Behind the Music

From an early age, I’ve been captivated by the power of music.
I was born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Dominican Republic, where my world always revolved around the arts, dancing merengue in the streets, performing at school events, and singing in church. Despite my small frame, my voice has always been big, and strong enough to fill any room with rhythm and emotion. Family gatherings almost always ended with me performing, surrounded by love, laughter, and music.

At 14, I moved to Lawrence, Massachusetts to continue my education and chase new opportunities in the United States. Learning a new language and culture wasn’t easy, but music was my anchor. I spent hours practicing guitar, training my voice, and sharing performances online, and to my surprise, they started gaining viral attention.

That encouragement pushed me to dream bigger. I applied for the Berklee College of Music’s five-week program and was awarded a full scholarship. My time there was life changing, I was selected as one of the top five singers in the program and had the chance to share the stage with incredible artists, including Grammy Award winner Laufey.

From there, my musical journey took off. I began performing at major events across Massachusetts, from singing for the Governor to fundraising for the Dana-Farber Institute, and connecting with audiences at countless local shows.

Eventually, I joined X’s & O’s, a professional music group led by incredible industry veterans. With them, I recorded more than 50 songs and demos and went on a 16-city tour with the popular boy band 4th Ave (from the TV series Boy Band). That chapter opened doors I had only dreamed of from catching the attention of Saban Music Group, Interscope, and Hitco, to performing on stages I’ll never forget.

Just a month after graduating high school, I signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and hit some of the biggest milestones of my career, opening for Cardi B at a sold-out show at the Paso Robles Fair, and performing in the Elvis Presley Suite at the Westgate Las Vegas. My collaboration with X’s & O’s on “Can’t Catch Me” even became the #1 hit of the summer on Radio Disney.

Then the world changed. The pandemic forced me to pause, reflect, and reset. During that time, I returned to the Dominican Republic, continued creating independently, and pursued a degree in International Business, something that helped me grow both as a person and as an artist.

Now, I’m back stronger, more focused, and more inspired than ever. I’ve joined forces with hit songwriter and producer Dirk Pate, and together we’re creating music that blends my multicultural roots with modern pop energy.

My vision is to make music that transcends borders, songs that connect people everywhere through rhythm, emotion, and truth. I’m ready to share this next chapter of my story with the world.

Gabriela Rosario