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Summary:
The debut full-length studio release from R&B artist Victoria Monét features guest appearances by Buju Banton, Earth Wind & Fire, Lucky Daye, and Hazel Monét.
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- Record Label: RCA
- Genre(s): R&B, Contemporary R&B
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Positive: 8 out of 8
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Mixed: 0 out of 8
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Negative: 0 out of 8
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Aug 25, 2023Jaguar II nudges contemporary R&B forward as it mixes inspirations spanning continents and generations.
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Oct 10, 2023Monét weaves an instant R&B classic out of empowerment anthems, genuine respect for her soul elders, and an unflappable confidence that can only be admired.
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Aug 25, 2023Jaguar II is a shining demonstration of the aptitude that made Monét a sought after collaborator, but here, in the album’s comfy old-school soul and sharp modern edge, she preserves something fresh and unique for herself.
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Aug 25, 2023‘Jaguar II’ is a compressed listen with only 11 tracks but still packs in dimensionality and texture. It marks a new pinnacle and a denouement of an era for a once clandestine figure now dancing under the prismatic light of a disco ball.
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Aug 25, 2023If sensuous, whip smart R’n’B rocks your boat, Victoria Monét’s debut album, Jaguar II, is a luxurious treat.
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Aug 28, 2023Even if you get the sense her best work still lies ahead, it’s refreshing to see an emerging star earn their concept album.
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Aug 25, 2023Her vision of R&B is unfiltered and uncompromising. At her most modern, she is advancing her genre rather than watering it down for current tastes. Things her songwriting could only hint at in the work of others are here in full, and they make for a beautiful end product.
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Positive: 2 out of 2
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Mixed: 0 out of 2
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Negative: 0 out of 2
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Aug 26, 2023This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Aug 26, 2023
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