Mina Isakösaars

**Mina Marina Isakösaars** (born 30 July 1982) is a Lashardian singer, songwriter, and model.

Isakösaars began her entertainment career in the early 2000s, performing under the name "Mina Marina" as a contemporary Christian artist. She released her debut self-titled album independently in 2002, to little success.

In 2004, she began performing under her full name Mina Isakösaars and abandoned the Christian music genre in favor of synth-heavy Lashpop.

She was signed to Rok Hardt Records in 2006 and released her debut single "Tigerlily" in 2007. The song was an instant success, and the following year she released her second studio album *Write Me a Tragedy* to critical and commercial acclaim, making her a household name.

## Life and career

### Early life

Isakösaars was born on 30 July 1982 in Kesa, Nortensland. Her father Isak was a coal miner while her mother Lila was a waitress. She has two older brothers and an identical twin sister. The family was working class, and strict Lashardian Orthodox Christians. Isakösaars attended primary school in Kesa, graduating in 1997. She has revealed that she was rebellious in school, getting in trouble often and struggling with grades.

Isakösaars went on to study cosmetology in high school after getting rejected from the academic high schools due to her poor grades. She had a strong interest in music and took private vocal and piano classes. In 1999, at the age of 17, she dropped out of high school and moved to Ubenmoor where she lived with her grandmother, to pursue a career in music.

### 1999–2004: Contemporary Christian career

Isakösaars began her music career performing under the name Mina Marina. At the urging of her family, she performed contemporary Christian music, despite deep down wanting to become a Lashpop artist. In 2001, she began recording her debut album with a producer she met through her grandmother, while also performing local gigs and singing with a church group.

Her self-titled debut album was later released in 2002. While achieving moderate success in the contemporary Christian genre, it was largely unsuccessful. Distraught, Isakösaars moved back to Kesa where she finished her education and became a hair stylist.

### 2004–2009: Breakthrough and *Write Me a Tragedy*

While on an annual family vacation to Ubenmoor in 2004, Isakösaars was discovered by a record executive from Akai Music Group while performing at a karaoke bar. She was subsequently signed to the label and rebranded herself as a Lashpop artist.

After signing to the label, she released the singles "Birthday Suit" and "Hands to Myself", to moderate success. She announced that her debut major-label album, titled *Take It to Heart* would be released in late 2005. However, after the album was continuously pushed back it was canceled and Isakösaars was dropped from the label.

In 2006, she was signed to independent dance label Rok Hardt Records. The following year she released the single "Tigerlily". The song was a major success, peaking at number-one in two countries. Her debut major-label album *Write Me a Tragedy* was released in 2008 and made her a household name. It also produced the hit singles "We Got the World", "Downtown", and "Light Me Up".

### 2009–2013: *The Bride In Black*

Following the success of *Write Me a Tragedy*, Isakösaars began work on her third studio album. In 2010, Isakösaars and her husband Pal Albertödeen were involved in a serious car accident in Port of Lashardia, Pesa when a drunk driver swerved into their lane and knocked their car into a ditch. Isakösaars, who was two months pregnant at the time, broke her leg, both arms, and her collarbone while Albertödeen and their chauffeur died. She also suffered a miscarriage in the accident.

Work on the album halted immediately following the accident and Isakösaars made no public appearances for the entirety of 2010 and 2011. In 2012, she surprise released her first single since the accident, "Angel". The song contrasted her normal musical style, and was a ballad about her deceased husband. It debuted at number-one on the Lashardian singles chart.

Her third studio album *The Bride In Black* was released later in 2012. It consisted of some songs from her third studio album's original recording sessions and some songs recorded after the accident. The album was a massive success, being certified diamond by the Lashardian Recording Industry (LRI). It also produced the singles "When We Were Young", "A Sweet Escape", and "Forget".

### 2013–2016: *Do You Want a Girl or a Fantasy?*

In 2013, Isakösaars revealed that she'd had written "a shitload of songs" that'll likely be recorded and included on her upcoming fourth studio album. In a later interview, she stated "The new album has a theatrical flare to it. It's very over-the-top and crazy. I can't wait to share it with all of you".

In late 2013, the album's lead single "Yes Mama" was released, and became a massive success. The song however attracted some controversy among Lashardian Orthodox groups, citing Isakösaars' history as a Christian artist and the song's raunchy lyrics.

The album, titled *Do You Want a Girl or a Fantasy?* was released the following year, and achieved massive success, reaching number-one in three countries. It produced the hit singles "Pretty Girls", "Closer to the Sun", "Oblivion", and "Nirvana".

### 2016–present: Fifth studio album

In 2016, Isakösaars that she was recording for her fifth studio album. It was later rumored that she was working with the same producers who produced *Do You Want a Girl or a Fantasy?*. In January 2017, Isakösaars revealed that she'd be releasing new music in the spring. Her fifth studio album's lead single, "Somebody Who Can Dance", was released in March 2017. It peaked at number-two in Lashardia.

## Personal life

Isakösaars married longtime boyfriend and high school sweetheart Pal Albertödeen in summer 2009 in a private ceremony in Kesa. While on a vacation to Port of Lashardia in 2010, the couple and their chauffeur were involved in a serious car accident when a drunk driver swerved into their lane and knocked their car into a ditch. Isakösaars broke her leg, both arms, and her collarbone while Albertödeen and their chauffeur died. Following the accident, Isakösaars took a break from music for two years to cope. In a 2014 interview, Isakösaars revealed that she was two months pregnant at the time of the accident and had a miscarriage due to it.

Isakösaars was raised a strict Lashardian Orthodox Christian, and has stated that while she still identifies as one she doesn't take it as seriously as she once did. She has come under public scrutiny from religious activists due to her provocative clothing and sexual lyrics and performances despite her faith. Isakösaars currently resides in Tenichi, while also owning property in Flastland and Kesa.