Victoria Monét’s pen game precedes her. The R&B singer-songwriter paved a path for her own career by composing lyrics for some of the industry’s biggest stars, most notably pop supernova Ariana Grande (2018’s “thank u, next” and 2019’s “7 rings”). Monét was born in Georgia and raised in Sacramento, where she honed her high-energy dance performance skills and developed her breezy musical output. As a solo artist in her own right, she shares her coveted lyrics through lilting vocals that float over pillowy production, as on 2021’s “Coastin’”. Her power lies in her ability to craft electrifying tracks that offer a boost of self-empowerment (see the beloved, anthemic single “On My Mama” from 2023’s Jaguar II). Through songs that speak to a tenacious commitment to fulfilling her vision, Victoria Monét encourages listeners to thoroughly feel, act and dream.