Yay! I love JM!

whats up with her hair
thats a no no
but the song is iight

She and her music need to go to the moon. I heard they love her up there.

LOVE her So innovative! I am excited about black music again!

She looks like a doll

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAL TALENT!!!! BEST ON THE BAD BOY ROSTER. SHE AINT GONE GET PROMOTED LYK CASSIE THO CUZ SHE AINT FUCKIN FOR TRACKS.

Ok I was just kidding. I like her voice, but idk if I can listen to a whole album of this.

She is too cute! Love the fit too

I hear she’s a hell of a performer, I wanna see her do this song live

You may not like her music, but dang at least give the girl points for creativity and doing the music that’s in her heart! It takes courage and conviction.

At least she didn’t sell herself out for a beat, some quick cash, and crossover appeal like many artists out there. Sometimes we act like their ain’t no room in the music game unless you got Lil’ Wayne rapping on your sh*t or Scott Storch layin’ the track.

Lol @ #3. She is a lil out there. I wonder if she’ll switch up her image?

Lol @ #3. She is a lil out there.

No thanks!!!

FINALLY! No more wanna be lil beyonce’s and rihanna’s. Someone with TALENT and CREATIVITY! JM should tour with Solange, they have the same vibe to me!

Girl can sing but I’m not feeling it. I agree she’s bring something somewhat different to game vs. other R&B artists today (I said somewhat because there are some that are actually NOT on the radio doing big things). I hope her album continues the push the envelope BUT I wish they would change up her outfits. Seriously… its coming off as a gimmick and not “her.”

YES!!! Finally she released this song!! She is one of the DOPEST girls out know.

I just saw her at Afro-Punk in Brooklyn and my jaw was dropped in amazement. She did a ballad directly after performing this fast song and killed it

Stay you janelle!

Im gonna eat my own words cuz Ive listened to this shit like 12 times in a row now lol. But its the only one of her songs I think Ive ever liked.

At #14

Gimmick? I would have to disagree homie. The whole industry is a gimmick then. Justt cause she wears her clothes a very specific way does not make her “not real”.

She is an artist and I got that when I saw her interviews and saw her perform. To weart something you have to like it right? Let her wear what she likes.

Some people have curly long weave and heels and some have short black hair and call their album, “Good girl turned bad”. Janelle monae has her black and white and natural hair. She is just a real as any other chick in my opinion

CRACK!!!!! Great and refreshing!

At #14 again,

Do you know “her” and ” are you her?” I meant to add that in my statement before.

Sorry to come off so hard about this cause I have never met janelle before and probably might not.lol, but I am an artist and I hate when people call somebody a gimmick because they ain’t giving you the normal.

Yes yes yes! I’ve been waiting since the Wondaland release last summer for a world wide release. Now everyone will know what I know…she’s the BEST!

I love her…no…like I really do!

This song is jammin!

Yes yes yes! I’ve been waiting since the Wondaland release last summer for a world wide release. Now everyone will know what I know…she’s the BEST!

I love her…no…like I really do!

This song is jammin! Yall better shut up!

she is like a female Andre 3000, I like the song, its hott…

Love Janelle Monae!!!!!! I’m telling all the doubters, you have a right to feel how you feel about her, but if you ever see this woman perform, I bet you’d change into a obsessed fan groupie!! LMAO I saw her perform, the audience was sooo freaking diverse, I mean alternative music listeners, dope boys….i kid you not its like when this woman perform its so captivating!!!! LOVE IT

Love Janelle Love Janelle, this makes me want to jump up and down!!!!!

I love Santogold
I love M.I.A
But this chick is straight weird, I guess one would have to be sky high to appreciate this song.
In the words of Men on Film-Hated it

I forgot to mention good voice though.

YALL BETTER SHUT UP LOL

She can sing but I ma not feeling it is sounds like something 3000 would do they should hook up

Luv her, luv the song!
Does anybody else realize she’s humming the 12 song from seasme street.
1-2-3-4-5…..11-12…..12! LMAO

SO NICE 2 SEE DAT MOST OF YALL FEELIN HER. I KNO DAMN WELL THE WHITE FOLKS WILL LUV HER VIBE.

I STICK WITH MIA

WELL, I BOUGHT THE FIRST SUITE FROM WHEN SHE WAS SELLING IT ON HER WEBSITE SO I’VE HEARD THIS SONG…it really feels like the everyone is LATE when it comes to JANELLE..BUT HEY AT LEAST THE MUSIC IS REACHING A WIDER AUDIENCE

I really dig this chick.

She’s going to sell … a LOT of albums, obtain a lot of awards, change a lot of things –mark my words. Because she understands the purpose and intention of music, which is meant to inspire …. to bring you, the listener, into the mind and world of the artist. And she is definitely imaginative and creative.

The only setback I see for her is that some people will criticize her because they don’t have time for imagination. Her whole thing is “Imagination Inspires Nations” … but she’s never told us ‘how’?? How does imagination inspire nations? How will imagination help us get out of all of the problems that we’re in? What will imagine do for me when I can’t pay my bills, or I just broke up with my boyfriend, or I’m in depression … some people live in reality, and can’t afford to imagine.

But we’ll see.

…..”IM an ALIEN from OUTERSPACE”… she is superduper COOL!!!

Everyone should check out her more RnB –relaxed track called “LETTIN GO”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LkM1rJwkos

Oh, and about the song lol …

I wish she put out “Violent Stars, Happy Hunting!” as her first single, but this one is nice. Her voice is so refreshing, marvelous! So … old school, but not really … modern and unique, just like her style.

However, I don’t understand the listing of various negative things towards the end, other than it sounds cool.

Man, this song just got me grounded! I was jumping around and hauled off and SLAPPED my mamma! LOL!

Not really, but man this is making the last 15 min of work seem like a breeze!

Not too familiar with her but I like.

Imagine a J*DAVEY JANELLE MONAE concert!!!! woah daddio.

LOL wikipedia cracks me up with the word, AFRO_PUNK !!!!!!!!

always puttin a race to something, ampin people ^ like ME!!!

its punk. simple.

@ 34-35 — i agree.

esp tha part…”I was jumping around and hauled off and SLAPPED my mamma! ”

add Gnarls Barkley to the concert….now we cookin.

This chick always looks like Betty Boop to me, lol!!!

Love Janelle and her eccentric style. I’m digging this song & , “Violet Stars Happy Hunting”, I can’t wait for the album.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this woman. Someone had posted her song “Sincerely, Jane” on a messageboard I visit….and I fell in love with it. I also have been listening (and working out to) “Many Moons”….I can’t wait for her album. And she’s also weirdly hot to me, LOL. By that I mean she’s different…but she looks just as good as the Ashanti’s, Beyonce’s, and Rihanna’s…..YET SHE HAS HER OWN STYLE, doesn’t get any better than that.

Yes, yes and more yes! This song makes me want to take off all my clothes and pull out all my hair. I can’t explain the last time I felt this good listening to music. It is CHUUUUUUUUUUUUUURCH! This is Holy Ghost music, this is the thang that yo mama nem talk about when they tell stories.

and #32 you sound silly, talking bout how is Imagination gonna pay your bills. George Washington Carver found a zillion uses for a peanut! Ha! you Nuthead!

Y’all betta shutup!!!!!

….and listen.

Good Job girlie, you making music!!!

oh yeah…for those who are just now seeing Janelle for the first time….go look at some of her other pics….woman is gorgeous, especially with her bushy, curly afro…lol.

AUGUST 12! I love her! and I will get her album, she is so innovative and unique, and those two adjectives aren’t even a suffice description for her music.

I’m not really feeling this but she is bring something creative to the table. I have a feeling if i listen to this more than once, i would love her. I had to do the same thing with Kelis.

Modern day Grace Jones! Tight!

It’s aight….she gonna have to grow on me. She a fine young lady.

I LOVE HER I`ve been her fan since the end of 06 she’s so talented and her style is all her own

#42.

I understand the whole Mr. Carver & peanuts thing. So great comeback.

But what I was moreso getting at is …. what do you think her music is going to do to inspire nations? How is her imagination going to inspire you, the listener?

I’m now knocking her music, I think it’s amazing. I just want to see the change in the people who were yearning for it.

^ … Typo. #41.

#49-I read you two’s argument and it seems like that is up to you to find out… Maybe you should use your imagination and figure it out. It’s kinda like Barack Obama when he says “Change”. He can not literally make you “change” or anything “change” without you, the people, doing something for yourself. Be more creative. Figure out a different way of approaching life, music, and your way of thinking. Don’t be so conventional. Don’t continue to not help promote diversity or knock it when it is coming full force in our culture… especially in black music.

I want music to be more fun! and see more creative live shows! I get that from Ms. Monae. Sorry!

And yes, I am a Janelle Monae supporter! I love Concrete Loop too!!! Thanks Brian for posting this!

@ 13,
No more Lil Rihanna’s?? Please inform me about anyone who is a “Lil Rihanna”. Who would want to be Rihanna, I mean seriously? Here’s where you got it twisted honey, ‘they’ try to be like BEYONCE who RIHANNA tries to be like soo..check that. Lil Rihanna’s my ass.

ANYWHO….JM is a OH SO wierd point blank. But I like it. It’s something different, but I wasn’t really feeling the orgasm in the beginning. What was that about?? You can tell she’s very creative and enjoyable. The song is okay to me, I wouldn’t bump it in my car or anything, but I mean, it is cute.

I love it. Its the end beat on Violet Stars Happy Hunting and it has the same vibe. I loooooove that sogn as well.

Here we go..#51 I got ur reply to my comment, as soon as I posted it I regreted it because I knew the Bey or RIh cult would be offended. My comment simply meant a change is needed in the industry, we don’t need anymore mini me’s of the two women. Say what you want but Rihanna is talented and NOT trying to be Bey. I believe both women have staying power in the indutrsy so something else is needed.

On another note ladies and gents STOP getting so sensitive when someone posts THEIR OPINION! Are Bey and Rhi cutting yall checks cause I swear some of yall act like yall on their payroll!

I can dig it, JM!!! Black music is back. No more of the watered down “same ole’ same ole’. I like this. I hope she starts a movement, similar ti the neo-soul music that ushered in the new millenium. ROCK ON and ROCK HARDER then!

This shit is funky

I can’t stop listening I really like her

thank god for janelle!! she represents what rihanna would be if she was actually real and not contrived as hell. janelle is creative and actually different than most of what is out. oh yeah and she actually has talent. ppl won’t get it though. the mainstream has its poster child for “uniqueness” (rihanna) and trust, i meant those quotation marks. that’s ok. she gets love from me

oh yeah and she’s gorgeous but ppl won’t like her hair. it’s too different for them

She got flayverrrr!

Finally! A funky female! She reminds me of Andre 3000, but she can really sing

Sorry but I aint feelin it, aint nothin original about her song or performances, she just copying James Brown and Prince and that song sounds liek a sample and the song on itunes under her name sound liek Michael Jackson samples, she’s aint creatin nothin that aint been done already just recreatin it n ppl think its original but it aint, I remember her wit outkast back in the day with her boobies and ass hangin out, guess that method didnt work !

Cosign #55

Janelle Monae Rocks. God bless her for being true to her real self and fresh sound. Can’t wait for August 12th!!!

sidenote: It’s interesting seeing black people react to music that’s not the same ol’ same ol’ in a positive way. It makes me hopeful about music, like the Obama’s make me hopeful about politics. I guess it goes to show that black people are more thoughtful than we may seem on TV

Her music is genius and a needed change to stuff thats out now. I can’t wait!

WHY is Civil Rights in the same category as crack whore, closet drunk and the other derogatory remarks on the cover?

I do not see the association.

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Another artist i’m excited for, go JM!!!!!! You know she’s creative and unique when you see her roll with Outkast!! Thats the first time I ever heard of her and i’ve been a fan one year strong!!!!!! I’m soooo excited about this year and female R&B artist. There are many female artists coming out with there own swagger and creativity etc. Jazmine, Solange, and Ms.. Monae!! I’m lovin it… SMOOCHES

opps I meant ex….lol

@Tessa we’re talking about right now, in this day and age, in the mainstream. she is unique when compared to her peers. obviously she’s not completely unique. nobody is. i love bjork and think she’s one of, if not the, most original chick out right now (and has been for some yrs. now) but i’m sure there were women that originated what she does. and i highly doubt she had her ass out b/c i’ve seen her perform before and she didn’t have her ass out

@Tessa

You know YOU ARE A LIE talkin about Janelle Monae had her titties and ass out!!!

She is basically one of the only females in the biz that always has herself covered up from head to toe. And that goes for every photo I’ve ever seen of her.

This song is old for those of us (namely, me) that has been with Janelle since the release of Suite I. This version sounds a bit more shopped. I dunno whether its the track itself or the way it was uploaded but it seems to have a new reverb effect going on before the bridge. I have ALWAYS LOVED this song and have thought it was so DOPE and the lyrics are just laden with the perspective of the world.

I cannot wait to see her video for this as many of us have been waiting AGES for some music visual representation of her works. More power to Janelle and she deserves all the attention she will most definately receive. I’m and I missed her at Afropunk as I was in the area at the time and just could get down to BK fast enough.

EDIT: I’m *mad* I missed her at Afropunk as I was in the area at the time and unfortunately couldn’t get down to BK fast enough..

SHE’S WIERD. THIS SONG IS WIERD. SHE HAS A DECENT VOICE, SHE’LL JUST BE ANOTHER FACE IN THE INDUSTRY BECAUSE SHE’S WIERD AND BECAUSE SHE’S SIGNED TO BAD BOY, WHICH ISN’T A GOOD LABEL TO BE ON.SHE NEEDS TO BE PROMOTED BETTER IF SHE’S GONNA STAY AROUND.

Good Music But wrong Label

Like her style ist cool ist diffrent, but wiv Puffy as the Exucutive producer this project is goin to fail

Wow. People on here are really feelin Janelle somethin serious. I’m surprised…pleasantly.

@ the wrong label comment …

I guess we’ll see how talented and strong as an artist she is … if she can fight and conquer the “Bad Boy Curse” that follows most of its clients.

She can break it, though.

She already is.

Why She Look Like A Character, The Pic Urks Me… Like Shes Soluting Barney. Aside From That Shes Okay.

i love this song … it gives you so much Energy …i’ve been listening 2 it forever …

Well, I’ve done my research on her and i think she has a new fan. I like her style and creativity.

JANELLE MONAE IS DOP3 I FUCKS WIT HER…SHE IS SO RETRO BUT A MODERN TWIST I THINK SHE WILL DO WELL SHE IS WHAT MUSIC NEEDS 2DAY

this stuff is tight i been listing to her for a couple of months now artists like her are keeping music alive i hope music fans will open their ears for once and tell whats good music is cause if this anit hot i don’t know what is

Aww, she’s such a cutie pie, lol. The song is kind of cool yet cooky. She’s got a really great voice…I should have gotten off my lazy butt and went to Afropunk, lol…

I for one LOVE her hair, people need to get a grip!!!

I thought the same thing with her being on Badboy, but it’s not a direct signing it’s a partnership. She has her own label The Wondaland arts Society that she started. It’s kinda weird that Puffy really does fuck with them. they on some different shit for real. some afro futturism deep black shit

he knows talent though

@78, I hope your earlobes shrivel up and fall off. You fail at life…

I think it sounds okay. It sounds like E badu or like others said Andre 3000 it remains me of The Love Below…

Great Song! Love !

With so many artist trying to be different and abstract as possible i sincerely think this is really her, I like the stuff i’ve been hearing from her to. this song puts me in the mind of B.O.B from outkast though, heck for her on Youtube she really got some hot shit!!

Lawd when she said … if you are growing DOWN instead of growing UP…..I like to caught the holy Ghost…

SHe is fly…

keep it up…
I will be getting her cd.

“Many Moons” has been one of my favorite songs for over a year now. I’ve had the EP for about that long, for the ten’s of thousands of people who already have this, I mean we’re happy she’s with BadBoy and getting a better distribution deal but dag I wish she would release like 2 of her “suites” at a time, cuz as WONDERFUL as it is, this is old to me already. Kudos to Janelle tho!

this is been my jawn too

I hear she is releasing 2 new tracks on this upcoming release on Aug 12th i wonder what they gone said like…

That video betta be fire! I’m sure is will she is crazy

@ #70 they did change the song a little. I like this version better IMO, its more intense for a lack of a better word. This is the verions on Suite I. The original is on her myspace.

I love Janelle and Im so glad she chose this song as her single. It’s my favorite on the cd. She’s so refreshing, this is what the industry needs. A lot of you people have been brainwashed into wanting to hear the same monotonous repetitive music, and when something new comes your way that not only will enlighten you but entertain you and take you on a journey you fear it because it’s different.

She is on another level. A creative genuis with so much she wants to share through her music. She’s a true artist, and she won’t comform to the industry’s standards, that is why I respect her so much. Look up one of her interviews on youtube. She’ll blow you away.

Okay, I never saw anyone sport an afro puff for bangs…she’s pretty, but she’s pretty weird looking too. Her music is weird sounding, but- I can her music crossing over on an international level. I’m more neo-soul- her sound is neo-rock…..Not a fan of this, but time will tell how well she does. I wish her much success.

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Luv her, luv the song!
Does anybody else realize she’s humming the 12 song from seasme street.
1-2-3-4-5…..11-12…..12! LMAO

yeah I was thinking that too

…is what all these good “hatas” need to do. LOL. For real! Sorry, but Jane Mon E is ON the MONEY! I’ve seen her live on many occasions and was completely taken back every single time by her unbelievable talent , passion and individuality. BadBoy knew what they were doing when they partnered up with the Wondaland Arts Society, and I’ve never been THIS excited about black music.

GO GET ‘EM JANE!!!!!! Continue to inspire your fans and even the “non-believers”. You’re changing the world whether people see it or not.

“IMAGINATION INSPIRES NATIONS!”

I LOVE Janelle Monae…she’s so talented and she represents all the black girls like me who don’t quite fit in anywhere…SMH at the people talking about her hair…which as actually AWESOME. People need to be more open-minded.

Anyway, I think she has a great career ahead of her, and I’m actually going to the store for this one LMAO…

BTW Kanye should jump on a RMX to this, that’d be hot

LMBAO @ ROBO ZILLS!!

Me too!! At her shows, I definitely do catch something like the Holy Ghost! I don’t know what it is, and I certainly can’t help it. JM’s music wakes up the soul!

It sets you free!

I’ve been a strong supporter since “Letting Go” and all the music from Idlewild soundtrack. Peachtree Blues is awesome too! Wow, I’ve been waiting SO LONG for an official video. Man just thinking back to when she tried to do an independent one for “VSHH” down in ATL a yr ago…

Although I’ve had Suite I since it was released last summer, and have played it out, it’ll never get old. The music is timeless. I’ll be listening to this for years to come.

This is one artist I’m supporting through thick and thin.

I’m hooked!

I agree with 73/74. I fear that Bad Boy is not the right place for her. Diddy better not screw this up like he did all his other artists.

i actually like this single…

I guess she can kinda sing but the song is bad. She sounds a little whiny and the chorus isn’t catchy

I agree with KISHA.
well…actually i don’t usually listen to her music, but i think it’s cool and different. and she looks really cute too. has got her own style. she’s definitely NOT boring! lol
Do ya thang Lil Miss Monae!!

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Anyone but me realize the rythmn from a Seasame Street song from back in the day? That was my JAM! Love her creativity, love her songs…..for real TALENT!! Finally!!!

WE LOVE JANELLE!!!!! Either your with it or NOT-JANELLE CAN SING-PERIOD!!

I really really like it. i like how she did the count down melody from sesame street that jill scott also used. this’ll be the second cd i’ve bought b/c of cl…i’m very rigid w/music but you guys have opened me up (aww). thanks B

song is hot. i see a mega superstar

i already love this girls persona but the link to the stage dive and her interview was good too. i love how she sounds and talks like a regular black woman-not all weirdo or whatever. she’s the bomb

Okay Brian you know I love you like a play cousin however isn’t that the beat to OutKasts, Bombs Over Baghdad??
You’ve been pushing Janelle in my face for what 2 years now and I’ve never paid her any mind but I must admit I do like the song. You introduced me to Teedra Moses and I can’t get enough of that chick so maybe you do know what you’re doing, lol….
Oh yeah how are you and Angel, tell that heffa I said Heyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!
Love y’all…

Hi old heads…..

I adore it! It’s Bombs Under Baghdad with a fresh new twist. She is definitely going to be around for a while and I hope she is Most certainly the female Andre 3000

go gurl!I LOVE HER!

I like her quirkiness!

I like the song I would have to be in the mood to listen but good cleaning and train music nanananana get’s ya in the corners with a toothbrush..lol.. Would I buy it? hmmmmm I would pick it up but not sure it would make it to the register if I saw something else I wanted..

I would def see her lree live show (i’m jsut saying)… missed Afro-Punk also!! whaaaa

@41 & 96

The reason why you want to peel off all your clothes and pull out your hair is because this chic is using witchcraft in her music. She is obviously bugged out of her damn mind. You can look at her picture and see that she is spaced the hell out. I don’t know what church you go to but if that is what you associate with the Most High, it says alot about you and the church system.

Is there a difference between AFRO_PUNK & PUNK music???? is race the only difference or are there other components to Afro-Punk???

This is similar to the distinguishment of Cajun music and Zydeco music.

SHE MAY BE TALENTED BUT I CAN’T GET PASSED HER LOOKING LIKE A DAMN CLOWN ALL THE TIME…..WHO REALLY WANTS TO SEE THAT!!!!

At #113, Looks like you woke up on the WRONG side of the bed!!! lol Just cause she has a personality and seems happy, she looks like a clown??? you need help playa!

YES, I am a janelle monae fan and have been one since her AUC days! People are SO late.

Anyway, she is a really sweet girl and loves helping out organizations, like mine, that deal with other young girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. I tip my hat off to you Jane!

You are such star to me already! No Puffy or anyone can take that away from you! stand strong. Remember our conversation!

Rain

No actually I’m fine, woke up on the right side and I guess Monae appeals to the weird ppl in this world because it seems to be more of them than us!!!! She’s just like a cartoon to me but I guess with the hard times ppl are facing nowadays, you guys need to step out of reality….I’m not mad at that! Hey if the shoe fits…If you dress like a clown, you are a clown. What’s with the bowling shoes anyway…..

To #111:

What are you talking about? How is Janelle Monae’s creativity “witchcraft”? Just because you don’t understand it doesn’t mean it’s “evil” or detestable. Open your mind, damn!

Anyway, I’ve had Suite I since I ordered it off her website last year lol, I LOVE Janelle! I hope this release is gonna be part I and II.

I love this. And I’m inspired by Janelle Monae.

#115, I think you’re honestly just trying to put Miss Monae in a box and she’s refusing it and that makes you think that you should call her names. Childish.

The shoes she’s wearing are saddle oxfords.

She’s a very intellegent young lady apparently and you can tell this from her interviews. She’s not at all “weird” though she may in fact be abnormal. But stars are abnormal — if they weren’t, then they’d be just like you sitting at work, writing on blogs.

you should check out some of her interviews though, to get a better grasp on what’s happening all around you. don’t get left behind!

People are so crazy sometimes. Let’s stop equating weird with different, innovative, real, etc.

She’s gained all this attention and has done with her clothes ON.

She’s never had her ass out, never. Stop reaching for hate…

And I don’t think she’s on the wrong label, what’s the “right” label.

Lets be real, Puffy Diddy Sean, (whatever), gives all his acts a chance. It’s on the artist to make it happen. He’ll give you 2 singles, a video, tv appearances, press, etc. He can’t buy the albums.

All JM needs is half the push he normally gives and she’s outta here!

I became a die hard fan in 2 days, been Googling for 48 hours….lol.

I have alwasy LOVED Janelle Monae, since the Letting Go single from that Purple Ribbon All Stars album/Big Boi!!!!! She is definately the truth and the unconventional way she comes across is even more appealing to me!

-I’m an alien from outer space, I’m a cyber girl without a face……..

That’s FIRRREEEEEE!!!!!

@ 111 JUDAH

I think they do not know what the term “Holy Ghost” really means because if they did, they would have NEVER used it in expressing themselves. Honestly, I don’t think they are “actively” in church and learning the word because if they were, they would have definitely chosen different terminology.

Unfortunately many people confuse the “Holy Ghost” for a physical action in jumping up and down and acting bizarre instead of a real, actual encounter with the presence of the God’s spirit. So forgive them, they know not what they do.

@116

I don’t just understand her music. I overstand it and the motivation behind her jargon of outer-space alien nonsense. You don’t understand it and that is why you think it’s deep.

MATTHEW - “She’s not at all “weird” though she may in fact be abnormal. But stars are abnormal — if they weren’t, then they’d be just like you sitting at work, writing on blogs

HAHAHAH. OKAAAAAAY?! Thank you. Janelle’s a star, period. She’s shining all the way to the tippy-top, and then some.

HOLY GHOST, MOLEY FOLKS! WHATEVER…GEEZ! LOL

Bottom line - The music is amazing. And so is Janelle Monáe!

Cop that album Aug 12th. ;))

I wasn’t feeling the song at first listen. Then something made me play it again, then again and again. Then, I went to Youtube and found more of her music (Sincerely Jane is sick!). She is phenomenal! SHE ACTUALLY USES REAL INSTRUMENTS IN HER SONGS! In “Sincerely Jane” I heard the french horn, string instruments…hell, I heard a damn TUBA! The woman can sing, preform and entertain! Diddy knew what he was doing when he approached her and asked her TO PARTNER with his label. SHE IS THE ONLY WOMAN ON HIS LABEL THAT HAS AN IMAGINATION AND THE LUNGS TO BELT OUT A GOOD SONG. Not to be too rude, but Cassie is not where it’s at and Diddy knows that! THERE IS A RENAISSANCE GOING ON IN ATLANTA, just like the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s. WAKE UP PEOPLE! JANELLE MONAE IS APART OF IT!

she is so weird to me…like one of them kids who aint have no friends and sat alone at lunch

I couldn’t get past 3 secs of that song… I like that other one she made though.. can’t remember the name of it though lmao.

Loves it! she seems like she’d be cool to hang out with

I’m glad to see others gettin’ it. I think she has a wonderful TRAINED voice. I agree with alot of you on the BEY’s and Rhiannas. It’s enough to have one! ( LIKE BOTH )Not many ARTISTS these days have a complete vision. Janelle is like Bjork to me; AN ARTISTS’S ARTIST. Can’t wait for the video…If I see one more girl with the money, fancy cars, naked girls and overdressed men I’ll DIE!

loves it. it’s so different and i love different.

I love the track.

she is freakin awesome! I love this song! I always liked the ending to Violent Stars, I love that she extended that part into an awesome song!

This track is hot. Her signing to Bad Boy is a good thing cause shes getting all this publicity and more people are learning about her now.

Nothing original.

CRAP!

I like, sounds like outkast a bit. She did work with them though I never heard a female rip a rap like that at the end. I rap and i like her delivery

i like that song on the purple ribbon cd but idk bout her stuff, i like the tune shes doin at the beginning from the pinball machine on sesame street though lol

@ 121 JUDAH I’m convinced you are psycho…”witchcraft” are you serious?? You clearly dont understand her music at all. She’s actually touching on a lot of messages namely; LOVE, race, racism, black youth, war, drugs, violence, freedom, captivity (enslavement), creativity, conformity. You are so close minded it’s not even funny. You’re the one who was talking about that Nelson Mandela crap.

She’s only using the alien space theme as a metaphor, sort of a backdrop for the message she’s trying to convery. Lupe Fiasco uses the same method in his music. They can’t be blatantly say what they’re talking about or some people will think it’s coming off as “preachy” and automatically turn off, which btw is a word they both use in interviews to describe it. And they both actually have similiar messages, Lupe’s is geared more towards the hip hop community. Im not going to get too deep into an explanation becuase there are so many layers to her music that it would be an injustice to her.

“You’re free but in your mind, your freedom’s in a bind”

I’m just a bit curious.The Magazine HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP reported her profiles were found on the famous wealthy dating club R I C H L O V I N G.C O M last week and she was seeking her new guy there now! BTW, The girls there are really hot!

Janelle is the TRUTH! Listen closely to the lyrics of this songs…there’s substance there - she really has something to say. The production is riduculous as well - her and her team at Wondaland are creative genuises. On top of that she’s an entertainer - she’s going to put on a SHOW! You’re going to enjoy it and wanna dance…her hair - fly! Natural with high fashion flare..(reference Vogue magazine spreads…sheesh) and her style unmatched - she’s a breath of fresh air and I wish people would be more open minded and get into it! I’m behind you 1000 percent Janelle - your career is going to continue to soar and you’re going to touch and inspire PEOPLE all over the universe.

Dam I love the music and the concept, but hell she will probably be shelved and starved to death of her buget fking with Bad boy. I like Puff but he is a talent vampire and buget pimp! CAN we say tax write off for the labels! Cha Ching! Poor Janelle please get her managment on the line opppps Bad boy managment= certain death! LOL

I love it. Her and Beyonce are the only albums I will be buying. I only support REAL talent.

Holla

I thought it was sick - at least the production and the beat anyway, kinda surprised too cos I haven’t really been feeling other tracks ive heard from her

shes cool .but im tired of the hair — she should switch it up

absolutely love it!!! love the new direction music is going these days (Santagold, MIA, N.E.R.D, kanye, Jazmine Sullivan, Solange, even John Legends track with mr. 3000)

Is it possible that the loop has already overexposed this girl? I can’t tell you how sick I am of seeing her on this page over and over again with that wackass hairstyle and the Colonel Sanders bow-tie thing… SO over it. The song is aiight, but nothing to rave about IMHO…

@145 THANK YOU…..WE ARE JUST SICK OF SEEING HER!!!! SHE REALLY NEEDS A GOOD MAKEOVER AND THEN PPL COULD FOCUS ON THE MUSIC SHE IS MAKING INSTEAD OF BEING TURNED OFF BY HER LOOKS….I GUESS NEGATIVE ATTENTION IS STILL ATTENTION…

@MATTHEW
SO YOU RESPONDING TO ME DIRECTLY ISN’T THE SAME THING YOU’RE ACCUSING ME OF??? I GUESS YOU AND MISS MONAE ARE BOTH ABNORMAL BEINGS…..SOMEONE HAS TO APPEAL TO THE WEIRDOS THOUGH!

PPL STOP TAKING THESE COMMENTS PERSONAL….IT’S GOING TO BE ALRIGHT!!!! ITS OK FOR SOME PPL NOT TO LIKE HER……

Has anyone else noticed that she used the jingle from that numbers song in ‘Sesame Street’….? The one that goes “1-2-3-4-5….6-7-8-9-10…11-12….”

you all are so late with this single…lenzism.com featured like six months ago….. please stay current!

Black people! this is really sad.

#146 you are arguing over her hair and outfit? You just can’t be a cool music lover. You think that the focus should be on this girl’s hair and fit first and then you want to pay attention to the music? How ignorant do you wound. It should always be about the music first. That’s what’s wrong with society and the entertainment business now, too worried about somebody’s weave, purse, shoes, and who they fucking.

this is a gossip column so I guess I can’t preach too much. .. I am heavily into fashion Chanel, Yves Saint, etc. and I actually like her fashion sense. It’s never been done, especially by a black female. It’s not giving too much and she is a new artist right? Let her grow

Please continue to read and educate yourself more and not worry about clothes and shit. Just my two cents. http://www.fashionista.com!

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.

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…

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!).

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Janelle is amazing!!!

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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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.

#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.

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.

She has a beautiful voice, but I’m sorry, I don’t get it or like it. Next!

why is she with Bad Boy of all labels???

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!

because the music’s timeless, it’ll never get old. =)

@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.

I love this girl. She’s a good live performer.

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[...] week, ConcreteLoop.com announced that Janelle Monae and company have selected “Many Moons” as the first single [...]

This chick is on rocks!

[...] 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 [...]

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!!!!

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.

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

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!”