BLACKPINK's Rosé Drops Debut Solo Album 'Rosie' with Hit Single 'APT' Featuring Bruno Mars
November 5, 2024The album's lead single, 'APT,' features a collaboration with Bruno Mars and has already seen significant commercial success, entering the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rosé acknowledged that both positive and negative feedback have led to feelings of insecurity, which in turn inspired deeply personal songwriting.
BLACKPINK's Rosé is gearing up for the release of her debut solo album titled 'Rosie,' which is set to drop on December 6, 2024.
In Australia, 'APT' debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Singles Chart, making Rosé the first solo female K-pop artist to achieve this milestone.
The upcoming album will delve into personal themes, particularly exploring complex and toxic relationships, resonating with listeners in their 20s.
Rosé has expressed a desire for her music to be relatable, emphasizing that her experiences as a young woman mirror those of many listeners.
Notably, 'APT' has topped the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts for two consecutive weeks, marking a historic achievement.
While creating the album, she confronted her insecurities, driven by a longing for love and understanding.
In a recent interview, Rosé revealed her struggle with reading social media comments, admitting that it has affected her mental health.
Despite her attempts to appear unaffected by criticism, she candidly shared that negative comments can be crushing, stating, 'Every word, every comment, it crushes me.'
She described one of the songs on the album as 'disgustingly vulnerable,' directly inspired by her experiences with hate comments.
Ultimately, the album aims to reflect her vulnerability and desire for connection, themes she often tries to conceal from the public.
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Billboard • Nov 5, 2024
BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ on the ‘Disgustingly Vulnerable’ Song Inspired by Online HateRolling Stone • Nov 5, 2024
Blackpink’s Rosé Wrote ‘Disgustingly Vulnerable’ Song About Online Hate