Every person who has gone through a bad relationship can relate to this song. It’s about learning to let go of something that’s not right for you, setting the boundaries, knowing your worth and realizing that when you break that bad habit, you give yourself permission to experience something much more fulfilling even if it takes time.
Lina Nikol
THE RELEASE
London singer/songwriter Lina Nikol returns to Stereofox after the success of her latest EP with producer Boyan, A Mood Called “You” which got supported by the likes of BBC 1/1Xtra, Jazz FM UK & numerous editorials. It also later got remixed by Moods, Misha, El Train & TromBobby and amassed 600k+ streams across DSPs.
Her new single “Bad” is a lush neo-soul gem about putting yourself first and walking away from a toxic relationship – with outstanding vocal runs & slow-burner instrumental by the acclaimed producer Baker Aaron (worked with ENNY, Kadeem Tyrell, Joe Hertz, Collard & more).
Baker Aaron Instagram / Spotify / Apple Music
Mastered by Jeffrey de Gans at Da Goose Mastering.
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
