Rosey

Rosey (born Nancy Joy Kaye) is an American singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer. She first gained international attention with her debut album Dirty Child on Island Def Jam. She became associated with the early 2000s Urban Rock movement and was described by Entertainment Weekly as "the lovechild of Robert Plant and Rickie Lee Jones."

Early life Rosey was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. Her grandfather, Milton Kaye, was a New York pianist and arranger who accompanied Jascha Heifetz and later composed music for early U.S. television.

Early music industry work In high school, Rosey interned for concert promoter John Scher, assisting backstage crews and artist hospitality for touring acts.

Transition to performing artist Encouraged by David Eugene Edwards of 16 Horsepower, Rosey left A&R work to pursue music full-time.

She later relocated to New York City, where she became a regular performer at The Bitter End, CBGB Gallery, and Wetlands. In 1999, she signed a recording contract with Island Def Jam Records.

Rosey appeared as a musical guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2002.

Jazz and stylistic shift In 2008, Rosey released the jazz-influenced album Luckiest Girl on Quango Music Group.

In 2002, Rosey appeared as a musical guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

The Green House Atlanta In 2010, Rosey relocated to the Atlanta region and co-founded The Green House Atlanta, a recording and production studio, with partner Aaron Hill. The studio has recorded albums and live sessions for artists including SUSTO, Grails, Bob Wayne, and Nat Myers, among others.

At The Green House Atlanta, Rosey works as a producer, engineer, and collaborator, recording albums and sessions with nationally touring and recording artists across multiple genres.

Discography Studio albums

Dirty Child (2002) – Island Def Jam Luckiest Girl (2008) – Quango Music Group Be Somebody Blues (2018) – Independent I Heard You Been Singin''' (2023) – El Guapo Records In the Light (2024) – El Guapo Records The Rhythm of Love'' (2025) – El Guapo Records