Coco Jones isn’t sugarcoating anything.
As her highly anticipated debut album Why Not More finally drops, the Grammy-winning singer and actress is revealing what was really going on behind the scenes—and it’s not the celebration many expected.
In a vulnerable new Vibe cover story, the 26-year-old rising R&B star says the release feels more like a heartbreak than a triumph.
“People ask me if I’m excited about it… fk no. This sh*t hurt me,”** Coco said.
“It brings out the worst side of you, ‘cause it’s supposed to, and you gotta write about ‘em.”
???? Why Not More Wasn’t Just a Project—It Was Therapy
Instead of basking in the glow of a major label debut, Coco admits she felt overwhelmed, self-critical, and emotionally drained by the process.
“I think I’m kind of grieving a little bit,” she shared.
The album’s title may suggest ambition, but Jones says the real story is about battling perfectionism and learning to give herself grace.
“I wanted everything to be perfect,” she confessed.
“That was the worst side of me—this ‘no grace’ part… pushing yourself until you’re satisfied with yourself.”
The Pressure to Be Perfect
Coco says the internal pressure she placed on herself nearly broke her. After already hitting career highs—including seven Grammy nominations and a win for Best R&B Performance for her hit “ICU”—the stakes felt impossibly high.
“To have to put together a piece of work and present it to a label after you’ve already had certain levels of success… it’s just a very uncomfortable place to be in.”
She added, “I feel like I have an expectation of myself that I can make things happen faster than they happen in reality. If I work hard enough and I have the right song, it should happen again. But it’s not that easy.”
Still Winning Despite the Struggle
While Coco Jones may be wrestling with doubt and disappointment behind the scenes, fans see a star continuing to rise.
Let’s not forget:
- ???? Won “Best New Artist” at the 2023 BET Awards
- ???? Took home a Grammy for Best R&B Performance (ICU)
- ???? Just wrapped the final season of Peacock’s Bel-Air, where she starred as Hilary Banks
- ???? Dropped one of 2024’s most anticipated albums with Why Not More
Despite her candid confessions, Coco continues to earn critical praise and fan love—with many calling her one of the most refreshing voices in R&B today.
???? Fans Are Rallying Behind Her
Social media lit up after the Vibe interview dropped:
???? “Coco Jones just poured her soul into this album. I feel every word.” — @RnBFanatics
???? “Artists like Coco are why R&B is alive and breathing. Thank you for your honesty.” — @SoulAndLyrics
???? “Why Not More? Because you deserve more. More rest. More healing. More joy.” — @BlackGirlTherapy
???? What’s Next for Coco?
Though she’s no stranger to the spotlight—having grown up in the Disney world before transitioning into grown-woman R&B—Coco Jones is clearly in a new chapter.
She’s not just chasing hits. She’s chasing meaning, mental peace, and a more sustainable path as an artist.
And if Why Not More is any indication, she’s doing it all with unmatched talent and a heart that refuses to be numb.
???? What Do You Think?
Have you listened to Why Not More? Did Coco’s honesty in the Vibe interview hit home?
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