BOLD MUSIC TO FIGHT YOUR FEARS.
"As someone who has hosted shows regularly for a myriad of artists over the past 3 years, Rome Herbert is one of the most engaging live performers I’ve ever seen. Rome raises the bar and sets the standard when it comes to breath control, crowd work, vulnerability, stage presence and general charisma. Rome treats every show like it’s a defining moment of his career and that’s what separates him from his peers. That is the difference between good and great."
- Troy Freeman (Promoter & Host of Select Few Sessions)
With over a decade of performing experience in several cities across the US, Rome Herbert is an artist on a mission to bond the room and build the mood of any space he is a part of. Gracing the stage of conferences, house shows, youth organizations, schools, block parties, juvenile centers, club venues, and street corners, no experience is too intimate or large. Due to his background serving in multiple roles - from event host to facilitating workshops - he has developed the skills to effectively engage your community and elevate your event to the height you envision.
"Anytime you book Rome Herbert, you feel a breath of fresh air hit your atmosphere. Not only is he able to fill the crowd and room with energy, but he is able to convey any message that he brings strongly. One of the few true entertainers you can find."
- Khamarry Drake (GoodVibes Live Entertainment & Media)
After a transformational conversion experience coming into his faith in Jesus as a teenager, Rome was invited to perform at a youth group in his home city. Growing up shy and reserved, he had performed only a few times previously and this was his first big step since the shift. Engaging the crowd with hype songs alongside his best friend on stage felt like a groundbreaking moment of freedom that made the leap of faith worth it, but the real breakthrough was playing a song he wrote about his first encounter with death and grieving a close relative.
Despite feeling as if the content was such a unique and lonely experience and unsure how the reception would be, to his surprise he saw tears filling the eyes of audience members. After the set, story after story was shared about their own personal suffering with loss.
It was at this moment he decided that this space of connection is what he wanted to curate with his music and movement for the rest of his life, providing hope to the hidden pain of those unseen through bold vulnerability.
"At this point, I’ve seen Rome Hebert perform over 25 times and to my surprise every single performance feels like the first time. His storytelling, tone, choice of words, and most importantly vulnerability places me as an audience member into his shoes. Rome has a way at every show to make the audience feel seen in a touching way. I’m truly grateful for his artistry and powerful storytelling."
- Alvin Laguerre (Artist & Producer)
Rome is currently working on several EPs and a string of singles releasing biweekly - writing, producing, and engineering his own original works as well as undergoing an artist residency in his hometown teaching songwriting workshops to underserved teenagers in his community while booking performance gigs regionally.
"Rome Herbert's electrifying stage presence and sheer talent make every performance an unforgettable experience. His deep, courageous, thought-provoking tracks draw you into his world, while his interactive shows ensure that every audience member feels like a part of the journey."
- Sparrxw (Artist & Producer)
ROME BIO
A byproduct of Black America's schizophrenia - Rome Herbert, brings listeners the collision of multiple worlds.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Rome Herbert comes with a perspective foreign to many. Growing up, his family stayed in the suburbs northwest in a middle class mixed race neighborhood. However, due to mental illness in the household, he would frequent the near east side staying with his grandma, a separate world in the hood that lacked the safety of his primary residence.
The intersection of class, faith, blackness, and mental illness was a revolving door in Rome's life. The medium of expression that kept him sane? Hip Hop.
Rome's passionate delivery intertwined with intimate story-telling is crafted from this split of living between. Schizophrenia in the home led to instability, yet also a reference point for living black in America - switching between the white and the black community. Hip Hop gave language for fiery proclamations along with relaying vulnerably insecurities - the mode of toning down in the suburbs and maneuvering in the hood. His soundscape trends towards cinematic trap - a fusion of dark, orchestral and piano-driven songs mixed with infectious 808's and drums that create anthems of fighting fear, eventually morphing into triumphant trumpet-laced tracks of victory alongside melodic ballads of vulnerability.
Tackling issues of faith, social justice, mental illness, & class division, listeners will consistently be challenged and encouraged by the lines that Rome intentionally colors outside of. Understanding the need for mental health support and resources - especially in underserved communities - Rome has made it his mission to infuse messages of hope, healing, and liberation into the music. By combining the power of faith and the universal language of music, the aim is to create meaningful connections and foster dialogue around mental wellness. From facilitating workshops to curating empathetic and interactive listening parties for his music, Rome is creating a space for you to fight fear to the sounds of blackness, mental health, and Jesus until the world hears us.
