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In 1998, Lina got her first big break as a songwriter by penning a tune for Tyrese's self-titled debut album. Lina proved herself to also be a solid songwriter, penning "Ain't Nothing Like a Jones" for Tyrese.

Lina began her career in 2000 when she signed to Atlantic Records. Following her record deal, was the release of her first album, Stranger on Earth, which was introduced on August 21, 2001. The album sold 45,000 copies worldwide. Stranger on Earth received a strong critical response for its blend of R&B with swing and vocal jazz. The title track was a cover version of a Dinah Washington track. The album featured the singles "Playa No Mo", "It's Alright", "I'm Not The Enemy", and "Don't Say Nothin'". The first single "Playa No Mo" became a minor hit, reaching #46 in UK, while the album reached #89 on the Billboard R&B and hip-hop album chart.Stranger on Earth was placed among the Top 10 R&B Albums of the Year by Billboard Magazine. It was named the #1 R&B Album of the Year by Tower Records' "Pulse" magazine, and #1 album by cdnow.com. Nevertheless, Lina asked to be released from her contract and Atlantic granted her release; three months later she was signed to Hidden Beach.

In 2003, Lina signed to Hidden Beach Records and launched her own record label, Moodstar Recordings. In 2004, she began recording her second album. Her second album entitled The Inner Beauty Movement was released in June 2005 on the Hidden Beach Recordings record label. The lead single Smoothreceived airplay but made no debut on the Billboard charts. Following the release of her second album, the songCome to Mama was released as the second single.

By 2007, Lina had returned to the studio to begin working on her third album. Lina recorded a total of 17 tracks for the album.