constant desire to give back through music is the impetus behind the upcoming Save Your Soul compilation s

And who Lina truly is can be heard on The Inner Beauty Movement.

"What music is missing right now are artists like Lauryn Hill who can touch people's souls," says Lina. "This is what music is for. I'm not here for the attention. I'm an instrument of God, here to help people realize themselves."

That's Lina. No clone an original.