A Toxic Love: Queen Sheba, Chanté Moore & Grammy-Winning Producer Lil Ronnie Redefine Spoken Word Through Music, Love and Healing
Three celebrated artists unite for a genre-blending spoken word poetry album that explores heartbreak, relationships, truth and the power of healing.
ATLANTA, GA | October 2026
What happens when spoken word poetry meets soulful R&B vocals and the production expertise behind some of music's biggest hits?
The result is A TOXIC LOVE, an ambitious musical collaboration bringing together three-time Grammy-nominated spoken word artist Queen Sheba, platinum-selling R&B vocalist Chanté Moore, and Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter “Lil” Ronnie Jackson.
Together, the three artists are challenging expectations of what a spoken word album can sound like, creating an experience that blends poetry, storytelling, contemporary R&B and mainstream music production.
The project is also being presented For Your Grammy Consideration in the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album category.
But beyond awards recognition, A TOXIC LOVE has a much bigger message: the complicated journey of love, heartbreak, personal growth and emotional healing.
More Than Poetry: A New Sound for Spoken Word
For years, spoken word poetry has occupied a unique space within the entertainment industry, often celebrated in intimate venues, cultural gatherings and live performances.
A TOXIC LOVE aims to bring that same storytelling power to mainstream music audiences.
Rather than separating poetry from the production, the album integrates spoken word directly into the musical experience.
The result is a project designed not only for poetry enthusiasts but also for everyday music listeners who enjoy R&B, soulful storytelling and emotionally meaningful records.
During the creative process, the artists intentionally introduced the music to people who had little or no previous interest in spoken word poetry.
The goal was simple: determine whether the music could connect with listeners beyond the traditional poetry audience.
That creative experiment became a defining part of the album's identity.
“Never Again” Introduces a Different Kind of Musical Experience
The album's first single, “Never Again,” offers listeners an introduction to the creative direction behind A TOXIC LOVE.
Combining spoken word poetry, R&B vocals and polished mainstream production, the single explores emotional pain while challenging conventional expectations about musical genres.
According to the project's official press release, the record has already sparked conversations among radio and music directors about how spoken word-driven music can fit into traditional R&B programming.
That discussion highlights a larger opportunity for artists who want to move beyond familiar industry boundaries.
A TOXIC LOVE isn't simply about introducing poetry to a new audience. It's about demonstrating that powerful storytelling can exist naturally within contemporary music.
Queen Sheba: Bringing Poetry to a Global Audience
Queen Sheba has spent years building an international career as a spoken word recording artist, performer and creative entrepreneur.
A three-time consecutive Grammy nominee in the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album category for 2024, 2025 and 2026, Sheba has established herself as an influential voice in modern poetry.
Her career includes 11 previous albums, performances at more than 300 colleges and universities, and international appearances across nine countries.
She has also contributed to Robert Glasper's Grammy-nominated album F-Your Feelings.
Beyond recording, Queen Sheba is a two-time NAACP Image Award nominee, TEDx speaker and founder of Poetry vs. Hip-Hop.
Through A TOXIC LOVE, she continues her mission of expanding where poetry can be heard and how audiences experience it.
Chanté Moore: An Iconic R&B Voice Joins the Story
With more than three decades in music, Chanté Moore brings unmistakable vocal talent and emotional depth to the collaboration.
Known for her remarkable five-octave vocal range, Moore built a successful career with records including her Gold-certified debut album Precious and her signature hit “Chanté's Got a Man.”
Her influence has extended well beyond American R&B audiences.
In 2024, she became the first American artist selected to compete on China's Singer 2024, earning multiple first-place finishes during the competition.
As Moore continues working on her forthcoming project EVOLve, A TOXIC LOVE offers another opportunity to explore her artistry through a different musical format.
Her presence introduces a soulful dimension to the album, connecting poetic storytelling with the emotional expression that has defined her career.
Lil Ronnie: The Hitmaker Behind Major Records Takes on Spoken Word
One of the project's most intriguing elements is the involvement of Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter “Lil” Ronnie Jackson.
According to his biography included in the album's press materials, Jackson's career includes:
- 34 Billboard No. 1 hits
- One Grammy Award win
- Six total Grammy nominations
- 11 ASCAP Awards
- More than two decades of professional music production
His songwriting and production credits span some of the industry's most recognizable names, including Usher, Britney Spears, Ludacris, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Ruben Studdard and Sexyy Red.
His recent work includes GloRilla's “Yeah Glo!” and “Wannabe” featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
Now, Jackson is bringing his mainstream production experience into the spoken word world.
His involvement helps position A TOXIC LOVE as a music-first listening experience, where poetry, melody and production work together rather than competing for attention.
Love, Truth, Healing and Our Stories
At the emotional center of A TOXIC LOVE is a subject nearly everyone can relate to: relationships.
Love can inspire growth, vulnerability and connection. But it can also expose difficult truths, unhealthy patterns and emotional wounds.
The album explores those complicated realities through stories of heartbreak, human connection and the process of healing.
Its themes extend beyond romantic disappointment to examine how personal experiences shape identity, emotional resilience and the decisions people make moving forward.
The project's message is particularly relevant in a culture where conversations about emotional well-being, relationships, boundaries and healing continue to evolve.
By combining personal storytelling with contemporary musical production, A TOXIC LOVE creates space for listeners to reflect on their own experiences.
Grammy Consideration and Plans for Live Performances
A TOXIC LOVE is being promoted for consideration in the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album category at the Grammy Awards.
The campaign brings together the individual accomplishments of three artists who have already made significant contributions across poetry, R&B and popular music.
The project's team has also announced that plans for an A TOXIC LOVE tour are developing.
Promoters, universities, festivals, cultural organizations, radio stations, television programs and podcast platforms are being invited to explore performance, interview and partnership opportunities.
A New Chapter for Spoken Word Music
A TOXIC LOVE represents something bigger than a traditional album collaboration.
It reflects a willingness to challenge artistic boundaries and reconsider how audiences connect with poetry.
Queen Sheba brings the power of spoken word and lived experience. Chanté Moore delivers the emotional richness of R&B. Lil Ronnie contributes the production expertise that has helped shape popular music for decades.
Together, they are exploring a space where music and meaningful conversation can exist within the same record.
And in an industry constantly searching for something different, A TOXIC LOVE offers a reminder that sometimes innovation begins by giving familiar emotions a new voice.
A TOXIC LOVE: Love. Truth. Healing. Our Stories.
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Project: A TOXIC LOVE
Artists: Queen Sheba × Chanté Moore × “Lil” Ronnie Jackson
Category: Spoken Word Poetry / R&B
Media Contact: Lisette Batiste
Phone: 310-497-8363
Email: atoxiclovethealbum@gmail.com