Our Careers and Industry team actively support and nurture all the musical talent to pass through ICMP and are responsible for selecting our weekly #ICMPSpotlight artist.
This week they've chosen to shine the spotlight on the rapper Lina Simons, one of our BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship students.
ICMP SPOTLIGHT: 16th July
'LINA IS BACK' BY LINA SIMONS
Lina Simons is a London based italian-nigerian rapper and singer blending hard hitting bars and rhymes with strong vocals. In 2018, a collaboration with the Italian producer B-Art resulted in Lina's debut EP 'Hope' , out on Smilax Publishing.
After taking some time off due to personal matters, Lina is now back with a new single and a tour on the way as well.
Inspired by artists such as Cardi B, Young M.A and Azealia Banks, Lina's style has been described as a mixture of trap and soul music.
The video for 'Lina Is Back' has recently been released and has already gained a lot of interest. Lina commented:
I am really amazed by people reactions. I am surprised by how many people actually like and believe in what I do. I will keep working; new tunes are coming your way!"
Keep up to date with Lina Simons on Facebook and Instagram.
Listen to our Spotlight 2019 Spotify playlist, including 'Lina Is Back' and more releases by ICMP students/alumni.
If you have an upcoming release and would like to get featured on our Spotlight, email us at spotlight@icmp.ac.uk.
Stay connected to our Careers and Industry Hub
If you're an ICMP student or graduate then please keep in touch and let us know what you're up to thehub@icmp.ac.uk. Also, don't forget that our Careers and Industry team continue to be available to you after graduation, providing advice and connections to help further your career.
If you're interested in taking advantage of ICMP's music industry connections, then join us at our next Open Day. You'll learn all about our courses, meet tutors and find out how ICMP can help you carve out your music career. Book your place here.