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Victoria Monet Brings ’Jaguar II’ To Atlanta

by Chantell Hayden September 25, 2023
written by Chantell Hayden

Victoria Monet took over Atlanta Tuesday night at the Buckhead Theatre, where she performed on her first, official headlining tour, The Jaguar Tour. On Aug. 25, the singer-songwriter released her debut studio album Jaguar II, the sequel to her 2020 EP Jaguar.

The Jaguar Tour kicked off Sep. 6 in Detroit and quickly made its way through the northeast until landing in her birth city of Atlanta. They packed the venue at every corner with fans dressed in Victoria’s signature brown hue. Once she opened the show with “Moment,” we were in for a legendary night.

The audience belted out every word as she danced along with her backup dancers to “Coastin’”, “FUCK” and “Jaguar” in a sheer brown two-piece embellished with crystals.

As she transitioned into “Party Girls” featuring Jamaican Dancehall artist Buju Banton, the audience could hear the familiar melody of Beyonce’s “Baby Boy” featuring Sean Paul intertwined with the track; a nod to one of her biggest inspirations.

Highlights from the night included her entrance during “Cadillac,” decked out in a bedazzled Zoot Suit and a fedora. Her signature dance break to Trillville’s “Some Cut” sparked a viral online dance challenge last year. Last, she couldn’t end the night without performing the standout track “On My Mama,” a song with a nostalgic early 2000s vibe and a heavy mix of R&B and Hip-Hop. The song samples Chalie Boy’s 2009 hit single “I Look Good.”  

Victoria Monet by Chanel Moye

Later, it was revealed that the VMAs felt it was “too early” for the Grammy-nominated artist to make her debut on their stage.

This isn’t the first time fans have had to work overtime to give their favorite artist the (rightful) recognition they deserve. Fans pressured MTV into allowing Normani to perform at the 2021 VMAs after they discovered they did not invite her to sing her new single “Wild Side” featuring Cardi B. 

Following her highly expected single “Motivation” and a messy split from the popular girl group Fifth Harmony, they set Normani to make her debut as a solo artist. Her 2019 VMA performance of the song was one of the best of the year, and naturally, expectations for what would come next were high.

So, when she and the eclectic rapper joined forces to release their chart-topping collaboration “Wild Side”, it surprised fans that the VMAs didn’t extend an invitation for her to perform, especially considering the waves the music video made online. However, MTV’s apparent snub left fans questioning the network’s influence in today’s music industry landscape.

There was a point when performing at the Video Music Awards was a pivotal moment in an artist’s career. Now, we aren’t so sure. There is something to be said about MTV’s long-standing culture of excluding black artists, but that’s a conversation for another day.  

While MTV was undermining her star power, she was preparing to embark on a sold-out tour. For the next three months, The Jaguar Tour will hit 22 cities across North America before ending in London on Nov. 15.

Amidst all the excitement around Jaguar II, the song was most excited to see Victoria perform on tour, is “Stop (Asking Me 4Shyt).” It is truly one of a kind and was the fan favorite of the night as the crows sang every word.

“Stop askin’ me for money, get your own

I barely even just got on

Do I look like a tree to you? Well, leaf me alone if I do”

…

“I need you to stop, askin’ me for shit Ooh, I put this on in case you forget”

As the show concluded, eager fans quickly exited the theater to glimpse the next spectacle: the massive billboard towering over the Buckhead Theatre. There, Victoria Monét lays in a seductive pose, clad in an all-black catsuit, and beneath her image, in bold letters, the sign proudly announces “SOLD OUT” with “Victoria Monét’s The Jaguar Tour” written below.

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Melodic Heights: Miguel’s Daring Performance and Artistic Evolution

by Hakeem Animashaun August 27, 2023
written by Hakeem Animashaun

Vivien Killilea / Getty Images for Sony

R&B sensation Miguel is gearing up to unveil his latest musical endeavor, and he’s taking his artistry to electrifying heights–literally. On the exhilarating evening of August 25th, the soulful artist, renowned for hits like “Adorn,” orchestrated an exclusive sneak peek of his upcoming album, Viscera, at the illustrious Sony Studios. What unfolded left fans both amazed and slightly unnerved, as Miguel delivered a performance that crawled under the skin–in the best possible way.

As the stage came alive, Miguel stood shirtless, flanked by a team of experts who fearlessly pierced his back with metal hooks, fastening him securely to hanging wires descending from the studio’s ceiling. A daring spectacle, no doubt. Upon closer inspection, those metal hooks delicately tugged at his bare skin, all while he floated mid-air. In this breathtaking suspension, he debuted a new song, his voice resonating with lyrics that echoed the gravity-defying act he embodied: “I’m hanging onto nothing / I’m hanging from the ceiling.” The very essence of his artistry pulsed with an electrifying intensity.

Vivien Killilea / Getty Images for Sony

In a candid conversation with the Los Angeles Times, Miguel peeled back the layers of his audacious performance. “If you’re only here for the predictable version of me, then you’re not truly here for me,” he candidly remarked. The body suspension, as he revealed, was a bold endeavor to transcend his boundaries. He reflected, “At the outset, it was pushing far beyond expectations. How could I showcase the extent to which I’d go for art, for dialogue? ‘Til hooks pierced my flesh, I couldn’t truly fathom my dedication to the essence of this endeavor.”

Yet, Viscera isn’t confined to jaw-dropping theatrics alone. Miguel emphasized it encapsulates the tumultuous essence of growth itself. His words held a raw honesty: “Let’s not dance around it. I’m laying it bare,” he shared. The trajectory of his career initially clashed with the music industry of yore, with labels stuck in bygone ways. Miguel’s artistic identity seemed like an enigma at that juncture. Yet, as the industry’s horizons expanded, creating room for audacious exploits like his aerial suspension, Miguel is unapologetically grasping the opportunity.

Prepare to be captivated, as Miguel readies to unleash not just an album, but a sonic journey that mirrors the relentless, often wild nature of personal evolution. In a world where the ceiling is no longer the limit, Miguel’s artistic bravery and genre-defying energy propel him to new heights–hooks and all.

 

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Dante Bowe Has Entered a New Era with His Self-Titled Album

by Savannah Hanoum July 28, 2023
written by Savannah Hanoum

Bowe’s change of musical direction is a good look for him!

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How Stella Santana is Getting Her Groove On

by Robert Frezza June 12, 2023
written by Robert Frezza

Stella Santana is gearing up for two new EPs on the way, but she doesn’t want to cross the line to stardom because she loves her privacy as well. “For me, it’s not about the attention. I put out the music because I like putting out new music with cool people.”

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Luh Kel is Ready to Bust the Door Open

by Robert Frezza May 30, 2023
written by Robert Frezza

Diddy may have declared R&B dead, but Luh Kel has a different take on it. The R&B and hip-hop star is ready to wake up the genre at just 21 years old. He says, “Someone needs to bring the genre back to life.” Either way, he’s doing a great job at resuscitating it.

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R&B Girl Group FLO Makes Their North American Debut in Atlanta

by Chantell Hayden May 3, 2023
written by Chantell Hayden

FLO is been buzzing all over social media. It started with their song “Cardboard Box” going viral on twitter and public interest hasn’t slowed down since.

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Keithian talks his career and future endeavors

by Richard Schertzer April 21, 2023
written by Richard Schertzer

I talked with R&B singer Keithian as he went over his long and illustrious career in the music industry. 

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Formidable R&B newcomer Ogi teams up with Silk Almondmilk

by JaJuan Malachi March 31, 2023
written by JaJuan Malachi

Amid an alarming era of dwindling artistic merit and dubious vocalists, Nigerian songstress Ogi Ifediora, better known as simply “Ogi,” is the silver lining we never knew we needed. 

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Exclusive: Lisa Yaro Talks Recently Released Single ‘Yaro’ featuring Zlatan [Video]

by Rebecca Eugene September 30, 2022
written by Rebecca Eugene

Lisa Yaro recently released her single ‘Yaro’ featuring Zlatan on September 16th. 

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New Music Roundup: Releases You May Have Missed

by Andrea Lorena July 29, 2022
written by Andrea Lorena

We have fresh, new tunes from rising songstresses NERIAH and chae, as well as some selections from Laidback Luke, Gian Varela, Duke Boara, and more to soundtrack your weekend.

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