REFRESHING, NEW BEGINNINGS: JANELLE MONAE!
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Atlanta-based (by way of Kansas City) Janelle Monae says, “I have so many people I look up to. Bjork, OutKast, Fiona Apple, Janet Jackson, Madonna… I want to take things you’ve taught me to the stars.” And that she will. Janelle has just been featured in last month’s issue of VIBE Magazine in their monthly “Next” section, where they display upcoming talent and new artists. Janelle’s single, “Lettin’ Go” from Big Boi’s “Got Purp, Vol. 2″ and her upcoming debut album “Metropolis” has just started to get radio spins in certain markets and hopefully will spread like wildfire in the coming weeks. Her sound is like none other - so fresh, so new and at the same time, very familiar.
In the summer of 2005, Janelle Monae performed “Dear Mr. President,” a soulful, Curtis-Mafyfield-like political burner, complete with strutting bass and blaring horns, for an audience of one: the hip hop legend and musical innovator known as Big Boi. After hearing this single song, Big Boi was an ecstatic believer. Janelle has two songs on the “Got Purp, Vol. 2″ album and is said to be featured on several songs on the forthcoming OutKast album.
I’ve got high hopes for Miss Monae, I can honestly say this is someone I’m really digging. Some have describe Janelle’s music as a rollercoaster ride of jazz, hip hop, R&B, pop, disco and funk fusion. Her style is very ecletic, very unique and I hope people are ready for the new direction that music’s about to take. Not only does Janelle have a great voice, she’s dope in live performances and I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her. You can tell in meeting her that she really loves the music and what she does. Janelle Monae is definitely a breath of fresh air. She’s bringing a new kind of passion and excitement to the game.
Janelle Monae - Lettin’ Go (full) - download
Janelle Monae - Time Will Reveal (full) - download
Although these songs aren’t her latest, I was surprised at how slept on she was and how many people hadn’t heard her music. If you want some of the latest, check out Janelle Monae on MySpace or get frequent updates on album release and performances in your area on janellemonae.com.
34 Comments
1.
KeepitReal
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
Do the Dayum Thing Ms Monae
I like your style and vibe!
2.
lala
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
Thanks Brian, a.k.a DJ
For posting this womans fly music. Now this is my type of music
I have never heard of her.
I can tell you will be responsible for me spending mad cash at my local CD store.
The bill will be in the mail. LOL
3.
Brown_Sugar
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
Looks like she is very versatile with her music selections, that makes a good artist! Like the jewels!
4.
Tianna
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
I love the song “Lettin’ Go” and Janelle has a cute lil style. I look forward to hearing more from her…
5.
Tianna
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
Oh yea, I keep “Time Will Reveal” on repeat…that song stays in my head
6.
Sherae
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
KILLA CITY STAND UP!!!!!!!!!
7.
trick please
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
This girl is really cute in person and she is very stylish. Glad to see Outkast finally ready to release her stuff.
8.
Bob B. Pins
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
I hope she’s just eccentric and not backpacky. Well atleast that’s what I’m getting from the pics.
9.
chinkyeyes
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
She looks very intresting.. I cant wait to see what she is going to do.. Im tired of the same oh thing.. I wanna see something new….
10.
Julia_Claudine_Deveraux
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
I like her a lot. I like her style and I like her music…I hope she remains true to herself and not become too commercial. Not to mention, she’s cute as hell.
11.
WonderLove
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
She did a great re-make of DeBarge’s Time Will Reveal..I can work out at the gym to this stuff “finish eating Twinkie then throws wrapper over shoulder” I’ll play it again…thanks for the good music!
12.
tizzle
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
I REALLY like it. Letting Go has that Michael Jackson “Off the Wall” “Dont Stop Til You Get Enough” feel:) Love it!
13.
bored@work
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
OK I LIKED THE BACKGROUND VOCALS ON LETTING GO BETTER THAN HER VOICE ON IT BUT…
PEACHTREE BLUES IS THE SHIT..thats the kind of music you listen to on the front porch while drinking some lemonade and swatting flies…VERY NICE!
14.
jaime del rio
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
why wont u all add this girl to your myspace and show her love like u do that cassie trick!!!????
15.
Micah
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
So hot, so hot, so hot!! I play that song on my way into the office. Get’s me pumped up to deal with THEM!!!
16.
carmel2r
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
thank you, im feeling the song lettin go, on first listen, and i agree it sounds like micheal jackson dont stop song which is one of my favorites of his.
17.
ne`
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
SHE’S GOOOD!
REALLY PRETTY TOO.
18.
billionheiress
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
yay i love “letting go” i look forward to more from her and i didnt know she was so cute!
19.
taco
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
HOT. hot taste in artists, hot music, hot style. im her new biggest fan.
20.
jaime del rio
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
why dont more popel comment on her???? u all are racists against black people thats sad. u see a person that looks like u and u dont give them a chance u see that cassie BITCH and u comment up a storm tisk tisk
21.
VA Madam
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
I like the “Lettin’ Go”, but she should have let the DeBarge “Time Will Reveal” alone!!!! To bubble gum. Just like that girl that remade(not Kelly Price) Shriley Murdock’s “As We Lay”. Some songs just need not be re-made.
@20…dang give people time to comment…geez.
22.
rayyyna
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
she’s tight. I’m lovin it
23.
jaime del rio
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
do i have to post 74 times on here to match cassie’s comment total????? b/c i will!!!!! ok i wont ill jus bitch a few more times lol
24.
SNUKUMS
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
gorgeous!!!
25.
Brian
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
Janelle sends a special thanks to everyone who digs her music. she sent me a really sweet message on myspace today, so everyone show her some love!
26.
Leah
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
Downloaded “Letting Go” and I dig it. It’s fun. The beat reminds me of Micheal Jackson’s “Dont Stop till You Get Enough” which is a VERY good thing cuz I love Michael’s old stuff. This is the type of artist I would actually spend my money on. Thanks for introducing her to me, B.
27.
tianni
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
CUTE AS A BUTTON!
HER “HONEY BROWN” COMPLEXION!! WOW BEAUTIFUL SKIN!
BEAUTIFUL VOICE TOO.
I WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS!!
28.
CHUICHI
Friday, May 5, 2006 /
go check out some more new artist @ …www.singersroom.com……thats where i first heard her song at.
29.
Butta
Friday, May 5, 2006 /
I’m glad to see Janelle Monae getting some shine. Hers were two of my favorite songs on the Got Purp Volume 2 mixtape. Good looks on the downloads!
30.
Maline
Thursday, May 11, 2006 /
I sure am glad I decided to read the CL archives, because I never would have known about this girl! She’s great!
31.
Singasong
Friday, May 19, 2006 /
I know this beautiful young lady,personally.Don’t get it “TWISTED”,this is just the “BEGINNING”. J is about to take us all on a “FAMOUS RIDE.
32.
Singasong
Friday, May 19, 2006 /
I know this beautiful young lady,personally.Don’t get it “TWISTED”,this is just the “BEGINNING”. J is about to take us all on a “FAMOUS RIDE.
33.
Chelle
Monday, June 5, 2006 /
PURE BEAUTY…
34.
Andrea Howard
Tuesday, June 6, 2006 /
Hey could you please repost Janelle Monae song “Time Will Reveal.” Thanks alot!