In the heart of the iconic Whiskey a Go Go, a piece of history was made when Rozy Yan, the first female Armenian rapper, headlined her own show.

The Pasadena native brought her gritty, hood-rooted authenticity to the legendary venue, where she stood her own alongside veteran Hip-Hop group RBL. In doing so, Rozy Yan and her Rich Rose Entertainment imprint proved that with passion and determination, barriers can be shattered. For Rozy, the journey to headlining this show was an exciting whirlwind. “DJ Mamba introduced us to the opportunity,” she shared, recalling the planning process. With just eight weeks to prepare, Rozy and her team—including DJ Mamba, Raffi, Money Waterz, and Whiteboycellz—pulled off a seamless performance. “It was a very fun and exciting process,” she said with pride.

Every moment of the show stood out for her. “Whiskey a Go Go stage was ‘AMAZING,’ like Jesse Peterson would say,” Rozy exclaimed, her enthusiasm palpable. The performance was a testament to her rise from Pasadena’s inner city to the bright lights of one of LA’s most historic stages.

Building the perfect set list was a collaborative effort. Rozy’s team carefully curated a playlist that highlighted her artistry and included guest performances. She brought along Money Waterz, a fellow Rich Rose Entertainment artist, and Whiteboycellz, whose feature on their upcoming track, Pick It Up, reflects their undeniable chemistry. “I chose Whiteboycellz because he is very talented, and I just did a feature song with him,” she said. That single is set to drop in January 2025, adding another milestone to her ever-growing career.

When asked about her favorite bar from Pick It Up, Rozy was quick to share her excitement. “‘Get that money baby, put it all in my hand like it’s for me baby,’” she recited with a smile. “I like this bar because not only does it sound good, but it feels good saying it.”

For Rozy, this collaboration symbolized growth. “Working with Cellz can be a challenge for me,” she admitted. “He pushed me to develop a new sound.” This push for growth echoes the influence of her musical inspirations, particularly Ice Cube. “I grew up in Pasadena, and I could relate to his music. I grew up in the hood too,” she explained, highlighting how her upbringing shaped her artistry.