Victoria Monét, born on May first, nineteen eighty-nine, is an American singer-songwriter who has made significant strides in the music industry. Initially recognized for her exceptional songwriting skills, she embarked on a recording career that saw the release of several extended plays (EPs). Her fifth EP, Jaguar, released in two thousand twenty, garnered critical acclaim and set the stage for her debut studio album.
In two thousand twenty-three, Monét achieved commercial success with her debut album, Jaguar II, which featured the hit single "On My Mama." This track not only peaked within the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100 but also earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Record of the Year. At the sixty-sixth Annual Grammy Awards, she received a total of seven nominations, winning three prestigious awards: Best New Artist, Best R&B Album, and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
Monét's journey in the performing arts began at a young age, and she officially launched her musical career in two thousand ten. After a brief stint in a girl group formed by record producer Rodney Jerkins, she shifted her focus to songwriting, collaborating closely with Jerkins and his associate, D'Mile. Her partnership with Ariana Grande proved particularly fruitful, as she co-wrote tracks for all of Grande's studio albums from the debut, Yours Truly, in two thousand thirteen to Positions in two thousand twenty.
Throughout her illustrious career, Monét has contributed to the works of numerous high-profile artists, including Nas, Travis Scott, Blackpink, Fifth Harmony, T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Chrisette Michele, Brandy, Coco Jones, Chloe x Halle, and Chris Brown. Her impressive accolades include two Soul Train Music Awards, three Grammy Awards, and the Rising Star Award from Billboard Women In Music.