Music Matters: KJ Rose

Meet Music Matters Artist KJ Rose

Showtime - KJ showcased her talent during an episode of “The Mo'Nique Show” late last year.

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Showtime - KJ showcased her talent during an episode of “The Mo'Nique Show” late last year.

Chuch! - Rose was brought up singing with the Soul of Children Chicago gospel choir and the Trinity United Church of Christ.

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Chuch! - Rose was brought up singing with the Soul of Children Chicago gospel choir and the Trinity United Church of Christ.

Opening Act - She's gone on tour with superstars like Janet Jackson, Diddy, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

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Opening Act - She's gone on tour with superstars like Janet Jackson, Diddy, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

Influences - Rose counts Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan and Phyllis Hyman as her influences.

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Influences - Rose counts Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan and Phyllis Hyman as her influences.

Protege - Like Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys before her, KJ is the latest in a long line of Clive Davis proteges.

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Protege - Like Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys before her, KJ is the latest in a long line of Clive Davis proteges.