Rose Windross
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Rose Windross originally began as a singer–songwriter
on the UK
reggae
scene. She recorded
her first album
, Just Rose, on the Ital Records label
when she was still at school.
Windross both wrote and recorded Soul II Soul's first single
"Fairplay" for Jazzie B
, which is featured on the album, Club Classics Vol. One. This was re-named Keep on Movin for the U.S.
market. Although the single was pressed, it was recalled and never officially got released as a single, but appeared on the 'b' side to the single 'FEEL FREE.'
In 1996 she performed vocals on Dpd's (one of Dillon & Dickins
's aliases) cover version of "Sign Your Name
" by Terence Trent D'Arby which was released on Higher State
's sublabel 99 North.
Windross joined her brother Norris Windross in 1999 to launch W Records through his own booking agency
, Da Boss Entertainments.
Singer–songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
on the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
scene. She recorded
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
her first album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, Just Rose, on the Ital Records label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
when she was still at school.
Windross both wrote and recorded Soul II Soul's first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Fairplay" for Jazzie B
Jazzie B
Trevor Beresford Romeo OBE , better known by his stage name Jazzie B, is a British DJ, music producer, and entrepreneur. He is a founding member of Soul II Soul.-Life and career:...
, which is featured on the album, Club Classics Vol. One. This was re-named Keep on Movin for the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
market. Although the single was pressed, it was recalled and never officially got released as a single, but appeared on the 'b' side to the single 'FEEL FREE.'
In 1996 she performed vocals on Dpd's (one of Dillon & Dickins
Dillon & Dickins
Dillon & Dickins is a Dance music production group based in London, United Kingdom, and one of the many aliases used by House music producers and DJs Marc Dillon and Patrick Dickins who also founded the dance record company and music publishing company Higher State...
's aliases) cover version of "Sign Your Name
Sign Your Name
"Sign Your Name" is the name of a famous song written and performed by Terence Trent D'Arby .Released in his 1987 album Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby, it was an international success, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart in early 1988 and number four on the US...
" by Terence Trent D'Arby which was released on Higher State
Higher State
Higher State is a dance record company and music publishing company founded in 1992 by House music producers and DJs Dillon & Dickins which incorporates the three record labels Higher State, 99 North and 99 Degrees.- History :...
's sublabel 99 North.
Windross joined her brother Norris Windross in 1999 to launch W Records through his own booking agency
Talent agent
A talent agent, or booking agent, is a person who finds jobs for actors, authors, film directors, musicians, models, producers, professional athletes, writers and other people in various entertainment businesses. Having an agent is not required, but does help the artist in getting jobs...
, Da Boss Entertainments.