Janelle Monáe releases her EP, Metropolis, Suite I: The Chase Tuesday, nationwide. Ever since hearing Janelle, first on Big Boi’s Purple Ribbon Allstars, I have been a fan. With her beautiful, classic voice and fresh, innovative sound, I am so please that she’s finally arrived with the release of this EP. The world will finally hear her.
♫ Janelle Monáe – Sincerely, Jane.
Last summer, Janelle independent released her first release with her label, The Wondaland Arts Society, and released her first single, “Violet Stars Happy Hunting!” which made a huge splash on the underground and indie scene. Little did she know, which was co-executive produced by Big Boi of OutKast, had caught the eyes and ears of music mogul, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. After lots of hard work and preparation, in a joint venture between her imprint, The Wondaland Arts Society and Bad Boy Entertainment, Janelle releases her first EP with distribution through Atlantic. It was made sure that everything was right.
♫ Janelle Monáe – Many Moons
Metropolis is a melting pot of rock, soul, funk, R&B and jazzy with funky, futuristic elements that follows the story of a young android named Cindi Mayweather. The conceptual album is Monáe’s take on the German silent film of the same title, 1927′s Metropolis, by Fritz Lang. Check out tracks like “Many Moons,” “Mr. President,” and “Sincerely, Jane.” Janelle’s got a little something on there for everyone. The music speaks for itself. Make sure you look out for the full-length album in January.
Make sure you pick up your copy of Janelle Monáe’s first suite, Metropolis tomorrow, and be on the look out for the full album in January!
i always have loved music that’s different than the average ‘junk’ that’s on the airwaves these days. she has a unique sound, i’ll give her that. i just MIGHT become a fan
She has really taken me by surprise! I had vaguely noticed her doing some promotional stuff to get her recognized, but didn’t think 2 much of her look as just gimmicky. But once I heard her voice, especially on Mr. President, she is VERY talented. Janelle has the type of voice that can do just about anything (i.e. Jill Scott) she wants it to do!
I wasn’t expecting to pay her 2 much attention, but I think I’m going 2 have 2 add EP 2 the house or at least download some tunes 2 mp3!
How did Diddy get to sign her? I swear if he messes this up for her…I love her innovative sound I think she sounds awesome writing skills… Love her personal style too…even if it’s just for her artiste persona. GO JANELLE!