R&B Music Artist Rosemarie Releases Soulful EP "Rock Paper Scissors": 8 Track Album Review

This 8-track album serves as a subtle reminder of the timeline of unspectacular relationships. While the fundamentals of a relationship may appear to be rock-solid, Rosemarie conveys how love can become paper-thin as it progresses to the point where one has to “cut the cord” and embark on the final phase of the relationship.

Having been brought up in a household with Dominican and Puerto Rican roots, Rosemarie gained an early understanding and appreciation for the splendor and influence of music. With a DJ for a father and a late mother who was a singer, she has been involved in singing since the tender age of 7. Despite living in different parts of the United States, such as Florida, California, and New York, Rosemarie's passion for music never wavered.

"My family was very musically inclined, and just super musical in general—so I think that had a lot of influence on me, and the way that I think. We enjoyed each other's company through music… family get-togethers and whatnot. It was always a very musical thing. My dad made music and my mom sang very well. It was just bound to kind of happen that way."

"My dad had made this makeshift studio in our garage when I was probably about seven or eight. And at that point, I had already been at family gatherings and get-togethers. It would always be like, “Rosemarie, sing! Rosemarie, sing!” and I wouldn’t always be super into it, but it would be like second nature to me. I don't know how to explain it. I was kind of on the younger side—maybe like eight years old. And I just remember all my friends being at our house in Florida, and the garages have these two—it was almost like a sunroom, where it had two sliding glass doors to the outside that my dad had put on there. So all my friends were at the glass window—watching, waiting for me to be done so I could go back outside and play. "

"And I just remember being, like I said—I was just trying to get through it. But my influences, my favorites I would say, were always Alicia Keys… Mariah Carey. Aaliyah—of course, Lauryn Hill. I hate saying all the general GOATs—I mean, powerhouses like Whitney Houston."

Rosemarie embarked on a journey of self-discovery in 2016, with long days of part-time work interspersed with her continued exploration of her natural singing talent. She began posting covers and music challenges on social media, and reconnected with her friend and Studio Engineer-Jon Rousseau who encouraged her to return to creating original music. Inspired by the work of artists such as Drake, Rihanna and SZA, as well as artists such as Dominic Fike, Dijon and others, Rosemarie strives to produce R&B with profound lyrics and captivating melodies, drawing inspiration from real life experiences and occurrences.

"I just want to inspire others to be the best they can be. I want to be the best and truest version of myself. I think that's the simplest way to put it.”

Throughout her upbringing, Rosemarie developed a strong inclination towards songwriting, fueled by her habit of fervently jotting down her thoughts and feelings in journals. This practice cultivated her natural ability to craft songs. As she shared her live cover performances and enthusiastically participated in singing challenges, Rosemarie caught the attention of Bird Vision Entertainment, the record label that has been home to esteemed rap artist Roddy Ricch.

"Building a successful life for my loved ones while being true to myself. I hope to reach people in other ways than just music, music is a vessel........Drake and Rihanna are huge idols because of their monumental success, want to reach that magnitude......Bird Vision believed in me, pushed me, supported me, and helped me achieve what I wanted, and I take great pride in being part of that. Family first, business after, rare to find someone who really makes your struggle their struggle."

"As far as Roddy goes, he’s such an immensely talented individual. I've been lucky enough to be around him when he's creating. Being around somebody like that… I don't even know how to explain it. I obviously make a different kind of music than he does, but he blows my mind every time. He's just so insanely talented. His work ethic is insane. It’s just amazing to have a person of that caliber be around, and be a part of what we’re doing. It's really inspiring. And like I said—it's never felt like a business relationship. I don’t know how to explain it. I just feel really lucky… lucky to have them. "

"To Be Determined" showcases her vocal versatility and dedication to songwriting. She always stays true to herself no matter which destination her journey takes her, and she wants you along for the ride. The 10 track album "114", "Salt Lake City", "Trigger", "Already Yourz", "Demons", "Numb3rs", "Say My Name", "Play With Fire", "3 Months Later", and "Stay True".

"I just want to inspire others to be the best they can be. I want to be the best and truest version of myself. I think that's the simplest way to put it.”

Afterwards, the singer-songwriter signed a contract with Interscope Records and released a series of modern R&B hits such as "03 Love" featuring Juvenile, a legendary artist from NOLA, and the captivating and soulful track "Henny Talk". These songs were included in her first EP, "Sinnergy" . Additionally, the talented artist caught the attention of none other than Alicia Keys, the R&B Queen herself, who endorsed her as part of Keys Soulcare. Through her songwriting, Rosemarie shares her personal experiences and emotions, treating soul music as a sacred form of expression.

[Verse 1]......You light up like a candle / I'm a bit of a mess to disentangle / Then our eyes meet, mine playing tricks on me / For a second, I see a halo, you're an angel .......[Refrain]..... Hennessy on your lips got you talkin' real sweet, baby / Talk is cheap, baby, show it to me, baby / You keep on saying you got what I need, baby / Make me believe, take me seriously.....[Pre-Chorus].....Another cup, you fill it up / Drift off to sleep, see you in my dreams / Early to fall, it's too late to rise / Numbin' the pain 'cause nothing will change

[Chorus]......You know I want you bad / Love me I won't look back / Tell me you're through / Anything you ready for / I'm ready for it / You know I want you bad / Love me I won't look back / Tell me you're through / Anything you ready for / I'm ready for it .........[Verse 2] ........./Constant, searching / To try and find inside of you what I deserve / I know I should know better than to think it's working / 'Cause what we share just don't compare to how you hurt me

"I want my music to be relatable. I want it to be able to connect with my listeners on a different level. A lot of the times I think it's hard to articulate certain feelings about particular situations, so when you find a song that does that for you, I think it's truly something magical.”

The remaining tracks include, "Confessional, "Cholo’s Testament", "Catch 22", "Life is But a Dream", "Saints & Sinners", "Crossed", and "Vision" can be found on her first EP, "Sinnergy", released on July 2, 2021. The EP received critical acclaim and was featured on various top R&B lists.

Through her songwriting, Rosemarie shares personal experiences and emotions, treating soul music as a sacred and intimate space. This EP is a reflection of her journey as an artist, paying tribute to her past while embracing her future. Rosemarie's passion and talent in creating music solidify her as a promising and thrilling addition to the ever-changing R&B genre.

My ultimate goal when I'm writing is to put you there, in that exact moment with me. Life is a roller coaster and mine isn't any different, so that's exactly what you can expect from my music. I’m putting so much of myself into this, with the intention of leaving an impression that resonates with the listener. Whether it's good, weird or crazy, as long as I made one I'm okay with that. People will forget names and faces and just about everything else, but they’ll never forget how something made them feel.

Her sophomore project, 'Rock Paper Scissors' (released March 17, 2023), an impressive and dynamic R&B EP that showcases the singer’s soaring vocals and bold songwriting skills. An exceptional piece of work that displays her impressive vocal range and daring songwriting abilities.

“Since my last release, I’ve learned so much… Been through so much… Felt so much… Grew through so much. Still am, like most do. All I hope is that whoever listens to ‘Rock Paper Scissors”’ hears that change, progress, passion and newness reflected… and hopefully finds something to connect with.”

From the very beginning of the EP, in "Siren", Rosemarie's confident and commanding voice takes the spotlight, rising above the serene and melancholic guitar. Her delivery exudes attitude and confidence, reminiscent of Keyshia Cole's distinctive vocal style. This opening track sets the tone by expressing a feeling of isolation and becomes an anthem of its own.

"Siren" lyrics:..........[Chorus]........How do you walk on the water / Without your soles goin' under? / I've tried and was in over my head, yeah / I been wadin', still wadin' / My eyes are red, used to burnin' / I hold my breath and resurface, ain't goin' down / It's all in my head, yeah / I'll keep wadin', still wadin'

[Verse ]...........I can see the bottom / Maybe I'm the problem / It's heavy and it's weighin' me down / I don't know if I'ma find my way out / Built it from the ruins / Never had a blueprint / I'm tryin' not to drown in the doubts / I'll put my faith in what's above all the clouds / Floatin', far as I can see / I'm holdin' for my sanity / Stuck frozen, numb to everythin' / Is it really out of reach? / But it's never what it seems

The empowering and self-assured "What I Like" serves as a strong declaration of self-love, as Rosemarie refuses to settle for anything less than she deserves. Her vocals are fiercely unapologetic and embody the strength and assurance conveyed by the song's message.

"Breaking" lyrics: [Chorus]...............Breaking me down / I been out here lost / I can’t find you now / Making it harder / I long for peace / While I’m on the ground / I feel you near / Still you’re far away / Time don’t heal / Cause it hurts the same / Making it harder / I long for peace / While I’m on the… / While I’m on the ground........[Verse 1]..........So I hung up some pictures on my wall / To remind me / On days like this I wish that you would call / I been lonely / I treasure the memories they bring / But I’d trade ‘em to have the real thing / So now there’s just some pictures on my wall / That remind me…......[Pre Chorus]...........Never told you / But I meant to / Now I’m sorry / I won’t get to / I just always thought that we would have more time.................

[Chorus]........Breaking me down / I been out here lost / I can’t find you now / Making it harder / I long for peace / While I’m on the ground / I feel you near / Still you’re far away / Time don’t heal / Cause it hurts the same / Making it harder / I long for peace / While I’m on the… / While I’m on the ground........[Verse 2]...........Now every time I hear your favorite song / It reminds me / You could be here / But tomorrow could be gone / And it haunts me / So I listen and talk of good times / Turn my head so they don’t see me cry / Now every time I hear your favorite song / It reminds me...........[Pre Chorus]............Never told you / But I meant to / Now I’m sorry / I won’t get to / I just always thought that we would have more time......................

Songs like "Breaking", "Fool's Gold", and "Home" highlight Rosemarie's captivating vocals and emotional lyrics. Notably, she introduces a new English-Spanish, reggaetón-inspired track called "Aprovecha".

"Fool's Gold" lyrics begins....[Verse 1]..........My intuition is tellin' me everything I need to know / The sexual attraction is keepin' you 'round here late at night / Center of attention, the friction, the contact, makes me give in / Can't listen to my sixth sense warn me

[Pre-Chorus]........First, we start one on one (Oh), all night long (Oh) / 'Til I lose my cool (Oh), say something wrong (Oh) / It never ends, that's the shit we go through / And in the day or the dark, my body wants what it wants / We both know that it's wrong still I come back .......[Chorus]......Until you make a fool of me every time / Every time / And you makе a fool of my heart and my mind / Every time

[Verse 2]........How you do that likе that, so smooth like that / Gettin' me bent to break my rules like that / Not even what I came to do, but here we are / You ain't no good but I ain't no better / Stay 'cause you match all my effort for now / We're better together

"Aprovecha"....Verse 1 starts (translated into English).....I want to see you but if you are going to come / Don't delay, I feel like it / Tonight you can stay over / Baby, I don't work tomorrow / Do you really think about me? (Hm) / Do you really think about me? (Hm) / I want to see you but before coming / Tell me if you think of me.......[Chorus]......Come where I am if you want to see me / He who seeks finds how to please / Tonight, you have the advantage / Come on, come on, it's late tomorrow / Get to where I am if you want to see me / He who seeks finds how to please / Tonight I give you an advantage / Come on, come on, it's late tomorrow

Verse 2 .......Come where I am if you want to see me / He who seeks finds how to please / Tonight you have the advantage / Come on, come on, it's late tomorrow / Get to where I am if you want to see me / He who seeks finds how to please / Tonight I give you an advantage / Come on, come on, it's late tomorrow

"What separates this particular EP apart from my other work is that I'm really settling and coming closer to the way I naturally use my voice, my sound. As I said, I recorded my first mixtape in my house, and you can really hear my influences. There’s a gazillion stacks in the background—like I was trying to be Destiny's Child. It was just very chaotic. And then moving on to Synergy, I felt like [on] a lot of those songs, I was more cognizant lyrically—but I don't feel like I was experimenting as much with the way that I was using my voice."

"Fakes Love" explores the irresistible allure of attraction while delving into the conflicting emotions of desire and restraint. The pulsating beat and Rosemarie's breathy vocals create a tense atmosphere that perfectly captures the essence of the track. By emphasizing the pain of losing a lover and the realization that finding true love is difficult amidst a world filled with fake affection, the song touches on a soul-searching journey.

"Fake Love" verse 1 starts......Pictured a future with you by my side / No one is perfect, you were in my eyes / Saw what I wanted in you, I was blind / Should've seen all the signs, yeah / It could all be so simple / Diamond rings with the wrist presidential / Need someone who gon' fix up my mental / Gotta have morе than just the potential, yeah / Lеarn from the mistakes / Givin’ half what I get for my heart's sake / 'Til I know it's the right one to replace / But for now....... [Chorus] ......I don't want no fake love / I just need a real one / Someone that's down to ride for me / And I don't wanna waste time / But everything takes time / Why do I fall so easily? / Yeah, yeah........

Verse 2 continues.....Talk to me real, baby (Talk to me real) / I don't want that sweet shit (Nah) / Come and say it to my face, girl / ’Cause I don’t like it when you tweet shit, nah / Miscommunications / Giving me the implication / Lovers turned acquaintance / Can't do no more relations...........[Chorus] ..........’Cause I never wanted fake love (Never wanted fake love) / I just need a real one (I don't want fake love) / Someone that's down to ride for me, yeah (I don't want fake love) / And I don’t wanna waste time (No fake love) / But everything takes time (No fake love) / Why do I fall so easily? (No fake love)

"The whole idea behind ROCK PAPER SCISSORS initially was to sort-of describe how it feels to move through a relationship. Obviously, at the beginning of a relationship, you feel rock-solid. You feel secure. Then moving into paper, you feel fragile, malleable, flexible. And then scissors—where you would decide to cut that person out of your life, cut ties. That’s the way I broke it down. I just tried to be mindful of that. And like I said, I like everything that’s a little one-off, and creepy, and weird. Like the cover—it’s still jarring ‘cause I have my head cut off, but it’s not gross ‘cause there’s no blood, right? So it's not super gory. It almost looks like I'm made out of plastic or something. And I just really liked the idea of having my head cut off because it's almost like a literal interpretation of how it feels to disassociate—to get through all these things."

In "Best Two Out of Three," Rosemarie demonstrates her vocal range and emotional depth by singing candidly about heartbreak and the challenge of moving on and starting anew. The song's relatability lies in its portrayal of the struggles in a relationship and the attempt to resolve differences. Her voice is both vulnerable and haunting, captivating listeners with every note.

[Verse 1].........Oh, look at the mess we made / Said we'd never, then did it / I shoulda just listened / Don't mean the things we say / Fuck it up, then we're sorry / Right back where we started ........[Pre-Chorus]......Don't wanna lose you, not this way / I wish that love could be enough / Isn't this worth tryin' to save? / One more chance, wish me luck..... [Chorus].....Best two out of three, yeah-yeah / I'm playin' for keeps, don't let up on me / I can't just watch you leave / So give it all you got, put in that work for me / Best two out of three, yeah / (Two out of three, two out of three, two out of three) / I'm playin' for keeps, yeah-yeah / (Just one on one, you versus me, playin' for keeps)

[Verse 2] ......So many things that I know you needed from me / Don't open up, but for you, I started slowly / I tried to show you, said, "Seein' is believin'" / And I say nothing that's worth havin' comes too easy, yeah / Too real, too much to give you still / Too close, too good, no one compares / Too down for you to start with someone new, woah.......[Pre-Chorus].....Don't wanna lose you, not this way / I wish that love could be enough / Isn't this worth tryin' to save? / One more chance, wish me luck

THE END

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