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Jaguar II

Victoria Monét

Jaguar II

Second full-length album from the Georgia-born R&B singer-songwriter featuring contributions from Buju Banton, Earth Wind & Fire, Lucky Daye and Hazel Monét

ADM rating[?]

7.7

Label
RCA
UK Release date
25/08/2023
US Release date
25/08/2023
  1. 9.0 |   All Music

    Monét always comes across as an everywoman at heart, no matter how fantastical or personal she gets, followed closely by her ability to sound authoritative without increasing the volume or toughness of her dulcet voice
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  2. 8.0 |   Clash

    ‘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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  3. 8.0 |   Rolling Stone

    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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  4. 8.0 |   Pitchfork

    The decorated pop songwriter arrives in the spotlight with a full-length debut whose plush R&B and live-band arrangements strike a tone that’s classic, sexy, and understated
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  5. 8.0 |   The FT

    With slinky melodies and dreamy harmonies, the LA singer-songwriter sounds entirely in her element in her debut record
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  6. 8.0 |   The Observer

    The Ariana Grande songwriter comes out of the shadows with an exploratory album of songs about sexuality and big dreams
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  7. 7.8 |   Beats Per Minute

    Not one second is wasted. If behind the scenes she has gained hits, I hope her time in the spotlight gets her some deserved acclaim, along with a bigger captive audience. Victoria Monét has the skill and the career of an icon, and it would be a huge mistake for the public to not treat her as such
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