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Posted: 11/2/2011
In a manner that has been described as 'effortlessly laidback cool', Bianca Rose is stepping into the music world and claiming territory.
The singer/songwriter was born and raised in south London, as the oldest in a family of five children. Despite growing up in a tempestuous environment, Bianca's home was always filled with music from Mahalia Jackson, Take Six, Commissioned, The Winans, as well as other gospel greats. As Bianca was approaching the age of 8 years, it was recognised by her grandmother that she had a talent for singing, and thus began performing at events at her grandmother's church. This proved to be the beginnings of an interest in music and performing, which would continue to grow to a point where it could not be ignored.
Fast forward to 2005, and after some painful soul searching, Bianca decided that she was going to spend her time getting busy pursuing her passion rather than getting busy being 'sensible'.
During this time Bianca began to write songs and as she began to meet producers in the business, it was recognised that Bianca had a natural gift to communicate many ideas and situations through song, with melodies that are both unique and accessible. Bianca's music has caught the attention of producers both in the UK and US and she has recorded and written her music both here and in LA.
2005 saw Bianca become a winner of the annual UK Songwriting Contest for her song entitled 'Sound Of Love', this is a contest open internationally which had over 4,000 entrants in 2005.
Bianca is currently performing at gigs in and around London, performing her original songs about life and love, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar as well as collaborating with some of London?s most talented musicians.
'I just write what I feel, in a way that to me, isn't genre-specific. I'm inspired by everything and everyone, so beware!'
To say that Bianca's star is rising, would be an ac