Let it Shine was Jones’ big break, and it also revealed how big of a voice the songstress has — so naturally, nine years later, her musical ability is as amazing as ever, if not even better.

Coco Jones recorded her first songs when she was just 11 years old, an entirely DIY project, burned onto a CD with help from her mom. “Corny sounds, corny vibes, corny subject matter,” Jones recalled.