Rosey is the performing name of Nancy Joy Kaye, also credited as Nancy Kaye. She is a US singer from Los Angeles whose work moves across funk, hip-hop, rock, jazz and blues. Before recording as Rosey, she works as a major-label talent scout.

Early recognition and debut

Rosey first appears on the Bridget Jones's Diary soundtrack with the track “Love,” a funk-hop song that introduces her husky alto and genre-mixing style. Her debut album, Dirty Child, continues in that hybrid territory rather than following a straightforward singer-songwriter approach.

Style and songs

Her voice is described as a deep alto with a soulful, smoky quality. The music on Dirty Child avoids simple genre labels and combines beat-driven production with elements drawn from different styles. “Like a Dream” uses Eastern-tinged rhythms and prominent bass figures. “The Time” brings a jazzy feel to a song about female empowerment. “My Baby” is a blues-influenced torch song with a vintage sound, while “One” is a steamy trip-hop track.

Musical identity

Rosey is associated with singer-songwriter individuality and strong vocal presence, with comparisons made to Beth Orton, Fiona Apple and Nikka Costa. Her catalogue is noted for favouring mood, texture and vocal character over obvious pop hooks.