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Exclusive Interview With R&B Pop Artist Elijah Rosario From Augusta, Georgia

Elijah Rosario is an R&B pop artist who develops into a more transparent, highly personal form of expression. Each hook, each rhyme, and every bar are driven by the most intimate moments of the human experience.

Above all, it’s deep — it’s sensual — and it grooves. We had the opportunity to interview Elijah Rosario from Augusta, Georgia. Currently, reside in Durham, North Carolina. We talk about his career, challenges, and his new songs.

Where are you based?

Elijah Rosario: I’m originally from Augusta, Georgia. Currently, I reside in Durham, North Carolina.

How long have you been making music?

Elijah Rosario: I’ve been writing and recording music since 2010 and it’s been quite a journey in discovering my style and how to define a sound for myself. I’ve been making music professionally since 2019.

What genre would you consider your music to be?

Elijah Rosario: I’d consider myself an R&B Pop genre. I experiment with a lot of elements and find ways to play around with R&B and different genres in order to produce songs that give both a classic and modern feel.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music?

Elijah Rosario: The recent passing of my mother. My mom died on Christmas morning in 2019 and even though she accomplished a lot, I still recall conversations of things she wanted to do for herself just to say she did it, and unfortunately, some of those things didn’t get done. It made me realize just how unpromised tomorrow is, so that’s what put the battery in my back to really pursue my passion and love for music, and each day I’ve only grown more love and respect for the craft.

What are your biggest musical influences?

Elijah Rosario: My biggest musical influences are Rhianna, Marvin Gaye, Drake, Ty Dolla $ign, and SAINT JHN.

Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?

Elijah Rosario: I am completely independent.

What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?

Elijah Rosario: For me, my biggest challenge has always been confident and being sure of myself. I think every artist battles with this constant between what their fans want and what the industry wants. I may not have the industry-standard sound, but I have a fan base that likes that about me, so it’s the battle of choosing not to conform or chasing a trend, but staying consistent with my sound and growing into the artist I truly want to be without fear.

How many songs or albums have you released to date?

Elijah Rosario: I’ve recorded and released 4 EP’s, I’ve written and released a collaboration project and now I am about to release my debut album “Genuine Truths” on September 29, 2021.

Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?

Elijah Rosario: The previous releases I believe show a timeline of progress in my beat selection, writing, and storytelling and the confidence I’ve gained with my voice. I’ve always tried to treat every project as its own and nurture it, so it can live beyond the times.

Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?

Elijah Rosario: My upcoming album “Genuine Truths” is a project I’ve been writing and creating for the past 14 months and it’s an album that demonstrates my vocal capabilities, writing ability, and eclectic taste in music. It’s really my audible biopic that sheds light on failed relationships, needs closure, finding love again, challenges I’ve faced financially, spiritually, emotionally. It’s a project that provides insight into my past and how that’s brought me to the place I’m in currently as a person. I cannot wait for everyone to hear this.

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Charlamagne Tha God Turns Pain Into Power Amid Kanye West’s Shocking “Cousins” Confession

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Even for one of the most vocally gifted female groups of their era, Xscape faced an industry that was more focused on image than artistry. The criticism wasn’t subtle. Even The Notorious B.I.G. dissed them in one of his lyrics words that stung in a culture where beauty was currency, and women who didn’t fit a narrow definition were often relegated to the sidelines. But Dupri wasn’t having it. He then doubled down on his faith in Xscape, championing their talent when almost no one else would. His gamble paid off chart-toppers like “Just Kickin’ It” and “Who Can I Run To” didn’t only reach No. 1 on the charts, they solidified Xscape as gods of R&B’s golden age.

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