Janelle Monae was introduced as the female Prince and she didn’t disappoint. Check out highlights of her bangin’ Summer Spirit Fest performance below. RELATED LINKS: RELATED: Erykah Badu Live At The Summer Spirit Fest 2010 RELATED: Common Professes His Love For D.C. [Exclusive] RELATED: Chuck Brown Speaks On Lil Benny [Exclusive] RELATED: The Roots Live At The Summer Spirit […]
Janelle Monae’s newest video focuses on nothing else but her face. Her singing is both emotive and engaging and leaves us no other option than to focus on the lyrics. “Cold War” is the latest single to be lifted from her ‘‘The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III of IV)’ LP. Monáe said, “I remember crying […]
In the cover story titled “Table For One,” written by Editor-In-Chief, Jermaine Hall, Hip-Hop’s most affluent playboy shares his thoughts on regrettable interviews, Lil Kim vs. Nicki Minaj, regaining respect and more. Here are some excerpts: Are the comments from Lil’ Kim about Nicki disheartening? When I heard her say what she said, it didn’t […]
FROM RAP-UP: Janelle Monáe’s masculine wardrobe, consisting of a black suit, tie, and saddle shoes, has some questioning her sexuality. Music’s newest darling is addressing the rumors. Since capturing the nation’s attention with her critically-acclaimed album The ArchAndroid, the sci-fi singer has had to face scrutiny about whether she prefers to date men or women, […]
Dancing android Janelle Monae lends her funky vocals and steps to the new “Open Up” commercial for Coca-Cola. The ad follows Monae’s previous involvement in Coke’s “Open Happiness” project, which also saw Cee-Lo Green and Travie McCoy taking part. Janelle herself only appears in about four seconds of the clip, but you can hear her […]
Janelle Monáe has just released the video for the ‘Tightrope (Remix)’. The track features rappers B.o.B. and Lupe Fiasco, and Monae spits a little something, too: “Black-and-white tux / ain’t no need for no other colors / t-t-t-talkin’ bout ‘W-w-w-why don’t she change her clothes?’ / Well, they ain’t seem to mind the last 3 […]
In her music, 24-year-old singer Janelle Monae fuses fantasy and funk – and the same goes for her fashion. The artist, who is her own stylist, loves to give boyish suits girlie touches and draws her inspiration from the most imaginative places. PREVIEW: Janelle Monae’s “ArchAndroid” Album VIDEO: Janelle Monae Kills It On “Letterman”
Janelle Monae is featured in this month’s issue of 944 magazine. In addition to being featured on the cover, she also has a full multiple-page spread, complete with a story written by Isoul Harris. The accompanying pictures were taken by world renowned photographer Marc Baptiste and styled by Kilthe Brewster. “I am very connected to […]
