This song is about feeling everything at once and still choosing your words carefully. It’s that moment when you want to let someone all the way in, but something in you holds back – not because the feeling isn’t real, but because you’ve learned to protect yourself. So instead, you say it softly, almost casually. Sometimes the most honest thing you can do is hold a little back. And I think anyone who has ever loved someone with their guard still up will know exactly what I mean.
Lina Nikol
THE RELEASE
London-based artist Lina Nikol returns with her new single “I Don’t Mind”, an honest neo-soul/r&b ballad that feels incredibly relevant.
Written from the perspective of someone who has loved enough to know the cost of going “all-in”, the song balances out that powerful feeling you get when you’re falling in love with the fear that comes from past mistakes.
Produced by Baker Aaron (ENNY, Kadeem Tyrell, Collard) with the warmth of classic ’90s R&B and the intimacy of modern neo-soul, “I Don’t Mind” blends the emotiveness of H.E.R., the quiet depth of Alex Isley, and the sophistication of Sinead Harnett.
THE ARTIST
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
