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Artist of the Month: Evrah Rose

  • cerys35
  • May 27
  • 5 min read

Artist of the Month is a feature where we put the spotlight on the incredible work of one of our members.


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Our Artist of the Month is Evrah Rose! Poet, author and rapper, Evrah Rose gained national popularity for her hard hitting delivery & fearless energy. Read the feature below to learn more about Evrah's work, what influences her, some of her incredible achievements and some exciting news, including the release of her new album 'Link In Bio' which is out now!



Evrah's poetry:


My poetry can be raw at times, hard-hitting and always thought provoking. I write to engage and raise awareness of serious and often neglected issues. I am passionate about equality, social injustice and Human Rights, which is evident every time I speak or perform publicly.


How did you get started with writing and music?


Image of a woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses leaning against a wall with her arms crossed, wearing a black t-shirt and light blue jeans.

Some of my earliest and fondest memories involve music. I had a particular adoration for Sybil as a toddler and I would ask my parents to play her time and time again in the car, bouncing back and fourth with joy. Second to that was Queen. I connected with music in a much deeper way than I did anything else. Quite simply, I was in love with rhyme, repetition and sound. My very first instrument was a black and red toy electric guitar when I was around 4 years old. I loved it so much!! I would often ask my parents for various instruments growing up. I couldn’t get enough of exploring sounds.


I began putting pen to paper at around 8/9 years old. Not with the intention to create, but to express myself and the difficult things I was experiencing. I didn't really know how to talk to someone about how I felt and a blank page became the listener, a safe space and something I could lose myself in. Something I could trust. People have dens, tree houses and other secluded comfy spots as their safe space. Mine was, and still is, writing. My interest in rap developed over time and I began using the same verse structures as my favourite artists at the time such as Eminem and Tupac, but writing my own lyrics to their rhythms. Over time, I created my own style and process. It has been my best friend ever since.


What are some of the key influences on your work?


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My biggest influence is life itself. That raw human experience. My own personal challenges have shaped my writing hugely. It has provided me an avenue to express and contextualise situations and feelings I couldn't possibly verbalise or articulate another way. And with that, a strong sense of justice. I made a promise when I began my creative career to no longer be silent and to channel other silenced voices through my work. It is people who inspire me most. I write to capture the raw emotion that comes from navigating our journeys. I seek to resonate, and to inspire others with what connects us all - hope.


A person who has always been a huge inspiration to me is my grandad. He was hardworking, tenacious and had a cracking sense of humour. He could make light of the most dire of circumstances, always followed by his Mutley laugh. A man of much dignity, pride, respect and heart. There wasn't ever anything he didn't know and his life stories always fascinated me. He passed on in 2019 and I am still trying to find my way in a world that exists without his physical presence. Grief has no time limit, but neither does love.


What drives you to create your work?


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I don’t know how not to create. I cannot for a moment fathom a world without poetry and music. They are the root of resistance, social commentary and criticism. Music and poetry have the power to change the landscape around us. They are the narrators of all of our existences. The poet is the speaker, the painter and bridge between pain and community. It is the home for every cry. I am compelled to write the world, to write my pain and to vocalise the pain of others. It may sound cliche, but to me, music and poetry are nourishment. They are the antidote. They're both my purpose and reason. It is how I find logic in an illogical environment, and calm in the chaos that is life. I am not built for anything else.


What are some of the past commissions and achievements you would like to highlight?


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Some of my commissions include BBC Sport and BBC Wales to mark the Welsh Rugby Six Nations Grand Slam of 2019 (aired on BBC Two). Creating a poem dedicated to FA Wales reaching the FIFA World Cup 2022 and proudly opening Chwarae Teg Womenspire Awards for three years running on ITV Wales. I have had the privilege of working with a number of major charities to highlight various societal issues from social housing needs, homelessness to mental health.


Two highlights would be opening the New Sinfonia opera with a specially commissioned poem to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Gresford mining disaster last September, and winning the FJones artist award last year, such a proud moment for me.


What are you working on at the moment including current news and achievements?


I am in the process of finalising tracks for my upcoming album - Link In Bio, which release this May. It is a more intimate glimpse into the how's and why's of who, and why I am. I am also preparing to perform at Focus Wales 2025 whilst also running a label showcase of grassroots artists at the festival - Red Roach & CBT presents.


Film artwork showing a black and white image of a face upside down with white text reading ‘Invisible Me, Behind the mask’.

My most recent spoken word film, Invisible Me, will also be featuring at Focus Wales film festival after a superb run of exhibition features this year, at Gwyl Y Ferch, SYMUD, Pontio and, most notably, the International Video Poetry Festival in Athens. Invisible Me is a spoken word film depicting the cruel nature of chronic illness. How we're so often forced to "mask up" to hide our pain, the continuous struggle to fit into society, and the impact that has on our emotional well-being and sense of identity.


Image of the two musicians Evrah Rose and Eädyth looking at the camera standing in front of a background of colourful street art in shades or red, blue and orange.

I recently collaborated with Welsh powerhouse, Eädyth on a track called Lemonade which hss received the most amazing reception from BBC Radio Wales and so many have messaged to share how much they love the track. There will definitely be future collaborations between us. I cannot wait to create more with Eädyth!



I am currently performing around the UK with my latest poetry collection, Define Hope and about to launch the Link In Bio lyric book to go alongside my album.


I am working on a track in collaboration with electronic composer, Tom Day. A huge moment for me as I have been a big fan of Toms music for many years, a lot of which I have used for inspiration when writing commissions.


I do have a secret major commission that I am itching to tell the world about, but I am sworn to secrecy. So, for now, I will leave you with that carrot.


Learn more about Evrah's work:


Instagram: @evrahrose

YouTube: @EvrahRose






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