Lyna mAHyeM 5
If you were looking for a new female icon of the French entertainment industry, here she is and her name is Lyna. Funny, caring, persevering and talented, Lyna is a real sunshine in the French urban landscape. Speaking to A Rap & A Cup Of Tea, Lyna shares her motivations, the things she cares about and the authenticity she has put into her new album. Blessed with a great heart, Lyna didn't hesitate to actively take a stand against harassment with one of the main titles of her new album "S.O.S". The melancholy of her lyrics but also the hope she conveys echoed in the hearts of her fans. From the joys of love to the heartaches, Lyna has managed to conquer an intergenerational audience. As if she wanted to cleanse away the pain and rage in life, the artist from the Paris region opens up in this striking interview.
How would you describe your unique musical style to an English-speaking audience eager to know more about you? I would say that I'm both crazy and authentic. Hence the title of my new album: Authentic. As a matter of fact, I wanted to talk to you about it, can you tell me more about the meaning behind it? For me, there's no place for fake things. Only real things speak for themselves, and I think that's what I portray to people: authenticity. I like to be natural. I'm just too lazy to change personas between the stage and real life. If I have to go buy a loaf of bread tomorrow and I have a hole in my sock, I don't care. (laughs) I don't care if I have to be all dressed up every time. I think that's what people like too, and I get that a lot. That's why I named it Authentic, because I brought out everything I had in my heart. On this project, there is a beautiful ambivalence of themes, whether it is love, the ups and downs of a relationship, or even heartbreak, not to mention songs like "S.O.S" or "Je Te Promets" which are genuine songs addressing serious issues. How did you find this fine balance? I wanted to evolve and really offer something new compared to the previous album. I didn't want to sound redundant. We climb the ladder step by step but nevertheless we move forward, we don't hover and I needed some new inspiration, something new. This album is versatile, it's eclectic, and I needed that to be honest.
