Denmark-Senegalese music sensation Kinck drops empowering new single 'Play With It'
07 July 2024
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Kinck, (full name Stine Manda Kinck) is a dynamic music producer, artist, and songwriter from Copenhagen with roots in Denmark and Senegal. Busy making waves in the global music scene, Kinck is known for her unique blend of heavy beats, quirky melodies, and snappy lyrics. Her innovative sound is increasingly sought after by major brands worldwide.
Kinck reflects on the journey behind her latest single "Play With It," highlighting the challenges and rewards of being an indie artist. "Sometimes being an indie artist can be really tough because you have to do everything yourself as you're not working with the same big budgets that the labels are," she explains. Despite these challenges, she values the myriad of skills she's acquired over time, considering them a superpower. "Play With It" encapsulates the artist reclaiming this power, allowing her to reconnect with raw creativity without industry pressures dictating what's relevant or cool. “I think a lot of females work more alone in the industry because a lot of the social dynamics that are gatekeeping the industry, are created around groups of men, and I have been forced to learn so many different skills through my career because of lack of finance entrance to the rooms that could change my career. This has now become a superpower that makes me unstoppable, and has given me a freedom to create a career exactly how I see it. This is the greatest gift to myself as an artist.”
More About Kinck In 2024, Kinck was honored with the Danish Art Foundation's work scholarship. She has also conducted a masterclass for the She Can Play NGO project, which supports women and gender minorities in music. As a mentor, she is dedicated to nurturing upcoming artists, particularly women and gender minorities in Denmark. Kinck has served on several grant committees for the Danish PRO Koda and has written songs for prominent Danish artists like Ericka Jane, Bbybites, and Saso, with airplay on Denmark’s biggest radio station, P3.
In Spring 2023, her song "Delicious" was featured in McDonald’s McNugget birthday campaign and earned her a "Sync Story" in MusicWeek. Her music has also appeared in advertisements for major fashion brands such as Valentino and Armani. Additionally, her collaboration with synth-wave artist Neon Capital was featured in the Netflix hit series "Heartstopper," in both the trailer for season one and the final episode of season two.
Based in Copenhagen, Kinck runs her label, Sad Unicorn Recs, and operates her studio. She is a dedicated mentor for emerging female and minority talents, helping to shape the next generation of music creators. Her impressive songwriting credentials include releases with Ultra, Ministry Of Sound, Warner, BMG, and Sony. She also co-wrote the Eurovision song for Malta in 2022, showcasing her versatility and range.
