It’s always a pleasure to work with Lina – and I love it how she’s equally good on uplifting & slow-burner tunes. This is one of the latter – I kinda missed doing that deep r&b that takes you someplace else.
Boyan
THE RELEASE
Producer & multi-instrumentalist Boyan is on a roll with another stellar release for 2024.
After his acclaimed releases with Nic Hanson, Stefan Mahendra & Dann Dib (supported by the likes of COLORS, Spotify’s Nu Funk, Riffs & Runs, etc.), he is back with a new single with frequent collaborator – London singer Lina Nikol.
“Sometimes” takes him back to his smooth roots, with a slow groove, warm pads & thick basslines, solidified with Lina’s honey voice. It has a darker touch, making this a slow-burner you can’t get enough of.
THE ARTIST
Boyan
Hailing from Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, Boyan Angelov is one of the driving forces behind the local instrumental scene. Inspired by soul, funk, disco, and future beats, the producer and DJ has over 15 years of experience crafting soulful, touching beats. Boyan joined the Stereofox label family in 2019 and started solidifying his presence in the international scene with his debut Morning With Her EP. Since then, he’s garnered more than 10M streams across streaming platforms, had a worldwide sold-out vinyl campaign for his Closure EP, and worked with names like Nic Hanson, Moods, No Suits, edbl, Stefan Mahendra, Grammy-nominated guitarist Ashton Sellars, and Jet Vesper.
- Worked with artists like Nic Hanson, Moods, No Suits, Misha, Stefan Mahendra, Ashton Sellars, etc.
- Featured on Spotify's Nu-Funk, Riffs & Runs, Jazz UK, New Music Friday UK/Japan, Cafe Chillout and Groovin' R&B
- Featured on Apple Music's BEATstrumentals and Lo-Fi Jazz
- Featured on Amazon Music's Brand New Music
- Airplay on BBC, SBS Australia, Soho Radio London, etc.
- Supported by COLORS, CLASH Magazine, EARMILK & reached #1 on HypeM
- Featured on Deezer's Fresh Soul editorial
- Featured on TIDAL’s Rising Electronic editorial & In The Loop
- Part of Stereofox's first London camp in 2024
- Featured on Pandora's Rhythm & Brew editorial station
- Support for Chaos in the CBD
Lina Nikol
Lina Nikol is а London-based singer and songwriter, blending smooth neo-soul and R&B influences. She opened live for PJ Morton in 2023, had a Mad Cool acoustic session, and performed at TEDx London in 2025. Lina Nikol has also worked with artists like GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Ashton Sellars, and producers like Misha, Baker Aaron, and more.
- Radio rotation on BBC 1 (Future Soul), BBC 1Xtra (Everything R&B), BBC Introducing (also interview), Soho Radio (El Train), JazzFM UK, RNB1 (France), Fukuoka FM, beachfm Japan & more
- Opened for PJ Morton at Bush Hall, London in 2023
- Performed at a Mad Cool acoustic session
- Featured on Spotify's editorials like New Music Friday UK/Japan, Groovin' R&B, Cafe Chillout, Sugar, and aloe
- Supported on Apple's R&B in Spatial Audio, New in Pop, Grown N Sexy, New Music Daily, Day One, etc.
- Featured on Amazon's Brand New Music
- Added to Deezer's Fresh Soul & Cheezzzy
- Part of the first Stereofox songwriting camp at Platoon Studios (Oct 2024) with edbl, Mom Tudie, Loie, James Berkeley, Raelle & more
- Lina's EP A Mood Called "You" got remixed by Moods, Misha, El Train & TromBobby, amassing 1M+ streams
- Performed at TEDx London in 2025
