Shea Rose
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| Background information | |
| Born | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | Singer-songwriter, Soul, Rock, Hip Hop, Folk |
| Instruments | Voice, Guitar, Piano |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Associated acts | Queen Latifah, Terri Lynn Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, Nneka, Alice Smith |
| Website | SheaRose |
Shea Rose is a singer-songwriter, performing artist, and music for social change activist. She explores soul, rock, and hip hop while congruently empowering her community and defining herself as a tastemaker and curator of music, fashion and arts culture.
Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2011, Shea Rose has been celebrated for her contributions to music, fashion and philanthropy. Hand-picked by legendary musician and actress Queen Latifah for a CoverGirl music campaign and BET Awards appearance, Rose was coined “America’s next generation of female talent” and has been described by former Boston Globe music critic Steve Morse as “that rare artist who can bridge diverse styles such as soul, funk, rock, rap and jazz -- and bring her unique stamp to each.”
“Rock ‘n Rose,” Shea Rose's first EP (2010), was an introduction to her genre-blending style, followed a year later by the "Little Warrior” Mixtape (2011). Both releases showcase her range and versatility with songs that highlight her influences, which include Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Amel Larrieux, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Eva Cassidy, Betty Davis, Grace Jones, Lenny Kravitz, Nina Simone, and visual artist and sculptor Wangechi Mutu.
Rose was named the 2012 Pop/R&B Artist of the Year and the 2011 R&B/Soul/Urban/Contemporary Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards, and was also labeled the “artist most likely to make an impact on the national stage” by the Boston Globe. In addition to her independent releases, Rose is a featured songwriter and performer on two Grammy award-winning jazz albums, “The Mosaic Project” (2011) and “Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue” (2012), both produced by legendary drummer Terri Lyne Carrington and featuring an all-star cast of musicians including Esperanza Spalding, Patrice Rushen, and the incomparable Herbie Hancock. Rose received a SESAC National Performance Activity Award for her collaboration on “The Mosaic Project” and was honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame with a scholarship award for “excellence in songwriting.”
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