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The new Grammy nominee and star ofBel-Airknows how to hustle.
She could still probably use a nap.
Yeah, that took a little too long for my preference, Jones jokes with Bustle.
And Id be like, Girl, if I could have made it go faster, I would have!
Now go sit down somewhere with your pink skinny jeans on.
you’re able to understand her eagerness.
The 25-year-old started working in the industry when her age was still in the single-digits.
I do think eventually I want to be genre-less, Jones says.
I want bops in every area code.
She also stars as ambitious influencer Hilary on PeacocksBel-Air, which was renewed this year for a third season.
I love therapy and I recommend it to all my friends, she says.
I [am kind of like] their therapist, but they dont pay me.
And they dont take my advice.
They were the moment.
They still are the moment, forever will be the moment.
I was so impressed.
If your life had a theme song, what would it be?
It changes, but right now, I would say my theme song is definitelyDeli by Ice Spice.
I dont know what it is about that beat, but that song just gets me going.
The holidays are coming up.
Do you have a favorite holiday song?
I loveEight Days of Christmas" by Destinys Child.
I was very inspired by that song.
I need a relationship that gives this energy.
I mean, Santa, you’re not even coming as hard as this guy!
Like, who is this man?
I need him in my life.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
The acting part of me is satisfied.
Who is your current musical idol?
New fans, old fans, likehow?
Shes just built different.
Is there a song onWhat I Didnt Tell Youthat youre especially proud of?
I love the lyrics.
Youve toured a lot this year.
Whats it like seeing so many people connect with your music?
Ive always had my hardcore fans, you know?
Do Coco stans have a name yet?
Co-Captains thats what they came up with.
We even put thaton my merch hats.
Besides your own work, is there another Grammy-nominated album or artist that you really enjoyed this year?
I always saw her around, hustling everywhere, from the very beginning.
On Practicing Gratitude… Love by Musiq Soulchild.
Ive always thought that song was so beautiful and so well-written.
Sometimes love songs dont talk about the goodandthe bad.
That song really encapsulates everything that love is.
Do you have a song you would want to be played at your funeral?
Girl, what the hell?
I would say Grateful by Hezekiah Walker.
Gratefulness has been a huge theme of my life.
Also, everyone be grateful that you had my presence in your life!
[Laughs]Im sure I elevated you as a human by being in association with me.
Respectfully, Me and You by Roxie [my character from the Disney Channel movie]Let It Shine.
Its just followed me, and thats fine.
But I personally will not be pressing play.
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever written a song about?
The weirdest thing Ive ever written a song about is my bed and wanting to go to sleep.
You know when youre like, My bed looks so good right now?
I wrote a song about it.
I was feeling it.
The passion was there.
Is there an instrument you wish you played?
I wish I played several, but we can start with piano or guitar.
A lot of people do not think about that!
Thats a huge sacrifice.
Considering I hold a microphone every freaking day of my life.
