Victoria Monet: podcast appearances and interviews

Victoria Monét McCants, born on May 1, 1989, is an American singer-songwriter known initially for her songwriting work. She began her musical career around 2010, performing as part of a short-lived girl group formed by record producer Rodney Jerkins. Following this, she focused on songwriting, collaborating with Jerkins and D'Mile. Monét became a frequent collaborator of singer Ariana Grande, co-writing songs for each of Grande's studio albums from her debut "Yours Truly" (2013) to "Positions" (2020). Her solo recording discography includes a series of extended plays, with her fifth EP titled "Jaguar" released in 2020 to critical acclaim. Her debut studio album, "Jaguar II," released in 2023, marked her commercial breakthrough, featuring the hit single "On My Mama." The song reached the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, Monét received seven nominations and won awards including Best New Artist, Best R&B Album, and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Throughout her career, she has worked on projects for a variety of prominent artists such as Nas, Travis Scott, Blackpink, Fifth Harmony, T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Chrisette Michele, Brandy, Coco Jones, Chloe x Halle, and Chris Brown. Monét has received various accolades, including two Soul Train Music Awards, three Grammy Awards, and the Rising Star Award from Billboard Women In Music. Her contributions to contemporary R&B and pop music have established her as a significant figure in the industry.