Janelle Monáe
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| Janelle Monáe | |
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| Born | Janelle Robinson, Age 23 |
| Origin | Kansas City, United States |
| Genre(s) | Futuristic Rock n' Roll, Soul, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, Performer, Producer, Superhero |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label(s) | The Wondaland Arts Society Bad Boy Records Purple Ribbon Atlantic Records |
| Website | janellemonae.com |
Janelle Monáe is an R&B, Soul, and Futuristic Rock Wonder/Singer. Originally from Kansas City, Kansas she was first featured on the Purple Ribbon All-Star's Compilation Got Purp? Volume 2 in 2005. Her song "Lettin' Go," from this album became a cult hit and a fan favorite. Her next major feature was on OutKast's movie soundtrack for Idlewild, where she is featured on the songs "Call The Law" and "In Your Dreams." She was also featured in the video for the single "Morris Brown," with Big Boi and Scar.
She is currently signed to indie record label The Wondaland Arts Society. The Wondaland Arts Society was founded by the Wolfmasters Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning, and Delvin Franklin along with manager George "Rico" Rodriguez, Mitch Mitchowski, and Janelle Monáe herself. Other artists on The Wondaland Arts Society include the Afro-punk group Deep Cotton.
Escaping from the underworld of her hometown, Monáe attended the American Musical Academy in New York City where she studied musical theatre and planned to pursue a career on the stages of Broadway. But feeling stifled by the lack of dynamic roles for black women on Broadway, Monáe decided to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue her dream of changing the world through her music. Monáe made her debut in Atlanta in the Fall of 2003. At the time, she was enrolled in Georgia Perimeter College and studied Science. She performed at various events in the Atlanta University Center. Her first solo project "The Audition" consisted of raw acoustic production from fellow AUC group BOF (Best of Friends) and from Nate "Rocket" Wonder and Chuck Lightning of Wondaland Productions.
Monáe will be releasing "Metropolis" in four separate parts, or "Suites." The first Suite of Metropolis, titled "The Chase" was released in August of 2007 via her label, the Wondaland Arts Society. The first single from Suite I of Metropolis, "Violet Stars Happy Hunting" has become an internet sensation and is already an underground hit. Her album is available exclusively via her website and live performances, as well as iTunes and other mp3 download sites.
In late 2007, Janelle Monae signed with Sean "Diddy" Combs' label, Bad Boy Records.
Art Nouveau Magazine named Janelle Monae as one of five artists you'll know by 2008.
Monáe is also featured on the Jaspect's Album "Broadcasting the Definition" on the song "Peachtree Blues".
Some of Janelle Monáe's musical influences include Michael Jackson, Judy Garland, James Brown, Cameo, Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, Outkast, Bach, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, SWV, Bjork, and The Hives, to name a few.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2003 The Audition
- 2007 Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase
- 2008 Metropolis Suite II of IV
[edit] Singles
- 2005 Peachtree Blues
- 2006 Lettin' Go
- 2007 Violet Stars Happy Hunting!
- 2008 Sincerely, Jane
- 2008 Many Moons
[edit] Appearances
- 2005 Broadcasting the Definition
- 2005 Got Purp? Vol 2
- 2006 Idlewild
[edit] External links
- Janelle Monáe's Official Website
- Janelle Monáe's MySpace Page
- Janelle Monáe fan site
- Janelle Monáe Interview
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