VICTORIA MONET
If somehow you haven’t heard of Victoria Monét, you have almost certainly sang along to one of her songs. The American star has been cutting her teeth as one of the music industry’s most successful songwriters in recent years, with writing credits on huge hits for Ariana Grande (thank u, next, 7 rings) as well as tracks for Fifth Harmony, Janelle Monae, Nas and more. But the last 12 months have seen Victoria begin to step out again as an artist in her own right. There was the infectious R&B jam Monopoly in April last year, before her new single, the sultry and soulful Ass Like That. The latter sets up Victoria’s forthcoming new project; one that promises to place her centre stage.
“It’s your motherfucking moment,” she declares on upcoming song Moment, triumphantly sticking her flag in the ground ready to claim 2020 as hers. Having listened to the empowering and glorious new collection of music – all dripping in soul – you are immediately hit with the sense that Victoria Monét has arrived good and
