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Madison Rose joined People magazine for an exclusive interview. In the story published on Friday, August 29, 2025, the American singer and songwriter spoke about the challenges of being an independent artist. According to the DIAMONDS star, independent artists overwork themselves just to reach a point where they will need the help of “major record labels” in the long run.
“I feel like independent artists are forced into this place right now where [major record labels] are like, ‘We want you to do everything and develop, and develop, and develop, and develop, and basically get yourself to the point where you don't need us, but then we're going to convince you that you do.'”
She shared that she decided to fight for herself and break away from the “victim mentality” that most artists suffer from.
“I'm not going to participate in the victim mentality the music industry tries to inflict on people, that you're just supposed to take it and not say anything. It doesn't mean I don't have a thick skin. I have a very thick skin. I'm very strong. But I'm not going to suffer in silence when it was someone else's wrongdoing.”
And while she isn't against joining a record label, Madison Rose has revealed that she would have to control every major decision and own every song she makes.
“I want to retain ownership of everything. I want to come out of the gate. I own everything, and I make every decision. Essentially, it's just a really great distribution deal. That's basically what I'm looking for of a major.”
She added:
“I say it at the end of ‘Red Lipstick,’ like, ‘When I come to claim the deed, I'm signing that contract with a red lipstick,’ period. Because I'm like, ‘No, b*tch. I'm here. And I did it the way I want.’”
More details on Madison Rose's latest musical project
Madison Rose debuted in 2018 with the successful single DIAMONDS. The Ohio-born singer recently released her second full-length album, MONOCHROME: The White Album. The album is a sequel to her first album, TECHNICOLOR.
MONOCHROME details Madison Rose’s life as someone living with bipolar disorder. It also covers her whole experience of moving to New York from L.A.
“MONOCHROME: The White Album is a semi-autobiographical story about my journey from moving from L.A. to New York and how that was the most confusing, depressive moment of my life, but was a tool for self-discovery.’
MONOCHROME was released on August 14, 2025, and was preceded by nine singles, including Girls, Girls, Girls, Paradise, Falling Outta Heaven, Haus!, Panavision, She’s The One, Red Lipstick, Sinners and Daydreaming.
The album contains 21 tracks, including Pearly Gates, Miracles, Only Human, Love Prism, Sugar Tank, Twa, Ramona, Atomic Blonde, Fully Charged, and Summer Reign.
While talking to People, Madison Rose opened up about what the album means to her:
“It's an album about self-discovery and transmuting these things that people say are your weak points into your strong points.”
Rose also confirmed to the publication that there will be a Black Album following MONOCHROME: The White Album.
“And, yes, because there is The White Album, there will inherently be The Black Album.”
In addition to discussing her recently released project, Madison Rose also spoke about her s*xual orientation and coping with a mental illness.
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Interested individuals can read the full interview on People’s official website.
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