Coco Jones: From Disney Channel to the Grammy Winner

Let’s take a step back in time and dive into how Jones first rose to fame. You might recognize her from the Disney Channel Original Movie, Let It Shine where she played Roxanne “Roxie” Andrews, a teenage singing sensation in search of the next chart-topping songwriter. Despite her early success in acting and singing on Disney Channel, her career remained stagnant until recently, when her name resurfaced on the music charts. 

Let’s jump ahead to 2022 when Jones kicked off her R&B music journey with her first heartfelt single “ICU,” earning her a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 list. Listeners from across the globe became entranced by her relatability, storytelling and soulful lyrics swiftly making “ICU” a platinum hit with over 59 million streams on Spotify. Since then, Jones’ career has taken off and she has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Justin Timberlake, Babyface and Reneé Rapp. As she dives deeper into the R&B genre, she wants to foster a personal connection with her listeners, portray powerful stories and harness her voice as a powerful tool for widespread impact.

Coco Jones represents the new age of R&B music. From her BET Award performances to her music videos, she captivates audiences with her messages, dancing and beauty—allowing her to join the modern era of female R&B legends like SZA, Jasmine Sullivan and Ari Lennox. The 26-year-old continues to wow musicians and producers alike, with many anticipating a bright future for her music.

Will Jones be the next Keyshia Cole? Her success doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon so we’ll be listening to her newest single “Sweep Up” until further notice!