Victoria Monét & Kelly Rowland Have a Lot More in Common Than They Realized | Musicians on Musicians
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- čas přidán 26. 10. 2023
- A small room at the top of Hollywood’s historic Paramount Recording Studios is serving as a salon for Victoria Monét as she and a stylist put the finishing touches on her hair. She’s preparing to sit down with Kelly Rowland, and she’s pretty nervous. Meeting a role model can do that to a person.
When Destiny’s Child released The Writing’s on the Wall in 1997, Monét was about 10 years old, and Rowland about 18. Like many Black girls at the turn of the century (and today), Victoria loved Destiny’s Child. She says when she saw Rowland on that album cover - brown-skinned like her, in a gleaming halter top, standing proudly with her bandmates Beyoncé, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson - she saw someone she could look up to.
Back then, Destiny’s Child often worked out of this very studio. Rowland, 42, makes herself at home when she arrives, and Monét, 34, goes over to deliver some roses that she brought. Rowland receives her with a warm embrace and offers Monét a chance to get in on the salad order she’s placing, in the love language of food.
Monét’s butterflies seem to float away as the two take photos together. They listen to each other keenly as they talk about their kids. Rowland has two sons, Titan, nine, and Noah, two; Monét’s daughter, Hazel, is a month younger than Noah. At one point, Rowland reveals that she and Noah shared a special moment to “We Might Even Be Falling in Love,” a soulful interlude from Monét’s 2020 EP, Jaguar, that became part of a popular social media challenge.
The two artists find other points of connection in their conversation, some unexpected and emotional. Soon, both of them are dabbing away tears as they reflect on music and family.
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I feel like I am in your living room listening to two sisters have a conversation. It’s beautiful. You both radiate true light and talent. Kelly, thank you. Victoria, we ready.
Yessss, we are ready!
I Absolutely Agree 💯
Ready ready!!!!!!
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It was such a delight to sit down & watch this. Truly enjoyed every moment
Whoever did the lighting for this interview deserves a raise. They look so glowy even though the light isn’t super bright. Top tier
Really top tier production
Kelly is so supportive of other ppl. She's always promoting,sharing & shouting them out. And i feel like the universe gives back to her in abundance because of her ❤️
True. She's always been so supportive of Victoria. I remember not knowing Victoria and Kelly posting her consistently on her IG.
But that girl group she put together - why are they still not ON???? They have amazing voices!
Honestly love her for this very reason. To be a legend in the game & so humble. Love it
When both women exchanged stories regarding their absentee fathers, it was truly magnetic. They are absolutely soul sisters brought together by something bigger. How lucky to be in that room, Rolling Stone 🔑
I thought it was sad, bm need to do better.
@@PourLaMourDeLargent the situations with their dads was def sad, but them being able to bond over it is a beautiful thing
Trauma bonding is crazy
This has negative connotations. Them sharing over their experiences is beautiful. Not the absent fathers
@@PourLaMourDeLargentVictoria’s father is actually white. She’s mixed. Don’t knw why y’all attribute absentee to Blk males automatically when everyone’s capable
I Love Kelly Rowland & Victoria Monet, They Are EVERYTHING.
Kelly needs to be on the alright remix
Me too ❤️
I concur
1. This needs to be longer 😫😫
2. They both are so STUNNING!!!
3. Their dad stories Victoria’s in particular made me cry 😭😭
4. Again both STUNNING!!
5. This felt so good to watch these women uplift each other!!
Victoria darling this is your moment!!
6. Oh yea I need them to go in Henry Louis Gates’ Finding Your Roots or Ancestry or 23&Me or something cuz they gotta be cousins at least!
What you said! All of it
I felt Victoria. 😢
Yes to EVERYTHING you said lol
Yes and yes... 1 through 6! ❤
Victoria was so bashful and blown away at Kelly’s love and support. I’m glad Victoria is getting the love she deserves! 🌻
She's been working at this for so long. Glad she got her flowers from Kelly, someone she grew up admiring 💐
Kelly is such a girl’s girl! I love this so much! Victoria deserves all the love and recognition! 🩵🩵🩵
She needs a show! She knows EveyBody!!!
shes a follower and a behind kisser than wants to fit in. theres a difference.
Very much so. Was good to see Victoria seeing her flowers from someone as great as Kelly
This is what fully developed artist looks like and that’s why Victoria is so special compared to a lot of artist today. She’s so well rounded and can do it all. I’m so happy for her and that Kelly was there to give her praise in person and vice versa. Amazing interview!!!!
She is !! She deserves it all her music is fire 🔥🌊
I did not expect for this conversation to be so intimate and personal. This was a journey and their vulnerability about their relationships with their fathers really touched me. I feel lucky we got to see this.
Literally was just saying this. Felt like we got to see another part of both of them
"To experience you as a human." That phrase really stuck out to me throughout this. I love that. What a great one on one between two ladies and artists.
Their voices are so soothing ❤️
This is real artist love
Honestly. I felt that. Especially Victoria's ❤
Complete Eargasmic✨
IYKYK ❤
Really a full circle moment we got to witness. From Victoria growing up admiring Kelly, to their shared life experiences with family, motherhood & even music. A joy to watch!
This felt genuine. I like how Kelly can make anyone feel warm talking to her. It was Almost like I was there having a conversation with them. 💯💯
Kelly tone is so angelic. It’s like a mix between brandy and Beyoncé.
Kelly has more a clear tone. While Brandy's tone is raspy, and Beyonce's husky
Yes it is....❤
@@chriscraven95Brandy tone can be clear, especially when she was younger. Her inflections and cadence when she sung was very much brandy. Maybe it’s closer to Solange than Beyoncé tho.
@@chriscraven95husky lol?
She sounds like her bestie Ariana grande almost identical lol cmon
3:13 Kelly nailed that. Victoria is bringing a breath of fresh air musically & she is in like a genre all by herself, she’s eclectic. Vic babe your time is moving in finally. It’s so nice to watch this moment where they can just talk like they’re catching up. This definitely should’ve been longer but we love y’all both. 🫶🏾🤌🏾🤎✨
What song was she referencing?
@@JaNeeCHI’m not sure at that point of the video I referenced, Kelly was speaking on Vic’s music/album in general but there was a moment when they were speaking on a song Vic made & Kelly reposted it w/ her singing w/ her son I believe it’s “We Might Even Be Falling In Love” but idk for sure.
She was so right. Victoria is bringing back an old school level of performance that has been lost in music. She’s skilled in all areas, very well rounded and it’s beautiful to see someone who can actually perform get their shine and not b left in obscurity because they’re not white / less “palpable” to the public. It was a blessing that her manager picked up that binder that Victoria referenced in her speech. Vic deserves to be seen and celebrated.
I know, I wish there was more
Victoria is giving it with her ponytail!
These are two intelligent women. Great conversation
Intelligent, talented & hard working. They deserve all the praise
Kelly is so beautiful and genuine. She remembers her outfits, her lyrics, it’s so sweet. She really is a fan of Victoria. Can’t imagine what it must feel like for a legend to be a fan of yours
This should be called “We’re in a Mirror” . This is a great reflection of the both of them. Great work rolling stone.
😂❤
The lighting…. The melanin….. the vibe…… this conversation ❤️
The production team did an amazing job capturing them. They look so good 😭. And the convo was just left me wanting more
Victoria Monet got me excited about music again. I'm 38 so I thought it was a wrap LOL. I totally understand Kelly giving her major flowers. Excited to see VM's career continue.
that dad section is so real. i met my dad earlier this year and im 28. took me 5 years to find him and we had a hard time finding common ground because we grew up very differently. On father's day this year he decided he didn't want to be a part of my life. but i'm so thankful i met him too because i got closure knowing where i came from and have a new whole side of the family! And a little brother. 😭❤️I grew up as an only child.
I'm so glad you have that closure and a sibling!!! 💜✨️
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Kelly is such a light to so many ladies in the industry. Her spirit is so grounded and a girls girl. I enjoyed this chat to discover Victoria's story and personality
Awww, this touched my heart. I've always loved Kelly, since DC; but Victoria Monet is an artist that I've been sleeping on. I'm going to take the time to get to know what she's giving.
I love this for you.
You will not be disappointed!
Please listen to her old albums. It’s all amazing
Same
She’s goood😭💯
Kelly Rowland needs a podcast or talkshow. After she gives us another album, its been 10 years! Jaguar is one of the brightest stars on the rise. I love her music.
She said on the Terrell show that’s she’s in the studio!
I LOVE how they both compliment each other.
True queens giving each other the praise they deserve
Bruno Mars and Victoria Monet were both dropped from Motown around the same time. Look at them now!
No wonder the both have a smooth back in the day sound🔥❤️🎶✨
Kelly has to be the sweetest celebrity. She is everybody’s best friend 🥰
Kelly is not capping about the particular alchemy...."BIG VICTORIA".... music has on the listener...her music connects like no other....V. Monet....is undefeated....🙌🏽🙌🏽💪🏽💪🏽🎯🎯🎯🎯💯
Not them looking the same age! Kelly is actually insane😭😍
I had to chuckle at this because I def forgot they weren't the same age just watching 😂
it’s crazy how they had to reach out to their dads first. that’s insanely sad.
We need a collaboration ladies 😩💯
i second that!!!❤❤❤
I wonder if Kelly fully understands her (and Latavia’s) impact on BROWN SKIN GIRLS! Then on top she was the only one rocking a pixie cut like it was AMAZING to see. She could’ve been a horrible singer. That type of confidence n display of confidence to the world at that age the way she did is iconic
That pixie cut was everything back then. I don't think she realize how beautiful she looks in it. That's still my favorite Kelly hairstyle out of all of them. It gave her some sort of edge too lol. Halle Berry, Nia Long, Toni Braxton, Kelly Rowland in the 90s and Rihanna in the late 00s GGGB era and 2012-2013 Unpalogetic era are my favorite pixie cut out of all the black female icons in pop culture
Kelly's naming some HUGE iconic legendary song writers. ✍🏾💙
The pen don't lie
Rolling Stone doesn’t always get it right but this was everything. I hope they try to work together at some point
so i'm tearing up at the humility from both these queens at the beginning of this interview, gives me life to see like Monet said "human beings".
No literally. Just two humble individuals yet SO confident in who they are. Lovely
Kelly's FACE at 8:40 when Victoria dropped the bomb. She was dead ass shookth 💀💀😂.
We all were 😂
Classy women with classic albums. Jaguar II is a no skip album. I listen to it everyday. Victoria did her thang.
Literally two legends
Kelly is very nurturing. I think she also has a healing nature, would be nice having a friend like her. I always liked Beyonce artist wise, but Kellys personality is nice.
What does Beyoncé has to do with the anything ? You are watching a Kelly interview and the 1st thing you have in mind is Kelly ? Why is that ? Ask yourself this question bc the other way around NEVER happened. The shade is corny
@AngeBiampandou awww sorry to offend you by mentioning her. Take care don't stress over the small stuff ... x
@@TheLifeandThoughtsofShan I'm not the not keeping Kelly in the shadow of Beyoncé tho. Great job
@@AngeBiampandou thanks hun x
1. Fantastic interview! I agree with most of what has already been said about how insightful, heartfelt, and enjoyable this conversation was to watch. 2. The styling!! The texture, silhouette, monochromatic color palettes -- stunning! Hair and makeup -- perfection! 3. THE LIGHTING. It cannot be overstated how important it is to light Black people correctly. So warm...so rich...they are glowing!! 10s across the board!!!
The amount of internal and external beauty on my screen right now is baffling! Both of these women are great artists and I love this beautiful, emotional conversation they have. Thank you for sharing 🤎
Couldn't describe this conversation any better!
Kelly is such a wonderful soul. She sheer positivity and good energy.
this is exactly what i needed… my love and adoration for Kelly Rowland is unwavering. V. Monet is a breath of fresh air (with a hint of weed smoke).
like wendy said "kelly is still young and relevant". this woman has undoubtly unmatchable beauty and class, I still keep saying: kelly should be a full time actress, that beauty deserves to be on big screen around the world
Also imma say this. Nobody ever dare speak on this sweet, precious, beautiful, and talented woman. Especially if you don’t truly listen to her music. She put her head down and worked her ass off for 10+ years. Show respect or shut up. I don’t usually defend artists because I detach. I mind my business and I’m fan of who I’m a fan of - but this one right here imma go to war for. Her story is insane and she’s the sweetest soul. She deserves all the things. I’m so so proud 😭
Love their chemistry 🤎! Beautiful, stylish and talented artists.
Can I just say how much I adore both @victoriamonet and @kellyrowland. Their authenticity, transparency and kindred spirit connectiveness is truly wonderful to witness in this day and age. Bravo Rolling Stone. Excellent interview! 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎💎💎💎💎💎💎🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
I find this video so cool because celebrities have these discussions and interactions mostly behind closed doors, it’s so personal, it’s so regular to build relationships this way but we often only see these celebrities hanging out and we know they’re tight after the fact. but to see this stage of friendship establishing between stars is really rare.
Ive just discovered Victoria's music this year and this is my first time ever hearing her speaking voice. Ahh her voice is so sweet & angelic.
The light compliments so well their skin complexion, they look so good
Yes I agree as a songwriter my songs come naturally without forcing myself to write now and when I think about it’s so beautiful.
Kelly girl so genuine. And Victoria seems so sweet I think they would also make great friends great conversation ❤❤
one of the best interviews that I’ve watched in a long time! So happy that Victoria Monét is being recognized because she IS THAT GIRL 🤎 Kelly is so supportive! I definitely cried when they touched the subject of their fathers! Beautiful interview!
Being graceful is indeed very rare now...but I'm grateful for these two🖤
Kelly Rowland has that sweet and caring person to all the new generation who are in the entertainment business ❤😊
Kelly gave the best synopsis of Victoria’s career. She forces everyone to step it up!
It's dope to see kelly fan girl out over another up and coming artist with her being the icon that she is 😊
Victoria Monét is very special 🥰
I love how much love is being shared. They have such a soothing tone and delivery when they sing and when they speak. Such beautiful, talented, brown skinned ladies.
Kelly is a timeless beauty. She is in her 40s but looks like she’s easily 25.
Love these two queens. The lighting is fire. Their voices are so warm.
This was such a good interview. The way Kelly Rowland just sitting there and singing like she's talking 🤌🏾 are we getting a new Kelly Rowland album?
Kelly and Victoria are both lovely women 😊 I love Victoria's voice. I can hear her do an audiobook.
This is everything.. Kelly is everything. Her interviews are everything. Her and Victoria together is everything
My favorite musicians on musicians. Ugh! Love these women sooo much. Victoria Monet if you see this you are a superstar and I’m so excited to see where your career will take you. You are so kind, so sweet, and so loved. Jaguar II Tour, LA show (night 2) was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. Keep shining girl! 🤎🔥
I hope they're related!!!! It would make so much sense.
Two of my absolute favourite ladies in the business. I’m not surprised to see them together as they have the same style of musical artistry. Both class acts ✨Victoria’s Jaguar tour is AMAZING! Best concert I’ve been to in a very long time. She’s the next best thing 🫶🏾
Kelly and Victoria are so stunning!! They could pass as sisters!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
This was a great conversation to watch. They made me shred some tears. Both of these ladies are amazing and talented!
This interview is a warn snuggle throw while listening to friends talk watching the fire in the fire place on a chill fall evening smoking a nice..... I really appreciate this richness of sisterly love with incredible talent between y'all! I'm from Montgomery, AL. btw! Southern Ladies are the best!!
To have both my ultimate faves sitting chatting with one another has made me smile the entire time. Not to mention the absolute beauty popping off the screen from one camera cut to the next. Generous melanin women ugh! I could watch them all day. Thank you Rolling Stones!
This was such a warm and beautiful conversation between two powerhouse artist
I saw this, screamed, and now someone prob thinks I’m not ok. OMG. I love them both so much!!!
Wow, I wasn’t expecting this. I love Kelly. She’s always been my favorite DC girl and one of my favorite artists of all time. I’d heard something by Victoria here in Brazil. Watching it was just like listening to two true soul sisters connecting and sharing their stories and similarities. These two girls definitely are special! I love to see black women getting along with one another. They’re not trying to overshine each other. They’re supporting each other. It means a lot! I’m touched. Simple conversation, it’s deep, though! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I’ve never had goosebumps from a conversation. I’m covered 😮❤ love them both.
It’s just uncanny how similar Kelly and Beyoncé are I’m sitting here listening to them and at times I’m thinking I’m hearing Beyoncé but it’s Kelly lol
Agreed! I was just thinking the same thing. Their mannerisms are the same
They come from the same soil
They sound nothing alike.Kelly has a clear high speak voice. Beyonce's husky tone is unmistakable, plus her speaking voice is much deeper than Kelly.
Two beautiful Black women who you only hear how sweet they genuinely are. So beautiful to see this conversation
Great conversation and connection! Won't lie though, hearing about their Dads - as men we need to step up and break these cycles as much as possible.
So beautiful to watch these two and you can tell they genuinely love each other’s music. Victoria reminds me of Kelly in the way she performs, I always thought Kelly was the sexiest dancer. Jaguar II still on repeat and I look forward to new projects from both these ladies.
The energy and vibe in this interview is lovely and I’d love a song from them and some more interviews
Wow i didn't want this to end. This was so refreshing to see two black women being genuine, kind & real about life, vulnerability & their craft.
A beautiful representation of women of color supporting one another 💕
Loved this so much!
Beautiful Interview ❤❤❤❤❤
That was AWESOME!
This was beautiful 😭❤️
Yesss 2 favs! This is beautiful ❤
Your father is your first understanding of love for a man so it makes you feel like that
That was AMAZING! Love them both, I wish it was longer.
This is so beautiful! 💜
This was such a great interview
This was so lovely to watch
Amazing interview!! Magical
It’s the melanin for me ❤❤❤❤❤❤just beautiful ladies
This was such a beautiful interview
2 class acts! Beautiful genuine and talented women!
Wow
My two favorites together ❤️ So proud to witness this sisterhood✨
This was beautiful!!! So much heart!!!
Beautiful convo
Best video I’ve seen in a long time. I love these ladies!❤❤❤