NEW MUSIC: JANELLE MONáE - “COME ALIVE (THE WAR OF THE ROSES)“
Tuesday, October 6, 2009

♫ Janelle Monáe - Come Alive (The War of the Roses)
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Rock ‘n roll sensation Janelle Monáe has finally graced us with some new material after the release of her first EP, Metropolis, Suite I: The Chase.
The new track is “Come Alive (The War of Roses).” The funky tune was produced Nate “Rocket” Wonder and written by Monáe, herself and Chuck Lightning of the Wondaland Arts Society. This is just a taste of what’s to come on her full length album, Metropolis, which is expected to drop at the top next year.








107 Comments
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1.
revealed
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Love HER!!!! She has an incredible voice and is one of the most genuinely creative singers out there. (not just one of those dress weird and make BS video game sounding music… and call it creative people)….She’s great.
2.
Meat
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
This song is like sneakin up on a wild animal on the safari. Alishia would never approve.
This is jailhouse music! When played over and over, the prisoners will give up their weapons.
3.
brandi
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Yes finally some new stuff!
4.
Meat
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Alicia *
5.
OrangeStar616
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I love her…….waiting for entire project, have both earlier works, Audition and Metropolis….
6.
ya'll know it
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Wow
leave it to her to blow my mind
Janelle Monae is just something else
man i love her
TOTAL SUPPORT can’t wait to buy
7.
Rolling Like A River
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I need this weird bish to do sumpin new with her hair please
8.
Talkin_Now
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Whoa, I don’t know about this cut. I like all the rest of your stuff though
9.
Deann Dmere
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I just cant get into her style of music. Sorrie….not feeling it.
10.
Tiff.Will. [TIFFANY.WILLIAMS]
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I usually like her music but this is NOT my cup of tea..
Is she gay? (No Shade) But she always had a bit of a manly vibe to me..
11.
ya'll know it
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Sagittarians tend to be a little tomboy-ish/manly in dress and attitude
both her and teyana taylor are sags…as am I.
but honestly even if they weren’t sags…
Why do people act like girls dressing boy-ish is gay all the sudden
Girls been doing it for decades. my gawd!
Wasn’t the concept of the Tom-boy ever introduced to people before butch lesbians?
Tomboy seems like a much more common concept than the concept of a butch lesbian.
12.
krystal
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
she is very creative and pretty but I agree with #7, she needs to do something else with her hair
13.
hood_shit
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
not for me…
14.
C4C
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I LOVE this song! So happy to hear some new music released from Janelle. I think her new material will be great, I hope it will transcend and appeal to less eclectic audiences.
15.
beaumusik
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I love Janelle, glad she’s got some new stuff comin out
16.
POSITIVE CHICK
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
LOL @ Meat #2 you made me laugh so hard. This song is weird, I never really caught on to Janelle Monae. She is different though
17.
CARMELHOTTIE
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
HELL TO THE NO I WONT BE PLAYING THIS IN MY RADIO…..
18.
TonTeezy
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
great production but not my kind of music.
19.
Candi
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
YES! Luv it. Something new.
20.
AlexIS
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
This song definitely has to be played more than once to grow on you, l guess.
l just don’t like what Janelle Monae turned into; music wise. lt’s creative and all but it’s slick gimmicky. And she used to SING and had more to her than salt and pepper shoes and that damn bow tie..
21.
TJACK25
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
The War of the Roses…
Hmmm, well I like the movie with that title from back in the day.
We all know Janelle is outside the box, I appreciate her creativity. That’s all folks
22.
JUDAH
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
What is this nonsense lol? This woman and her music reminds me of those bugged out paintings that everyone says are so “complex” and “expressive” because they’re afraid to say that the paintings are garbage. There is nothing impressive about this demon, other than how much of a demon she is. She is going through the same “Metropolis” rituals as all the other female singers.
23.
Kyla
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
This will NEVER grow on me.
Horrible, can’t take the uneccessary screaming/yelling.
She annoys me because it’s like she’s trying too hard to be different.
24.
Kyla
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
JUDAH,
LOL, I don’t agree about the demon stuff but I agree with everything else!
25.
Jaime
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Love Janelle. She’s multi-talented, and she’s too deep for some. She’s defiitely in her own lane.
26.
joeinmemphis
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
can she get a new outfit?
27.
No thanks
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Hate her music. Wish her the best though.
28.
sammy p
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
OMG!!! This shit is SICK!!! listening again…
I LOVE her !!! NO ONE is doing this shit!!!!
29.
That's How They Get You
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I sure hope the B-52s got paid for the sample of “RocK Lobster” she is using (you can listen to it on Rhapsody). As a fan, I would have expected something less derivative. I’m not sure rock audiences will bite either.
30.
leeandrews
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
She is the shit! I totally get her!!! YES!!! I have been waiting so long for new music from her.
This is SO worth the wait! Her voice is INCREDIBLE!!!! That long a rock n roll note!!!! AHHHH!!
31.
theHotness Grrrl
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Definitely not blowing my wig back. Love her, but this song just doesn’t sound fresh. Heard it in the 80’s ala The Stray Cats.
32.
Shamikah
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Who cares if she wears the same outfit again? It’s what she likes! READ her interviews! AND the shit is HOT! She was just name ELLE magazine’s “Muse of the moment”!!! People are BITING HER style!!! Look around.
I have been a FAN for years!!! As long as this bitch is singing like this and making this type of music… she can wear what the fuck she wants !!!
33.
theHotness Grrrl
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
#29 Aaahhh you’re right! Not the Stray Cats but the B-52’s. Yep that’s it!
34.
DOLLHOUS3
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
@22.
FOR ONCE I AGREE WITH YOUR CRAZY ASS.
WHY DON’T PPL THAT CAN SING GIVE US SOME MUSIC WE LIKE?? DAMN ITS LIKE EVERYTHING IS BACKWARDS. THE PPL THAT CAN’T SING BE HAVING THE GOOD SONGS.
35.
kevinB
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Love this a lot. been waiting on a black chick to come wit it
36.
joe
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Brian you are a d*mn fool for putting “Rock n’ roll sensation”
37.
Mikababy09
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
This shit is FIRE! I can see her crazy ass acting an ass on stage!! Go see her live!! Hands down one of the best female performers. O ns ome james brown mic jagger shit
38.
Nikkibaby5432
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
janelle can do it all! Been a fan since the auc! She has really grew a lot artistically!
I am so proud of her for still being creative and in control! This song matches her personality! She is so free
39.
JUDAH
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
@KYLA
Yes she’s demonic. Look at the picture. What do you think she is looking at in admiration as she stares out the window? She’s lookin upwards toward the sun, that being Osiris/Horus a.k.a. Satan. None of these photos are haphazardly taken.
40.
carrime86
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
love it forreal and i just became a fan
41.
calvintv
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
WOW!!!! AMAZING!!! This is what I needed in my life!!! This bitch is the shit ! She is sangin
42.
heatherb
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Can’t hate this time… this song is amazing
Ain’t nobody doing this shit this well. Sometimes rock is not good, but this is
people do be biting her ass hard too
43.
Supreme
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Love Janelle Monae I’ve been waiting on her to release some new music!
44.
2cute4u
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
the fuck is this?
45.
cecewinan
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
@heatherb
Yes!!! These girls do be biting janelle style SO hard!!! She been dressing like this, now people want her hair (RiRi, Cassie, etc)
I saw her in ELLE magazine and was happy she got the credit she deserves!!
Saw her live and I was blown away. She is coming to New Orleans!!! Hope she performs this!!!
46.
reader
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I wonder what she wears on a daily basis. All of her promo pics seem to be the same type of clothing.
Getting ready to start the “Buy janelle new clothes” fund in 5, 4,3,2,….
47.
mrs. sk8board P (ak & bk stan)
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Janelle!! I love her music, but this song is alright, I guess it has to grow on me.
48.
paigegirl
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
She is being honored at “Black Girls Rock” event in NY Oct. 17th!!! I’m working the event!
She has always impressed me. So proud to see a black girl represent with GOOOOD music to back it up! ROCK on janelle!
49.
mikelb_aer1
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
this song makes me want to hit a nigga
50.
divabeyonce
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
@reader
You are funnylololol, she said she sleeps in it. I was like WTF?
I think she is crazy… but in a good way
like Prince, Bowie, etc
marketing
51.
luckyhomoworld
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I hope this gets on the radio!! crosses fingers
SMH… a shame more artists like this are not appreciated
I am so sick and tired of the same ole bullshit!
Please don’t change janelle monet
52.
curtis_tite
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
i like this
thanks for posting something different Brian!
53.
vox populi... common sense isn't that common
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Something throws me off. I’ll have to give it a few more listens. The production of the song is crazy with the bass and stuff. Well I’m still listening to ‘Let it Go’ and ‘Many Moons’ but I look forward to hearing more from Janelle. I lover her energy.
54.
meeka
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Sorry, but @22 uh, what are you talking about? You sound like a sick in the head… hater. Brainwashed too
*gets off CL because of the loons on here*
55.
sara_bmusic
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
OMG! My favorite pompadour wearing queen is back!
FALL THE FUCK BACK HATERS!!!
PLEASE stay away form diddy Janelle! I am so glad you are still creative! I was worried.
thank jesus for you!!!!
56.
MTV_NEWS
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Yay!!! Janelle has new music!!! I looooove it!!
she is also nominated for a WOODIE Award (MTVU) with Kid Cudi, Yeah, yeah, yeah’s and some more indie artists!
57.
kendoll fuck
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
dope
58.
kendoll fuck
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
dope
59.
nelly
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
IF SHE WAS WHITE THIS WOULD BE A HIT..LMBAO
YA’LL ARE A MESS…H8TERS AND SO WHAT IF SHE’S GAY..LESBIAN OR BI??? THAT HAS NUN TO DO WITH HER MUSIC, OK GET IT?
I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL I GET MY GAY A$$ ON A TV SHOW AND SHUT ALL THIS GOSSIP MESS DOWN, H8TERS, H8TERS!!!!! UGHHH
60.
Chillhoako007
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
my sister LOVES her!!!
@ #59
I agree with you all the way!!! I am a lesbian and all i wear is dresses…lol
people never ask me if I am gay..SMH
SO ignorant
as a designer, the angrodginous look is in now. her style is being imitated by straight girls and gay boys all the time lol
61.
teeteebaby_isastar
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
this is different and everything different is not good to me.
this is really a cool song though
thanksCL for putting me on to ya girl
62.
redamberalertbiatch!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I fux wit it
63.
hollywudshuffle
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
im not a fan, and im open to every kind of music. unfortunately this track did not showcase her vocal skills. it was all yelling.
64.
Anartist
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Loved her first EP, so im really looking forward to a full album from her.
Wasn’t really feeling this track from her though, much more rock than her other songs.
65.
Cell
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Yay!!!! Fun song.
66.
Isis
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
I think its foul that her so-called art perpetuates myths about people with mental illness. Seriously, are we really referring to people with as “schitzos” in 2009. Do better people. Be responsible with your art.
67.
Meat
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Chillhoako007, you and Nelly should be ashamed of yourselves for coming on here and admitting that…! SMH
68.
theComplex
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Woo! I love it! Her vocal range is so dynamic! I envy that.
69.
Visha
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!! Give me more please.
On another note can you guys do a spotlight on The Noisettes. Now they are the business
70.
Kyla
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
JUDAH,
I don’t even follow this ‘girl’ so I don’t know about her beliefs or anything else about her so can’t agree or disagree.
Lol she could be looking up towards the “heavens” aka up in the sky, where heaven is of course .. no idea
Or like any person would think, this is just a regular picture with no meaning behind it.
71.
neon
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
AMAZING
yes some people won’t get it but who cares? janelle is not only gorgeous but xreative and has a fantastic voice. she’s one of those chicks that can’t be messed with
@visha yeah the noisettes are great too. shingai is another chick that can’t be messed with
THOSE women are bad. not these posers
72.
brandi
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Instead of listening to her music, complain about her clothes and hair. SMH. Typical.
73.
mooore
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
You can tell this girl is on the comments defending herself cuz its only 77 comments lol Nobody else cares and the ppl that had something negative to say only coming back to respond to what was said to them.
74.
Kellz
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
This is the only real rock inspired piece I’ve heard from her so Brian, you can cut the “rock n roll sensation” crap out. I digress; it was okay. I like the energy and lyrics but it isn’t something I would bump enough to put on my iPod. I’m still looking forward to her album tho because I know she’s talented and one can only hope for the best (^_^)
75.
yummadoyou
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 /
Ahhhhh, JM has new music and the haters are back! Love when this season rolls around. Can’t wait to see what Sandra Rose hatin’ ass has to say.
I’ve been telling yall to CATCH UP for 2 yrs…
COME ALIVE!
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