Rosé opens Rosie, her highly anticipated solo debut, with a raw plea: “Tell me that I’m special / Tell me I look pretty,” as the piano chords of “Number One Girl” rise and fall, setting the emotional tone. Despite her global fame as a member of K-pop sensation Blackpink and her affiliations with luxury brands like Tiffany and Saint Laurent, Rosie isn’t a self-congratulatory album. Instead, it’s a vulnerable, intimate exploration of Rosé’s range as both a vocalist and a storyteller.
While she’s accustomed to receiving endless praise, Rosie steers clear of the diva persona, presenting Rosé in a refreshing light. The album is a compelling showcase of her versatility, navigating through a blend of 21st-century pop styles with ease. On the punchy lead single “APT,” she collaborates with Bruno Mars, whose influence is acknowledged in the album’s liner notes, where Rosé thanks him for “guiding [her] through this chapter of [her] career.”
With its mix of emotional depth and musical breadth, Rosie reveals a new side to Rosé—one that embraces vulnerability and emotional complexity while effortlessly moving through a wide spectrum of musical genres. The album is both a personal journey and an invitation to listen closely to the artist behind the superstar.
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