Blog > Title: Janelle Monae

I first heard about Janelle while working at Newbury Comics. Her debut EP was quite devisive throughout the staff. Then I saw her about a year or so ago opening for Jamie Lidell. I have to say, she was absolutely excellent.

She has been popping up all over the internet since in that cute pompador. Pitchfork gave her the solid Best New Music for her first album single “Tightrope”. But I want to point out the excellent “Come Alive (The War of Roses)” which I think sums up the live show and the attitude of this former Outkast backup singer a little better.

Expect big things from this girl.

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