Being the child of a respected musician, Nrozae was weaned on songs with arrangements meant to challenge the singer. That can be heard on ‘My Love’, her latest single.

It was released in late May by BadindianRecords, a company based in New York.

“I do appreciate arrangements that step outside the traditional reggae formula because they give me room to express soulful melodies and emotions, so I can connect with my audience,” said Nrozae. “I want my music to feel familiar to reggae lovers while also offering something fresh, memorable and timeless.”

Nrozae was born in Brooklyn to Jamaican parents. Her father, Patrick “Dizzy” Fleming, was a respected trumpeter who played with singer Denroy Morgan’s Black Eagles, one of the leading reggae bands in New York City during the 1970s.

Fleming also played on Morgan’s 1981 hit song, ‘I’ll do Anything For You’.

Like many American artists with Jamaican roots, Nrozae’s musical influences reflect her roots and upbringing. Listening to Marcia Griffiths, Tanya Stephens, Whitney Houston and Anita Baker helped develop her sound.

She began recording music seven years ago and has released songs intermittently.

WRITTEN BY HOWARD CAMPBELL