B. Rossi and Jake Troth aren’t stars yet. In fact, the young Southerners are just about complete unknowns at the moment. But if their new duet, “Gems & Rubies,” catches on, that could be about to change.
The single pairs the easygoing rhymes of Decatur, Ga.’s Rossi (pictured at right), 24, with smooth singing from 22-year-old North Carolina native Troth (left). The combination hits a mellow pop-rap sweet spot. It’s not far at all from the type of sound that has already paid off handsomely this year for the likes of B.o.B, Drake, and Travie McCoy. Of course, those guys all had major-label deals long before they dropped full-length albums. Still, if “Gems & Rubies” gets heard by enough people, I could see those chips falling into place.
How about you? Time to play a little armchair A&R. Check out “Gems & Rubies” after the jump and let us know if you think this could be a breakout hit. If you like what you hear, you can look forward to the rest of B. Rossi’s Escape From America EP later this summer.
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Damn… This is nice, like, not the usual rap crap. I wanna hear more
Just bought it off iTunes!! Thanx Simon.
And since you mentioned Travie McCoy…the version of his collabo with Lil Wayne & T-Pain for “Tattoo Girl (Foreva)” is actually Detail Feat. Lil Wayne, T-Pain & Travie McCoy and is available on iTunes. Say what ya want about Auto-Tune, but its been on ratation on my iPod ALL week!! Check it out!
Personally, I think Lauryn Hill kind of did the whole rap mixed with singing better- and she could do both unlike the rest.
This is awesome Rossi!
I’ve been hearing a lot of jake troth recently. This like everything this else is amazing. I recently attended his listening in LA thanks for the invite Blue Cinamon. The music that I heard was unlike anything I’ve encountered for the last decade or so. This guy seems like he has music for your life and not just a moment. What he and B. Rossi did on this is such a refresh for music at this point. Thanks to the both of you.
WoW… You both gotta lots of talent!I could listen to ‘Gems & Rubies’ over & over.Can’t wait to hear more! “B” you are smooth..See you on the SouthSide
I’ve been listening to Jake Troth for about three years and every time he does something new it is always innovative, smooth, classy, and refreshing… all in all, a complete joy to listen to! I can’t wait to see him blow up!