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Wondaland
''The ArchAndroid'' is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Janelle Monáe, released on May 18, 2010, by Wondaland Arts Society, Bad Boy Records, and Atlantic Records. Production for the album took place at Wondaland Studios in Atlanta and was primarily handled by Monáe, Nate "Rocket" Wonder, and Chuck Lightning, with only one song without production by Monáe. She also collaborated for certain songs with Saul Williams, Big Boi, of Montreal, and Deep Cotton. The album is composed of the second and third parts to Monáe's ''Metropolis'' concept album series. Incorporating conceptual elements of Afrofuturism and science fiction, ''The ArchAndroid'' continues the series' fictional tale of a messianic android and features lyrical themes of love, identity, and self-realization. Critical commentaries have compared the album to the works of David Bowie, Outkast, Prince and Michael Jackson. ''The ArchAndroid'' debuted at number 17 on the US ''Billboard'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe Robinson (; born December 1, 1985) is an American singer, rapper and actress. She is signed to Atlantic Records, as well as to her own imprint, the Wondaland Arts Society. Monáe has received eight Grammy Award nominations. Monáe won an MTV Video Music Award and the ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2010. Monáe was also honored with the ''Billboard'' Women in Music Rising Star Award in 2015 and the Trailblazer of the Year Award in 2018. In 2012, Monáe became a CoverGirl spokesperson. Boston City Council named October 16, 2013 "Janelle Monáe Day" in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, in recognition of her artistry and activism. Monáe's musical career began in 2003 upon releasing a demo album titled '' The Audition''. In 2007, Monáe publicly debuted with a conceptual EP titled '' Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase)''. It peaked at number two on the US Top Heatseekers chart, and in 2010, through Bad Boy Records, Monáe released a first full-length studio album, ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deep Cotton
Deep Cotton is an American funk duo based in Atlanta, whose members are Chuck Lightning and Nate "Rocket" Wonder. Part of the Wondaland Arts Society, Ann Powers"Janelle Monae in Wondaland: The Atlanta-based musician lets her creative spirits flow through song, dance and her Wondaland Arts Society collective, which welcomes all artists into the groove." ''Los Angeles Times'', June 20, 2010. they are also sometimes called the "Punk Prophets". Music career Lightning and Wonder met in 2002 at Morehouse College in Atlanta. The pair were roommates, and began collaborating when Lightning overheard Wonder playing music and started shouting to his music. Wonder said this became a competition to see who could "out-crazy" the other person, and their musical collaboration is basically a chance to do "whatever the hell we want." They produce music, including that of Janelle Monáe, another co-founder of the Wondaland collective. They began to gain notoriety of their own after their song "We're ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Electric Lady
''The Electric Lady'' is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Janelle Monáe, released on September 6, 2013, by Wondaland Arts Society, Bad Boy Records and Atlantic Records. It is the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut studio album, ''The ArchAndroid'' (2010), and likewise, received universal acclaim from music critics. This album serves as the fourth and fifth installments of her seven-part ''Metropolis'' concept series. Musically, ''The Electric Lady'' incorporates influences of hip hop soul, funk, gospel, jazz, rock, pop, and reggae. Background ''The Electric Lady'' is the follow-up to Janelle Monáe's debut album ''The ArchAndroid'' (2010) and debut EP '' Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase)'' (2007), and consists of the fourth and fifth installments of her seven-part ''Metropolis'' concept series.Lewis, PeteJanelle Monáe: Funky Sensation ''Blues & Soul''. Retrieved on July 12, 2010. Partly inspired by the 1927 film of the same name,Kot, GregTurn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman GianArthur
Roman GianArthur is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer known for his collaborations with artists Janelle Monáe and Jidenna. He is a member of Monae's Wondaland Arts Collective, and was featured on Jidenna's Grammy-nominated single " Classic Man". He has also contributed to Monae's albums ''The ArchAndroid'' and '' The Electric Lady''. His single "iKnow" was featured on the EP '' Wondaland Presents: The Eephus''. In September 2015, ''Rolling Stone'' named GianArthur to a list of "10 New Artists You Need to Know." GianArthur's older brother is Nate "Rocket" Wonder Deep Cotton is an American funk duo based in Atlanta, whose members are Chuck Lightning and Nate "Rocket" Wonder. Part of the Wondaland Arts Society, Ann Powers"Janelle Monae in Wondaland: The Atlanta-based musician lets her creative spirits flow t ..., another member of Monae's Wondaland collective. Discography * ''OK LADY'' (2015 EP) References External links Wondaland site ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold War (song)
"Cold War" is a song recorded by American musician Janelle Monáe, released as the second single from her debut studio album ''The ArchAndroid'' (2010). The song was written and produced by Monáe, Nathaniel Irvin III, and Charles Joseph II. It was released via Monáe's website on February 12, 2010, one day after the release of the album's first single, "Tightrope". A fast-paced new wave and Afro-funk track with a futuristic feel, its drum pattern has received several comparisons to that of the 2000 single " B.O.B" by OutKast, whose member Big Boi was one of her mentors and was featured on "Tightrope". Music critics acclaimed the song as one of the best tracks from ''The ArchAndroid''. The music video, consisting of a single shot of Monáe against a black wall and expressing various emotions as the song progresses, has been praised by critics as a unique piece of art. Development "Cold War" was co-written and co-produced by Monáe with Nathaniel Irvin III and Charles Joseph II ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tightrope (Janelle Monáe Song)
"Tightrope" is a 2010 song by American singer Janelle Monáe, the first official single from '' The ArchAndroid''. The single premiered on February 11 on Pitchfork Media website, earning an immediate 9/10 rating and its coveted "Best New Music" tag. The companion song, "Cold War," debuted on February 12 via Monáe's official website. The official remix, titled "Tightrope (Wondamix)", features rappers B.o.B and Lupe Fiasco. The solo version of the song without Big Boi is also featured in the video game '' Just Dance 3''. It was featured during the end credits for '' Happy Feet Two'', in a version that interpolates some singing from one of the characters and also features a new verse from American child actor and rapper Lil' P-Nut which replace Big Boi's verse. The song also featured on the third-season finale of teen drama '' 90210''. Concept Speaking in May 2010 to UK urban writer Pete Lewis, deputy editor of '' Blues & Soul'', Monae discussed the background to the song: "'Ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Pages
''City Pages'' was an alternative newspaper serving the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area. It featured news, film, theatre and restaurant reviews and music criticism, available free every Wednesday. It ceased publication in 2020 due to a decline in ads and revenue related to the COVID-19 pandemic. History On August 1, 1979, publishers Tom Bartel and Kristin Henning debuted ''Sweet Potato'', a monthly newspaper focused on the Twin Cities music scene. The first issue featured pop band The Cars on the cover. In October 1980, ''Sweet Potato'' went biweekly. On December 3, 1981, the newspaper went weekly and was renamed ''City Pages''. ''City Pages'' competed for readership with the ''Twin Cities Reader'' until 1997, when Stern Publishing purchased ''City Pages'' in March and the ''Twin Cities Reader'' the following day, shuttering it immediately. Bartel and Henning left ''City Pages'' in the fall of 1997. Tom Bartel's brother Mark was named publisher after Bartel and He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concert Tour
A concert tour (or simply tour) is a series of concerts by an artist or group of artists in different cities, countries or locations. Often concert tours are named to differentiate different tours by the same artist and to associate a specific tour with a particular album or product. Especially in the popular music world, such tours can become large-scale enterprises that last for several months or even years, are seen by hundreds of thousands or millions of people, and bring in millions of dollars in ticket revenues. A performer who embarks on a concert tour is called a touring artist. Different segments of longer concert tours are known as "legs". The different legs of a tour are denoted in different ways, dependent on the artist and type of tour, but the most common means of separating legs are dates (especially if there is a long break at some point), countries and/or continents, or different opening acts. In the largest concert tours it has become more common for different ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard 200
The ''Billboard'' 200 is a record chart ranking the 200 most popular music albums and EPs in the United States. It is published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine and is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Often, a recording act will be remembered by its "number ones", those of their albums that outperformed all others during at least one week. The chart grew from a weekly top 10 list in 1956 to become a top 200 list in May 1967, and acquired its current name in March 1992. Its previous names include the ''Billboard'' Top LPs (1961–1972), ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape (1972–1984), ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums (1984–1985) and ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums (1985–1992). The chart is based mostly on sales – both at retail and digital – of albums in the United States. The weekly sales period was originally Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but since July 2015, tracking week begins on Friday (to coincide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. Jackson influenced artists across many music genres; through stage and video performances, he popularized complicated dance moves such as the moonwalk, to which he gave the name, as well as the robot. He is the most awarded musician in history. The eighth child of the Jackson family, Jackson made his public debut in 1964 with his older brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 (later known as the Jacksons). Jackson began his solo career in 1971 while at Motown Records. He became a solo star with his 1979 album ''Off the Wall''. His music videos, incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958April 21, 2016), more commonly known Mononym, mononymously as Prince, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Prince, numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, Rhythm and blues, R&B, rock music, rock, New wave music, new wave, soul music, soul, synth-pop, pop music, pop, jazz, and hip hop music, hip hop. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19, so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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