Guide Note
R&B singer Janelle Monae made headlines in April 2008, when she signed with P Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment record label.
The Chase Suite, an installment of her album Metropolis, was released on August 13, 2008.1
Fast Facts
- Hometown: Kansas City, Kansas1
- Moved to New York City to attend The American Musical and Dramatics Academy
- Genre: Futuristic rock, soul and R&B
- Former mentor: OutKast rapper Antwan Patton1
- Father was a drug addict2
Metropolis
Her debut album Metropolis tells the story of a cyber girl’s struggle with love while living in a futuristic city. The recording was originally released in 2007, under Monae's independent label. The first of four installments of Metropolis is The Chase Suite. The re-release arrived in stores on August 13, 2008.1
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"Janelle Monáe is one of the most important signings of my career. There is no doubt in my mind that Janelle is the kind of artist that changes the game. She is a true visionary, with an original sound and a mesmerizing presence. I can't wait to watch her future unfold."—P Diddy2
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