Janelle Monáe (this thread)

[IntoTheSun]

She's been around for awhile but she only has one EP and a couple of singles. She has a full length album coming out on May 18th, 2010 titled The ArchAndroid. Listen, enjoy, discuss!

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New single:
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[xJesusFreakx]

Hey there, Andrea. This is some fun music. You know how much I love fun music.

[IntoTheSun]

Oh hey, Tim :-)

It is rather fun music. Check out her EP when you get the chance!

[cshadows2887]

First song is weird. Second is awesome. So it's about 50/50 whether I'm going to love her or not. Haha.

[HometownHero]

First song is weird. Second is awesome. So it's about 50/50 whether I'm going to love her or not. Haha.

She's awesome. This is me saying this. This means a lot haha

[cshadows2887]

She's awesome. This is me saying this. This means a lot haha

It's true I do perk up when you give a favorable review. 'Cause you hate a lot of shit. But that first song is some bizzarre stuff, no?

[HometownHero]

It's true I do perk up when you give a favorable review. 'Cause you hate a lot of shit. But that first song is some bizzarre stuff, no?

Bizarre, yes. Awesome, yes

[cshadows2887]

Bizarre, yes. Awesome, yes

Reminds me of old B-52's stuff like "Planet Claire" where you think "there's no way Earthlings made this music."

[HometownHero]

Reminds me of old B-52's stuff like "Planet Claire" where you think "there's not way Earthlings made this music."

lol that's really funny. It is quirky but I think that is why I have a liking for it

[cshadows2887]

lol that's really funny. It is quirky but I think that is why I have a liking for it

Yeah. It's definitely unique. Which, in and of itself, guarantees that I will check her out in more depth.

[theguy77]

if andrea records her voice on vocaroo and posts it in that thread in general, i will listen to this band.

[IntoTheSun]

Woahhh actual replies.

[IntoTheSun]

if andrea records her voice on vocaroo and posts it in that thread in general, i will listen to this band.

This could be done. Maybe.

[xJesusFreakx]

Woahhh actual replies.

You say this as if my reply wasn't actual.

[cshadows2887]

Woahhh actual replies.

Mhmm. So her other stuff as you've heard it, closer to song 1 or song 2? Or somewhere in between?

[xJesusFreakx]

This is an actual reply.

Woahhh.

[IntoTheSun]

You say this as if my reply wasn't actual.

All your replies are quite actual, Timtim. I appreciate it.

Mhmm. So her other stuff as you've heard it, closer to song 1 or song 2? Or somewhere in between?

Ah, well the first video posted is actual two songs, and honestly, even though she's great live, I don't think that first video is representative of the true awesomeness of her EP. I searched forever for a video of the actual tracks but couldn't find anything. Metropolis: The Chase Suite (EP) is really something. Also, like Tim said, it's fun. Fun is good.

PS: Damn, when'd you get such a high post count, Rock?!

This is an actual reply.

Woahhh.

Woahhh, indeed.

[cshadows2887]

Ah, well the first video posted is actual two songs, and honestly, even though she's great live, I don't think that first video is representative of the true awesomeness of her EP. I searched forever for a video of the actual tracks but couldn't find anything. Metropolis: The Chase Suite (EP) is really something. Also, like Tim said, it's fun. Fun is good.

PS: Damn, when'd you get such a high post count, Rock?!

Ok. Based on what I've heard and the fact that you're repping it, I'm definitely checking it out this weekend (if it's on LaLa). We all know how much I love girl singers.

Speaking of which, where are those songs, fool!?!?!

P.S. I don't know. I've been on the computer a lot doing mountains and mountains of schoolwork so the posts seem to pile up. I don't like having more than my mentor though. : (

[theguy77]

This could be done. Maybe.

link me when it's done!

[Salamandrax]

i love love love janelle monae.
sincerely jane is my favourite - check it out:

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can't wait for her full length :]

[xJesusFreakx]

Great video. If the second video in the OP didn't convince me to check her music out, this did.

[IntoTheSun]

Civil rights, civil war
Hood rat, crack whore
Carefree, nightclub
Closet drunk, bathtub
Outcast, weirdo
Stepchild, freak show
Black girl, bad hair
Broad nose, cold stare
Tap shoes (http://www.absolutepunk.net/#), Broadway
Tuxedo, holiday
Creative black, Love song
Stupid words, erased song
Gun shots, orange house
Dead man walking with a dirty mouth
Spoiled milk, stale bread
Welfare, bubonic plague
Record deal, light bulb
Keep back kid not corporate thug
Breast cancer, common cold
HIV (http://www.absolutepunk.net/#), lost hope
Overweight, self esteem
Misfit, broken dream
Fish tank, small bowl
Closed mind, dark hold
Cybergirl, droid (http://www.absolutepunk.net/#) control
Get away now they trying to steal your soul
Microphone, one stage
Tomboy, outrage
Street fight, bloody war
Instigators, third floor
Promiscuous child, broken dream
STD, quarentine
Heroin user, coke head
Final chapter, death bed
Plastic sweat, metal skin
Metallic tears, mannequin
Carefree, night club
Closet drunk, bathtub
White house, Jim Crow
Dirty lies, my regards

Love this part of the song.

[cshadows2887]

That video is dope stuff. This album is definitely on my radar.

[IntoTheSun]

Brian will eventually post in this thread with the grand revelation of how much he loves Janelle Monae and/or how much he hates me. I know he will.

Fuck Brian.

[cshadows2887]

Fuck Brian.

Eh, I'll leave that to you. You keep your imperatives to yourself.

[CheckeredFloors]

I remember her from when she had one song that got minimal play on the radio.

Don't remember the song or anything though, I just remember that she dances funny

[xJesusFreakx]

Eh, I'll leave that to you. You keep your imperatives to yourself.

:-d

[IntoTheSun]

Well this just got interesting.

[IntoTheSun]

Tracklist for The ArchAndroid:

1. Suite II Overture
2. Dance Or Die ft. Saul Williams
3. Faster
4. Locked Inside
5. Sir Greendown
6. Cold War
7. Tightrope ft. Big Boi
8. Neon Gumbo
9. Oh, Maker
10. Come Alive (The War Of The Roses)
11. Mushrooms & Roses
12. Suite III Overture
13. Neon Valley Street
14. Make The Bus ft. Of Montreal
15. Wondaland
16. 57821 ft. Deep Cotton
17. Say You'll Go
18. BabopbyeYa

[HometownHero]

I love the song with Big Boi
And I don't really like Big Boi that much

[IntoTheSun]

New album in 7 days!
http://projectbluebook.files.wordpress.com /2010/04/archandroid_cover.jpg

...I must say though, really do not enjoy this album cover.

[Cuddleworthy]

star trek meets ancient egypt

[IntoTheSun]

lolol

[cshadows2887]

I like his description of the cover so much more than the cover. Lol.

[HometownHero]

The album is fantastic

[xtheaudition]

shes good in this song w/b.o.b

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[xtheaudition]

i like her in this music video

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[geebee889]

i like her in this music video

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I'm in love with this music video. I watch it whenever I want to see something amazing.

[xtheaudition]

I'm in love with this music video. I watch it whenever I want to see something amazing.
she's a qt too!

[geebee889]

she's a qt too!


I also love this one, you should watch it if you haven't already!

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[xtheaudition]

I also love this one, you should watch it if you haven't already!

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oh i haven't thanks for the vid

[geebee889]

oh i haven't thanks for the vid


No prob!

[ohmessylife]

She's featured on two tracks of the new Of Montreal album; "Our Riotous Defects" and "Enemy Gene".
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[cshadows2887]

Not sure why it took me so long to listen to this, but I'm really into it. Great combination of melodic, accessible funk/R&B and balls-to-the-wall weirdo-prog.

[SoundscapeMN]

cshadows2887 (http://www.absolutepunk.net/member.php?u=98876) I'm in a similar spot. I finally checked her music out in late July after putting it off. It's a terrific record.

[The Personist]

Bump because Janelle Monáe rules.

[briewer]

Did I just get called out, like, 6 months back?

[cshadows2887]

Still need to purchase this damn album.

[The Personist]

A genius.

[xJesusFreakx]

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This is still awesome.

And, I never bought her new album, 'cause I suck. That'll be one of the first things I catch up on from earlier this year, along with new Hanson.

[IntoTheSun]

Did I just get called out, like, 6 months back?

Did you just, like, totally read through and comment in this thread? Thanks luv.

[11:11]

I really liked "Tightrope", but when I listened to the rest of the album, nothing really jumped out at me. Maybe I'll put it on again in a bit, see if anything sticks the second time around.

[IntoTheSun]

To be honest, I got the album, but I don't think I ever gave it a full listen through...

[11:11]

To be honest, I got the album, but I don't think I ever gave it a full listen through...
-3 cred

[IntoTheSun]

-3 cred

Hey, hey, I made this thread! No one gets to go around cred minus-ing.

[11:11]

Hey, hey, I made this thread! No one gets to go around cred minus-ing.
But you make the thread, bump it with a week left before release, and then...don't listen to it.

-3 cred.

[cshadows2887]

But you make the thread, bump it with a week left before release, and then...don't listen to it.

-3 cred.

That a conservative subtraction.

[IntoTheSun]

But you make the thread, bump it with a week left before release, and then...don't listen to it.

-3 cred.

Psh, I guess you just have to report back to me on its awesomeness, then.

[11:11]

That a conservative subtraction.
Well I don't hate her, and she has a Mario/Luigi avatar, so I was a bit lenient.

[cshadows2887]

Well I don't hate her, and she has a Mario/Luigi avatar, so I was a bit lenient.

Would it make you harsher if I told you she only brought that avatar back because I asked her to?

[11:11]

Would it make you harsher if I told you she only brought that avatar back because I asked her to?
No, because in order to bring it back, she would have had to have it at some point in time prior, so she's safe.

[cshadows2887]

No, because in order to bring it back, she would have had to have it at some point in time prior, so she's safe.

Damn. Too nice.

[IntoTheSun]

You're a gentleman, Owen.

Just look at these pathetic attempts to call me out tonight (I'm looking at you, Tim, David, Alex, Chris...)

[cshadows2887]

You're a gentleman, Owen.

Just look at these pathetic attempts to call me out tonight (I'm looking at you, Tim, David, Alex, Chris...)

I just can't live without your attention, obvi.

[11:11]

Damn. Too nice.
:-d
You're a gentleman, Owen.

Just look at these pathetic attempts to call me out tonight (I'm looking at you, Tim, David, Alex, Chris...)
Well I can't just let Chris draw me into their "make fun of Andrea" posse!

[cshadows2887]

:-d

Well I can't just let Chris draw me into their "make fun of Andrea" posse!

Our posse would actually appreciate the song in your usertitle. Andrea would hate it because it's melodic and un-sweater-y. Jussayin'

[11:11]

Our posse would actually appreciate the song in your usertitle. Andrea would hate it because it's melodic and un-sweater-y. Jussayin'
Hmm...this might be worthy of a posse change...

[IntoTheSun]

Well I can't just let Chris draw me into their "make fun of Andrea" posse!

I like you more now. It's okay, they just started today, you're not missing out on anything!

They think they're edgy or something, it's quite amusing considering Tim and Chris are two of my nicest e-friends on this site, aside from Kurt.

[11:11]

I like you more now. It's okay, they just started today, you're not missing out on anything!

They think they're edgy or something, it's quite amusing considering Tim and Chris are two of my nicest e-friends on this site, aside from Kurt.
Maybe they're trying on the "bad boy" image to get the ladies?

[IntoTheSun]

Maybe they're trying on the "bad boy" image to get the ladies?

I just can't live without your attention, obvi.

...evidently so.

[11:11]

...evidently so.
We got to the bottom of that pretty fast. We should open our own private detective agency.

[cshadows2887]

...evidently so.

Pshaw. I just keep you around for cred purposes.

[IntoTheSun]

We got to the bottom of that pretty fast. We should open our own private detective agency.

"Owe N' Andy"

[11:11]

"Owe N' Andy"
Witty. And I think it would make for an excellent, extravagent sign.

[The Personist]

something indignant

[lilRIPsta]

Bump because I'm newly obsessed with Janelle. The best female pop artist since Lauryn Hill. People on this site need to hop off the Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Kesha bandwagons and recognize this MUCH more talented artist.

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[Skadrist]

I really think she has a chance to be one of the most influential artists of this decade. She is great and deserves more exposure.

[Argentine]

My compensation post.

[Gaston]

i was spinnin' her album earlier

[The Personist]

She's amazing. "Cold War" is kind of stuck in my head by default.

[BornUnderPunches]

Awww yeahhh

[Argentine]

I believe her tears, I really do. That's something I don't say for musicians.

[The Personist]

Also the first verse of "Faster" is really sad/stuck in my head.

[IntoTheSun]

Um, does anyone here listen to her EP? Yeah, I like it.

[BornUnderPunches]

I have her EP on my list of things to get, but I haven't yet.

[The Personist]

I wanna listen to the EP.

[Argentine]

iTunes says there's 2 EPs. If I have money, I'll buy the cheaper one.

[IntoTheSun]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ffMZ1DbkKP8/SuUHLE48VfI/AAAAAAAAAYg/ro3KlRoPvzk/s400/janelle_monae_metropolis-743727.jpg

Get this one.

[BornUnderPunches]

Metropolis is the only EP

[The Personist]

Metropolis is the only EP

in the entire world

[IntoTheSun]

Metropolis is the only EP

Shut up, Franklin. No one wants to hear yo' yappin.

[Argentine]

iTunes has two versions I mean. Sorry for the mix up. The second has music videos and what not.

[BornUnderPunches]

in the entire world
Well duh
Shut up, Franklin. No one wants to hear yo' yappin.
Yada Yada Yada that's all I hear when you Asian girls be talkin
iTunes has two versions I mean. Sorry for the mix up. The second has music videos and what not.

NOT FORGIVEN

[Argentine]

Well duh

Yada Yada Yada that's all I hear when you Asian girls be talkin


NOT FORGIVEN

WAS MAKING A POINT

[The Personist]

Faster and faster I should run

[Argentine]

If Cold War isn't seen as one of the best singles of the year, I'm burning every music mag I have.

[BornUnderPunches]

Best single of the year is Fuck You, but Cold War's great too.

[Argentine]

Best single of the year is Fuck You, but Cold War's great too.

Oh definitely. But if it's not on the list at all: arson.

[BornUnderPunches]

Oh definitely. But if it's not on the list at all: arson.
The I guess you could say the war...is not that cold

http://www.thetoque.com/images/stories/david_caruso_sunglasses.jpg

YEEAAAHHHHH

[IntoTheSun]

lol

[BornUnderPunches]

So you think I'm alone
But being alone's the way to be

[Argentine]

The I guess you could say the war...is not that cold

http://www.thetoque.com/images/stories/david_caruso_sunglasses.jpg

YEEAAAHHHHH

:appl:

Nah dude, #1 thing to happen to music this year is SOOOO the Pinkerton reissue and Kanye's comeback.

[BornUnderPunches]

Haha that was such a lame joke.


Ugh I hate Weezer.

[Theseventhson]

Who?

[Argentine]

They disappoint me. Since their first two albums are the only reason they're alive and shit.

[BornUnderPunches]

Who?
Who are you referencing in this post? Weezer? Janelle?

[Theseventhson]

Who are you referencing in this post? Weezer? Janelle?

I was referencing Janelle, but in a joking manner.

[Thesleepingwell]

Intresting... love the bass line in the second vid.
Weird, but catchy...

[BornUnderPunches]

How is she weird? except the hair

[The Personist]

So you think I'm alone
But being alone's the way to be

this this this this this

[BornUnderPunches]

that that that that that

[IntoTheSun]

this signifying that

[BornUnderPunches]

me and you, you and me

oops wrong thread.

[Argentine]

This thread deserves a THIS.

[Theseventhson]

You can deal with this or you can deal with that.

[Thesleepingwell]

How is she weird? except the hair

Okay.. I used the wrong word and I didn't explain what I menat.

I'll say she's different.
The music is somewhat refreshing. She does have talent and I might hunt for the EPs come to think of it.
Oh and the hair is cool. That isn't weird, just self expression.

[The Personist]

this signifying that

<3

[BornUnderPunches]

Okay.. I used the wrong word and I didn't explain what I menat.

I'll say she's different.
The music is somewhat refreshing. She does have talent and I might hunt for the EPs come to think of it.
Oh and the hair is cool. That isn't weird, just self expression.
Oh ok

[briewer]

<3
You Lacanian bastard!

[BornUnderPunches]

Enjoy (http://usershare.net/9b162zmtjrnc)

[cshadows2887]

How is she weird? except the hair

Not sure where her being weird seems like a shocking statement.

[BornUnderPunches]

Her music ain't that weird.

[HometownHero]

Her music ain't weird. It's just damn good.

[IntoTheSun]

I still don't see how anyone could find her weird. She's catchy, goddammit.

[cshadows2887]

The sheer span of genres she incorporates, her image and her lyrical tendencies all might be off-putting to someone unprepared for her. I think the record is brilliant, but just 'cause you like it doesn't mean it's not a bit quirky.

[Gaston]

The sheer span of genres she incorporates, her image and her lyrical tendencies all might be off-putting to someone unprepared for her. I think the record is brilliant, but just 'cause you like it doesn't mean it's not a bit quirky.

i am sorry, but anyone who doesn't like janelle monae is an uncultured swine

[The Personist]

Wait, I'm an uncultured swine AND I like Janelle Monae. Wtf.

[IntoTheSun]

I need you right now I need you right now I need you right now I need you right now I neeeed you right nowww I neeeeddd youu right nowww oo-oohhaa

[The Personist]

Fucking amazing.

[Argentine]

Her songs are on my iPod now. I feel realll good.

[kbomb001]

Where can I find her EP? I already love the ArchAndroid!

[bandnamexmyname]

Love this.

[stevenisfading]

Not in love with the whole album but there are select songs like Cold War and Come Alive (The War of the Roses) that I love completely.

[cshadows2887]

Just dawned on me Andrea gets major cred points for being the first person I saw hyping this album.

[The Personist]

But I have more cred because I like Of Montreal more than Andrea, and they're the ones who made Janelle Monae exist.

[IntoTheSun]

I don't know if that's true, David, that you like them more than me. At least the "me" from 3 years ago.

[cshadows2887]

Janelle Monae > Of Montreal anyway.

[Argentine]

Someone rec me an Of Montreal album that isn't Hissing Fauna and the Spiders from Mars.

[briewer]

definitely knew about monae before andrea.

[IntoTheSun]

definitely knew about monae before andrea.

WELL HOW DIDYA KNOW WHEN I KNEW ABOUT HER AS OPPOSED TO WHEN I LISTENED TO HER?! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT I KNOW, GOSH.

Hi, Brian.

[Argentine]

Nobody cares about anyone's hipster cred. Rec me an Of Montreal album.

[IntoTheSun]

Nobody cares about anyone's hipster cred. Rec me an Of Montreal album.

We're just all so facetious, Darrick. You don't even understand. Anyway, go for The Sunlandic Twins if you like pop, or Satanic Panic is good, too.

[briewer]

WELL HOW DIDYA KNOW WHEN I KNEW ABOUT HER AS OPPOSED TO WHEN I LISTENED TO HER?! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT I KNOW, GOSH.

Hi, Brian.
SORRY I GOTTA SAY SUMIN WHEN I BEING CALLED OUT ON SHIT I DIDNT SHIT.

Nobody cares about anyone's hipster cred. Rec me an Of Montreal album.
I don't think I can do the latter without utilizing the former.

[Theseventhson]

Nobody cares about anyone's hipster cred. Rec me an Of Montreal album.

yr just jellay cuz you aint got none bro

[Argentine]

We're just all so facetious, Darrick. You don't even understand. Anyway, go for The Sunlandic Twins if you like pop, or Satanic Panic is good, too.

I'm like this towards everything lately. True story.

And will do. What about the one that just came out, False Priest?

[Argentine]

yr just jellay cuz you aint got none bro

whatchoo got ovr me huhhh

SORRY I GOTTA SAY SUMIN WHEN I BEING CALLED OUT ON SHIT I DIDNT SHIT.


I don't think I can do the latter without utilizing the former.

Touche.

Random note: Your avatar especially scares me right now cause I watched it a few nights ago.

[IntoTheSun]

SORRY I GOTTA SAY SUMIN WHEN I BEING CALLED OUT ON SHIT I DIDNT SHIT.

HEY BRO, WANNA GO DUMPSTER DIVING WITH ME SOMETIME??

I'm like this towards everything lately. True story.

And will do. What about the one that just came out, False Priest?

I don't listen to them anymore, so I don't know haha.

[Argentine]

HEY BRO, WANNA GO DUMPSTER DIVING WITH ME SOMETIME??



I don't listen to them anymore, so I don't know haha.

You always gotta be ahead of mehhhh

Haha, cool. Also, I like Perfume Genius now. You're welcome.

[IntoTheSun]

http://sunonthesand.com/2010/kevin-barnes-of-of-montreal-is-not-happy-with-pitchfork/

Hey Brian, did you read this SOTS article? I bet I read it b4 you lolol.

Dammit, would be more funny if you'd actually written it.

[IntoTheSun]

You always gotta be ahead of mehhhh

Haha, cool. Also, I like Perfume Genius now. You're welcome.

I love him. His music is beautiful. And I got the chance to see him live, one of the best days of my life.

[Theseventhson]

I usually read Brian's writings before he writes them.

[Argentine]

I love him. His music is beautiful. And I got the chance to see him live, one of the best days of my life.

Very lucky, I've seen a few of his live videos. Talented guy.

[briewer]

http://sunonthesand.com/2010/kevin-barnes-of-of-montreal-is-not-happy-with-pitchfork/

Hey Brian, did you read this SOTS article? I bet I read it b4 you lolol.

Dammit, would be more funny if you'd actually written it.
Eh. Barnes was right to call out their review for being shitty because it was, in fact, shitty, but he just comes across as really bitchy. Whatever, I could really care less about both of them.

[briewer]

I usually read Brian's writings before he writes them.
Well you are my muse, so that only makes sense.

[IntoTheSun]

oh baby

[cshadows2887]

Do I have the least hipster cred on the site?

[Theseventhson]

Well you are my muse, so that only makes sense.
Aw shucks

Do I have the least hipster cred on the site?
There's gotta be 1 or 2 users with less.

[cshadows2887]

Aw shucks


There's gotta be 1 or 2 users with less.

quicksilv

Just because he wants so badly to have it.