To celebrate the release, Monéa will host an exclusive listening party on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Forge in the R&R Malone Complex on Tortola. The event begins at 7 p.m. and will give fans the opportunity to hear the album in a live setting and connect with the artist.

In a statement, Monéa described the project as one that reflects her emotional journey during its creation. “This body of work is about showcasing all the different sides of me,” she said. “The title of the album ‘Mood Swings’ describes the different emotions I went through making the album, and it also describes the emotional rollercoaster you’ll be put on when you listen from beginning to end, whether it be because of the subject matter or the overall different energy of the songs.”

The 12-track album features a mix of introspective and empowering themes. Songs such as “What a Life” focus on self-reflection, while “Power” emphasizes resilience. Another track, “Easy,” encourages listeners to value themselves.

Monéa said the record reflects her willingness to embrace vulnerability. “This album is about embracing the highs and lows, and trusting the process every step of the way,” she said.

Her second full-length project follows her debut release, which helped establish her as one of the Virgin Islands’ emerging voices in music. Earlier this year, Monéa received a nomination for Best New Artist (Dancehall) at the Caribbean Music Awards, recognition she said affirms her growth as a songwriter and performer.

Internationally, Monéa has drawn attention for her “Tropikana” style, which blends Caribbean rhythms with mainstream influences. She describes the sound as both celebratory and versatile, highlighting the range of emotions and experiences that shape her music.

“Music has always been a way for me to express different parts of who I am,” Monéa said. “With ‘Mood Swings,’ I wanted to show that it’s okay to feel everything — the good and the bad — and to use that energy to keep moving forward.”

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Monéa is up for Caribbean R&B Artist of the Year, competing against a strong roster of regional talent, including Barbados’ Amanda Reifer and Jamaican stars Tosh Alexander, D’yani, and Dexta Daps—whom she’s previously collaborated with. Her signature sound, which she calls “Tropikana”—a fusion of dancehall and pop—has been turning heads internationally, solidifying her status as a genre-bending force in the industry.

The Caribbean Music Awards, now in its third year, will take place over Labor Day weekend in New York. Hosted by the Caribbean Elite Group, the event honors artists, producers, and industry professionals across multiple Caribbean genres. This year’s awards feature over 150 nominees across 40+ categories, including standout artists from the U.S. Virgin Islands like Pressure, Pumpa, Th3rd, Star Martin, and Kruziano.

Fans can support Monéa by casting their votes on the Caribbean Music Awards website, with voting open until Friday, May 1.

This nomination is historic—not only for Monéa but for her home, the British Virgin Islands. She’s officially the first artist from the BVI to ever receive a nod from the Caribbean Music Awards. The recognition couldn’t come at a better time, as she gears up to drop her highly anticipated sophomore album, Tropikana Vol. 2: Mood Swings, later this summer.

“Being nominated is an incredible honor,” Monéa said. “To be recognized among such talented artists is humbling, and I’m grateful for the support of my fans and my home in the BVI.”

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