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• R&B singer Janelle Monae made headlines in April 2008, when she signed with P Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment record label.

  Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase EP, an installment of her album Metropolis, was released on August 13, 2008. Her full-length debut album is expected in 2009.KansasCity.com: Janelle Monae’s First Installment (August 13, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Origin: Kansas City, KansasKansasCity.com: Janelle Monae’s First Installment (August 13, 2008)
  2. Genre: Futuristic rock, soul and R&B
  3. Years active: 2002 - present
  4. Labels: The Wondaland Arts Society; Bad Boy Records
  5. Moved to New York City to attend The American Musical and Dramatics Academy
  6. Former mentor: OutKast rapper Antwan PattonKansasCity.com: Janelle Monae’s First Installment (August 13, 2008)
  7. Father was a drug addictBad Boy Entertainment: Janelle Monae Biography
  8. Will open up for No Doubt in selected cities on their reunion tourMTV: No Doubt Announce Dates For Summer Tour With Paramore (February 25, 2009)

• Metropolis

  Her debut album, Metropolis, is expected to be released in 2009. Her debut EP, Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase, tells the story of a cyber girl’s struggle with love while living in a futuristic city. The recording was originally released in 2007, on Monae's independent label. The re-release of the EP arrived in stores on August 13, 2008.KansasCity.com: Janelle Monae’s First Installment (August 13, 2008)

• Quote

  "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 DiddyBad Boy Entertainment: Janelle Monae Biography

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