(all photos taken by Michael Pisarri & John Crooms)
You may remember Janelle Monáe from OutKast’s acclaimed “Idlewild” album, or her appearance in the “Morris Brown” video alongside Big Boi, or even her two features on Big Boi’s Purple Ribbon All Star’s “Got Purp” compilation, but this past weekend, Monáe had two parties for fans to come out and preview her debut album, “Metropolis: Suite I of IV: The Chase” (due out August) and a special live performance in downtown Atlanta. Both houses were packed, as people traded their tickets in for copies of her debut single, “Violet Stars Happy Hunting.” Not only was this an introduction to the new material on Ms. Monáe’s album, it was also the unveiling of a new label, the Wondaland Arts Society, on which Monáe will be releasing her debut. Check out more some pictures from the party and her performance.
Janelle Monáe’s arrival, performance shot & photo ops
Make sure you log onto Janelle’s MySpace page for updates about the release of her album or any upcoming event dates for performances in your city. Be on the look out for “Metropolis: Suite I of IV: The Chase” in August and find out more about the Wondaland Arts Society and their upcoming projects on their MySpace page.
I LOVE her!!!
Damn CL everytime I post in another post yall up post another on lol, but respect though.
I remember hearing one of her songs and I really liked it I can’t remember the name of it.
Whats the name of that hairstyle???
The Rooster?…I gotta get that shit
But I wish her much success
hahahah at above hahaha lmao .. your to much lol i said the same thing
Lmao J. Lewis WTF her friends let her go out like THAT . Never heard of her
Very Awkward.
But she seems like a pleasant spirit and has lots of support along with positive feedback so I can dig it.
her myspace is doin a lil too much but then again i kinda like it…
Get it boo!! I,I,I,I’m an alien from outer space, I’m a cyber girl without a face…The Female Andre 3000!!! Muah!
her cd didn’t come out yet?? i never hear her on the radio or have seen a music video, does she get any shine?? damn, her promo is wacker than kelly rowland, nah solange.
The female Andre 300….Sounds interesting. Has some major possibility to me.
The Rooster!!!!!!!!! LMBAO
ok, im sorry she reminds me of a cartoon character. Not exactly sideshow bob and not exactly gumbi.
love janelle.
cant say it any other way
i cant wait for the album.
She is pretty, but her hair is… her.
I’m feeling her.
I hope that she does well!
It takes a bold CHICK to rock a hairsyle like that!
Do it Janelle! Reppin KC!!!
who? she cant sing
she really needs a new hairstyle…she’s been rockin that one FOREVA. it was cute at first but DAMN.
I went to high school with her!!! Go Janelle!! Make KC proud!!!
Her middle pic looks like Grace Jones. Remember those wild ass pic Grace used to take back in the day?!??!
I checked her myspace page to listen to some of her songs, and I believe her album will be a hit…on another planet.
OH, I love her music and style. Can’t wait for the album to drop.
HER
She looking right but she seems to be stuck in dem olden days. We half-way through 07, I mean…
I wish her MUCH success and I love her music. She brings something to the table that most artists don’t..orginality. She’s being true to herself and I’m sure she doesn’t care what the haters say..and she shouldn’t.
I love her!I!..Yeah you guys she is a sweetheart I had talked to her on myspace before she is definetly different and refreshing
lmao @ Mika Wow. It seems black folks are not into artistically inclined things. She is very wierd and unique and so is her music. That is what I like about her. I wish her much success in her endeavors.
j. Lewis you is a damn fool boy.
whats funny is i was just on her page yesterday but i just cant get into her music….and her hair is a bit too much but for some reason,i still want her album to do well because she is such a pretty person and seems like she has a good personality
She has a nice voice . But Im not feeling all that future shit! I can appreciate different music but Im kind of scared of her! Is she on X?
LOL #3!!!
I WAS AT APACHE CAFE ON SATURDAY AND SAW HER LIVE..THE SHOW WAS VERY GOOD!!
SHE IS PRETTIER IN PERSON!! I LIKE THE “I GOT FIRED” FROM MY JOB SONG..
HER STYLE IS VERY PUNK ROCK…THERE WAS ALSO A BAND PERFORMING CALLED – SOMETHING COTTON- DEEP COTTON I THINK.. THEY WERE PRETTY COOL TOO..
THE YOUNGER GENERATION -18-24 WILL DIG THESE GUYS..THEY ON SOME OTHER SHIT.. (ILL BE 29 NEXT WEEK AND THOSE PEEPS HAD ME FEELIGN MAD OLD) lol
AND I HAD THE LUCK OF SITTING AT ONE OF THE FEW TABLES AT THE SHOW-THE PLACE WAS PACKED!
She has a different style…I think I like it
LMFAO @ J.Lewis…boi you are too much!
is it me or does she look like ol girl from that spike lee joint shes got to have it, love that movie.
She’s cute but her hair is always in this weird ass style and it irks me. She has a nice voice though.
I think she’s trying too hard to be different.Now she looks like she got an identity crisis
She’s beautiful and funky.
I thought she was on Outkast’s Purple Ribbon label, has that cahened Brian?
Bouga are you from SA? For interest sake…..
@#40. Yes, I am from SA. Are you?
She’s a strange one. I can’t get into he music.
What happened to these kids?
ABC – Iesha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMgv6GrTLoQ
LOL @ Dallas Austin
Hahahahahahahahahahaha
Check out the white guy dancing behind her.
Donna Summer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndUWo05U0Ao
Cool hair!
This girl is hot….Do your thing….and always stay true to you cuz girl you do you well…:)
Goldie
Damn I live in Atlanta and did not hear anything about either one of these parties…let me find out she has to promote her album on Myspace…Nothing is on the radio, no flyers..nada..Come on Big Boi, help your girl out…and what happened to Scar?
LMAO @ Mika!!!!! I feel ya girl. I could probably get into her after a couple of Skyy and cranberries.
I wish her success though she does have a nice voice and she’s pretty.
I have a question..why does she always look like she on some “cat burglar” shit???? Like a motherfucker put a flashlight on her while she coming around the corner of your dining room wall breaking into your house and shit???
Goooood shit!!!
Swizzz Beatz Vs. Kanye West…need I say more?!?!?! Only at http://www.YOUHEARDTHATNEW.COM
i actually really like her…or NE ONE who brings something new to the music industry for that matter. i digs her style too. i agree that shes the female version of andre 3000. i hope she makes it!
NO thanks, that hair has to go. My sister listen to her ……..
WTF IS UP WITH THAT HAIR??!!!!! She reminds me of the movie “Rockadoodle”!!!! Now I am going to give the girl her props for her music, but you all know good and damn well that if that was any other star trying to rock that style (Ashanti, Mya, Amerie, Letoya) you would not be sitting around here giving them props!!! So what is it so about this girl! SHE AINT NO DAMN BODY SPECIAL. GIRL GET RID OF THAT CROW’S NEXT FROM OFF THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD!!!!!!!
IF ANDRE 3000 AND KELIS HAD A CHILD IT WOULD BE HER
49. Pookie said:
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I have a question..why does she always look like she on some “cat burglar” shit???? Like a motherfucker put a flashlight on her while she coming around the corner of your dining room wall breaking into your house and shit???
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LMAO! She does always look a bit odd. I must say that the look does come across as her trying a little bit too hard to be different. But then again, Andre 3000 loves to rock a kilt, air force ones, and ten gallon hat all at the same time. The hairstyle has been done a lot before, but I have to give her props for staying true to herself. Plus she has a charming voice. I hope she does well…as in fulfills her dreams. Because let’s be honest, who is really going to buy that album. I might cop it, but most people aren’t on the same wavelength musically.
J. Lewis, I was thinking about a cockatoo, but the rooster is chasing me!! lol!
Mika ~ you, J. Lewis and Caff be rippin it up! I’m still lmao at the way you handled Moe on Akon blog yesterday! lol!
I absolutely LOVE Miss Janelle!!! She is so UNIQUE!!!
WHY DOES IT SEEM WEIRD IF A BITCH ROCKS HER NATURAL HAIR.;.. IF IT WAS KESHIA COLE OR CORNY ASS ASHANTI , OR BEYONCE’ YA’LL WOULD BE LOVING IT..
she is actually channeling a psychobilly/new wave situation..(hence the hair and bow ties etc..) have u guys heard of stiffed, jdavey, santi white.. it’s niggaz like ya’ll that are stopping black music from going full circle.. it’s only one thing offered and that’s bullshit.. fake ass ed hardy wearing followers..
I support her 1000 percent.. go janelle.. it’s niggaz like ya’ll calling her a rooster and weird or whatnot that are truly mirking “black music”.. i guess you all will love her when she puts TI on the remix or some shit.. Fuckthat.. LONG LIVE AFRO PUNK , THE BRC.. AND OTHER BROTHAZ AND SISTA’S OF OUR ILK… BRC GOOGLE IT.. cornballs ugh… YOU GUYS WHEN CATCH ON ONCE IT’S PLAYED OUT …(skulls, bones, Vans,) JUST LIKE ALL THAT FAKE PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR BULLSHIT…. get a clue and get more supportive of shit other than something produced by “palow the don”..
58. carolspeedj ~ We get you point…! Now, quit calling us niggaz and bitches! Her natural hair looks healthy and clean! Nough said!!!
that hairstyle annoys me so much. i cant really get into her music not really my style.