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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Monet was born on May 1 in Georgia and later moved to Sacramento, California as a child.<ref name=ASCAP/> Monet was fascinated with performing arts, taking an interest in singing and dancing. Her first onstage experience came singing at her catholic school holiday plays. She also sang in the youth choir at her local church but it was dance that initially gave her a sense of herself as a performer. |
Monet was born on May 1 in Georgia and later moved to Sacramento, California as a child.<ref name=ASCAP/> Monet was fascinated with performing arts, taking an interest in singing and dancing. Her first onstage experience came singing at her catholic school holiday plays. She also sang in the youth choir at her local church but it was dance that initially gave her a sense of herself as a performer. By the time she became a student at the local performing arts high school, Monet had developed a grueling rehearsal schedule. She taught at two different dance studios and rehearsed with a local dance group, Boogie Monstarz, at Step One Dance Studios in Sacramento, CA--all while working at a local bank. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Outside of dance rehearsals, Monet began exchanging poetry with an older cousin and found a new passion. This soon translated into her writing her own music. Meanwhile, Monet had been educating herself on the production world, learning about the big names and making music at local recording studio. She learned about [[Rodney Jerkins]] (aka Darkchild) and decided to add him on [[Myspace]].<ref name=IGotSoul>{{cite web|last1=YKIGS|title=Interview: Victoria Monet Talks Nightmares & Lullabies Project, Working With Ariana Grande, & Signing With Atlantic Records|url=http://youknowigotsoul.com/interview-victoria-monet-talks-nightmares-lullabies-project-working-with-ariana-grande-signing-with-atlantic-records|website=YouKnowIGotSoul.com|accessdate=13 April 2015}}</ref> Shortly after that, he invited her to come to [[Los Angeles]] and audition for a new girl group he was forming.<ref name=SoulTrain>{{cite journal|date=December 12, 2014|title=Profile: Victoria Monet |journal=[[Soul Train]]|url=http://soultrain.com/2014/12/12/profile-victoria-monet/}}</ref> The group landed a record deal with [[Motown]] a year later. |
Outside of dance rehearsals, Monet began exchanging poetry with an older cousin and found a new passion. This soon translated into her writing her own music. Meanwhile, Monet had been educating herself on the production world, learning about the big names and making music at local recording studio. She learned about [[Rodney Jerkins]] (aka Darkchild) and decided to add him on [[Myspace]].<ref name=IGotSoul>{{cite web|last1=YKIGS|title=Interview: Victoria Monet Talks Nightmares & Lullabies Project, Working With Ariana Grande, & Signing With Atlantic Records|url=http://youknowigotsoul.com/interview-victoria-monet-talks-nightmares-lullabies-project-working-with-ariana-grande-signing-with-atlantic-records|website=YouKnowIGotSoul.com|accessdate=13 April 2015}}</ref> Shortly after that, he invited her to come to [[Los Angeles]] and audition for a new girl group he was forming.<ref name=SoulTrain>{{cite journal|date=December 12, 2014|title=Profile: Victoria Monet |journal=[[Soul Train]]|url=http://soultrain.com/2014/12/12/profile-victoria-monet/}}</ref> The group landed a record deal with [[Motown]] a year later. The group was eventually dropped from the label. |
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Soon her hooks and songs found their way to [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Kanye West]], [[Ariana Grande]], [[Nas]], [[TI]], [[B.O.B]], [[Chrisette Michele]], [[Mario]] and [[Diddy Dirty Money]], among others.<ref name=Bossip>{{cite web|last1=Bossip Staff|title=New Music: Victoria Monet Releases "Nightmares & Lullabies" Act I|url=http://bossip.com/1056780/new-music-victoria-monet-releases-nightmares-lullabies-act-i/|website=Bossip|accessdate=13 April 2015}}</ref> She |
Soon her hooks and songs found their way to [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Kanye West]], [[Ariana Grande]], [[Nas]], [[TI]], [[B.O.B]], [[Chrisette Michele]], [[Mario]] and [[Diddy Dirty Money]], among others.<ref name=Bossip>{{cite web|last1=Bossip Staff|title=New Music: Victoria Monet Releases "Nightmares & Lullabies" Act I|url=http://bossip.com/1056780/new-music-victoria-monet-releases-nightmares-lullabies-act-i/|website=Bossip|accessdate=13 April 2015}}</ref> She was able to catch the attention of [[Atlantic Records]] CEO [[Craig Kallman]] who offered her a record deal.<ref name=ASCAP>{{cite web|title=Victoria Monet|url=https://ascapexpo2015.sched.org/speaker/victoria_monet.1tgjbkx9#.VSwJHRPF9uo|website=ASCAP EXPO|accessdate=13 April 2015}}</ref> On October 30, 2014, Monet released her debut EP ''Nightmares & Lullabies - Act 1'' under Atlantic Records.<ref name=RnB>{{cite web|last1=ThisIsRnB|title=New Music: Victoria Monet - Nightmares & Lullabies (Act 1) EP|url=http://www.thisisrnb.com/2014/10/new-music-victoria-monet-nightmares-lullabies-act-1-ep/|website=THISISRnB|accessdate=13 April 2015}}</ref><ref name=SingersRoom>{{cite web|last1=JUSMUSIC|first1=DJ|title=Atlantic Recording Artist Victoria Monet Drops 'Nightmares & Lullabies' ACT 1|url=http://singersroom.com/content/2014-10-30/Atlantic-Recording-Artist-Victoria-Monet-Drops-Nightmares-Lullabies-ACT-1/|website=Singers Room|accessdate=13 April 2015}}</ref> |
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== Songwriting == |
== Songwriting == |
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Revision as of 22:56, 13 April 2015
Victoria Monet | |
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| Born | May 1, 1993 Sacramento, California, United States |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records |
Victoria Monet McCants (born May 1), is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Georgia and raised in Sacramento, California, she became involved in the performing arts at a young age, singing in the youth choir at her church and performing in a city dance team. Monet soon took to writing and began working with producer Rodney Jerkins (aka Dark Child). Currently signed to Atlantic Records, Monet recently released her debut EP Nightmares & Lullabies - Act 1[1] and has written songs for artists such as Ariana Grande, Nas, T.I., GOOD Music, Lupe Fiasco, Chrisette Michele, Coco Jones, Chris Brown, Diddy Dirty Money, Janelle Monae, and Jasmine V.
Early life
Monet was born on May 1 in Georgia and later moved to Sacramento, California as a child.[2] Monet was fascinated with performing arts, taking an interest in singing and dancing. Her first onstage experience came singing at her catholic school holiday plays. She also sang in the youth choir at her local church but it was dance that initially gave her a sense of herself as a performer. By the time she became a student at the local performing arts high school, Monet had developed a grueling rehearsal schedule. She taught at two different dance studios and rehearsed with a local dance group, Boogie Monstarz, at Step One Dance Studios in Sacramento, CA--all while working at a local bank.
Career
Outside of dance rehearsals, Monet began exchanging poetry with an older cousin and found a new passion. This soon translated into her writing her own music. Meanwhile, Monet had been educating herself on the production world, learning about the big names and making music at local recording studio. She learned about Rodney Jerkins (aka Darkchild) and decided to add him on Myspace.[3] Shortly after that, he invited her to come to Los Angeles and audition for a new girl group he was forming.[4] The group landed a record deal with Motown a year later. The group was eventually dropped from the label.
Soon her hooks and songs found their way to Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Nas, TI, B.O.B, Chrisette Michele, Mario and Diddy Dirty Money, among others.[5] She was able to catch the attention of Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman who offered her a record deal.[2] On October 30, 2014, Monet released her debut EP Nightmares & Lullabies - Act 1 under Atlantic Records.[6][7]
Songwriting
Monet has a long history of writing songs for other artists. In 2010, she helped pen "I Hate That You Love Me" by Diddy Dirty Money and went on to co-write songs such as "My Everything" by Ariana Grande, "Only 1" by Ariana Grande, "Cadillac Song" by Ariana Grande, "Memories Back Then" by T.I., B.o.B and Kendrick Lamar, "Drunk Texting" by Chris Brown ft. Jhene Aiko, "Reflection" and "Everlasting" by Fifth Harmony[8], "You Wouldn’t Understand" by Nas[9], "Sin City" by GOOD Music, "Visual Love" by Chrisette Michele, and "Love on Tonight" by T.I. amongst others. She is currently working on Ariana Grande's 3rd studio album.
Production/songwriting discography
| Year | Song | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Sin City" | GOOD Music | Cruel Summer |
| "Introduction" | T.I. | Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head | |
| "Live On Tonight" (featuring Victoria Monet) | |||
| 2013 | |||
| "Malice In Wonderland" | Victoria Monet | ||
| "Déjà Vu" | Coco Jones | Made Of | |
| "Honeymoon Avenue" | Ariana Grande | Yours Truly | |
| "Daydreamin'" | |||
| "Visual Love" | Chrisette Michele | Better | |
| "You Wouldn't Understand" (featuring Victoria Monet) | Nas | Life Is Good | |
| 2014 | "Would You Wait" | Victoria Monet | |
| "Intro" | Ariana Grande | My Everything | |
| "My Everything" | |||
| "Only 1" | |||
| "Cadillac Song" | |||
| "New National Anthem" (featuring Victoria Monet)[10] | T.I. | Paperwork |
References
- ^ Wass, Mike. "Victoria Monet's Excellent 'Nightmares & Lullabies' EP Is Available To Download For Free". IDOLATOR. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Victoria Monet". ASCAP EXPO. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ YKIGS. "Interview: Victoria Monet Talks Nightmares & Lullabies Project, Working With Ariana Grande, & Signing With Atlantic Records". YouKnowIGotSoul.com. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Profile: Victoria Monet". Soul Train. December 12, 2014.
- ^ Bossip Staff. "New Music: Victoria Monet Releases "Nightmares & Lullabies" Act I". Bossip. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ ThisIsRnB. "New Music: Victoria Monet - Nightmares & Lullabies (Act 1) EP". THISISRnB. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ JUSMUSIC, DJ. "Atlantic Recording Artist Victoria Monet Drops 'Nightmares & Lullabies' ACT 1". Singers Room. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Reflection (Fifth Harmony album)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Life Is Good (Nas album)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "New National Anthem". Wikipedia. Retrieved 13 April 2015.