Victoria Monét Brings Back the Art of the Album with Jaguar II Deluxe
The deluxe version of Victoria Monét's Jaguar II is dropping on October 4. This edition will come with 10 additional tracks, including some heavy-hitting collaborations. We discuss it here!
LOS ANGELES, USA. March 10, 2024: Victoria Monet at the 30th Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Photo Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency
Victoria Monét is showing us what it truly means to take the old-school route in a music world that moves at breakneck speed. With Jaguar II, released on August 25, 2023, she’s proving that a well-thought-out rollout is still the way to go. From the visuals to the continued promotion of the album months after its release, Monét is giving us that classic era approach we’ve been missing. It’s not just about dropping a few singles and moving on; she’s treating this project as the masterpiece that it is, and I’m here for it.
This album was crafted with intention—from the order of the tracklist to the songwriting and production, to the perfectly chosen features. It’s clear this wasn’t just thrown together; Jaguar II feels like an artist flourishing and finding her voice. When Monét announced she’s dropping a deluxe version, I couldn't help but get excited. This is what today’s music scene has been missing: artists who create full, cohesive projects and push them to their limits, making you fall in love with every track—even the ones you didn’t think would grab you at first.
Monét’s development as an artist has been on full display, especially after her incredible performance at the 2023 BET Awards. She gave us a taste of what she’s been working on, and it’s no surprise she’s continued to gain momentum since then. She’s no stranger to accolades either—let’s not forget her Grammy wins, which solidified her as a force in both songwriting and performance. As we look forward to Jaguar II (Deluxe), it's clear Monét is only getting better, and this deluxe release feels like the perfect way to celebrate her massive success while keeping the momentum going.
On September 26, Monét gave fans even more to look forward to, sharing the tracklist for the deluxe version of Jaguar II dropping on October 4. This edition will come with 10 additional tracks, including some heavy-hitting collaborations. Songs like "Don’t Sleep" featuring Thundercat and "SOS (Sex On Sight)" with Usher are already grabbing attention. But that’s not all—we’re also getting a duet with Bryson Tiller on "We Might Even Be Falling in Love." From these features alone, it’s clear Monét is pulling out all the stops.
Here’s the full list of new tracks on Jaguar II (Deluxe) :
1. Dick At Night
2. Don't Sleep ft. Thundercat
3. SOS (Sex On Sight) ft. Usher
4. 2Sext (Interlude)
5. 1900's
6. Love Is Stronger Than Pride
7. Everybody Needs Someone
8. We Might Even Be Falling in Love (Duet with Bryson Tiller)
9. The Greatest
10. The Greatest (Lovenotes Outro)
With this deluxe album, Victoria Monét is continuing her reign and giving us more of what we need—quality music and an artist who cares about the art of the album. She’s reminding us that music is meant to be experienced fully, not just consumed quickly and discarded. I can’t wait to hear what she’s added to the project and witness her next move.
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Victoria Monet Host’s Premiere Party for New Video “Alright”
Victoria Monét premieres her new music video 'Alright,' celebrating PRIDE and Black Music Month with fans and family in Los Angeles. We discuss it here!
Photo Cred: VICTORIA MONET/YOUTUBE
On Monday, June 10th, 2024, fans and family piled into The Vermont in Los Angeles to celebrate the world premiere of Victoria Monét’s latest music video, “Alright.” The atmosphere was dark and futuristic, with silver, body-sized balloons hanging from the ceiling and displays bearing her name on the walls, leaving all the guests in major anticipation of what the video would deliver. At the open bar, guests enjoyed a choice of four cocktails: Kaymonét, Alright Alright Alright, The Deluxe, and 4K.
Dressed in royal blue from head to toe, Ms. Monét arrived and took the stage to greet her guests. With a time clock winding down 20 minutes on the back screen, she shared her gratitude and excitement for the release of the video. She revealed that the video was shot back in April and spoke about the process and inspiration behind the theme.
“My team found money where there was no money, and we did it during Coachella rehearsals. So, you know it was a labor of love, but we are so proud of it,” said Victoria Monét.
As the clock wound down to zero, the lights were cut, and it was showtime. The video, directed by the legendary Dave Meyers, pays homage to several pop and R&B icons like Mya, Michael and Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott, and Britney Spears. You know it wouldn’t be right if she didn’t tap in with Sean Bankhead for the choreography, and it’s even better the second time around. Everything about the video was amazing, from the costumes and colors to the choreography and iconic references. Victoria Monét has always had striking visuals, but the visuals from Jaguar II are completely next level.
Photo Cred: VICTORIA MONET/YOUTUBE
One of the things she is most proud of is releasing the video during PRIDE and Black Music Month because the song is all about liberation and freedom. Since the video's release on Monday, it has already amassed a million views on YouTube and gained so much love from fans and her peers in the industry online. From the looks of it, Victoria is taking the more traditional route with her career by continuing to push Jaguar II by giving captivating visuals that make us fall in love with the songs even more. It’s safe to say that it's working, and soon the people who slept on her will wake up and recognize that she is and has been a superstar!
Check out the new video for “Alright” right now on 247 Live Culture!
Victoria Monét - Alright (Official Video)
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