Cybergirl Janelle Monae returns with one of two singles (the other is “Tightrope” featuring OutKast’s Big Boi) that she’s releasing to tease the upcoming album The ArchAndroid, which will drop on May 18.
It’s about time. I mean, my hat’s off to Janelle and the Wondaland Arts team: They’ve been working her first EP, Metropolis: The Chase Suite Vol. 1, since late 2007. Yeah, really. So here’s hoping that the foundation’s solid and that this album is full of great songs like “Many Moons”.
Fans can catch her as part of this summer’s Lilith Fair, as well as the following residencies and performances leading up to the release:
MARCH
15 Washington, DC Black Cat
17 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s
18 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s
21 San Francisco, CA Café Du Nord
22 San Francisco, CA Café Du Nord
23 Los Angeles, CA The Viper Room
24 Los Angeles, CA The Viper Room
29 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern
30 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern
31 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
APRIL
2 St. Andrews Detroit, MI
5 Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA
6 Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA
9 Joe’s Pub New York, NY
10 Joe’s Pub New York, NY
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LOVE Janelle Monae!!! This album is going to blow everything else out of the water. 2010= the year of Janelle Monae.
Cant wait till she comes to Atlanta…. im so excited… I’ve been waiting for this for such a long time!!!
If you or anyone reading this has the opportunity, Janelle’s performance should not be missed. This new album absolute genius, and her live shows will not disappoint. Prepare to be wowed.
Janelle Monae is fierce! She always puts on an unforgettable performance and her vocals are niiice! I just downloaded “Cold War” and “Tightrope” off of itunes too! May 18th is the JM takeover!