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
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KeepitReal
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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lala
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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Brown_Sugar
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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Tianna
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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Tianna
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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Sherae
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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trick please
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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Bob B. Pins
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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chinkyeyes
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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Julia_Claudine_Deveraux
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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WonderLove
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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tizzle
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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bored@work
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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jaime del rio
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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Micah
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
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carmel2r
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
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ne`
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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billionheiress
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
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taco
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
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jaime del rio
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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VA Madam
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
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rayyyna
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
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jaime del rio
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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SNUKUMS
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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Brian
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
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Leah
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
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tianni
Thursday, May 4, 2006 /
First, that is for damn sure not Bey’s hair. At times I wonder who puts her outfits together. Everyone else looks cute. Kimora is lookin’ FIERCE.
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CHUICHI
Friday, May 5, 2006 /
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Butta
Friday, May 5, 2006 /
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Maline
Thursday, May 11, 2006 /
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Singasong
Friday, May 19, 2006 /
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Singasong
Friday, May 19, 2006 /
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Chelle
Monday, June 5, 2006 /
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Andrea Howard
Tuesday, June 6, 2006 /
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