Victoria Monét's Empowering Era
Victoria Monét is embracing empowerment and vulnerability in her latest single "Let Me." The song reflects her journey through motherhood and a new, self-assured artistic chapter. Monét describes this new era as "being honest with myself and others, and letting love in," signaling a more personal approach in her sound and lyrics.
Before her recent success as a solo artist, Victoria Monét was a prolific songwriter for other major musicians. She has co-written numerous hits for artists like Ariana Grande, including "thank u, next" and "7 Rings," as well as songs for BLACKPINK, Fifth Harmony, and Chloe x Halle. Her debut studio album, *Jaguar II*, released in 2023, marked a significant commercial breakthrough for Monét. The album received widespread critical acclaim and achieved a "universal acclaim" score on Metacritic based on reviews from multiple publications. At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, *Jaguar II* earned Monét several major awards, including Best R&B Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. She also won the prestigious award for Best New Artist, solidifying her transition into the spotlight. The album's hit single, "On My Mama," peaked in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammys. Monét has spoken about how the song is a full-circle moment, reflecting her journey and the inspiration she draws from her daughter. Motherhood has been a central theme in Monét's recent work and public persona. She gave birth to her daughter, Hazel, in February 2021. Hazel is credited on the song "Hollywood" and, at age two, became the youngest Grammy nominee in history for her contribution. Monét has been open about navigating the challenges of being pregnant and a new mother in the music industry.
