Last week, I posted TLW’s Best Albums of 2013, numbers 11-20. Here, I stop procrastinating and finish it off. As always – holler back. Lets talk musics. 10: Major Lazer – Free the Universe There’s a lot of fun to be had on a Major Lazer album. The electronic dancehall DJ project from producer Diplo…
It’s refreshing to see a Saturday Night Live musical guest really use the space well. If there’s one thing you should know about Janelle Monáe, it’s that there’s no bottling that energy up…she comes alive. See her cause a ruckus with “Dance Apocalyptic” and “The Electric Lady” below.
This song simply can’t wait for Music Monday and perhaps, would be best enjoyed today…Friiiiiday. It’s brought to you by Deep Cotton, a funk duo based in Atlanta, whose members include Chuck Lightning and Nate “Rocket” Wonder. These guys are also some of the producers behind Janelle Monae and co-founders of the Wondaland Art Society.…
This week, Janelle Monáe released her second full-length album, The Electric Lady, which serves as Suites 4 and 5 of her Metropolis concept series. The album has already seen two singles: “Q.U.E.E.N.” and “Dance Apocalyptic,” and being the hard worker that she is, Monáe has been all over the place throughout the summer, stopping by…
It’s no secret that you’ll find me makin’ a fuss about Ms. Monáe quite often. Like over here. This time I’ll spare you and just deliver the news stuffs. Monáe’s upcoming second full-length studio release, The Electric Lady, is set to be released September 10th. Mark your calenders, kids. Target is going to have a…
There are currently two female R&B/Pop vocalists who I can’t believe aren’t households names in the U.S. yet. One is Emeli Sandé (who I included in my Top 10 of 2012 list). The other? Ms. Janelle Monáe. I first caught on to Monáe when she was listed as an opener for No Doubt’s 2009 tour. The…
Janelle Monáe busted out on the scene with her 2007 EP Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase. Since then, the EPs of Suites 2-4 were scrapped in lieu of an opening gig for No Doubt in the summer of 2009 and production on her first full-length, The ArchAndroid (Suites 2 and 3), in stores…
I almost bought Ms. Monae’s CD once or twice. Now that she’s touring with No Doubt, I might still have to get on that. Check out her “Many Moons” video. She’s getting tons of buzz, and is somewhat comparable to Outkast/Andre 3000. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHgbzNHVg0c] Whatdya think?
IT’S OFFICIAL: We have an opener. The Tennesee native pop-punk band Paramore will be opening for No Doubt on their summer 2009 tour! And even better news: THE SOUNDS will be opening some dates. Here’s the official release from nodoubt.com: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 21, 2009 No Doubt Announces 2009 Summer Tour With Special Guest…