| About Courtnee Roze | Courtnee Roze was born in the Bronx, New York, and in her early years lived with her family of ten in a 3-bedroom apartment in High Bridge Projects. When Courtnee was 5 years old, her aunt used to make her and her cousins sing for “company” in the living room. At age 8, Courtnee and her mom moved to Harlem. Recognizing the importance of keeping an adolescent busy off the streets, Roze’s mother gave her two choices of extracurricular actives in the arts. Courtnee had the option to become a dancer; but when Courtnee heard and felt the spirit of the drums, she fell in love. Courtnee’s first drum teacher was Master Drummer- Gene Osborne. He taught Courtnee for most of her child hood years and advanced her to skills until they became untouchable! Courtnee Roze developed an interest in hip-hop coming up in the era of Afrika Bambaataa. Roze and her cousin Shawndel would place a tape of Big Daddy Kane or G-Rap in the cassette deck to rhyme on top of their vocals. Instrumentals weren’t available to them, so they made use of what they had. When they didn’t have access to the radio, they created ‘beat box’ rhymes with their mouths and recorded themselves on a boom box. Although Roze’s skills were in the embryonic stages of development, She continued to foster her growth. By age 13, Roze began doing local shows around the neighborhood. Her aspirations of becoming an entertainer grew along with her creativity. Roze’s first studio recording was at the age of 15 and her artistry and love for music has been a focal point in her life since then. Courtnee Roze has also form a band called the N*E*R (New Era 0f Rock). The N*E*R isn’t just any ol’ band. The N*E*R is made up of an Innovative, eclectic and versatile group of people. The band main Instrument is the Djembe from West Africa; but they are well versed in other genres of entertainment as well. When it cam e to the group members of the N*E*R, Roze hand picked people that would bring more than one craft to the table. Roze had a vision that entailed hard work and a “world stars” mentality. There are two band members in the N*E*R, Courtnee Roze and Shoetyme. Many people wouldn't call the N*E*R a "band" because of the number of people; but these two are a force to be reckoned with. The fans are calling the N*E*R a two man army. Show Tyme, age 23. Show Tyme was born and raised in Bulverd Towers Bronx, N.Y. Show Thyme started drumming at the age of 3. He got his start at the Larocque Bey School of Dance Theater in Harlem, N.Y. He has also toured the States with various groups. Surprisingly Courntee Roze had an influence on enhancing Show Tyme hand skills. Show Tyme is now one of the most recognized Djembe players. His influences are Michael Jackson and Arthur Maddox of The Larocque Bey School of Dance Theatre. Through years of cultivating her craft, Courtnee Roze's talents have afforded her the opportunity to perform at: • Brooklyn Academy of Music – Dance Africa, 2005-2008 • African American Day Parade – Larocque Bey School of Dance Theatre 1989-2007 • Streets Mos Magazine 2004 • Whatcha Gonna Do by Big Bub, Flavor Unit Records; July 2000 • Apollo Theatre – Larocque Bey Dance Theatre; 1997 • Opus Dance Company (Costa Rica); 1998 • Hot 97 Radio drop for Fat Man Scoop & Dj Mega Tron • Harlem Week; 1992-1998 • Toured Disney w/ Kips Bay Boys & Girl Club, Bronx, New York; 1991 Courtnee Roze's music is distinct and transcendental. With her high pitch delivery and remarkable stage presence, she's definitely a force to be reckoned with. Courtnee Roze's Music is Available on ITunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Myspace.com, You Tube.com and Imeem.com. |
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