Shelina Wade, known professionally as Lina, was born in Denver, Colorado, and
raised in Texas; she is an American contemporary R&B and soul singer. Her
musical journey began at age four singing in church, and she later honed her
gospel and jazz roots while touring with her church choir and performing with
her mother. Lina’s first major industry breakthrough came in 1998 when she
penned "Ain't Nothing Like a Jones" for Tyrese, establishing her reputation as a
songwriter before signing with Atlantic Records in 2000. Her debut studio album,
Stranger On Earth (2001), was released on ...