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Xania Monet's AI Album Ignites $3M Bidding War

9/17/2025

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R&B artist Xania Monet, born Telisha Jones, attracted attention during a Zoom meeting with record-label executives.
Her AI-generated album sparked a bidding war, culminating in a $3 million deal with Hallwood Media.
Jones, from Olive Branch, Mississippi, writes 90% of her lyrics inspired by personal and community experiences.
Monet debuted at No. 25 on Billboard's Emerging Artists and No. 21 on Hot Gospel Songs charts.
Her single “How Was I Supposed to Know” reached No. 1 on R&B Digital Song Sales.

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Story summary

R&B artist Xania Monet, born Telisha Jones, attracted attention during a Zoom meeting with record-label executives.
Her AI-generated album sparked a bidding war, culminating in a $3 million deal with Hallwood Media.
Jones, from Olive Branch, Mississippi, writes 90% of her lyrics inspired by personal and community experiences.
Monet debuted at No. 25 on Billboard's Emerging Artists and No. 21 on Hot Gospel Songs charts.
Her single “How Was I Supposed to Know” reached No. 1 on R&B Digital Song Sales.