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WATCH: Victoria Monét Celebrates 2024 Grammy Noms: ‘This is a Big Deal’

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Victoria Monét Celebrates 2024 Grammy Noms: 'This is a Big Deal'

Victoria Monét has the second most nominations for the 2024 Grammys at seven. Speaking with Billboard, Monét detailed what the reaction was like around her to the nominations.

“I just wanted to be able to have my team over, watch it and celebrate,” Monét said. “Pending that we didn’t get nominations, we definitely set ourselves up to fall hard because we already have balloons. We already had champagne pulled out and a TV set up.

“We were on Zoom with my whole PR team and we’re just super excited. We were hoping for the best for sure, but we were gonna be grateful just to be together and drinking. Champagne had our backs today.”

Monét also spoke on the nominations as a “big win,” stating: “I just think this a big deal and is something I always wanted people to see for me and not just me seeing it for myself.”

In August, Victoria Monét turned up the heat on playlists with the sizzling new music video for her hit single “On My Mama.” The video, dripping with 2000s nostalgia, exudes Southern charm, featuring eye-catching lowriders, iconic Y2K street style, and nods to HBCU culture, complete with appearances from Black fraternities and sororities. Renowned choreographer Sean Bankhead’s dance routines add flair, while special cameos from Monét’s own mother and gifted 2-year-old daughter, Hazel Monét, add a heartwarming touch.

Monét’s “On My Mama” is a musical slam dunk, seamlessly sampling Chalie Boy’s “I Look Good” and layering positive affirmations over infectious melodies, bold horns by Kyla Moscovich, and a bass-heavy beat produced by Deputy and Jeff Gitty. The result? Over 8 million streams in just a few weeks, solidifying the track as a summer anthem and propelling Monét further into the pop star stratosphere.

“‘On My Mama’ is the soundtrack to positive affirmations. I wrote it postpartum when I wasn’t feeling my best, but spoke to how I wanted to feel. Singing the lyrics about yourself will change your frequency, and elevate a positive mental state. The words speak not only to physical features, but to a feeling too because I believe when you feel good you look even better! Give yourself the words you need to hear because it’s true, you look good! There’s no one like you and that’s on ya mama. Enjoy being yourself witcha fine ass!” 

– Victoria Monét

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Victoria Monét And Her Loved Ones Recorded Their Emotional Live Reactions To Her Seven Grammy Nominations

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As the nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards were rolled out today, Victoria Monét shared an emotional video of her watching the livestream with her loved ones. Given that her debut album, Jaguar II, dropped in August, she was a strong contender for at least one nod — and she very much surpassed that.

Each time Monét’s name was called over the television, she gasped in shock as those around her cheered. At times, she falls on the floor and is crying at a different moment. The video then cuts to an image of “On My Mama” being nominated for Record Of The Year.

At the end, one of Monét’s group members reads off that she was nominated for seven total Grammys, including Best New Artist, Best R&B Album, Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, Best Traditional R&B Performance, and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.

She hugs members of her group and as expected, is extremely happy about the results. Since seeing the video on social media, fans have loved just how pure the joy is from Monét and those finding out she is nominated a ton.

“I am in complete shock and total gratitude for what has happened for us today!!!!” she captioned on Instagram.

Check out Victoria Monét‘s Grammy nomination reveal video below.

Who Is The Youngest Grammy Award Nominee?

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Today (November 10), the 2024 Grammy Awards nominee nomination list was revealed. Although Taylor Swift could be on course to make history at next year’s ceremony, a few other musicians are setting records now. For example, SZA is leading the pack with a total of nine nominations, which is a show of force by R&B. Fellow R&B vocalist Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, and Serban Ghenea are in a three-way tie for second most nominated with seven each.

But Victoria Monét’s two-year-old daughter, Hazel, has adorably stolen the spotlight. Both are on the list of first-time nominees. Now, Hazel Monét holds the crown after earning a nomination in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category. Hazel’s voice appears on her mother’s song “Hollywood,” featuring Earth, Wind, And Fire. This makes her the youngest Grammy Award nominee in the show’s history.

It was a shock when LeAnn Rimes was nominated and won her first two Grammys at 14. Boy, times have changed. In 2021, Blue Ivy Carter, the talented daughter of music titans Beyonce and Jay-Z, was considered to hold the title of youngest Grammy nominee ever. At eight years old, the budding singer appeared on her mother’s song, “Brown Skin Girl” with Wizkid and Saint Jhn. When she turned nine, she was formally nominated for the track.

During an appearance on AMP Radio in September, Victoria Monét spoke about incorporating her toddler’s voice on the track. Watch the full interview below.

Who Has The Most Nominations At The 2024 Grammys?

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On Friday morning, November 10, The Recording Academy announced the full nomination field for the 2024 Grammys, which will occur on February 4, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS. The eligibility window was set for October 1, 2022 to September 15, 2023. So, while Dua Lipa’s freshly released single “Houdini” will have to wait, Lipa is still nominated for Song Of The Year and Best Song Written For Visual Media for “Dance The Night” from the Barbie movie. But two nominations is far from the most earned by a single artist. SZA has the most nominations for the 2024 Grammys with nine.

SZA shook the world when she dropped SOS on December 9, 2022. Her sophomore album spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, but she shared that debuting on Billboard‘s Hot 100 Songwriters chart meant “so f*cking much to me.” SOS singles “Kill Bill” and “Snooze” peaked at Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, on the Billboard Hot 100.

At the 2024 Grammys, SZA is nominated for Record Of The Year (“Kill Bill”), Album Of The Year (SOS), Song Of The Year (“Kill Bill”), Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (“Ghost In The Machine” Feat. Phoebe Bridgers), Best R&B Performance (“Kill Bill”), Best Traditional R&B Performance (“Love Language”), Best Progressive R&B Album (SOS), Best R&B Song (“Snooze”), and Best Melodic Rap Performance (“Low”).

Behind SZA are Phoebe Bridgers, Victoria Monét, and Serban Ghenea with seven nominations apiece. (Bridgers’ seven include six nominations for Boygenius.) The artists with six nominations each are Boygenius, Billie Eilish, Brandy Clark, Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift. Also, shout out to Lana Del Rey for her five nominations.

At the 2022 Grammys, SZA won her first and only Grammy as the featured artist on Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category. So, simple math: winning any of her nine nominations at the 2024 Grammys would mark her first Grammy as a solo artist.

Who Are The First-Time Nominees For The 2024 Grammys?

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After a somewhat anxiety-inducing live broadcast, the 2024 Grammy Awards nomination list is out. Singers like Taylor Swift, SZA, and rapper Drake were sure to make the cut, given their recording-breaking run on the music charts this year. Not everyone was as clear-cut shut-ins. Just as each year brings about notable snubs (hi, PinkPantheress), it is important to acknowledge those artists who bet out the right for their respective spots, especially first-time nominees.

Who are the first-time nominees for the 2024 Grammys?

Victoria Monét and her adorable daughter Hazel earned their first nominations today as performers (November 10). Victoria previously received three nominations in her supporting role on thank u, next by Ariana Grande and “Do It” by Chloe x Halle. For the 2024 Grammy Awards, as a lead artist, Victoria is positioned seven awards including for Best New Artist, Record Of The Year (“On My Mama”), Best R&B Album (Jaguar II), Best R&B Performance (“How Does It Make You Feel”), Best Traditional R&B Performance (“Hollywood” featuring Earth, Wind, And Fire and Hazel Monét), Best R&B Song (“On My Mama”), and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (Jaguar II).

Hazel dethrones Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy, becoming the youngest Grammy nomination in the ceremony’s history.

Other first-time nominees include Ryan Gosling (Best Song Written For Visual Media), Ayra Starr (Best African Music Performance), Coco Jones (Best New Artist, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album, Best R&B Performance, and Best Traditional R&B Performance), Coi Leray (Best Rap Performance and Best Pop Dance Recording), Peso Pluma (Best Música Mexicana Album), Noah Kahan (Best New Artist), The War And Treaty (Best New Artist), Ice Spice (Best New Artist, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Song Written For Visual Media), Gracie Abrams (Best New Artist), Jelly Roll (Best New Artist), and Caroline Rose (Best Recording Package, The Art Of Forgetting).

Although Summer Walker was nominated in the Album of The Year category due to her contribution to Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (“Purple Hearts”), she’s earned her first as a lead artist in Best R&B Album (Clear 2: Soft Life EP). Halle’s single “Angel” earned her a nomination in the Best R&B Song category, marking it a first for her as a solo act.

The 2024 GRAMMYs are set to go down on Sunday, February 4, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Find more information here.

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What Are The R&B Grammy Nominations For 2024?

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The 2024 Grammy Awards aren’t set to take place until February 2024. But today, the conversations surrounding each category of the coveted award show have begun. Ans we’re here to talk about the R&B Grammy nominations for 2024.

Today (November 10), the official R&B nominee list was broadcast. With the sheer dominating force shown on the charts, many artists racked up multiple nominations. R&B’s golden child, SZA, is the star of today. The singer is the most nominated artist at the ceremony, with nine total nominations, including four nominations in R&B and one in rap. What are the R&B Grammy nominations for 2024?

View the complete 2024 R&B Grammy nominations below.

Best R&B Performance

Chris Brown – “Summer Too Hot”
Coco Jones – “ICU”
Robert Glasper Featuring Sir & Alex Isley – “Back to Love”
SZA – “Kill Bill”
Victoria Monét – “How Does It Make You Feel”

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Babyface ft. Coco Jones – “Simple”
Kenyon Dixon – “Lucky”
Victoria Monét ft. Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét – “Hollywood”
PJ Morton ft. Susan Carol – “Good Morning”
SZA – “Love Language”

Best R&B Song

Coco Jones – “ICU”
Halle – “Angel”
Robert Glasper ft. SiR & Alex Isley – “Back to Love”
SZA – “Snooze”
Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”

Best Progressive R&B Album

6lack — Since I Have a Lover
Diddy — The Love Album: Off the Grid
Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy — Nova
Janelle Monáe — The Age of Pleasure
SZA — SOS

Best R&B Album

Babyface — Girls Night Out
Coco Jones — What I Didn’t Tell You
Emily King — Special Occasion
Summer Walker — Clear 2: Soft Life EP
Victoria Monét — Jaguar II

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Megan Thee Stallion Sheds Her Skin In ‘Cobra’ Video, Chinese Kitty Is ‘Hard To Find,’ Rapsody Makes A Comeback & More

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These ladies did not come to play. Megan Thee Stallion is back with a bang with “Cobra,” Chinese Kitty and Rapsody are making waves with their new releases, Trina stands up for the girls in rap, and more.  Thee Stallion Gets Vulnerable  Megan Thee Stallion has left her fans eagerly anticipating her next move, and […]

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Victoria Monét’s Solo Debut Earns 6 Major Nominations At Soul Train Music Awards 

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Victoria Monét is making a significant impact in the music industry, garnering six major category nominations at the upcoming Soul Train Music Awards, marking her first nomination as a solo artist. With her latest album, Jaguar II, and hit track “On My Mama,” The rising star’s musical prowess and hard work have earned her well-deserved […]

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Summer Walker Announced Remixes Of ‘Girls Need Love’ With Victoria Monét, Tyla, And Tink For Its Anniversary

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Summer Walker’s breakout single “Girls Need Love” changed the trajectory of the R&B singer’s career. Reaching No. 8 on the US Hot R&B Songs chart and racking up 5,000,000 RIAA-certified units, the hit song brought Walker to national attention and put her debut mixtape Last Day of Summer on the road to a No. 44 debut on the US Billboard 200 and a Gold certification. Today, Walker announced that to celebrate the mixtape’s fifth anniversary, she’s releasing a full collection of “Girls Need Love” remixes on October 20.

Girls Need Love (Girls Mix) will be released as an EP, complete with features from Victoria Monét, Tyla, and Tink, as well as an acoustic version. She shared the Apple Music exclusive video for the latter today as well. In it, she wears a Winnie The Pooh onesie as she performs in a sleepover-themed performance. All her bandmates also wear animal onesies as they play the groovy, stripped-down version of her breakout hit.

While Summer is focusing on celebrating the five-year anniversary of Last Day of Summer, she’s still working on new music. Most recently, she collaborated with fellow Atlanta R&B singer Usher on his new single “Good Good” and with Bakar on “Hell N Back.”

Girls Need Love (Girls Mix) is out 10/20 via LVRN and Interscope. You can pre-save it here.

Summer Walker Teases “Girls Need Love” Remix With Victoria Monet

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It appears that we are in for another remix treat! Summer Walker dropped a subtle hint about an upcoming remix for “Girls Need Love,” in a recent video post. In this intriguing clip, she can be seen taking on the role of a therapist, seated in a therapy chair. Accompanying her in the video is internet personality Terri Joe, who plays a part involving distress over unreturned text messages from a man. In a comically melodramatic manner, Joe seeks advice from Summer Walker. “I don’t know what to do,” Joe says. “He not answering my calls, he not answering my texts … like.”

Amid Joe’s theatrics and her teary cries, Summer maintains an unflinching demeanor, responding with a nonchalant “Damn.” She then proceeds to reveal a Spotify R&B playlist to Joe, declaring, “This is what you need.” As the camera zooms in on the playlist, the first song listed prominently is “Girls Need Love,” with Victoria Monet. This cryptic video snippet has ignited speculation and excitement among fans, as it strongly suggests that a remix of “Girls Need Love” is on the horizon. Although no release date has been announced, fans are excited.

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Summer Walker And Victoria Monet Are Coming

Summer Walker, known for her captivating and soulful R&B sound, has a history of collaborating with other artists to create fresh and exciting versions of her tracks. The first remix iteration of “Girls Need Love” features Drake, which resonated with listeners for its candid and relatable lyrics. Now, given the mention of Victoria Monet, it’s highly likely that this remix will bring a new dimension to the already beloved song.

Victoria Monet, known for her powerful vocal prowess, is expected to bring her own unique flair to the remix, potentially adding a fresh perspective to the song’s narrative. The video teaser not only hints at an upcoming musical collaboration but also adds an element of humor and theatrics to build anticipation for the remix. “WE NEED A RELEASE DATE IMMEDIATELY,” one person wrote. “Lmao summer should not be cosplaying a therapist,” another joked. “Oh this a hit,” someone else said. Stay tuned on any updates regarding new music from Summer and Victoria, on HNHH.

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