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Victoria Monét Was Built for This
The Grammy-winning songwriter has been on the cusp of stardom for years. Jaguar II should (hopefully) change that.
Cosmic Vinyl, an unassuming record store on Sunset Boulevard lined with ‘70s-style wood paneling, is a fitting spot to find Monét, an artist known for melding older eras of music with more modern sounds. Lead single “Smoke” with Lucky Daye is a smooth throwback to ‘70s funk; “Party Girls,” with Buju Banton, blends dancehall riddims with the sultry nightlife R&B anthems of the ‘90s; and the Earth, Wind, and Fire-indebted “Hollywood” features the actual legendary soul group on vocals. After a series of false starts and music industry red tape, she was forced to support herself by penning hits for Chloe x Halle, Chris Brown, Jhene Aiko, Fifth Harmony, Brandy, and, most famously, Ariana Grande.
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