♫ Janelle Monáe’s 1st official single ♫
Wednesday, July 9, 2008

♫ Janelle Monáe - Many Moons
Janelle Monáe is gearing up to release of her debut album, Metropolis. Here is the new single for the release, “Many Moons,” produced by Nate Wonder, Chuck Lightning & Janelle Monáe, for which she just shot a video for this a couple of weeks ago in Los Angeles.
Janelle’s new EP drops August 12, and the whole entire Bad Boy and Atlantic families, who have partnered with The Wondaland Arts Society to bring you Janelle’s latest project, are absolutely stoked about the new project. “Many Moons” is a darker, scarier look into the world of Metropolis, but still with that classic fun that fans have learned to love from Janelle’s music. Look out for more music from Miss Monáe, and be sure to pick up the EP on August 12.
And in the mean time, while we wait for the video, check out this footage of Janelle Monáe rocking out at Afropunk in Brooklyn!
You should definitely show some love to Miss Monáe by hitting her up on her MySpace page!








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151.
Sarabellum
Friday, July 11, 2008 /
I just heard of her on here! thanks Brian (btw, we need to listen to this girl named vicki yellow head) and I love it! I checked her Myspace out and she is releasing a CD this Aug 12th. I hope they have it in Germany.;( Also, the shirt she has on in the picture above doesn’t look like the black and white outfit she wears in her shows for her website and Mtv.com… looks different to me.
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atom...
Saturday, July 12, 2008 /
itunes had the Metropolis EP last September…I got it back then and loved it! If it’s the same EP, then it tells the story that’s in the future of an android girl that falls in love with a man named Benjamin and is then hunted down by the police. Kind of like Blade Runner… It sounds odd, I know, but I really dig it. I listened to it nonstop! If you liked this song, you should check it out…
153.
Aarikah
Saturday, July 12, 2008 /
She, the andriod, a.k.a. Cindi Mayweather, falls in love with a human named Anthony Greendown. =)
Also, this isn’t the same EP. There are 2 extra tracks in addition to what was released last year ( 3 on itunes, plus more art work!).
I’ve just pre-ordered my copy, and so can YOU! To do so, join “The Chase” by traveling here:
http://www.janellemonae.com/thechase.htm
154.
CYNDER
Saturday, July 12, 2008 /
Janelle is amazing!!!
155.
tamika
Saturday, July 12, 2008 /
I’ve always loved this…way better than VSHH, imo. I just have a question. I’ve been into Janelle for a few years now, so I’m just curious. Is she releasing the same suite from last year, or will this be a new suite with different songs?
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MsLuscious
Saturday, July 12, 2008 /
love it
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157.
Maje$ty
Saturday, July 12, 2008 /
Is it me but shorty is over rated?
She wears the same outfit at every event. It’s like she is a gimmick. She should persue a career in T.V because its her imagine that the people love AND not her music.
158.
Sarabellum
Saturday, July 12, 2008 /
#157- You make no sense. Please review your words. Janelle would not even be relevant if it were not for her music. The whole post is about her MUSIC. I say, leave the girl alone and Let the girl love black and white! I guess it’s a good thing when all people can say is something about your clothes. Sounds like a good problem, especially if the girl chooses to wear them.
More power to you janelle! Rep KC to the fullest!- nesha B.
159.
Funk Pusher
Saturday, July 12, 2008 /
Been down with Janelle since Big Boi introduced her on Purple Ribbon. Anyone that’s been down with her since then or before knows that she’s the truth and no gimmick. Venture over to Youtube and watch the countless videos of her performin and interviews. She is cemented in her conviction to express her creativity and imagination unapologetically without compromise. Personally, I think she is about to blow, much in the same way Kast did. We’ll see. Either way I’m happy for her and will support regardless. And Puffy has nothing to do whatsoever witht the creation of the music. All the music was done before she even inked the deal with Puff.
And @ Tessa, I say this with a lil reluctance because using this word has become a lil cliche because it’s tossed around so much but…you sound like a hater. First, you aint never seen Ms. Janelle Monae with her ass and titties hangin out. If you’ve ever seen her speak you would know that that would go against everythings she stands for and that would make her a hypocrit of epic proportions. Second, nothing is completely original. However, what Janelle is doing is about as close as you gone get. Take off the blinders for a just a sec and maybe you’ll be able to appreciate what she is trying to do.
160.
quaqua007
Sunday, July 13, 2008 /
She has a beautiful voice, but I’m sorry, I don’t get it or like it. Next!
161.
Tin Tin
Sunday, July 13, 2008 /
why is she with Bad Boy of all labels???
162.
afrogeekette
Sunday, July 13, 2008 /
janelle monae does no wrong in my book, but this is super old to her fans. i’ll be waiting for the video, though.
go janelle!
163.
love jm
Sunday, July 13, 2008 /
because the music’s timeless, it’ll never get old. =)
164.
Toons
Sunday, July 13, 2008 /
@159 She is cemented in her conviction to express her creativity and imagination unapologetically without compromise.
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I love that statement. Couldn’t have said it better myself. That is the embodiment of Janelle.
165.
Anonymiss
Sunday, July 13, 2008 /
I love this girl. She’s a good live performer.
166.
Kelly
Monday, July 14, 2008 /
Oh, I remember this girl. I saw her many hot video at a black bbw dating site called blackbbwmeet.com. You can even check out more sexy and beautiful photos, videos and blogs there.
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Creative Loafing Atlanta » Crib Notes » Blog Archive » Janelle Monae picks “Many Moons” to release as first single
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
[...] week, ConcreteLoop.com announced that Janelle Monae and company have selected “Many Moons” as the first single [...]
168.
WillPwr
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 /
This chick is on rocks!
169.
One Night on South Beach, Two Up-and-Coming Celebrities | afrobella
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
[...] found out via Concrete Loop that Many Moons will be Janelle’s first single from her new EP (which will be released August 12). I think Many Moons is the ish — the beat [...]
170.
Kem&Cec4***
Friday, July 18, 2008 /
I LOVE HER!!! SHE’S THE BEST THING OUT THERE!!!! 2 THUMBS UP FOR CREATIVITY!!! LOVE YOU LOTS….
2 HELL WITH YOU HATERS***THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX A*HOLES!!!!
171.
rON Qt
Thursday, July 24, 2008 /
Does n e 1 else remember that jANELLE MONET was feature in the Morris Brown video with outkast, and feature on the idlewild album (call the law) this woman has been primed and propered to be a star if there are any haters, well aint nothing but do do is let haters hate. She is the new disco.
172.
Kena-smilez all day
Sunday, August 3, 2008 /
I agree wit steph grow I am super excited about MUSIC again, her sincerely jane is like catchy! I believe they have a fear of change, so we’ll settle for the common act, beautiful faces same catchy one or two hit wonder songs, and then these soulful sisters come and we don’t take out time, she’s not just singing but her image is MOST DEF DIFF, AND SHE is bringin it fresh and doing poetry and history and what us young pple are living now THANK GOD he heard our prayers for real music AND did DIDDY ACTUAL FIND TALENT?….. high five diddy cuz NORMALLY he b slippin in his talent well behind closed doors wit cassie maybe not lol jk jk jk sorry God that was mean
173.
Tabby
Sunday, August 3, 2008 /
I’m an old school head, so I wasn’t so interested in finding out who this young lady was. I am not too interested in today’s artist. But today has changed my point of view. I just saw Janelle in concert. She is great! CL really put her on. I love her voice and style. She sounds better in person. I have to quote a poster 172- Kena-smilez all day: ” I am excited about music again!”
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