Rochelle Jordan [Music Artist] (@rochelle_jordan)

Rochelle Jordan (aka **ROJO**) is a British–Canadian singer-songwriter born in High Wycombe, England, to British-Jamaican parents. At around age four, her family moved to the east side of Toronto, immersing her in a melting pot of Northern soul, reggae, dancehall, UK garage, drum & bass, and gospel—courtesy of her drummer father and her brother’s record collection ([rochellejordan.com][1]).

Her professional journey began in her bedroom: by 19 she was uploading R\&B and 90s-pop-tinged covers on YouTube, which led to collaborations with Toronto producer KLSH and bedroom-crafted EPs **ROJO** (2011) and **Pressure** (2012). These early releases earned blog praise in the alternative R\&B scene and comparisons to Aaliyah, Amerie, and Kelis ([vice.com][2]).

In 2013, Rochelle moved to L.A. to expand creatively and soon opened for Jessie Ware on tour. She also contributed background vocals to Childish Gambino’s “Telegraph Ave,” and even made a cameo voice appearance on Adult Swim’s *Black Dynamite* ([2plus2.net][3]). Her introspective debut album **1021** (2014), recorded largely in her bedroom, spawned popular tracks like “Lowkey” and “Follow Me,” and solidified her as a rising figure in progressive R\&B ([2plus2.net][3]).

However, after 1021 she endured a difficult period—including a restrictive record deal, health struggles (like sickle cell disease), and battles with depression ([theguardian.com][4]). She reflected: “I had to learn to not let anybody strangle or suffocate my career again” ([theguardian.com][4]).

Her resurgence came via TOKiMONSTA’s Young Art imprint, releasing **Play With the Changes** in 2021. The album features visionary production from KLSH, Machinedrum, and Jimmy Edgar, combining elements of UK garage, 2-step, ambient house, neo-soul, and introspective R\&B ([rochellejordan.com][1]). Critics praised its genre-blurring vision and emotional depth .

Reddit fans further note that her music spans an impressive spectrum: “Drum n Bass…, House…, 2-Step…, Footwork…, Neo‑Soul…”, with lyrics balancing confidence and vulnerability ([reddit.com][5]).

Today, Rochelle Jordan stands as a fearless artist: a boundary-defying vocalist rooted in R\&B but enriched by electronic experimentation, deeply personal storytelling, and sonic innovation.

[1]: https://www.rochellejordan.com/about?utm_source=chatgpt.com “ABOUT — Rochelle Jordan”
[2]: https://www.vice.com/en/article/rochelle-jordan-1021-interview/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Rochelle Jordan is Making R&B That Brings the Whole World to Your Bedroom”
[3]: https://2plus2.net/rochelle-jordan/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Rochelle Jordan :2+2 Management”
[4]: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/apr/23/rochelle-jordan-play-with-the-changes?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Rochelle Jordan: ‘I had to learn to not let anybody strangle or suffocate my career again’ | Music | The Guardian”
[5]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rnb/comments/n9ywik?utm_source=chatgpt.com “R&B Artist Spotlight: Rochelle Jordan”