Coco Jones opens up in Hollyweird, Hollywood, Hollyweird

Posted January 2021

By T Gedi

Cub Reporter

Coco Jones, former Disney Channel star, opens up about entering the Hollywood scene in her single, Hollyweird, Hollywood, Hollyweird, a fun play on words.

A few weeks before the release of the song, Jones released a Youtube video where she elaborates on the struggles she faced while attempting to make it big. In Hollyweird she goes into depth and is transparent about her experiences in the industry.

One thing about Miss Coco Jones—she can tell a story, and well. Her angelic, soft, and powerful voice is a juxtaposition (Oxymoron?) to the lyrics that expose the worst of Hollywood. Jones sings of misogynoir, anti-Blackness, and colorism. If you’re a dark skin Black girl reading this, you know how negatively society reacts to our identities. Like, yeah, I’m not attempting to break into Hollywood, but her song very much resonates with those of us who look like her.

It’s hard to stay true to yourself when society expects XYZ from you.

“City of angels is devils just covered in diamonds,” Jones sings in Hollyweird. In this line she’s implying that Hollywood is filled with pretty yet evil phonies. Hollywood is all about being picture perfect, but the personalities and industry aren’t always positive.

She vocalizes, “Don't get to excited when you're breaking down a bolted door / They don't know this ain't the place for the broken weak hearted.” Coco Jones isn’t afraid to express how she feels, and really I appreciate her vulnerability. She breaks unspoken rules.

I can only imagine that she isn’t alone. Literally, if you don’t have nepotism working in your favor, you quite literally won’t be topping the charts. So often young, desperate stars smile through the pain and walk on eggshells to not upset casting directors. You know, to look easy to work with, to look grateful. All that just to end up in a mattress commercial, or as a background singer in a car jingle. Sad world.

Working under Disney was difficult for Jones as she faced consistent pressures to be put in a box. Not only does Hollyweird display her talent as a singer and songwriter, it also acts as a restart for Coco. She’s growing on Tiktok, building a fanbase, telling her story, and is set to release an album later this year. It only goes up from here for the rising singer.

Hollyweird is available on all streaming platforms such as Youtube, Spotify, and Apple music.