Is Coco Jones R&B’s next queen after ‘Why Not More?’

Grammy winner kicks off her global tour as hit song dominates charts and sets the tone for 2025.

Coco Jones is making history in the music world. As R&B is making its resurgence, The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress has secured the No. 1 New R&B Artist Debut of 2025 via her groundbreaking album Why Not More? This project released via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings makes a statement that R&B is back. Coco star power and artistry has lifted her to new heights.

Why Not More? claimed the No. 1 spot on the Current R&B album Sales chart and landed in the Top 3 of current R&B Albums overall. The album also rocketed into the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 and the Top 15 of the Top Album sales Chart. Jones is making moves across the board and seems unstoppable. 


Jones’ Why Not More?  tour is kicking off in Philadelphia. The tour will make stops in major cities in the U.S. and internationally including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, London and Paris. Lady London and TA Thomas will be featured as special guests on select dates.

Jones continued this wave of celebration at this year’s Met Gala. She wore an exquisite dress designed by Indian designer Manish Malhothra. Glamour Magazine praised her Met Gala appearance, writing, “Jones made an iconic and absolutely fierce entrance in a low-cut cream-colored suit jacket, complete with lace embroidery and pearls all over.”


Coco Jones showcases her range

Why Not More? has been embraced worldwide and is a project full of sincerity, vulnerability and honesty. Vocally, Jones is easily one of the best around and is not scared to share her range.

The extended edition of the album adds even more depth, featuring 17 tracks, including three new songs: “Is It Mine (feat. Lady London),” “Control Freak,” and “Taste (Live from the TERRELL SHOW).” Collaborations with heavy hitters like Future, YG Marley, and London on da Track help round out a body of work that is as polished as it is personal.

Jones is a new-age superstar. From the charts to couture, she is staking her claim. From the studio to the stage, she is asking why not more. We are looking forward to more.

Is Coco Jones R&B’s next queen after ‘Why Not More?’
Photo courtesy of Umusic

Why Not More? Tour Stops:

5/6 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore Philadelphia
5/7 Washington, DC Echostage
5/9 Norfolk, VA The NorVa
5/10 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Soundstage
5/12 New Haven, CT Toad’s Place
5/13 Boston, MA Roadrunner
5/14 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
5/16 Toronto, ON HISTORY
5/18 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
5/19 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
5/21 Chicago, IL The Riviera Theatre
5/22 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
5/23 Minneapolis, MN The Fillmore Minneapolis
5/25 Denver, CO Cervantes’ Masterpiece
5/28 Seattle, WA The Showbox
5/30 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre
5/31 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
6/2 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
6/4 San Francisco, CA The Regency Ballroom
6/6 Los Angeles, CA The Novo
6/7 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
6/10 San Diego, CA House of Blues
6/11 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
6/13 Dallas, TX House of Blues
6/14 Austin, TX Emo’s
6/15 San Antonio, TX Aztec Theatre
6/17 Houston, TX House of Blues
6/18 New Orleans, LA Civic Theatre
6/20 Birmingham, AL Iron City
6/21 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
6/24 Richmond, VA The National
6/25 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore
6/26 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
9/10 Cologne, DE Live Music Hall
9/11 Berlin, DE Huxley’s Neue Welt
9/12 Brussels, BE Ancienne Belgique
9/14 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg
9/17 Paris, FR Élysée Montmartre
9/19 London, UK Roundhouse

Recommended
You May Also Like
Join Our Newsletter
Picture of Eddy "Precise" Lamarre
Eddy "Precise" Lamarre
Eddy "Precise" Lamarre is a staff writer and brand strategist at Rolling Out, covering arts, culture, business, and community leadership. A multi-hyphenate creative based in Chicago, he is also a photographer and rapper, best known for his critically acclaimed project "Ladies Love Mixtapes." Prior to Rolling Out, he contributed to several national and local outlets, building a reputation for sharp editorial insight and authentic storytelling. Follow him on X @precise_chi. Stay Focused, Positive and Productive
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Read more about: