JANELLE MONAE’S “METROPOLIS, SUITE I OF IV: THE CHASE”
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Janelle Monáe - Violet Stars Happy Hunting!
This week, Janelle Monáe releases the first suite of the epic story, Metropolis, her debut album, titled The Chase. Metropolis is a concept album, a futuristic take on 1927’s silent film, Metropolis, by Fritz Lang. Monáe, who has worked with on the acclaimed Idlewild album from OutKast, as well as Big Boi’s Got Purp, Vol. 2, has taken a new approach to releasing her album, in the form of suites. The Wondaland Arts Society will release a suite every three months, and a full length LP after each suite is released. The material from her debut is exciting and very high-energy, and is definitely a breath of fresh air. The album will available in select stores, in the official store and on iTunes.
Make sure you log on to the official store and order your copy of Metropolis, due out Friday, August 24 and log on to her MySpace for more releases and upcoming events.








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1.
Gentry
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
1st cmnt!!! she’s sooo tight!!!! that picture is crazzzy!!
2.
Cmeez
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Im scared.
3.
brittanybeauty
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
oh wow!
4.
MixteriousJay
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I saw you rockin this on your myspace brian for a while ^^
the remix though, wich i also prefer
5.
Kenyanpebbles
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
i’m not even into this type of music but i like it
6.
Young HTown Diva
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I love Janelle Monae. I think that her style is inventive, and her voice is soo beautiful. I like her because she is a break from the ordinary, and her album art is hot too…..
7.
bill
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Mere words cannot describe what I just heard….
All I could do was laugh.
This is the Music Young People are listening to ???
8.
Chelle
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Too wierd for the kid…smh
9.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I agree with #6. She is VERY different, but her voice and her music is kinda addictive! I dig this song on some different sh**!
10.
sxycarmel26
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Can we please have real singers back?
11.
MzGapeach
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Wow different
12.
Way 2 Brooklyn
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Don’t Likey
13.
Q-Daddy
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Ms. Monae just won herself a new fan. After that Omarion and Bow Wow bullshit I started listening to this song with pretty low standards. I was pretty amazed though. Not only does it not sound like anything else I’ve been hearing recently (in a very good way) but if the rest of her material sounds like this, I can see her doin big things. Can’t wait to hear more from her…
14.
Kenyanpebbles
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Wow she’s from Atlanta? i thought she was from england or something like that
15.
Young HTown Diva
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
7 & 10
I can understand where you are coming from, but maybe you should check her out on some of her more contemporary cuts, like the El Debarge cover that she did on Big Boi’s Got Purp? It’s called “Time Will Reveal”.
16.
Luca
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Bjork did it way better thanks.
17.
Kia
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Not Feeling this AT ALL! voice is pretty but it seems as if she’s trying to be the Female Andre 3000 at least that’s what I get from it.
18.
everwing
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I really like this song. Its fresh and I like the fact that its something different but not trying so hard to be different. Its still has a very contemporary sound to it. If the rest of the album continues to sound like this song I think it could be a contender for a Grammy.
19.
BLISS
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I LIKE NICE TUNE,,,,
20.
JamRock
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
The song is alright but not enough to make me buy her album. It also sounds like the music from the singer Res and I already have her album so I’m good!
21.
vexxed
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I LOVE her. SO not the norm!!!
22.
dramacat800
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
#1 FAN!!! I’m definitely making my mom take me to go get the album!!
23.
Ninagirl1
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
This will be different no doubt. Its time for some new ish.
24.
txshawty
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I love me some Janelle Monae…that girl is just raw for no reason lol…make you wanna THINK about slapping yo mama, re-think it when you see the look ya mama is giving you when she sees your raised hand, and then slap her anyways cuz the music is worth the beat down lol!
25.
EyeCandyDiva
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Ummm…yeah, I usually like non-mainstream and contemporary artists but I thinks she’s trying toooo hard to be different. I am the biggest supporter of “different” and underground music but her style seems forced, almost like this is a major gimmick. Her voice isn’t bad, I’d have to hear more before I go cop the whole CD.
26.
Young HTown Diva
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
ROTFL @ 24….funny funny.
27.
H2O
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Fresh and creative.
28.
IAMDARKAQUA
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
already bought the single early this summer….she’s a genius. if record labels can promote amy winehouse or lilly allen music then why can’t they promote janelle????
why do all black female singers have to follow the same formula????
29.
bklyn-bella
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
its catchy in an adams family way but I tried it and it really isn’t my cup of tea
not feeling it too much
30.
LeesaLisa07
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I’m starting to catch on to it the more I listen.
31.
JoRo
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
She’s a good singer, but I’m always kinda skeptical about these “alternative” artists. Sometimes it can come across a bit contrived…I would like to hear more of her stuff though.
32.
complexndope
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I agree #25.
I like quirkiness. Which is why I’m a big Kelis fan.
But I DO dig this song. I hafta hear more from her.
33.
FUCK*SKITTLES*COME*AND*TASTE*MY*RAINBOW
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
ok that shit is scary azz hell I’m talkin about the pic and song was iight
34.
twintron4
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Its not too DIFFERENT thats its just WEIRD. plus I like her cuz she wears her hair the way I do
35.
awenatural
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Is this real, from here heart, or just something slapped together to be made to sound like Kelis?
36.
BashyBoo
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
ITS TOO MUCH FOR MY TASTE, IM NOT REALLY INTO HER NO WAY, BUT I WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS
37.
Janey
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I love it it something different Better than the music on the radio for me so i am def gonna find them
38.
Wis
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I been ON Janelle Monae for a min…I love her sound, shes very different..and doesnt aim to look like all young Black female artist that are mainstream
39.
*killing me softly*
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I hate her music! Blah blah blah, not good! That may sound a little childish of me but I just don’t like her image or music. Too MUCH!
40.
tellmewhy
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Um, didn’t anyone notice that Jamrock’s face and neck are 2 different colors? Ease up on the Fashion Fair, ma!
41.
Axis
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
It sounds very musical-esque, not really the type of stuff I’d sit down and jam to… but I like that she is taking a different approach. I’d probably check her album out though. Much success to her.
42.
honeylove86
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
i love violet stars happy hunting i love her whole style it’s so refreshing…i most def have to get her cd
43.
Lihara
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I agree her voice is nice but that song is a little WEIRD
44.
AIJUSWANNASAY
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
YEAH, I LIKED IT WHEN BJORK DID IT 10 YEARS AGO…
NOT NECCESSARILY THE VOCALS BUT ART CONCEPT AND MUSICAL DIRECTION HAS MOST DEF. BEEN DONE BEFORE.
45.
kmniles
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
It desperately needs a video. Kind of like Outkast’s Hey Ya. It could be a hit.
Is it me, or didn’t I hear something from my childhood?
“1,2,3, fo, fiiive, 6,7,8,nay, teeen,11,12?
46.
jewel13
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Exactly what do I need to drink or smoke to like this?
47.
AIJUSWANNASAY
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
# 16 I CO-SIGN THAT, IT WAS A’IGHT BUT I GOTTA HEAR MORE FROM HER TO SEE IF SHE GOT HER OWN SOUND.
48.
heartBREAKER
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I like it, like ten seconds into the song I was moving. The whole sound of the song is hot to me. I might have to get her album, I need to hear more though before I make my decision.
49.
stylejunkie
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I think you need to be on X to understand this song…lol.
But other than that, I had a compliation of Janelle’s older songs that I really liked so I guess I’m just gonna have to wait for the next single to come out to be judgemental.
50.
Ayanna
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
This is Song is HOT!
51.
Ayanna
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Finally, its always nice to see a young black women doing something a lil different.
52.
Rara
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
i liked it.
but im low-key scared.
lol
53.
sesamestreet
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
@ KMNILES # 45 it’s 1,2,3,FOUR not fo, 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12…and yes you did hear the counting of numbers from sesamestreet. Moving on this song is mediocre at best..the beat is ok..and her voice is nice..but those damn gay guys in the background have got to go! Other than that, I give it a 5/1/2 on a scale of 1-10. Besides I have never heard of this chick anyway..so I need to see more from her.
54.
compton_chick23
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
This is hot! Brian you finally did something right for a change.
55.
sesamestreet
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
LOL@ jewel and Bill good one!
56.
Miss Thang
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
ok…… i phucking looooooooove this song. It’s weird. It’s different. It’s refreshing. It’s completely crazy.
I PHUCKING LOVE IT!
CONCRETE YOU NEED TO KEEP BREAKING NEW ISH’ LIKE THIS EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE!!!
57.
ladytroublesome
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I don’t even know who this chick is, never heard of her. I love that pic the song, however, I can do without. Peace
58.
bambam
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
@ LUCA
Can’t believe Bjork got a shout! Loves me some.
59.
ladytroublesome
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Oh snap, I just figured out who she is. She’s the chick that worked with Outkast on their last album, right? I’m still not feeling it.
60.
Anonymous
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I actually like janelle song and voice. Although I do think at times on her myspace bulletins she goes overboard with this outerspace/1950’s stuff. Other than that her voice, talent, and enthusiasm alone she could possibly be a female Andre 300 mixed with Lauryn Hill if she gets into some neo-soul.
61.
theatldiva
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
SHE IS DEFINATELY TRYING TOO HARD.
SHE’S NOT THE FEMALE ANDRE 3000…KELIS IS.
AND I AGREE WITH ONE OF THE PREVIOUS COMMENTS….BJORK DID THIS ISH SO MUCH BETTER IN 1997.
NOT A GOOD LOOK.
62.
kmniles
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
@ 53
I know it’s four sweetie…I was just trying to put emphasis on how it was placed in the song. Thanks for the look out tho.
(I mispelled that on purpose, lol)
63.
Sade-Cherish the day
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
She’s pretty cool. She reminds me of Res and Prince mush together. I like the whole quirky, space wars type of sound.
64.
Ashes
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I like the “Lettin Go” Janelle.
I can dig the different sound that she is bringing but at the same time, kinda like what #35 said.. is it from her heart? I love the face that her writing skills are sick but these lyrics are a little to “Atlanta” for me…
NEXT SINGLE?
65.
MISTA MONSTA
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
THIS SONG IS FIRE!!! ITS DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING I HEARD BEFORE. I SERIOUSLY DID NOT EXPECT THIS FROM HER. IF HER 2ND SINGLE IS AS HOT AS THIS ILL DEFINITELY COP HER ALBUM. THIS IS WHAT I LIKE TO SEE IN AN ARTIST, SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM THE NORM & THIS SONG IS DEFINITELY THAT. WHO WRITES SONGS ABOUT THIS? LOL SERIOUSLY, THE GIRL IS SICK!!!!
66.
browngirl.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I dig her…I like Letting Go & Peachtree Blues more than this one…the Cyber-Hop mix is better.
67.
BAMBAM
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Wonder what ever happened to Kina (from Brownstone) who made steps into the rock arena a little while back. Like Res, this sister was giving it original, but didn’t really catch on.
I guess it’s hard to break out the black alternative with the current state of black radio.
68.
Hina
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I am totally into different types of music especially trip hop/down tempo (Masssive Attach, Zero 7, BJORK ), but this didn’t catch my ear at all. As a visual artist, I think she is stunning, but I haven’t heard anything of hers and moves me. When I first saw that poster the first thing that I thought of was Bjork (All is full of love video) I think she wants be be the black bjork.
69.
j2
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
yeah her and kelis are both different but janelle can actually blow and even though i love kelis she is not as good of a singer as janelle…love this song…it sounds so much better in the car.
70.
mezzo.soprano
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
This was ok, I wasn’t thrilled by it at all. I did actually like the Sesame Street line though. That was very catchy.
I believe this girl is very talented and has a beautiful voice, but this song is not her. It seems like an Andre 3000 song or something.
71.
SoulfulGlam
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Ohh she’s dopeee.. this is my jam. Janell Monae is different and fresh and that’s exactly what music needs today.It’s too many damn duplicated females in the industry. They all look the same and sound the same and sing about the same damn thing.. She’s different, her hair, her style, her voice.
She’s dope.
72.
Dame
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
Lmao at Jewel I agree. WTF at her cd titld to out there for me
73.
Bronx Nokia
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
If I was contemplating suicide, I would listen to this record to get me in the mood.
This sounds like the type of music gay people like to listen to.
74.
whytry?
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
I really like her & she has a great voice!
75.
Shantal
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /
O trynna step his vocal game up mannnnn thats whats up!!! I accidentally cut Bow’s part off, but I guess he was hot as well…………..
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