""I deadass rehearsed for hours! And people were like, 'She should not be dancing,'" the singer says, throwing her head back in laughter. "OK, got it. Good to know. So what do I want to do with that?" It's all data to use on her way to world domination. "I expect people to tell the truth. I'm not gonna stop dancing," she says. "It's more about how do I turn this into something more believable?""
""In person, the 27-year-old is disarmingly effusive. She punctuates sarcasm with a squealing laugh and opens thoughts with a knowing "girl," swinging between a drawn-out version ("Girrrlll...") and a clipped declarative ("Girl."). Being radiantly personable, along with her unique Coco cadence, has been integral to Jones' steady success. Since releasing her debut album, Why Not More?, in April, she's checked off many of the milestones of an R&B superstar in the making:""
Coco Jones appreciates constructive criticism and treats feedback as usable data to refine her performances. She rehearsed dance moves extensively and responded to blunt early feedback by seeking ways to make dancing more believable rather than stopping. Her persona is effusive and personable, characterized by a distinctive cadence and playful interjections like "girl." Since releasing her debut album Why Not More? in April, Jones made a Met Gala debut, became engaged to Donovan Mitchell, opened for Brandy and Monica, released a Christmas song "Skip My House," and will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the Super Bowl pregame. Jones approaches her career analytically, studying audience responses like game tape.
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