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Known for a combination of R&B and pop music, Monet was
nominated in seven Grammy categories this year, including record
of the year for her single “On My Mama.”
Monet became emotional as she thanked her mom, a single mother,
as well as the visionaries that have noticed her throughout her
career.
"I just wanna tell everyone who has a dream, I want you to look
at this as an example," Monet said.
Monet moved to Los Angeles in 2009 and called her award a
15-year pursuit. She compared herself to a plant and the music
industry to soil that has provided her nutrients.
"Today I'm sprouting," Monet said after accepting the award from
2023 best new artist winner and jazz singer Samara Joy.
From 16-time Grammy-winner Adele, who won the award in 2009 for
“Chasing Pavements” to popular names like Dua Lipa, who won the
best new artist award in 2019, the honor has been an early
indicator of artists that will rise to the top ranks of the
music industry.
Throughout Grammy history, the best new artist category has
opened doors for a diversity of artists within various genres,
including Megan Thee Stallion, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor and
other top names in the business.
Monet is also known for teaming up with Ariana Grande on several
projects, including co-writing the Grammy-nominated song, “thank
u, next,” which was released in 2018.
Monet found her breakthrough with the release of “Jaguar” in
2020, which blends elements of R&B, disco and funk.
However, it was “Jaguar 11," her 2023 debut studio album, that
landed her on the top charts.
Monet has worked with other big names like Nas, Blackpink,
Travis Scott and more, including her fellow best new artist
nominee, Coco Jones.
The Sacramento-raised artist found an early passion for
songwriting and then singing, particularly inspired by Beyonce,
who she unabashedly admires.
(Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Editing by Mary Milliken and
Stephen Coates)
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