Discover how a talented high school golfer became a rising music star. In this episode of “We Need To Talk,” host Nyla Symone chats with Victoria Monet. Victoria reveals her incredible journey from the golf course to the music stage. She talks openly about the challenges and triumphs she faced as she transitioned from behind-the-scenes work to becoming a famous musician.
Victoria Monet discusses her new single “SOS” featuring Usher and a sneak peak of her upcoming deluxe album “Jaguar 2” releasing on October 4th. They talk about Victoria’s career progression, including her work as a songwriter and her transition to becoming a solo artist. Victoria shares her experience of being a mother and how it has impacted her career, mentioning that it actually “catapulted” her career rather than hindering it. They discuss Victoria’s fitness journey post-pregnancy and her preparation for music videos.
Victoria talks about collaborating with artists like Usher and Thundercat, and the process of creating music together. They play a game called “Questions That Need Answers” where Victoria reveals some personal facts, including that she was briefly on a golf team in high school. Victoria mentions possible future projects, including orchestrated versions of her songs for Christmas. Throughout the interview, Nyla expresses admiration for Victoria’s work ethic and career progression.
