Metropolis Daily News
Rocking Crowds With No Apologies
June 24th, 2009
Attempting to classify Janelle Monáe is a waste of time. The Kansas City native has been making her rounds at some of the year's top festivals, including SXSW and Bonaroo. And if her tuxedo and black-and-white saddle shoes are any indicator of what's to come, then her show is definitely a break from the norm. This week, the petite 25-year-old hits the road again, opening for pop group No Doubt's reunion tour. She's been known to throw water on the audience, finger paint and crowd surf.Check out the full article on Janelle at BlackVoices.com!
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Janelle Interviewed on NPR’s “This is Fresh Air”
June 24th, 2009
Janelle Monae caugh up with NPR's "This is Fresh Air" last week to talk about her album Metropolis: The Chase Suite, performing, and her childhood . Head over to NPR.org to listen to the interview now!
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Check Out The Reviews Of Janelle Monae’s Performance On The No Doubt Tour!
June 24th, 2009
Check below for all the latest reviews on Janelle Monae's recent performance on the No Doubt tour! The Buffalo News "And as great as the headliner was on this night, they weren't the best band on the bill. Janelle Monae, the first opening act, put on the kind of performance that is so unique, visceral and true that it's awfully tough to put into words. Joined by an amazing three-piece band, the singer touched on thunderous, Outkast-like grooves, girl-group R&B and vocal jazz in her very brief set. Like James Brown fronting the JB's, her elastic voice, nimble dance moves and unbelievable energy made for an artistic force that stops you in your tracks." Click HERE to read the entire article!Boston Globe"Points to No Doubt for bringing along the outre and extremely limber Janelle Monae to spice up the beginning of the night." Click HERE to read the entire article!The Sun Chronicle"Singer-songwriter Janelle Monae, a Kansas City, Kansas native, opened with quite an energetic performance that spanned funk to rock...Rolling Stone and others peg Monae to become one of the most influential artists of the next few years." Click HERE to read the entire article!Examiner"There is no doubt about the future of Janelle Monae." Click HERE to read the entire articleThe Post Standard"Opener Janelle Monae got the night started with an odd and interesting set. First she danced hard with her three-piece band for an urban R&B feel. Then she jumped up on a chair to belt out a jazzy version of the standard "Smile." Intriguing work from the woman who got her start with OutKast. Click HERE to read the entire article!PREVIEWS/LISTINGSLA WeeklyObserver-Dispatch (Utica, NY)The Post Standard (Syracuse, NY)Rochester Democrat And Chronicle (Rochester, NY)Norwich Bulletin (Norwich, CT)Also click HERE to check out pics of Janelle on stage in Vernon, NY!
So sad I will miss when the tour hits Houston/Woodlands
June 26th, 2009 at 6:36 pm