Baby Rose Unveils “Yearnalism” and Opens Olivia Dean’s North-American Tour

Washington, D.C. native Jasmine Rose Wilson—stage name Baby Rose—released her third studio album Yearnalism on the same day Olivia Dean’s *The Art of Loving* arena tour begins across North America. The tour, which lists stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Baltimore, New York, Atlanta, Houston and Austin, will feature Rose as the sole opening act, giving her a 35-minute set to showcase the new record.

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Rose’s musical upbringing blended her father’s funk, deep-house and soul records with her mother’s hip-hop sensibility. A piano gifted to her at age 9 became a refuge after moving to North Carolina at 11, and early mixtapes and blog-era releases honed her sampling skills. For Yearnalism, Rose spent a two-week residency at the 64 Sound studio in Los Angeles with producer Miles C. James. The duo set intentions ranging from “God and the state of the world” to personal themes such as “being a wounded warrior.” Songs emerged from voice memos and spontaneous sessions, with the five-minute ballad “Sunday” inspired by her mother’s sunroom, a space Rose describes as her “ideal happy place.”

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• Miles C. James – producer and mentor during the album’s conception.

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• Leon Thomas – Grammy-winning vocalist featured on “Friends Again.”

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• Alissia Benveniste – Grammy-nominated producer who helped shape the arena-ready sound.

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• Olivia Dean – fellow artist whose tour provides Rose’s first major arena-opening slot.

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Yearnalism traverses pop, soft rock, country-tinged melodies and R&B, with tracks such as “When I’m Gone,” “But, Nvm,” and “Is This Love” (featuring Elmiene). Rose frames the album as “a documentation and a study of desire in all of its forms,” using the term “yearnalism” to denote the act of yearning as evidence of presence. Songs like “Better” explore the paradox of seeking companionship while recognizing the need for self-fulfillment.

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The release underscores Rose’s shift from label turbulence and a hacked debut album to an independent, analog-focused practice that emphasizes live instrumentation, community, and “taste and soul” over AI-driven production. By opening a sold-out arena tour, she expands her audience while reinforcing a broader movement among Black women artists who prioritize songwriting craft and cultural memory.

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Rose emphasizes personal growth: she has recently diagnosed herself with ADHD and anxiety, noting that the revelation “made my heart soften so much.” She describes her creative mindset as “centered within,” investigating moments of self-blame and emotional ownership. Regarding the tour, she calls it “a labor of love and an investment,” stating she is “putting all my chips on the table.”

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No dissenting viewpoints or public criticism of the album or tour were presented in the available sources.

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• “There’s something to the uncertainty and surrender in my performance, that has that secret sauce in there,” — Baby Rose

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• “I’ve always felt I had to know how to fix things, and I’m the leader, and whatever, but after learning that I have ADHD and anxiety — which is new information, because I learned this year — that made my heart soften so much.” — Baby Rose

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• “to yearn is to live,” — Baby Rose

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• “God’s timing is the best timing,” — Baby Rose

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• “I'm putting all my chips on the table,” — Baby Rose

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Rose will debut the Yearnalism set on the opening night of Olivia Dean’s tour, after which she plans to continue touring the album throughout the North-American circuit, integrating live horns, vinyl playback and the “wall of sound” she envisions for her performances.

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