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Less than a year after her acclaimed album “Through and Through,” Baby Rose returns with “Slow Burn,” a collection of songs that expand her sonic palette from progressive R&B into a richer, rawer, and more expansive lens of American music. Here, Rose asserts herself not only as a once-in-a-lifetime vocalist but also as a formidable songwriter, bridging genres where Muscle Shoals meets psych, psych meets jazz, and jazz meets Americana, brought together by the right players.
Produced by BADBADNOTGOOD, Rose and the band found an instant and seemingly endless well of inspiration. What began as a simple introduction evolved into a full-day session, a song, a night, and ultimately the creation of “Slow Burn.” Already recognized for her powerful performances alongside artists like Robert Glasper and her contribution to the closing credits of “Creed III,” Rose’s collaboration with BADBADNOTGOOD on this project was both swift and deeply fruitful. Their first meeting resulted in the lead single “One Last Dance,” a track that captured crucial elements of Rose’s vision and marked her first freestyle vocal performance.
Rose explains that she always knew she could rise to new sounds and textures. The speed of their collaboration was thrilling but not surprising to her, as the potential and results felt inevitable. The songs on “Slow Burn” were partly inspired by her drives between the bustling city life of Washington, D.C., and the quiet Carolina countryside. These journeys allowed Rose to immerse herself in music, sparking internal monologues and imagined dialogues that fuel the dreamy, smoldering quality of the album.
The title track “Slow Burn” features soft, ambling drums against Rose’s lyrical repetitions, tracing memories and feelings with patient, insistent desire. “One Last Dance” stands out as a song disguised as a love ballad but is actually an ode to a lost friendship, imagining one more day like the old times. The track’s dreamlike quality is enhanced by BADBADNOTGOOD’s bassist Chester Hansen, who adds a cautious but loving undertone.
Most of the songs on “Slow Burn” carry a stealthy, shadowed feel—intimate yet a bit dangerous, tender yet slightly mysterious. This compelling body of work points to a greater ascent in Baby Rose’s future. Rose feels boundless, embracing the collaborative process with her band and other artists, and trusts in the synergy and energy they create together. This album not only showcases her evolution as an artist but also highlights her boundless potential and the exciting journey ahead.
