Rowlene

Rowlene
Background information
Birth name Rowlene Nicole Bosman
Born (1997-03-03) 3 March 1997
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Genres R&B, Hip hop, Pop
Occupation(s)
Years active 2015–present
Labels Tall Racks
Associated acts

Rowlene Nicole Bosman (born 3 March 1997), better known as Rowlene, is a South African singer songwriter and aspiring actress. Born and raised in Elsies River,[1] Cape Town, Rowlene performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She dropped her first single titled Imposter early 2015 which lead to her claim to fame in late 2016 on her feature with Nasty C titled Phases. She has worked with various South African household names such as Riky Rick, Bigstar Johnson, Tellaman, Gemini Major and the aforementioned Nasty C. Rowlene is currently signed to Nasty C's record label Tall Racks Records.[2][3]

Early Life and Career

Rowlene is a singer and songwriter from Elsies River in Cape Town. Her very first single “Imposter” was released at the beginning of 2016 as an exclusive debut track on Good Hope FM. It quickly gained her exposure and caught the attention of former Free World Music executive, Zyne Marcus, who then offered her a contract to work alongside Hip Hop artists such as Nasty C, Erick Rush and Tellaman. Being the only female artist in the camp, she has introduced a softer, sexier, and more sultry sound to the rap dominated label. This is evident on the track “Phases”

Rowlene’s collaboration with Nasty C on his hugely successful “Bad Hair[4] album. The popularity of “Phases” caught the attention of Hip Hop heavy weight Riky Rick, who was impressed by her “celestial voice” and led to Rowlene’s second single called “Dance with You[5]”. Beginning her musical journey at just fourteen, Rowlene has participated in several local music workshops which have developed her as an artist and encouraged her to pay it forward.

She founded a community youth initiative called Utopia,[6] which provides a professional platform for young aspiring artists and performers in Cape Town. This has led to her competing and participating in various events, such as, The Annual Mayors Golf Day, Woordfees Festival, The Kuier Festival, and being involved in a variety of Sun International Events and Productions. After spreading her wings,’ she spent most her time touring the "Bad Hair" album with Hip Hop Sensation Nasty C which inspired her to do music full-time. Rowlene has only decided to pursue her passion for music, actively September 2016, where she started on her most recent project entitled "The Evolution of a Robot"[7].

Music Career

Rowlene dropped her first single Imposter[8] of her debut Extended Play titled 'The Evolution of a Robot' in September 2015.The entire project "The Evolution of a Robot" was released on the 30th March 2017. After the release she featured on A-Reece second album "From Me To You and Only You" with single titled Pride.[9] Shortly after the release she then featured on Flames debut EP titled Clouds, on the single "Between Me & You."[10] After the features transgressed she dropped her single "Swang"[11] produced by Gobbla beats.

Discography

Extended Play

EP Title EP Details
The Evolution of a Robot[7][12]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles with chart positions and certifications, showing year released andq album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
SA
"Imposter" 2015 The Evolution of a Robot
"Dance With You"

(with Riky Ricky)

2016 The Evolution of a Robot
"Attitude Problems" 2017 The Evolution of a Robot
"Won't Get Better"

(with Bigstar Johnson)

2017 Non-Album Single
"Amen"

(A-Reece)

2017 Non-Album Single
"Swang"[13] 2017 Non-Album Single
"Cupid" 2018 Non-Album Single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
SA
D-Jah Leenx "Don't Play With My Love" (featuring. Rowlene) 2015 Non-Album Single
Nasty C "Phases" (featuring. Rowlene)[14] 2016 Bad Hair
Legends "Energy" (featuring. Rowlene & Reece) 2017 Non-Album Single
Ricky Tyler "Ecstacy" (featuring. Rowlene, Shellsy Baronet) 2017 Non-Album Single
Skatta "About You" (featuring. Rowlene & Masandi) 2017 Non-Album Single
Flame "Between Me and You" (featuring. Rowlene) 2017 Clouds
A-Reece "Pride" (featuring. Rowlene) 2017 FMTYAOY
DJ Killamo "On Some" (featuring. Rowlene, Lastee & Tellaman) 2017 Non-Album Single
DJ Wobbly "Ghost" (featuring. Kane, Rowlene & Lastee)[15] 2018 Non-Album Single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Year Title Album
2017 "Veliswa"[16][17]

(Nasy C featuring Rowlene & Tellaman)

Bad Hair

References

  1. "Tygerburger Elsiesrivier 4 Julie 2012". Issuu. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  2. "Nasty C launches own record label: Tall Racks". channel24. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  3. "Nasty C Announces His New 'Tall Racks Records' Label & First Artist Signed". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  4. "DOWNLOAD ALBUM: Nasty C – Bad Hair Extensions (Tracklist)". RehabMusik. 2016-11-21. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  5. "DOWNLOAD: Rowlene - Dance With You ft. Riky Rick - Fakaza". fakaza.com. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  6. "Teen lands gig with SA's Boss | IOL Entertainment". Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  7. 1 2 "Rowlene - The Evolution of a Robot (EP) - More Hitz". More Hitz. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  8. "DOWNLOAD MP3: Rowlene – Imposter". Mp3 Download. 2017-04-01. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  9. "A-Reece - Pride Ft. Rowlene Mp3 Download". hiphopza.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  10. "Flame Ft. Rowlene – Between Me And You Mp3 Download". Mtipi. 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  11. "Listen: Rowlene Drops New Single - Swang | People Magazine". www.peoplemagazine.co.za. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  12. The Evolution of a Robot - EP by Rowlene on Apple Music, 2017-03-31, retrieved 2018-03-06
  13. "Swang" from Swang - Single by Rowlene on iTunes, 2017-11-29, retrieved 2018-03-06
  14. "Phases (feat. Rowlene)" from Bad Hair Extensions by Nasty C on iTunes, 2016-12-02, retrieved 2018-03-06
  15. Ghost (feat. Kane, Rowlene & Lastee) - Single by DJ Wobbly on Apple Music, 2018-02-08, retrieved 2018-03-06
  16. "DOWNLOAD VIDEO: Nasty C ft Rowlene – Phases | Mp4 & Mp3". RehabMusik. 2017-03-23. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  17. Africa, Bet (2017-03-10). "News: Nasty C proud of "Veliswa" success". Bet Africa. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
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