Biography
Roza Kostandyan, known as Rosa Linn, is an Armenian singer-songwriter born on November 28, 2000, in Vanadzor, Armenia. She started her professional music career in 2021 after signing with Nvak Collective and releasing her debut single "King," a collaboration with American singer Kiiara. This song marked her entry into the international music scene and introduced her as a new voice in contemporary pop music.
Linn gained international recognition in 2022 when she represented Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy. Her song "Snap" finished 20th in the competition. Despite this, the song made a significant impact beyond the Eurovision stage, going viral on TikTok and gaining millions of views and user-generated content worldwide.
The viral success of "Snap" changed Linn’s career path, leading to global chart success and international acclaim. The song's popularity drew the attention of major record labels and eventually landed her a recording contract with Columbia Records, one of the world's largest music companies. This partnership gave her the opportunity to reach a wider international audience and develop her career globally.
In June 2023, Linn released her debut extended play (EP), "Lay Your Hands Upon My Heart," showcasing her songwriting skills and musical range. This was her first major project with Columbia Records and showed her growth as an artist beyond her Eurovision start. Her music blends contemporary pop with her Armenian roots, creating a unique sound that appeals to both local and international listeners. Through her work, Linn has become one of Armenia's most well-known musical talents in recent years.
Before Fame
Rosa Linn was born in Vanadzor, the third-largest city in Armenia. She grew up at a time when digital platforms were changing the way musicians could grow careers and reach audiences. During the early 2000s, Armenia's music scene was updating itself, with artists looking to international markets while staying true to their cultural roots.
Her journey to a professional career began when she linked up with Nvak Collective, an independent label that saw her potential as a songwriter and performer. This partnership helped her develop her skills and later work with well-known artists like Kiiara. It paved the way for her Eurovision participation and international breakthrough.
Key Achievements
- Represented Armenia at Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with "Snap"
- Achieved global viral success on TikTok with "Snap" post-Eurovision
- Signed recording contract with Columbia Records
- Released debut EP "Lay Your Hands Upon My Heart" in 2023
- Collaborated with established artist Kiiara on debut single "King"
Did You Know?
- 01.Her stage name Rosa Linn combines a variation of her first name with a completely different surname from her birth name Kostandyan
- 02."Snap" became the first Armenian Eurovision entry to achieve viral status on TikTok after the contest
- 03.She was signed to Columbia Records, the same label that has worked with artists like Adele, Beyoncé, and Harry Styles
- 04.Her debut single "King" featured American singer Kiiara, who is known for the hit song "Gold"
- 05.Her EP title "Lay Your Hands Upon My Heart" was released exactly one year and one month after her Eurovision performance