While watching our country embarking on yet another series of triumphs displaying how far our country has come. I am still amazed at how much music remains the soundtrack to what is going on with the times. After looking at all the artists that are either working on or coming out with projects this summer I find the summer is going to be a scorcher. I’ve got a real firecracker for you guys this week. This singer-songwriter hails from Sacramento, CA. “Victoria Monet”, started singing at a very early age, but it was her love for the art of dancing that she discovered her passion for being on stage. After an exchange of poetry, after one of her rehearsals, this is when passion for writing developed.
Victoria Monet: A Musical Prodigy from Sacramento
This young lady has a well-stocked penmanship of songs that she’s written over the years. She received an invitation from none other than the Dark-child himself “Rodney Jerkins”, the mastermind behind most of Brandy’s greatest hits to come out to LA, to audition for a new girl group Purple Reign that he was putting together.
The group ended up signing with Motown but was later dropped. That situation birthed another opportunity to use those great writing skills in the industry, not soon after her hooks and lyrics found their way to the likes of “Kendrick Lamar”, “Arianna Grande”, “Chrisette Michele”, “Diddy”, “Dirty Money” and others.
Victoria’s Unique Sound: A Blend of the 90s Legends
Now, if you’re wondering what Victoria’s sound is like, let me set it up for you. Picture the group “Jade”, “Brandy” and “Aayalih” and the sexiness of “Janet Jackson”. You can hear those artists and more from the 90’s era in her music as well as in the structure of the songs. Is it me or did the songs back then have more structure and balance to them than some of the songs coming out now?
Victoria has a brand new single that’s blowing up the charts entitled “Backyard” off her latest EP, “Nightmares & Lullabies: Act II”.
I’m truly digging this joint. The pulse-thumping beat and her melodic voice riding each percussion is so dope. This song takes you back to the 90s with that hard-hitting 808 sound everyone has come to know and love. But, don’t just take my word for it. Check her out for yourself. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
Leslie Thomas is a music lover, traveler, and festival enthusiast. Follow me on Twitter: @LBoogie252005.
