Janelle Monae’s Theatrical Album Preview

April 15, 2010
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Clizbeats Featured Artist, Janelle Monae is back!  After releasing her debut EP Metropolis, she ready to release a full length  debut ArchAndroid.   As always this woman is a true artist down to her core!  There is plenty more to come about Janelle and this exciting new project shortly.  In the mean time, Atlantic records provided us with plenty of goodies that are sure to keep you logging on for more.  Below is part of a statement from Janelle describing the album’s many varied inspirations ArchAndroid.

“The album was recorded at Wondaland Studios in Atlanta, but written all over the world, including but not limited to Moscow, Prague, Istanbul, Berlin, Amsterdam, New York, and the Palace of the Dogs. “The ArchAndroid” was inspired not only by the energy of these places, but by such revolutionary musicians and artistic visionaries as Salvador Dalí, OWalt Disney, OutKast, Stevie Wonder, Octavia Butler, David Bowie, Andy Warhol, and John Williams. The album was Executive Produced by Nate Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, with Co-Executive Production from Big Boi of OutKast.”

ArchAndroid’s firs single is Tightrope. Check It Out Below. Be sure to also check out the albums theatrical trailer.  Learn about all things Janelle Monae in our exclusive interview here.

Janelle Monae f/Big Boi

“Tightrope”

Wondaland Art Society/Bad Boy/Atlantic Records


“ArchAndroid”

Album Trailer

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