'I’m an underdog as a woman—a black woman at that, and a bisexual woman. It’s a very intimidating thing to step into the light.' –VictoriaMonet
is a collection of some of the biggest rising stars in music, and based on Victoria's past music, she's more than earned her spot on the list. In celebration of this latest milestone, Victoria is part of an Up Next short film ;In the clip, Victoria explains that she wants her music to be impactful, saying, "I really love songwriting, but there comes a point where you feel like you're not seen. I want to have my people who look and feel like me represented.
She further explains how she often had to fight for recognition because of her identity. "I think I’m an underdog as a woman—a black woman at that, and a bisexual woman," she said. "It’s a very intimidating thing to step into the light. A lot of eyes on you, a lot of judgment, and a lot of vulnerability—but I find solace in the fact that I’ve done the work.
She added that earning this honor reminds her of an adorable moment from childhood, saying, "The closest I’ve ever been to this feeling is in elementary school when someone finally picked me to be on their kickball team at recess."in an email that she does intend to make time for celebrating this moment, she also has a few more projects planned. On March 3, she'll perform on. As she put it, "Let the toasts and rehearsals commence.
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