London born to Grenadian parents, Roses Gabor was raised on the groove of new jack swing R&B, classic Stevie Wonder, soca and a bit of Capital FM blaring from her carpenter father’s van driving through the city. Blending together her diverse influences and inspirations, Roses found herself in music, and after a chance meeting with Gorillaz, it seemed music found her right back.
Describing the sense of fate and destiny that her lucky break surrounded her with, Roses Gabor explains that her music “relates to life…”, and her latest creation is as intimate as ever. Entitled Fantasy and Facts, due out in February 2019, she explains that the album stems from the desire for “the listener to lose themselves in this record – the fantasy – but it’s also about the facts of everyday life and relationships”. We caught up with the soulful star to find out the meaning of music, and what’s coming up next…
Describe your music in 3 words…
Spacey, vibey, luxurious
Who’s your greatest influence?
Without sounding glib, probably God… Astrology and Food… more a what than a who.
What does music mean to you?
Freedom (and spiritual connection if the vibe is right)
Who’s the last person you called?
My Dad…
What did you talk about?
Why he’s so naughty!
One item of clothing you couldn’t live without?
It’s climate dependant but right now I can’t live without my tracksuit(s).
One album you couldn’t live without?
I hardly listen to albums anymore so it would probably be my “Trappers Delight” playlist … but if i didn’t have that … Snoop Dogg Doggystyle album.
What’s your favourite way to spend £10?
Kale vegetable tempura with soba noodles.
How about £100?
Probably more food tbh … Or the plant section in Ikea OR crystal shopping at Les Couilles du Chien, Wilde Ones or Venusrox.
What’s next for you?
You’ll totes have to wait and see.
Rose Gabor’s Fantasy and Facts is out 22nd February 2019. Follow Roses on Instagram here now.
