Grammy winner Victoria Monét has launched her album, Jaguar II: Deluxe, through Lovett Music/RCA Data.
The expanded set options all 11 tracks from the usual version plus 10 new songs, together with the Usher-assisted “SOS (Intercourse On Sight).”
Moreover, it options musician and singer Thundercat on the dreamy “Don’t Sleep” and Bryson Tiller, who joined her on the beforehand shared “We May Even Be Falling In Love (Duet).
“I’ve at all times wished to increase the interludes from Jaguar Half 1 and was so completely happy to listen to Bryson favored this track sufficient to make it a little bit longer,” Monét mentioned in 2023.
Among the many album’s highlights is the feel-good jam “1990’s,” which samples Michael Jackson‘s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” and interpolates Anita Baker’s “Caught Up In The Rapture.” She sings, “‘Trigger I wanna be beginning one thing / And I wanna celebration like / The top of the 1900s.”
Then there’s “Love Is Stronger Than Pleasure,” a pleasant reimagining of Sade’s 1988 basic.
“SOS (Intercourse on Sight)” was launched Aug. 27 as the primary style from the deluxe album. The Camper-produced tune debuted at No. 21 on the Billboard Grownup R&B Airplay chart. On the time of publication, it’s now No. 19 on the chart led by Chris Brown’s “Sensational” for a seventh week.
Monét defined, “‘SOS (Intercourse on Sight)’ is about want. It’s concerning the urgency you’re feeling while you want some love, bodily contact and high quality consideration! Generally that want can really feel as pressing as being rescued from a pure catastrophe, or on this case, rescued from your personal sensual urges.”
She continued, “Similar to a storm, ‘SOS’ summons and forewarns a lover of the rainfall that’s to return and welcomes the gorgeous aid from that want. It feels romantic, playful, sultry and direct. Primarily based in fantasy and the warmest tones of R&B. It feels timeless and we hope you benefit from the escape!”
Jaguar II was launched Aug. 25, 2023, through RCA Data. It debuted at No. 6 on Billboard’s Prime R&B Albums chart, with 15,000 equal items offered.
The 11-track album was preceded by the singles “Smoke” with Fortunate Daye, “Occasion Ladies” that includes Buju Banton and “On My Mama.”
On the 66th Grammy Awards, Monét her first three Grammys, together with Finest R&B Album, Finest Engineered Album (Non-Classical), and Finest New Artist.
In her acceptance speech for Finest New Artist, Monét mentioned her decade-spanning journey navigating the music enterprise.
“This award was a 15-year pursuit. I moved to LA in 2009, and I prefer to liken myself to a plant who was planted. You possibly can take a look at the music business as soil. It may be checked out as soiled, or it may be checked out as a supply of vitamins and water. My roots have been rising beneath the bottom unseen for therefore lengthy. I really feel like immediately I’m sprouting lastly above floor,” Monét mentioned.
Monét is scheduled to carry out at day two of the 2024 ONE Musicfest on Oct. 27 in Atlanta. Jill Scott, Keyshia Cole, Jeremih, Dru Hill, Leon Thomas and extra are on the invoice.
Circling again to Jaguar II: Deluxe, a 2-LP vinyl is accessible for pre-order for $37.99. In response to the outline on Monét’s web site, the vinyl is “introduced in a deluxe print gatefold jacket.” It additionally contains an unique fold-out poster and all-new packaging.
Stream Victoria Monét’s Jaguar II: Deluxe album beneath.
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