Rolling Stone Music Now Coco Jones on Sampling Britney Spears — and Making the Year's Best R&B Album
May 13, 2025
Coco Jones, a rising R&B/pop singer and actress known for her role in Peacock's Bel Air, shares her journey from Disney child star to music sensation. She discusses her controversial sample of Britney Spears and the influence of legends like Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey on her sound. Coco opens up about the emotional challenges of balancing music and acting, and how she found her voice through vulnerability. With her debut album 'Why Not More,' she embodies authenticity and resilience, eager to inspire new artists in her evolving career.
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Childhood Singing Discipline
- From ages nine to fourteen, Coco Jones sang Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" for countless executive auditions.
- Her mom was a strict coach, pausing the music for honesty and perfection in her performances.
Dropped But Not Defeated
- Many talented artists like Coco Jones face being dropped despite potential and hard work.
- The music industry's harsh realities often don't reflect an artist's self-worth or talent.
Grace Through Career Struggles
- Coco Jones struggled deeply trying to find her identity after early music setbacks and feeling lost in the industry.
- She encourages giving oneself grace during confusing, slow journeys in creative careers.