As the saying goes, a rose that grows from concrete surpasses expectations because one would never anticipate such a beautiful flower to blossom from such a challenged and often uneven foundation. The same is true for the prodigious and ethereal, singer-songwriter-musician, Erika Rose. Born in New York to a Jewish mother and a Jamaican father, the petite, biracial beauty with a song in her heart, did not allow anyone to deter her from pursuing her dreams of performing and making them a reality.
Growing up in Manhattan and Queens for her first ten years of life before moving to Florida, the precocious wunderkind graduated from high school at the age of sixteen, and began to express herself thru song, polished her piano skills and picked up guitar. At the age of seventeen she co-penned the yet to be released “A Woman’s Worth” with her childhood friend Alicia Keys, from Alicia’s multi-platinum debut album.
After completing her degree in three years at the University of Miami’s School of Music, having received a full scholarship, she relocated back to New York. Filling an existing void in Alicia’s camp at the onset of both of their careers, moving from assistant to road manager, Erika ascended to tour director and project manager and transitioned out of her role after four years on the road. At the delicate age of twenty-three, Erika Rose stepped out on faith to fully fulfill her dreams and the result has culminated in an eclectic and melodic tale of passion, love and truth from within entitled Rosegarden. “Everything I write about comes from what I feel and how I live.”
In November 2005 Erika met producer, musician and executive Om’Mas Keith of the group SA-RA through a mutual friend and the two began collaborating on Rosegarden. With its pulsating drums, catchy hooks and strumming guitar riffs, this bohemian siren’s angelic voice and impeccable harmonic prowess takes the listener on a journey of introspection, sensuality, self-love and service.
Erika together with Om’Mas formed Infinity Le Monde, the company they have established to represent not only their everlasting connection to the music they are creating but also to the infinite possibilities of their connection to the universe. Via their own projects and the artists they plan to produce and release, they are committed to excellence in music and fostering an environment where each artist can feel free to make creative decisions based on instinct, not industry standard.
Erika simply wants every ear that hears Rosegarden to be “touched and moved because that’s the beauty of art, it’s a personal experience. Whether it’s the melody or the lyrics, the music or the rhythm, I just want people to be taken to some faraway euphoric land. Just get high off of the music and go to a really deep place that brings them joy.”
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In no particular order I offer a short list: Joni Mitchell; Sade; Bjork; Ani Difranco; Indigo Girls; Carole King; Santana; Stevie Wonder; Seal; Led Zepllin; Jimi Hendrix; John Coltrane; Thelonious Monk; Bob Malrey; Etta James; Ella Fitzgerald; Nina Simone; Nancy Wilson; Marvin Gaye; Blood Sweat and Tears; Jamiroquai; James Taylor; Dave Matthews; Pink Floyd; Phish; Fiona Apple; SA-RA; Krucial Keys; D'Angelo; Alanis Morisette; Alicia Keys; Angelique Kidjo; Oumou Sangare; Gilberto Family; Bill Withers; Donny Hathaway; Marvin Gaye; Common; Children of Agape; Diana Krall; Diego El Cigala; Ojos de Brujo; Fleetwood Mac; Fugees; The Dead; Janis Joplin; Jeff Buckley; Amos Lee; Fugees; Les Nubians; Lenny Kravitz; Biggie; Pac; Prince; Chilli Peppers; U2; Zap Mama
"Erika’s Rosegarden is fresh, original and like nothing else out there right now."
~ Lenny Kravitz
“When Erika sat me down in the studio to listen to her music, I was ill prepared for the sonic landscape I experienced. The depth of this record is breathtaking and her voice never fails to keep your attention.”
~ Steve Lillywhite, 2006 Grammy Award Winner for Producer of the Year of U2’s, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
“Erika Rose is a rare jewel just waiting to be discovered! Her style of music is a mixture of life, love, darkness, and sensuality in the most refreshingly unexpected package, and it leaves you wanting more! I’m lovin it!”
~ Alicia Keys
“I think that the world is missing someone as pure and fresh as Erika Rose. What I hear in her music reminds me of how creative and fruitful we can be with art.”
~ Common
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As we stand with the most precious part of our lives... I cannot recall the moment in time it began, For at that moment I knew happiness, a happiness I had never known before, for just the thought gave me joy beyond belief...
It is a love of passion and desire as love which does not end, love does not wither and love is not, in fact a contract and can only be considered as a gift...
I realize I now know the true meaning of love as long as this life endures and beyond, for my dreams, my realities, the feeling of ecstasy it brought to me...
Love it is a never-ending need, one that will last a lifetime... and will never let you forget how true love has made you feel...
May Faith, Hope & Love Always Be Your Treasures.... ~John~
May your heart be touched with Love as your beautiful thoughts have always touched mine... Tonight beneath the moonlight he will be my beams of love lighting up the darkened crevices that seem to hide the pain... Every star a twinkling reminder of the many reasons why, that I love this man beside me and the love he loves to share...
Thanks for being so thoughtful.... Hope you day is sweet and special ~John~
I have tried everything in life, to try to be whole, to try to be happy. There is no answer in this life that answers all of our questions or all of our needs ONLY GOD!
If you have given everything in life a try, NOW TRY JESUS. I ask you to give your life to GOD accept JESUS as your Lord and Savior today. I promise that once you begin walking in your new life through Jesus Christ you will wonder why you did not do it sooner.
There are not to many things I have not tried, or done in this life, believe me. I would not tell anyone about anything I am not sure about. Now that I am living for God, and have accepted Jesus my life is so much better! I am so much happier and you can be too.
If you have already accepted Jesus and you are living for God already then you know what I am talking about.
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Hello Miss Erika. Passing through to say welcome to my friend space and thank you very much for the friend add. I really enjoyed your page…Gorgeous photos!!
PLEASE check out the Ladies Anthem "Don't Say Anything" and “Hallway Blues” by Neici The Southern Songbird. The music is deterring Domestic Violence and is building young girls Self-Esteem Worldwide.
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU WOULD PLEASE SHARE THE MUSIC WITH ALL THE LADIES!
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