Ananda Rose was gifted her name on a New York City subway station. Ananda means blissful in Sanskrit. After chatting for some time, a man who was running independently for mayor of New York City looked at her and said “You are Ananda. You have bliss in your heart.” And so it was. 

With a voice like butter, she has enough grit and enough positive, peaceful energy to be the perfect yogi mc. Guided by the West African concept of Nommo, introduced in her Black Studies education, Ananda uses the power of the word to speak life into existence. She stands in her divine feminine power in an industry that is dominated by men, giving voice to a woman’s perspective- one that is intelligent, raw, loving, fierce, contemplative and sexy.

 A rapper, singer, songwriter with a sound as eclectic as the city she was reared in, Ananda explores influences of Jazz, Neo Soul, Pop, Indie, Latin, Folk, R&B and Rock and Roll through the medium of Hip Hop. With a distinct vocal tone coated in a silky rasp, Ananda Rose is blessed with a voice that is uniquely identifiable on a track and instantly soothes the listener. Rhythmically simple and lyrically to the point her words indulge in the imagery of love. If you want to groove and be moved, listen to and experience Ananda Rose.