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Genre-bending pop/soul phenomenon JANELLE MONAE will play her debut Irish headliner this December at TRIPOD.
Following her rapturously received show at this year’s Electric Picnic, the ground-breaking singer will bring her stunning live show to Dublin’s TRIPOD for one night only on Sunday 19th December.
**Tickets go on sale this Friday 1st Oct at 9am**
Monae’s debut album “The ArchAndroid” is out now.
POD presents
JANELLE MONÁE
Sunday 19th December 2010
Tripod – Harcourt St – Dublin 2.
Doors – 7:30pm
Tickets €28 & €32 (inc. booking fee) available from Ticketmaster, City Discs, and usual outlets. www.ticketmaster.ie
www.myspace.com/janellemonae
www.jmonae.com
JANELLE MONÁE REVEALS GENRE-BENDING DEBUT ALBUM “THE ARCHANDROID”
“The ArchAndroid” is an “EMOTION PICTURE” brought to you by Janelle Monáe and the Mad Minds of the Wondaland Arts Society. The star-studded featured cast includes the legendary Big Boi of OutKast, renowned poet Saul Williams, psychedelic dance-punk troupe Of Montreal, punk prophets Deep Cotton, and the Wondaland Arch Orchestra.
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, Walt 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.
A ground-breaking, genre-blurring singer, songwriter, producer, and performer, Monáe’s inventive style melds a refined pop sensibility with an extraordinary postmodern mash-up of soul, funk, and rock ‘n’ roll. Like Sly Stone, Prince, and OutKast, Monáe proves that innovative music can jam, while simultaneously inventing new concepts and sounds. “The ArchAndroid” follows the Grammy Award-nominated artist’s two acclaimed EPs, 2008’s “METROPOLIS: THE CHASE SUITE (SPECIAL EDITION)” and “METROPOLIS: SUITE I OF IV,” both of which received extensive critical praise upon their initial releases.
Janelle Monáe is a true 21st Century musical phenomenon, earning widespread acclamation for her compelling cybersoul sound. The Atlanta-based artist – who first garnered national attention for her collaborations with Big Boi on OutKast’s “IDLEWILD” – has been profiled in a wide range of national publications, including Vogue, GQ, SPIN, Nylon, PAPER, Essence, and the New York Times.
“A very different kind of diva,” declared Vogue. “Monáe creates this futuristic world of hers by synthesizing past inspirations: the operatic pop and hornlike sharpness of Shirley Bassey, the energetic funk of James Brown, and the breezy rock and soul of OutKast,” said Creative Loafing. “‘It’s been awhile since I felt so fully enraptured and bemused and awed as I did when she was on stage,” proclaimed Paste, while Vibe noted “Monáe’s upcoming album is poised to bring an eclectic, urbane feel to today’s R&B.” “Janelle Monáe is honing her completely individual skills as a very exciting solo artist,” said the UK’s Blag, “not only in sound but very much in style.”
Monáe has also drawn accolades from fellow artists across the musical spectrum. “What I love about Janelle is that she has a magical ability to bring folks together,” says Big Boi, while his partner in OutKast, Andre “3000” Benjamin declares, “Ms. Monáe has one of the most enchanting voices of our generation. She’s a living, singing babydoll. Darling… just darling. Ha.”
Legendary artist Prince hails Janelle, saying, “She is so smart.” “Janelle Monáe is one of the most important signings of my career,” proclaims Sean “Diddy” Combs. “She is a true visionary, with an original sound and a mesmerizing presence. I can’t wait to watch the future unfold for Janelle.”
Following her rapturously received show at this year’s Electric Picnic, the ground-breaking singer will bring her stunning live show to Dublin’s TRIPOD for one night only on Sunday 19th December.
**Tickets go on sale this Friday 1st Oct at 9am**
Monae’s debut album “The ArchAndroid” is out now.
POD presents
JANELLE MONÁE
Sunday 19th December 2010
Tripod – Harcourt St – Dublin 2.
Doors – 7:30pm
Tickets €28 & €32 (inc. booking fee) available from Ticketmaster, City Discs, and usual outlets. www.ticketmaster.ie
www.myspace.com/janellemonae
www.jmonae.com
JANELLE MONÁE REVEALS GENRE-BENDING DEBUT ALBUM “THE ARCHANDROID”
“The ArchAndroid” is an “EMOTION PICTURE” brought to you by Janelle Monáe and the Mad Minds of the Wondaland Arts Society. The star-studded featured cast includes the legendary Big Boi of OutKast, renowned poet Saul Williams, psychedelic dance-punk troupe Of Montreal, punk prophets Deep Cotton, and the Wondaland Arch Orchestra.
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, Walt 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.
A ground-breaking, genre-blurring singer, songwriter, producer, and performer, Monáe’s inventive style melds a refined pop sensibility with an extraordinary postmodern mash-up of soul, funk, and rock ‘n’ roll. Like Sly Stone, Prince, and OutKast, Monáe proves that innovative music can jam, while simultaneously inventing new concepts and sounds. “The ArchAndroid” follows the Grammy Award-nominated artist’s two acclaimed EPs, 2008’s “METROPOLIS: THE CHASE SUITE (SPECIAL EDITION)” and “METROPOLIS: SUITE I OF IV,” both of which received extensive critical praise upon their initial releases.
Janelle Monáe is a true 21st Century musical phenomenon, earning widespread acclamation for her compelling cybersoul sound. The Atlanta-based artist – who first garnered national attention for her collaborations with Big Boi on OutKast’s “IDLEWILD” – has been profiled in a wide range of national publications, including Vogue, GQ, SPIN, Nylon, PAPER, Essence, and the New York Times.
“A very different kind of diva,” declared Vogue. “Monáe creates this futuristic world of hers by synthesizing past inspirations: the operatic pop and hornlike sharpness of Shirley Bassey, the energetic funk of James Brown, and the breezy rock and soul of OutKast,” said Creative Loafing. “‘It’s been awhile since I felt so fully enraptured and bemused and awed as I did when she was on stage,” proclaimed Paste, while Vibe noted “Monáe’s upcoming album is poised to bring an eclectic, urbane feel to today’s R&B.” “Janelle Monáe is honing her completely individual skills as a very exciting solo artist,” said the UK’s Blag, “not only in sound but very much in style.”
Monáe has also drawn accolades from fellow artists across the musical spectrum. “What I love about Janelle is that she has a magical ability to bring folks together,” says Big Boi, while his partner in OutKast, Andre “3000” Benjamin declares, “Ms. Monáe has one of the most enchanting voices of our generation. She’s a living, singing babydoll. Darling… just darling. Ha.”
Legendary artist Prince hails Janelle, saying, “She is so smart.” “Janelle Monáe is one of the most important signings of my career,” proclaims Sean “Diddy” Combs. “She is a true visionary, with an original sound and a mesmerizing presence. I can’t wait to watch the future unfold for Janelle.”
