A soaring new talent in the R&B space, powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Rosemarie is swiftly rising through the ranks with her increasingly impressive catalogue. Her sound is decorated with colour and finesse, assured and explorative, measured and meticulous.

In Spring, Rosemarie unveiled a vibrant and vivacious EP, “Rock Paper Scissors” to critical acclaim and public adoration, and the songstress has now blessed us with a further augmentation of the project in the form of “Rock Paper Scissors: Recut”. The deluxe version of the dazzling EP sees a further four tracks added to the eight-pronged original, including cuts that feature turns from heavyweights Kalan.FrFr and Roddy Ricch.

We caught up with Rosemarie to discuss musical origins, creative process and future goals.

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Can you take us through your upbringing? What initially led you to a career in music, and which artists or experiences have influenced your musical journey?  
This is pretty difficult to try and make concise haha, but what I will say is, music has been a huge cornerstone in the foundation of my upbringing, expanding through every genre, and in Spanish and English. It was at the centre of family gatherings, cooking, cleaning, and everything in between…so for as long as I can remember I’ve felt a very deep connection with its magic. Music is transcendental and was not only a soundtrack to my life’s good and bad times, but an escape, a comfort or consolation, I could consistently depend on. I started singing probably before I could talk, and I think as I grew, so did my relationship with music. The tether it has to my soul, becoming more and more exigent as the years passed. I tried to pursue other career paths, and somehow always went back to music. In 2016, I decided it was time to try and take myself and my career seriously, and have been going ever since. As a kid, when introduced to Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys…I was in awe, and they stuck with me. Truly…music in general, music videos, video award shows- I was and had always been captivated by it. I credit the aforementioned women, as well as Aaliyah, Rihanna and Beyoncé being of significant influence and inspiration. 
 
How would you describe your overall musical style and the genre with which you feel most closely aligned? 
I’m really trying to run from expectation in a way, but as far as I may run, what I felt most compelled to make initially and what has come most natural to me, my whole life, is R&B. I think it will always be my home base, and my comfort zone…but I’ve been working really hard to experiment and grow in discomfort and artistic and musical exploration.
 
How was the experience of collaborating with Roddy Ricch?  
His creativity, and mind… just works in such a special way. Since I’ve met him, I’ve been blown away by his talent…so this was no different, but just uniquely special. 
 

What has been the most exciting moment in your career so far?  
I have had so many exciting moments. I’m truly grateful for the journey and every single milestone,  but I would say this moment.. now…is definitely it. 
 
Could you share a bit about your creative process when writing and recording music?
Of course! So I don’t like to, or usually don’t, listen to a beat or instrumental until I’m ready to write to it…then I will do some passes singing different melodies, this is what we call a “top line”, then write the lyrics to the melody I choose. If I’m writing with co-writers, then this process is more collaborative. I then record, and stack, harmonies, ad libs, etc, until I’m comfortable! I normally always have to take an ear break or a step away from what I’m working on, and come back to it with a fresh ear, cause I get caught up pretty easily haha 
 
What do you hope your listeners will take away from your music? And what excites you the most about this launch? 
What I hope listeners take away is- my music lending itself for that transcendental magic I fell in love with as a kid. Lending my voice, and my feelings…these songs, as soundtracks to their good and bad moments, and that they are able to find consolation and comfort, I still find when I listen to others. 
 
Looking ahead, what are your future goals and aspirations as an artist?
I’d love to win a Grammy one day. Cross off some of my dream collaborations off my career bucket list…and just continue to keep growing and learning! 
 
How do you envision your music evolving or expanding in the future? 
I want to try so many things, I really have no idea. I feel like the lines are blurred now more than ever and everyone is making their own rules, so I definitely will not be the exception.
 
Are there any new projects or collaborations on the horizon that you’d like to share with us?
I’m super proud and excited about this Spanish project I’ve been working on, and cannot wait for my listeners to hear what it sounds like come 2024.