Multi-platinum R&B singer Jacquees stepped out in Atlanta on Wednesday night (Aug. 5) for a Rolling Out Cover Conversations celebration hosted by influencer Brooke Ellison, where he also performed a couple of selections from his fifth studio album, MOOD 2.
The album marks a decade-long follow-up to his original 2016 Mood mixtape. The self-proclaimed “King of R&B” had his mic on, working the stage and turning out the crowd, surrounded by supporters, media, and his FYB family.
The event also spotlighted artists on his independent label, like Tyler Watts, an R&B star from Miami who became the label’s first signee and now features on “Cut Em Off.”
Jacquees has never had trouble giving his Day Ones exactly what they came for. He’s delivered that with 4275 and the breakout success of “B.E.D.,” double-platinum collaborations like “At the Club” with DeJ Loaf, and the viral Quemixes that still hit to this day.
The King of r&b
This time around, he’s being intentional about putting himself in the rooms and conversations where major industry awards take place.
Some would debate, how is he “King” of anything without a Grammy, a BET Award, or another major industry trophy to back it up? But Jacquees has consistently delivered quality R&B music and remains one of the genre’s most consistent voices of his generation. At minimum, the industry should be nominating him more.
Earlier this year, R&B legend Keith Sweat made a similar point about industry recognition. Sweat helped shape the sound of R&B for more than four decades as an artist and songwriter, yet he has never won a BET Award or a Grammy. He said the snub no longer frustrates him, and he doesn’t seek validation from award shows. These days, he measures success through sold-out tours, career longevity, and the fans who’ve been riding with him since the beginning.
Can’t say we blame him. The Decatur native is part of the culture and has contributed his body of art to this genre for over a decade. It’s about time he gets the recognition he deserves.
What’s next…
Jacquees and K Camp are set to headline the US OVER DEM tour, which kicks off Aug. 17 in Phoenix and hits several major cities like Houston, New Orleans, and Birmingham before wrapping Sept. 4 in Atlanta. Fans can expect a mix of the new album and older jams. Likely a VIBE-heavy, intimate, high-energy blend of R&B and hip hop.
MOOD 2 is out now and available across all major digital streaming and download platforms.
article Cover photo (Photo Credit: TheFlyBlkGrl | Brittany J)
Write For Us — We’re Accepting Contributing Writers
Fluent in BLK is looking for contributing writers across Travel, celebrity news, entertainment, health and wellness, love and relationships, and culture. This is a paid opportunity.
The post R&B Singer Jacquees Performs New Album MOOD 2 at Exclusive Rolling Out Cover Celebration in Atlanta first appeared on FLUENT IN BLK.