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Victoria Monét’s Love Album Review
Victoria Monét’s new album blends R&B with vintage samples and collaborations.
In brief
Victoria Monét’s new album blends R&B with vintage samples and collaborations. Victoria Monét’s 'Frequency Of Love' reimagines 90s and 2000s R&B with SZA and Bruno Mars. Originally reported by NME.
Victoria Monét’s new album
Victoria Monét releases her second album 'Frequency Of Love' on October 2, 2026.
R&B history nods
Monét samples 1990s and 2000s R&B tracks like Brandy’s 'Almost Doesn’t Count' and Dru Hill’s 'In My Bed'.
Bruno Mars collaboration
Bruno Mars and Monét create 'That’s Why I Love You' sampling Bruno Lauzi’s 'Ritornerai'.
SZA duet
SZA appears on 'See You In My Dreams' with Monét, singing about dreaming of a lost lover.
“I slept on you so hard that I still see you in my dreams”
Collaborations
Monét collaborates with Kaytranada, Bryson Tiller, Lucky Daye, and Leon Thomas on the album.
Album’s balance
Monét balances R&B tradition with modern sounds, but sometimes leans too much on past work.
At a glance
Victoria Monét’s 'Frequency Of Love' reimagines 90s and 2000s R&B with SZA and Bruno Mars.
