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ALBUM REVIEW, Janelle Monae 'The Electric Lady:' In the Battle of Droids Versus Humans, 'Q.U.E.E.N.' Singer Comes Out on Top [FULL ALBUM STREAM]

By Carolyn Menyes | Sep 12, 2013 12:43 PM EDT

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 »

LISTEN Janelle Monae 'The Electric Lady:' New Album 2013 Features Guest Spots from Prince, Miguel, Solange and More [FULL ALBUM STREAM] [TRACK LIST]

By Carolyn Menyes | Sep 03, 2013 02:27 PM EDT

It’s just one week until the release of Janelle Monae’s sophomore album “The Electric Lady,” and the R&B songstress is getting fans hyped up for the follow-up to 2010’s “The ArchAndroid” by releasing new tracks from the album. Today’s offering comes in the form of the album in its entirety. Read More »

Janelle Monae New Album: 'Electric Lady' Tracklist, Cover Art Released, Reveals Collaborations With Big Boi, Solange, Cee Lo, Esperanza Spalding

By Alex Galbraith, Mstars Reporter | Aug 09, 2013 02:00 PM EDT

September 10 can't get here fast enough, y'all. That's the day that Janelle Monae drops Suites IV-V of her ArchAndroid saga, also known as her new album The Electric Lady. Monae has just released the cover artwork and tracklisting for the album and (as if collaborations with Prince, Miguel and Erykah Badu weren't enough) it will feature Solange on the eponymous track and Dungeon Family cohorts Cee Lo and Big Boi on a remix. Read More »

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