The story of Carlina de Place is nothing short of extraordinary. At just 17, she made a life-changing decision to drop out of school – a leap of faith into music, eventually embarking the young, promising talent on an inspiring path towards fulfilling her ultimate dreams.
In the silence and darkness of the early hours, alone with the guitar or her piano, Carlina writes and records her stories of the trials and triumphs of youth with a wisdom that belies her age. The simplicity of her sound demands full attention, while her evocative melodies and heartfelt songwriting blend with the contemporary resonance of R&B and captivating, organic pop.
On ‘Selfish’, the now 21-year-old Copenhagen-based artist is accompanied by a Hollywood-worthy string ensemble to unfold the complexity of love stuck in a rut.
“‘Selfish’ delves into a perspective of love that represents the opposite of fighting for it. Sometimes, that’s what we pretend to do when we’re only holding on to the dream of what we could have been. It can be hard to face the truth, but what if the greatest declaration of love would be to let go of it,” Carlina de Place says.
Carlina’s bedroom-recorded DIY demos are notably produced along with her fellow Dane, the LA-based GRAMMY-award winning producer, Morten ‘Rissi’ Ristorp, who is internationally renowned for his work with stars like Lukas Graham, Julia Michaels, Kanye West and Beyoncé.
‘Selfish’ is the just 3rd release by Carlina de Place. Despite already making waves from the Nordics and across the Atlantic, Carlina de Place has made the bold choice to release her music on her own terms via the independent label, Bon appétit.
