Recently, rapper Calvin Rose, alongside female R&B singer Rose M, hosted a special artist showcase at Media Rerun. The humble media shop served as the backdrop for various local musicians and dancers, all participating in a show aimed to promote local talent and also build support for a victim of the Waffle House shooting that took place in Antioch this past April. Rose and Calvin performed in front of an audience of family, friends, and fans old and new. The duo have their sights set on the horizon and hope to make an impact that reaches far beyond the music community.
Calvin Rose is a hip-hop artist on the road to making a name for himself. By the sound of it, he’s well on his way and will take nothing less. Because throwing wordplay together came naturally for him, he dismissed his talent up until he turned 14. Since then, Calvin has sprouted from a songwriter at heart into a more methodical kind of craftsman. He is on his way upstream, working to make a splash big enough to reach every corner of Music City and beyond.
Currently scouting opportunities to play shows, Calvin also plans to release some new singles along the way. He constructs his live shows with pieces from his most recent studio album, So What’s Next. The album was released in 2015 and his followers have since been scorching their feet on his trail, anticipating his next move and following his budding career.
At the recent performance, Rose M stood back to back with Calvin onstage, sharing the spotlight. Rose is a gifted R&B singer on the edge of breaking into a genre that’s scarcely touched locally, which makes her a rarity. Her unique style sounds crisp and refreshing, with a nod to soulful ’90s R&B. She is a preacher’s daughter who began sharpening her stage presence in youth choir. Rose’s church life and relationship with God continues to mold her musical message with a guiding hand.
Calvin is featured on her current single, “Can We Be, ” featuring skillful production, smooth vocals and rapid-fire verses from a rising hip-hop underdog. Both are gifted songwriters and performers who contribute to the finished product without overshadowing one another’s styles. Rose is a singer with a tender heart, while Calvin is a hardened rapper with an ambitious mind. Together, armed with the know-how to write engaging songs and inspire a crowd, the pair comprise a creative powerhouse.
Rose and Calvin are currently in the process of building their own personal studios and planning for their musical journeys ahead. At the heart of their artistry is the aim to make great music, express themselves and share their story. Both artists plan to release new material in the coming months, and say they have plans for a big artist showcase in the works, so stay tuned for more details on that.
To learn more about what they have in the works, visit facebook.com/calvinrosemusic.
