Erykah Badu performs at the beach on Governor’s Island in New York on Tuesday night, as part of her 4th World War tour. Word is her new album, New Amerykah, Part II (Return Of The Ankh), will be out before the end of year.
The concert also included Janelle Monáe. The Grammy-nominated singer recently spoke about her deal with Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose Bad Boy label signed her in 2007.
Monae says her deal with Bad Boy isn’t the traditional label-artist kind. ‘It’s not like, artist discovered by man, artist belongs to man, she says. It’s a partnership.
He’s not involved in writing any songs or producing or anything, she says of Diddy’s role. He’s just like an endorser. He really loves what we’re doing as a company and as a group of artists. He trusts my ears and that’s inspiring.
Janelle is beautiful. omg
but they’re both weird though lol
I’ve always wondered where Janelle went after she singed to Diddy. Good to hear from her.
Hmmm she is classy.
WHAT? CL YALL LATE, PICS OF DIJIMON AND KIMORA WITH THE BABY R POSTED ON ANOTHER SITE ALREADY. LITTLE MAN IS TO CUTE FOR WORDS, BEAUTIFUL BABY.
Im always curious as to why some people are relevant! I mean, Janelle, baby, you dont have ONE song on the radio, and you’ve been signed with Bad Boy Records for 2 years now?! I see u do concerts, and promotional ads for this and that, but you don’t sell records baby! And that’s what pays the bills, so I don’t understand the buzz about this girl. She has a “different” sense of style…..WOW *crickets*
And the person above wondering what Janelle did after she signed with Bad Boy? She’ll be at the local indie club near you, check some dates, or maybe in a random festival that nobody cares about. Sorry, Im not hating, I just wish some artists would get more shine who are trying to do MORE. Janelle just aint it for me.
I love Janelle Monae but her style is getting old.
erykah looks like t pain
E. Badu & Janell Monae are fly, but Angel La I still wish you had done a post and pics on GRACE JONES’ concets in L.A. and New York…She came for the kids of all types and ages…SHE IS THE MOMMY of Badu & Monae and is mos def the influence for a large part of their swag…Anyhow if any have time to kill YOUTUBE that shit and prepare to be amazed…that is all…!
*recent concerts in L.A. and New York…
I LOVE JANELLE BUT SHE REALLY NEEDS TO CHANGE HER STYLE UP……SHE ALWAYS LOOKS THE SAME!!!!!
Yeah I wanna see Miss Grace Jones too. Come on, please.
I cant wait for New Amerykah, Part II (Return Of The Ankh). I know its gonna be dope.
I love Janelle but does she own any other outfits? Maybe its just me but I swear every time I see her she has on the same thing…lol.
those are my girls! talent, talent, talent.
I heard the concert was tight…
And, selling records doesn’t necessarily pay bills…most times, artists (indie and mainstream ones) make more money for themselves of off concert sales than album sales…especially in these days too, when album sales aren’t doing what they used to do…
Haters Janelle Monae is beautiful and very talented. Shes very smart and unique a definite role model. Just because she isnt out flaunting her body around on every magazine cover dosent mean she isnt trying to get shine. I jus wish she hadnt signed to badboy they suck they don’t even promote her like cassie and day24. so0o glad to see ms.badu back at it cant wait until her part 2 album drops!
that’s one show I would have love to see..
both very talented..very beautiful women too
That E. Badu is a FIERCE being!!! She is the one person that can wear a garbage bag and I say nothing but that girl is crazy (lovingly ofcourse) and still love her as an artist and being.
Team E. Badu!
Janelle thinks it’s a partnership but just wait till her ass continues not to sell records for two more years.
We’ll see what Diddy does with that. You know how he gets.
Badu is the truth!!
Show and prove, or get the boot!! lol
@ 17.
I was at that show, and I’m STILL recovering. I’m telling you, Janelle put on a show, but Erykah burned it down. Had the entire audience eating out of her hand all night.
good janelle keep diddy n his place an do wat he is onli good for and that is PROMOTION!!!!
@Young A
Janelle Monae is signed to Bad Boy and gets pushed because she is heavy into withcraft. She practices the “Metropolis” rituals and she rocks that black and white that is a trademark of the “craft”. There is nothing special about her at all. Another pawn.
….. two beeutiful women in their own world… own style… own music…
….. two original singers …. janelle should let me perm that top part tho…
…… love ms badu her music makes u think… tyrone is the ultimate lol
erykah badu makes me sicc she looks like a south dallas ‘clucka’ ugh!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks J Dakar.
Waahoo! I Luv Erykah Badu. She is the def the bomb! Got all her albums and can’t wait for New Amerykah Pt. II (Return of the Ankh)!
Jonell Monae needs a new stylist, the black and white theme is so “golden girls” old
#7
That was the same thing I was thinking. I’m tired of seeing her with that look.
OMG! Im late on this post!! I LOVE ERYKAH BADU!!! I Will Def Be Buying Her New Album When It Comes Out. She Prob. The Baddest Bish In The Game Right Now!!! I LOVE !!!
@ JUDAH. sit the fuck down because you have NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. janelle monae has said in interviews that she does not wear color because she felt stifled by it, in other words the way she dresses is like her uniform. she got bored with colors. only when she is actually doing a photoshoot or ad campaign will you see her in colors. but as for that whole witchcraft and occult stuff, that’s soooo not janelle monae.
omg JUDAH is such a fool he thinks every music artist is trying to take over the world remember what he said about beyonce and jayz lmao
Respect to Ms. BADU the lyrical genius!
I was at this concert!!! It was hot…J. Monae & Ms. Badu aka Sara Bellum did the damn thang! I would pay again & again.
Selling records typically doesn’t bring home the bacon. Usually, artist make their money by touring, endorsements, etc… Typically, the label eats up all the profit from an albums sales. So, in all honesty, Janelle might actually be banking more than some of our radio favs b/c if there is one things she does; it’s tour. And besides, what happened to someone just being an “artist”.
janelle is gay…she looks gay…not that there is anything wrong with it….but
I like Janelle…but HONESTLY her style (clothes & hair) is getting PAST OLD…it’s getting ANCIENT!!…I’m tired of that damn tie and white shirt w/ EVERY OUTFIT!! damnn…and love the natural hair sister…BUT there are other styles to do!!…natural hair is VERY versitale.
@ Judah
Could you shed some light on Erykah’s album title for me, good sir? I have know idea who Ankh is/was. Thanks.
Two beautiful artists with raw talent. Can’t find much of that these days. LOVES it and would love to see either of them in concert one day!!!
beautiful,TALENTED and saring black women.Love them both.Grace Jones purty please CL!
beautiful,TALENTED and daring black women.Love them both.Grace Jones purty please CL!
****I be darn I missed Erykah and Monae (female Andre 3000) in concert. Love Erykah performance ! ! !
erykah should change her name to y’sheeda dopest!
LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlY7MDqWG40
I LOVE WOMEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO TAKE RISKS AND DARE TO BE DIFFERENT NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE THINK.
Damn I would’ve loved to see that show!
I’m glad she cleared that up ’cause I was quite worried…just looking forward to the next suite and Badu’s next one, both were exceptional albums released last year.
@5&6
u are so right
this chick does nothing for me. she is just a waste and just there. never heard her songs on the radio or seen an interview or seen her in magazines. plus she is so contrived and her whole look and being is just planned. ppl claim she is so different but she sure doesnt seem different to me. i think i saw a snippet of her video on concreteloop when its like a fashion show or something and its robotic and truly i wasnt moved to listen or watch further.
all she does is rip off of james brown and andre 3000, maybe thats why her behind jumped on tour with erykah bc maybe it was a chance to stock andre 3000.
she is a damn loser and her career will not fly or go far. she keeps wearing her hair like that her sides will be gone.
saw erykah live and sister was amazing.
i think solange bites off of her style.