Rose Windross

Rose Windross is a British reggae and R&B singer. She was a vocalist for the group Soul II Soul, known for writing as well as singing lead vocals on their first single "Fairplay", which charted at number 63 on the UK Singles Chart. The BBC said the song "reset the tone for urban music." The song, written by Windross, and with Windross on lead vocals, charted at number 63 on the UK Singles Chart. A bigger hit came with Keep on Movin' on which Windross sang vocals.

In 1991, Windross released "Living Life Your Own Way" on Acid Jazz Records, with "Love in the Making" on the B side. At this time, in her day job, Windross managed a shop. Later that year, she was in the studio with producer Barry K Sharpe working on another single.

In 1996, Windross performed vocals on DPD's cover version of Terence Trent D'Arby's "Sign Your Name".

Windross joined her brother Norris Windross in 1999 to launch W Records, through his own booking agency, Da Boss Entertainments.

In 2010, Soul II Soul reunited for their reunion tour with Windross in the lineup. In 2022, Kehlani's Up at Night played homage to "Fairplay".

Critical reception Of "Fairplay", Soul II Soul's first hit, written and performed by Windross, the BBC said it "reset the tone for urban music."

Of the album "Keep on Movin", Louisville's Courier-Journal wrote "the most potent weapons in the Soul II Soul arsenal are a trio of gifted young female vocalists. Caron Wheeler moans and lilts... Rose Windross' voice is huskier and stiffer but better suited for fast-paced material... Then there's Do'Reen... Her quivering, sexy vocals earmark "Happiness".