Victoria Monét
A masterful songwriter who patiently shaped pop's biggest hits for a decade before stepping into the spotlight with her own sleek, triumphant sound.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American singer-songwriter·Birthday: May 1·Millennials
Biography
Victoria Monét's story is one of deliberate, behind-the-scenes mastery preceding a dazzling arrival. For years, she was the secret weapon in hitmaking rooms, co-writing smashes like 'Thank U, Next' for Ariana Grande and 'Do It' for Chloe x Halle, her fingerprints on the texture of 2010s R&B and pop. She released a steady stream of sophisticated EPs, building a cult following that admired her velvet voice and sharp songcraft. The world caught up with the 2023 release of 'Jaguar II', a lush, confident album that fused 70s soul with modern swagger. Led by the self-affirming anthem 'On My Mama', it earned her seven Grammy nominations and a Best New Artist win, a rare and resonant victory for an artist who had been meticulously perfecting her craft all along.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Victoria was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Victoria Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Victoria's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2024 after years as an established songwriter.
- Co-wrote multiple songs on Ariana Grande's album 'Thank U, Next', including the record-breaking title track.
- Released the critically acclaimed EP 'Jaguar' (2020), which set the aesthetic tone for her breakthrough.
- Her single 'On My Mama' became a viral sensation and top 40 hit, sampling Chalie Boy's 'I Look Good'.
Did You Know?
She was a member of the songwriting and production collective The Wolfpack, which worked extensively with Ariana Grande.
She named her daughter Hazel, who is featured on the intro track of her album 'Jaguar II'.
She performed while nine months pregnant at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
“I’ve been new for a long time, so it feels really good to be recognized.”
