6 Oct 2009

So Much Potential: Janelle Monae


Janelle Monáe definitely has so much potential, a lot more than she is gaining credit for, that’s for sure. If anything, it is her record label (Bad Boy) which is holding her talent back from showcasing how amazing she is within music. But then Bad Boy has a reputation for holding talented artists back from achieving so much more, in favour of the more commercial artists taking the limelight. As Jennifer highlighted, by Janelle switching to a label that understands her talent more than Bad Boy obviously does, she could be even bigger within music and this is the kind of music the industry needs right now. Especially with so much rubbish taking centre focus. We need unique artists like Janelle switching things up within music.

Anyway, here is a new song of Janelle’s that has surfaced and it definitely gives you another insight into how amazing this artist could actually be, if her talent was handled correctly.

Janelle Monáe – Come Alive (The War Of The Roses)

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

She looks like the woman from the Noisettes, lol! Good shout, thanks for posting this song, it's great!

WOOSH said...

Shingai Shoniwa? Now that you mention it, she does has a slight resemblance to her.

Mind you, that can only be a good thing, both are extremely unique and very talented.

Anonymous said...

Yuh huh that's her! I see her perform live nd she is very good, her Acoustic performance from the iow festival was great too, she performed that tune ''My sweet joy, always remember me''

WOOSH said...

Oh I've heard she's very good live, she looks good live and what makes it better is that she's very unique. I've liked her since I heard her earlier material.

Cannot wait to hear more from her.