Rook Monroe

Specializing in genre-bending pop that splices retro-soul and modern pop, Rook Monroe first made a name for himself as a songwriter, penning Rihanna's 2016 dance hit "Desperado" along with songs for the Chainsmokers and Jeremih. Monroe pivoted from writing to performing in 2020 by releasing Californialand, an EP that showcases his falsetto voice and shape-shifting, funky pop and features collaborations with Trackside and Brendan O'Brien. Born Krystin Watkins, Rook Monroe began writing professionally in the mid-2010s. He co-wrote "Desperado," a pivotal song on Rihanna's acclai...