Jermaine Dupri Works With Monica In The Studio, Previews New Music

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Jermaine Dupri, Monica
The pair have been working together for decades.

Things are heating up in the studio for Monica. In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Jermaine Dupri began sharing a series of images and videos that showed no matter how early it may be, he was busy working in the studio. Along with him was multi-platinum-selling R&B singer Monica who was cooking up something new with the So So Def boss.

Dupri previewed the tunes he and Monica were working on and captioned one video by writing, "𝓐𝓯𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓼, this song is so f*cking crazy!!!" He also wrote that he never passes up an opportunity to vibe out and create music with an artist who is actually talented. "𝓞𝓷𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓭𝓮𝓶 𝓷𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼....when you go in the studio with somebody that can really f*cking sing, OMG!!! @monicabrown this song is sooooooooo!! cray."

It isn't surprising seeing these longtime friends and collaborators working together as So So Def once acted as Monica's management. Dupri also produced her songs "The First Night," "Too Hood," "U Should've Known Better," "Love All Over Me," and "Everytime Tha Beat Drop." This may be another addition to Monica's forthcoming record Chapter 38, a project that's slated for release this year. Check out Monica flexing her vocal skills below and let us know what you think of studio work.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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