We were lucky to catch up with Brittany Rose recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Brittany thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?
I am truly happy as an artist. I have known for years that creativity and artistry is what I know best, and I feel immense gratitude for where I am. Being an artist feels like this intense race within yourself, and I find myself just pushing through a lot of the time. As I am sitting here reflecting, I am really proud to be able to call myself an artist and make a living off of it. Creativity is so multifaceted and layered, that I just keep going and forget where I came from at times. This career path can be overstimulating and overwhelming, so the thought of a regular job does occur from time to time. At the end of the day, I am most passionate about music and artistry and don’t feel like I’d be fulfilled working a regular job. Sure, it may feel lighter on my mental health at times but I don’t think it would stimulate me the same way.
Brittany , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
My name is B. Rose and I am a singer, songwriter, vocal producer, and educator. I have been working in Las Vegas, NV as an independent artist and entertainer for two years now. Both of my parents are musicians, and I grew up with their influence and studied music through middle school, high school, and a little of college. I went to Berklee School Of Music for a year, and when I moved back to Las Vegas I became a vocal coach. I taught at after school programs and in high schools, and decided to move on to performing two years ago. I release original music under the name B. Rose, and perform in various casinos and lounges throughout Las Vegas. Over the past few years, I have been fortunate enough to sing backup for artists like Carrie Underwood and Chris Stapleton, and open for artists like Dermot Kennedy and Lloyd. I currently sing at Delilah Las Vegas in the Wynn hotel, which is a supper club filled with live entertainment.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
One lesson I’ve had to unlearn is to not devote all energy to who someone has worked with or what someone has done, when choosing who you want to work with. It’s important to trust your intuition and not just pay attention or the “shiny” things or the “name droppers” when it comes to making music. I have had many experiences where I was taken advantage of financially, because I was told that producers worked with famous artists and had connections that could change my life. Now being almost 30 years old and having worked with a handful of different producers, I know to trust myself, feel out energy, and sign contracts before jumping into anything.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist are those special moments that fuel you over the next period of time. An amazing performance, where you could feel the bands energy and the audience was captivated. Having someone tell me that I touched their heart, and affected their day. Getting a song request at a gig and having someone be moved to tears. Those moments are everything to me.
Contact Info:
- Website: Iambrose.com
- Instagram: @brosemusiq
- Facebook: @brosemusiq
- Twitter: @brosemusiq
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@BRose-gd3oz?si=pu6Y9pCAUAbxv3Yq
Image Credits
Kyle Kuhlman Liliana Trejo Vanegas Gina Joy Photo Rolling Stone