Victoria Monét and Usher have teamed as much as revive ’90s R&B.
The Grammy winner, 35, launched her newest monitor, “SOS (Intercourse On Sight),” from her forthcoming Jaguar II Deluxe venture, that includes a highly-anticipated duet with “Confessions” singer, on Tuesday, August 27.
The tune, produced by Camper, marks the primary official collaboration between the R&B artists.
Earlier this yr, Monét and Teyana Taylor paid homage to Usher with a fascinating efficiency of “Dangerous Lady” on the 2024 BET Awards, the place Usher was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
In a press release concerning the monitor, Monét stated, “‘SOS (Intercourse on Sight)’ is about want. It’s concerning the urgency you’re feeling while you want some love, bodily contact, and high quality consideration! Generally that want can really feel as pressing as being rescued from a pure catastrophe, or, on this case, rescued from your personal sensual urges.”
“Identical to a storm, ‘SOS’ summons and forewarns a lover of the rainfall that’s to return and welcomes the attractive reduction from that want. It feels romantic, playful, sultry, and direct. Based mostly in fantasy and the warmest tones of R&B. It feels timeless, and we hope you benefit from the escape!”
Monét’s new single arrives shortly after the one-year anniversary of her debut album Jaguar II, which was launched on August 25, 2023, through Lovett Music and RCA Data. The 11-track venture included the hit single “On My Mama,” which reached No. 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay for 2 weeks and have become her first solo entry on the Billboard Sizzling 100, peaking at No. 33.
The singer-songwriter-producer earned seven nominations on the 2023 Grammy Awards, the place she gained Greatest New Artist, Greatest R&B Album, and Greatest Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
After successful in one of many night’s best classes, Monét emotionally recounted her lengthy journey to success, stating, “This award was a 15-year pursuit. I moved to LA in 2009. And I wish to liken myself to a plant who was planted… And my roots have been rising beneath floor unseen for therefore lengthy. And I really feel like at this time I’m sprouting lastly above floor.”
As for Usher, he’s at present on his Previous Current Future Tour, the place he’s performing classics from his 30-year profession, in addition to tracks from his most up-to-date album, Coming Residence, which coincided along with his Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present efficiency.