Janelle Monae “Many Moons”
If one could buy stock in musical futures I would have mortgaged the farm to invest in Janelle Monae after seeing her open for Jamie Lidell at Minneapolis’ Varsity Theater last fall. The young pompadoured singer from Kansas City was unbelievably larger than life, and her combination of energy, looks, and musical talent couldn’t possibly put her anywhere else but on the road to mega-stardom. Her hit “Many Moons” is the first single off of The Chase Suite EP, and one of my favorite tracks of 2008. Generally I don’t go in much for today’s blend of overproduced Hip-Hop/Soul jamz, but this track is on another level. The production is reminiscent of Outkast (whom she has worked with) and the lyrics are like a post-apocalyptic nightmare. Monae comes off like a smarter, sassier Beyonce, proving that intelligent lyricism doesn’t necessarily have to be absent in so called “club music.”
awesome write up jon, she is truly amazing live. She would kill mj in his prime in a dance off.
never heard of her till now…..thanks for the recommendation, my new favie
Glad you like it Ayme! If you ever get a chance to see her live she’s pretty amazing
i bought the EP off the strength of this, and i’m not disappointed. very cool.
she is so awesome.