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Leon Thomas’ New Album ‘Electric Dusk’: Everything To Know Including The Release Date, Tracklist, And More

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Leon Thomas was first introduced to people as the actor who played Andre in the Nickelodeon hit TV shows Victorious and Sam & Cat. Even through those series, it was clear that Thomas was immensely talented. Over the years, he’s gone on to write and produce songs for some of the industry’s biggest names like Ariana Grande, Drake, Rick Ross, Kehlani, and more. Now, the spotlight is on him as he prepares to release his debut album Electric Dusk. The project is one that Thomas has been working on for some time. Uproxx was even able to catch up with him in 2022 in an interview to talk about the project. Now, Electric Dusk is just hours from coming out so here’s everything you need to know about it.

Release Date

Electric Dusk is be released on August 18 via EZMNY Records and Motown Records. It will be Thomas’ official debut album and follow-up to his 2018 project Genesis. You can pre-save it here.

Tracklist

You can view the tracklist for Electric Dusk below.

1. “Slow Down”
2. “X-Rated” Feat. Benny The Butcher
3. “Blue Hundreds”
4. “Love Jones” Feat. Ty Dolla Sign
5. “Sneak”
6. “My Will”
7. “Breaking Point”
8. “Crash & Burn”
9. “Fade To Black”
10. “Socialite”
11. “Treasure In The Hills”
12.”Breaking Point (Remix)” Feat. Victoria Monét

Features

Through the 12 songs on Electric Dusk, Leon Thomas recruits features from Benny Butcher, Ty Dolla Sign, and Victoria Monét. Benny The Butcher appears on the album’s lead single, “X-Rated” while Ty Dolla Sign, who created the EZMNY Records imprint that Thomas is signed to, is featured on “Love Jones.” Lastly, Victoria Monét contributed to a remix of “Breaking Point,” a stand-out single from the album.

Singles

The singles from Electric Dusk are “X-Rated” with Benny The Butcher, “Love Jones” with Ty Dolla Sign, “Breaking Point,” “Crash & Burn“, and “Breaking Point (Remix)” with Victoria Monét.

Artwork

The artwork for Electric Dusk can be seen below.

Tour

Leon Thomas, as well as rapper Symba, will join Ty Dolla Sign as openers for his More Motion Less Emotion Tour which kicks off on September 15 and continues through October 27. You can view the full list of dates for the tour here.

Ty Dolla Sign is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Leon Thomas’ New Album ‘Electric Dusk’: Everything To Know Including The Release Date, Tracklist, And More

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Leon Thomas press photo 2022
Renae Wootson (“IIRONIC”)

Leon Thomas was first introduced to people as the actor who played Andre in the Nickelodeon hit TV shows Victorious and Sam & Cat. Even through those series, it was clear that Thomas was immensely talented. Over the years, he’s gone on to write and produce songs for some of the industry’s biggest names like Ariana Grande, Drake, Rick Ross, Kehlani, and more. Now, the spotlight is on him as he prepares to release his debut album Electric Dusk. The project is one that Thomas has been working on for some time. Uproxx was even able to catch up with him in 2022 in an interview to talk about the project. Now, Electric Dusk is just hours from coming out so here’s everything you need to know about it.

Release Date

Electric Dusk is be released on August 18 via EZMNY Records and Motown Records. It will be Thomas’ official debut album and follow-up to his 2018 project Genesis. You can pre-save it here.

Tracklist

You can view the tracklist for Electric Dusk below.

1. “Slow Down”
2. “X-Rated” Feat. Benny The Butcher
3. “Blue Hundreds”
4. “Love Jones” Feat. Ty Dolla Sign
5. “Sneak”
6. “My Will”
7. “Breaking Point”
8. “Crash & Burn”
9. “Fade To Black”
10. “Socialite”
11. “Treasure In The Hills”
12.”Breaking Point (Remix)” Feat. Victoria Monét

Features

Through the 12 songs on Electric Dusk, Leon Thomas recruits features from Benny Butcher, Ty Dolla Sign, and Victoria Monét. Benny The Butcher appears on the album’s lead single, “X-Rated” while Ty Dolla Sign, who created the EZMNY Records imprint that Thomas is signed to, is featured on “Love Jones.” Lastly, Victoria Monét contributed to a remix of “Breaking Point,” a stand-out single from the album.

Singles

The singles from Electric Dusk are “X-Rated” with Benny The Butcher, “Love Jones” with Ty Dolla Sign, “Breaking Point,” “Crash & Burn“, and “Breaking Point (Remix)” with Victoria Monét.

Artwork

The artwork for Electric Dusk can be seen below.

Tour

Leon Thomas, as well as rapper Symba, will join Ty Dolla Sign as openers for his More Motion Less Emotion Tour which kicks off on September 15 and continues through October 27. You can view the full list of dates for the tour here.

Ty Dolla Sign is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Victoria Monét’s Stylish ‘On My Mama’ Video Is Choreographed To Perfection And Downright Excellent

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Victoria Monét’s long-awaited album Jaguar II is mere weeks from its scheduled release date. In just hours, the singer’s supporting The Jaguar Tour sold out across the country, and her stylish new video for the single “On My Mama” showed why fans were eager to grab their tickets. When the record was first shared in June, users online gushed over how she sampled Chalie Boy’s 2008 southern classic “I Look Good.”

So, in the video, Victoria was sure to feature a surprise cameo from the musician, her mother, and her sweet toddler daughter. But that is just the tip of the iceberg regarding what’s honored in the visual. There’s no part of the visual that doesn’t pay homage to Black Southern culture and entertainers. From the oversized white tees, Girbauds jeans, loose durags, letterman jackets, grills, and more, Victoria honors several fashion trends birthed in the South.

That intense attention to detail shows up in the downright excellent choreography cooked up by Sean Bankhead as the pair found a way to incorporate the nostalgic 2000s dance crazes the heel-toe, chicken head, walk it out, crank dat, swag surf, and more without being overly cheesy. Everyday Southern culture is also in the video, including tricked-out rides, Black D9 fraternities, and sororities syncretize strolls (line dances) originated at historically Black colleges and universities, and more.

During an interview with the BBC, the music discussed what motivated her to write the track, saying, “It was the first song I wrote after giving birth that I liked. And that I felt affirmed me and my identity as a beautiful woman. Still valuable. Still worthy.” But, honestly, speaking thanks to the video “On My Mama” has propelled far behind Victoria’s initial self-serving needs.

Watch the video for “On My Mama” above.

Jaguar II is out 8/25 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. Find more information here.

Victoria Monét Sells Out “Jaguar Tour” & Teases Highly Anticipated Album 

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Victoria Monét has reached a sellout milestone with her upcoming Jaguar Tour, sparking excitement among her fans. Her collaboration with Ariana Grande and impressive Grammy nominations have solidified her position in the music industry. Monét is now ready to captivate audiences again with her highly anticipated album Jaguar II. Victoria Monét, born Victoria Monét McCants […]

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Victoria Monét’s ‘Jaguar II’ Tracklist Shines With Features From Kaytranada And Earth, Wind & Fire

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Victoria Monét wowed with her 2020 EP Jaguar and now her long-awaited debut album, Jaguar II, is finally approaching. She revealed the cover art and release date (August 25) last month and announced last week that she’s going on tour. Now we know a bit more about he album: specifically, the tracklist.

Monét shared that today (July 17) and the 11-track album includes features from Lucky Daye; Buju Banton; Hazel Monét; and Earth, Wind & Fire; as well as a song produced by Kaytranada. Fans were excited about the collaborators, as Kaytranada and Earth, Wind & Fire were trending topics on Twitter after Monét’s reveal.

While unveiling the tracklist on social media, Monét wrote, “I present to you: The JAGUAR II TRACKLIST!!!! I’m so happy to finally share this with you!! Look at these FEATURES [crying emojis] screaming..what is life?! from the titles alone, which songs do you think will be your favorites? I’m so curious.”

Check out the tracklist below.

1. “Smoke” Feat. Lucky Daye
2. “Smoke” (Reprise)
3. “Party Girls” Feat. Buju Banton
4. “Alright” (Prod. by Kaytranada)
5. “Cadillac (A Pimp’s Anthem)”
6. “How Does It Make You Feel”
7. “On My Mama”
8. “I’m The One”
9. “Stop (Askin’ Me 4Shyt)”
10. “Hollywood” Feat. Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét
11. “Good Bye”

Jaguar II is out 8/25 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. Find more information here.

Victoria Monét Is Finally Hitting The Road For ‘The Jaguar Tour’ Later This Year

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Last month, Victoria Monét treated her fans to some exciting news: the official announcement of her long-awaited Jaguar II project. Excitement for the new project was heavily rooted in the success of its predecessor Jaguar which arrived in 2020. That body of work was released with nine songs and features from SG Lewis and Khalid and featured what was regarded as Monét’s best work to date. Now, Jaguar II will look to take that title, but that’s not all Monét has in store for fans this year.

Today, Monét announced The Jaguar Tour which kicks off later this summer, just a couple of weeks after the release of Jaguar II on August 25. The Jaguar Tour begins on September 6 in Detroit and runs for nearly two months before concluding on October 22 in Chicago.

You can view the full dates for The Jaguar Tour below.

09/06/2023 — Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
09/08/2023 — Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
09/11/2023 — Boston, MA @ Royale
09/13/2023 — New York, NY @ Webster Hall
09/15/2023 — Washington, DC @ The Howard Theatre
09/16/2023 — Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)
09/18/2023 — Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
09/19/2023 — Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
09/21/2023 — New Orleans, LA @ Joy Theater New Orleans
09/22/2023 — Houston, TX @ House of Blues
09/24/2023 — Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
09/26/2023 — Denver, CO @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
09/28/2023 — Las Vegas, NV @ 24 Oxford
09/29/2023 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
10/01/2023 — San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
10/03/2023 — San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
10/06/2023 — Portland, OR @ The Wonder Ballroom
10/07/2023 — Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
10/09/2023 — Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
10/11/2023 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
10/22/2023 — Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

Jaguar II is out 8/25 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. Find out more information here.

Victoria Monét’s Best Songs

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Victoria Monét recently announced the release date for her highly anticipated debut album, Jaguar II. The Sacramento singer-songwriter’s official full-length debut will be released on August 25 via Lovett Music and RCA. The album will serve as a sequel to her previous release, which was the Jaguar EP back in 2020. Though Jaguar II marks her official introduction, Victoria Monét has been established for over a decade.

Monét started her career as a songwriter and has written for many artists, including Diddy, Coco Jones, Fifth Harmony, Chloe x Halle, Brandy, Blackpink, and close collaborator Ariana Grande. Victoria became a successful songwriter before starting a career as a recording artist, where she released many EPs and featured songs from notable artists. Additionally, she has previously been featured on songs by Ariana Grande, Ty Dolla $ign, Nas, T.I., Wale, and Lupe Fiasco.

This is a list of her best songs, many of which come from Jaguar. While Monét’s oldest EPs have plenty of gems, her greatest songs so far have been released recently as she has focused on building a career as a singer and performer. Many of Monét’s best songs also include singles from the upcoming Jaguar II album, which have set the bar incredibly high for an already anticipated project. Take a look at the list of Victoria Monét’s top five best songs below, ranked from least to greatest. 

5. “Smoke” feat. Lucky Daye (2023)

One of the singles from the upcoming Jaguar II album, “Smoke,” has already become one of Victoria Monét’s best songs. The song’s downbeat groove is reminiscent of “Dive” and “Go There With You” from Jaguar but with even better production. The melody on the hook is catchy on its own, but the hook is an enjoyable moment and equally as memorable. New Orleans singer Lucky Daye features on the song, contributing his own verses and ad-libbing Victoria Monét’s verses. Their singing voices complement each other nicely, especially when they harmonize. The song is about smoking, both in the lyrics but emphasizes the song’s vibe as “that sh*t you smoke to.” 

4. “Party Girls” feat. Buju Banton (2023)

Another single from the forthcoming Jaguar II, “Party Girls,” is an early contender for Song of the Summer. It starts as an R&B jam before completely transforming into a dancehall track. The melody from Victoria Monét is undeniably catchy, no matter the tempo. The feature from legendary dancehall musician Buju Banton and the sample from Dave Kelly’s iconic “Showtime Riddim” bring a lively energy to the danceable second half of the song. “Party Girls” stands out among Victoria Monét’s slow-jam heavy catalog, highlighting her ability to fuse her signature pop/R&B sound with other genres and influences.

3. “Coastin’” (2021)

Many of Victoria Monét’s best songs are feel-good vibes to enjoy on a sunny day. Influenced by her home state of California, “Coastin’” captures a ‘70s sound with its relaxed yet joyful instrumental. The song is perfect for summertime driving, relaxing on the beach, or even a party. 

2. “F.*.C.K.” (2021)

“F.*.C.K.” puts Victoria Monét’s skills as a songwriter on full display, which is one of many reasons her songs are so captivating. Monét had previously made similar intimate slow-jams like “Moment,” but “F.*.C.K.” is some of her best writing. An acronym for “Friend U Can Keep,” the song is about friends with benefits and is one of her most skillfully written R&B tracks. 

1. “Ass Like That” (2019)

“Ass Like That” is a brilliantly written song about working out. The Jaguar single’s instrumental is laidback and is written masterfully. The gym is personified to help Victoria start her fitness journey and show she is proud of her accomplishments. The message of “Ass Like That” speaks to achieving personal goals and loving yourself in your body. It is Victoria Monét’s best song, lyrically and vocally. 

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Victoria Monét Finally Shared The Release Date And Artwork For Her Long-Awaited ‘Jaguar II’ Project

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Three years ago, Victoria Monét took a huge step upward in her career with the release of her Jaguar project. Through nine songs, guest appearances from Khalid & SG Lewis, and highlights like “Moment” and “Ass Like That,” Monét showed off the polished and provocative sides of her artistry without error. In the end, Monét proved that she was worth attention to going forward in her career. Fans have been patiently waiting for a follow-up to that project, and at long last, we know when it will arrive.

In posts to her social media pages, Monét confirmed that her next project Jaguar II will arrive on August 25. A pre-save link of the project revealed that Jaguar II will be released with 11 songs including the previously released singles “Smoke” with Lucky Daye, “Party Girls” with Buju Banton, and “On My Mama.”

In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music (per a press release) from back in May, Monét opened up about Jaguar II and what fans should expect from it:

You know what? I feel really lucky that, even from Jaguar Part One, I had planned for it to be a three-part project. So this album … this album is called Jaguar Part Two … so it really kind of breathes new life into Part One. If you’re just now catching onto me as an artist, you’ll know, it’s because it’s Part Two, that there was a Part One, so you may revisit it. And when I do tour this album… Hey, hey, hey. When I do tour this album, I will be doing songs from Part One, as well. So I feel like… because I’m still in this era, I get to still show love. It really became a result of observation of people’s attention span. And I know that, if people are just getting introduced to an artist, if they see a long list, a long album, they may get kind of overwhelmed, so I kind of always intended to microdose my style and my music to people in segments. But as I went on, I just kind of kept adding songs to those little segments. I know that there won’t be a Part Three anymore, because obviously, didn’t expect to take three years in between Part One and Part Two, or have a child in between.

You can view the artwork for Jaguar II above.

Jaguar II is out 8/25 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. Find out more information here.