Compared to her previous solo releases, Jaguar has a little more definition and distinction, thanks in part to chief collaborator D'Mile. Monét sounds especially comfortable delivering her assured and honeyed hooks over plump disco-funk basslines and between high-powered horns.
This record heralds her as one of the most enticing acts in R&B’s contemporary canon, near-guaranteed to become a bonafide star in her own right.
JAGUAR is another step forward for a career that’s been toiling and honing. Monét's moment won't be soon before long.
Jaguar’s assertiveness suggests an artist laying the foundations for her legacy, pop’s fickle game of favourites be damned.
With just eight tracks, JAGUAR makes for a short yet thrillingly sexy listening experience.
Billed as a piece of a larger project, JAGUAR is the first installment of what Monét has claimed to be a three part release that will encompass her full debut record. The album is also paired with a short film. These two things in tandem reveal just how inventive the singer and songwriter already is, and the confidence she has in her artistic expression.
This first installment of Monét's debut record, at twenty-five minutes, should already have R&B fans salivating for the ... read more
A tight piece of fun and sensual R&B, Victoria Monét basks in her rich voice and the interesting sounds at play here. Refreshingly trumpet heavy with some pretty tinges of disco and funk, and at a brief 25 minutes, Jaguar gives you a legitimate reason to listen twice.
It's a tiny little piece of sensual, sensitive and sweet r&b. Victoria has her way with words that really keeps you going from mind over matter. It's a great experience overall, well balanced, streamlined production and great feelings.
1 | Moment 2:59 | 84 |
2 | Big Boss (Interlude) 1:31 | 76 |
3 | Dive 3:45 | 84 |
4 | We Might Even Be Falling in Love (Interlude) 0:51 | 82 |
5 | Jaguar 3:31 | 86 |
6 | Experience 2:56 | 90 |
7 | Ass Like That 3:40 | 79 |
8 | Go There with You 3:03 | 81 |
9 | Touch Me 3:11 | 81 |
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