Victoria Monét Talks "Jaguar" & Cougars On ".Paak House Radio"

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Anderson .Paak returns with the second season of his Apple Music 1 radio show and among his first guests is "Jaguar II" hitmaker Victoria Monét.

Not long ago, there was a video that popped up on the internet of Anderson .Paak sporting a bodysuit while doing body rolls with Victoria Monét. People didn't know that the hilarious viral clip was pulled from the R&B singer's visit to Anderson's applauded .Paak House Radio. The Apple Music 1 show has returned for its second season, and the lineup features some of today's hottest artists and entertainers. Undoubtedly, this includes Victoria Monét, whose latest album, Jaguar II, has been praised by the industry.

This week, audeinces received the first two episode of .Paak House Radio Season 2. During Monét's visit, the hitmakers had a bit of fun in their "jaguar" fits while Victor detailed the meaning behind the name of her latest album. You can check out highlights from the episode below and make sure to check in with .Paak House Radio this season for more from Amber Rose, Saweetie, The Linda Lindas, and aespa, as well as live performances from the house band Free Nationals, ScHoolboy Q, Shenseea, and more.

Victoria Monét On The Meaning Behind Her New Album Jaguar

I been in the music industry for a long time as a songwriter. Well, that's what people knew me as, but I was always doing my artist's projects, and a lot of people met me first songwriting. So, Jaguar, I felt a lot like the animal. They are like, in the jungle and they're hidden behind the woods. They're not really seen. And then, there's a right moment when they attack and pounce and become the huntress. So, I feel like the album should symbolize that light. Like stepping into that light. Like being fearless and fierce, and like getting what I always wanted.

On If She Considers Herself A Jaguar Or A Cougar

Anderson .Paak: It's your time. Do you ever think you'll transition from a jaguar to a cougar.

Victoria Monét: Oh, come on. Are you calling me old?

AP: No. I'm saying, do you think they'll ever…is that the trajectory? Or you always going to have that jaguar vibe?

VM: I don't want to be a cougar. Cougar means like you like younger men.

AP: Right. And is your man, is he older?

VM: But he is younger. He is only two years [younger], only two years. But he is younger. But I don't think I'll ever call myself… I don't think I'd ever call myself a cougar.

AP: I like the jaguar.

VM: I'm a puma.

Tune into this episode on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/PaakHouse- or Apple Music TV (available on the Apple TV app).

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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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