Seeing a new music artist land in the top 20 of the UK Music Week Commercial Pop Chart is a rare accomplishment, especially if an artist does not have the support of big record labels. Emerging music artist Rosa Cesareo is living proof that despite the competitive nature of the music industry, hardworking and determined artists like her still have a fighting chance to be recognized for their craft. The release of her debut single “Pretty Eyes” broke barriers and landed at #19 when it hit the chart in November 2022. Proving how it is steadily becoming a favorite among listeners, the song is now at #13 and has no plans of falling behind at all.
This surprising achievement is enough fuel for Rosa to continue to work on her songs despite having to complete her last year at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where she is finishing a degree in Production and Sound Design. Apart from her education, she also performs solo, in a duo, or in a band in Las Vegas, and managing her time well has become a skill she is becoming very good at.
The 21-year-old music artist believes that she is destined to become a singer, and she is willing to do whatever it takes in order to become the artist she has always dreamed of being – someone who has a good heart and a strong spirit. Through her songs, she hopes to become a positive influence on young people in this generation and beyond, showing them that nothing is impossible when they set their minds on pursuing their dreams passionately.
Rosa was only four years old when she started showing her potential as a singer. With her Hello Kitty CD player in hand, she would belt out, much to the delight of her parents. She would boldly sing in karaoke, and strangers were awestruck with her amazing talent, specifically her powerful and distinct voice. At 15, she started writing her own songs, which became her coping mechanism as she braved a tough season in her personal life. True enough, music did not only become a form of escape when she needed it most, but it also became her beacon of hope.
While in middle school, she started to get drawn to the performances of Gwen Stefani, Amy Winehouse, and Brittney Spears. All three women have a very powerful influence on the music industry, and Rosa wants to be able to honor their legacy at the same time.
Despite not having any form of music training, Rosa continued to excel. She motivated herself to learn the piano by simply watching videos. It was at that time that her father saw her determination to succeed, so he decided to buy her an upright piano, which he bought on consignment.
Rosa was born to an Iranian mother and an Italian father. Both moved to the United States even before they met. They met in California and eventually moved to Las Vegas to start a family. Thanks to their love and support of Rosa, Rosa is now ready to conquer the music industry.
Succeeding in the music industry sometimes takes time. But for the lucky ones like Rosa, success seems to be just around the corner.
