Mina Rose
Mina Rose is a modern musical enigma. You can't place her into just one genre and that's exactly what she wants – not to be boxed and as she says, "to push boundaries". But one thing is for certain, she sure knows where she is from.
London is the epicentre of Mina's artistry. She told Miss Vogue, "I am a product of everything that's surrounded me growing up. I'm inspired by the area I grew up in London and its history. London is so multicultural with a lot going on all at once and that's something I always want to reflect in my music". With relatives involved in varied genres and areas of the music industry including ska bands, house production, reggae-singing, Mina takes these influences head-on, in turn, creating her own concoction of sounds and genres as seen in her fresh and neoteric EP Issue 25 that was released in 2017.
Now, Mina is back with her second EP London Burning and it does not disappoint. The EP follows tradition in the blending of genres, but this time, London – and as written, the burning of London – is at the forefront of her album where Mina really wants you to listen. She commented, "it's just my real, honest view of how I see London at the moment". With lyrics that bare social and political gravitas, accompanied with complex blends of genres and heavier musical production than what we saw in her previous album, London Burning is a continuum of Mina's musical journey and upward trajectory as a gripping, modern artist.
Soon to be supporting Jorja Smith on tour later this year and a part of Balmain's autumn/winter 2018 Beat campaign - a series of 12 videos featuring 12 exciting names in music, film and fashion, Mina really is an exciting, unique voice amidst the currency of the music industry right now. We're itching to see what she'll do next.
Mina Rose is a modern musical enigma. You can't place her into just one genre and that's exactly what she wants – not to be boxed and as she says, "to push boundaries". But one thing is for certain, she sure knows where she is from.
London is the epicentre of Mina's artistry. She told Miss Vogue, "I am a product of everything that's surrounded me growing up. I'm inspired by the area I grew up in London and its history. London is so multicultural with a lot going on all at once and that's something I always want to reflect in my music". With relatives involved in varied genres and areas of the music industry including ska bands, house production, reggae-singing, Mina takes these influences head-on, in turn, creating her own concoction of sounds and genres as seen in her fresh and neoteric EP Issue 25 that was released in 2017.
Now, Mina is back with her second EP London Burning and it does not disappoint. The EP follows tradition in the blending of genres, but this time, London – and as written, the burning of London – is at the forefront of her album where Mina really wants you to listen. She commented, "it's just my real, honest view of how I see London at the moment". With lyrics that bare social and political gravitas, accompanied with complex blends of genres and heavier musical production than what we saw in her previous album, London Burning is a continuum of Mina's musical journey and upward trajectory as a gripping, modern artist.
Soon to be supporting Jorja Smith on tour later this year and a part of Balmain's autumn/winter 2018 Beat campaign - a series of 12 videos featuring 12 exciting names in music, film and fashion, Mina really is an exciting, unique voice amidst the currency of the music industry right now. We're itching to see what she'll do next.
