Rose Devika Impresses With Moving Single ‘i take it personally’
Posted by VMan on January 31, 2025
Rose Devika introduces her latest indie pop single, “i take it personally,” a track that transforms emotional turbulence into an upbeat, hook-driven experience. The song captures the feeling of internalizing a partner’s shifting moods despite their insistence not to. With sharp, slightly sarcastic lyricism layered over dynamic instrumentation, it delivers an infectious energy that contrasts its introspective core. Rose built the track from a simple acoustic melody, meticulously crafting its arrangement with bass, drums, electric guitar, keys, cello, and a standout piano riff. Her original vocal takes—intended as placeholders—ended up being the final cut, preserving the raw emotion at the heart of the song.
Raised in Toronto and now based in Dallas, Rose Devika’s artistic roots run deep. She first gained recognition through poetry competitions in Los Angeles before stepping into music as the frontwoman of January Grit. Her evolution has been shaped by an eclectic mix of influences, spanning indie pop, alternative rock, and acoustic folk, all laced with classical elements. Her transition into production and engineering was a natural extension of her self-driven artistry, giving her full control over her creative output.
Her 2024 self-titled EP laid the groundwork, and now “i take it personally” marks another step forward. Rose’s music has found its way into collaborations with notable figures like Ty Macklin (Erykah Badu, India Arie), while her upcoming single, “before & again,” teases yet another layer of her sonic identity. Whether through songwriting, production, or performance, she continues to live her dreams.
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