The funky beats and strong vocal performances are, of course, what help "The Electric Lady's" theme of droids-versus-humans feel more powerful. Lead single "Q.U.E.E.N." (featuring Erykah Badu) and the infectious tribal and disco influenced "Ghetto Woman" are purely irresistible with their groovy instrumentation and attitude-filled, introspective lyrics ("Hey sister am I good enough for your heaven / Say will your God accept me in my black and white / Will he approve the way I'm made? / Or should I reprogram the programming and get down?" she sings on "Q.U.E.E.N"). Read More »
Free spirit diva with an old soul Janelle Monae continues to fulfill hipster's fantasies! As the dynamic vocalists,' preps for the release of her forthcoming album, The Electric Lady Ms. Monae made her fans happy this Friday with the release of her new single, "Dance Apocalyptic," complete with a video teaser and her album release date. Now the full video is out and Ms. Monaw is donning a new look: long locks and all white? Read More »
After announcing her second studio album The Electric Lady late last week, Janelle Monae has dropped the official music video for the album's second single, "Dance Apocalyptic" today. Read More »
Janelle Monae has released another teaser for the "Dance Apocalyptic" music video. Like the first single "Q.U.E.E.N" the set will heavily feature black and white stripes (these ones are vertical). More importantly, it appears that Monae has gotten rid of her signature pompadour for the clip. Monae rocks long, crimped hair in the seemingly "Hey Ya"-inspired The Electric Lady video. Read More »
Free spirit diva with an old soul Janelle Monae continues to fulfill hipster's fantasies! As the dynamic vocalists,' preps for the release of her forthcoming album, The Electric Lady Miss Monae mad her fans happy this Friday with the release of her new single, “Dance Apocalyptic,” complete with a video teaser and her album release date. Read More »