Dave Chappelle proves that he is the name to beat when it comes to comedy. Earlier this week the comedian interrupted the Today Show, while promoting his sold out comedy show featured at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Read More »
The funky beats and strong vocal performances are, of course, what help "The Electric Lady's" theme of droids-versus-humans feel more powerful. Lead single "Q.U.E.E.N." (featuring Erykah Badu) and the infectious tribal and disco influenced "Ghetto Woman" are purely irresistible with their groovy instrumentation and attitude-filled, introspective lyrics ("Hey sister am I good enough for your heaven / Say will your God accept me in my black and white / Will he approve the way I'm made? / Or should I reprogram the programming and get down?" she sings on "Q.U.E.E.N"). Read More »
It’s just one week until the release of Janelle Monae’s sophomore album “The Electric Lady,” and the R&B songstress is getting fans hyped up for the follow-up to 2010’s “The ArchAndroid” by releasing new tracks from the album. Today’s offering comes in the form of the album in its entirety. Read More »
Oh, snap, y'all. Jay Electronica is back! (No, not with his debut album. This is Earth-Prime we're talking about). The "Exhibit C" rapper has reappeared as a major part of The Bullitts' They Die By Dawn & Other Short Stories an album which you can stream in full here. Read More »
Free spirit diva with an old soul Janelle Monae continues to fulfill hipster's fantasies! As the dynamic vocalists,' preps for the release of her forthcoming album, The Electric Lady Ms. Monae made her fans happy this Friday with the release of her new single, "Dance Apocalyptic," complete with a video teaser and her album release date. Now the full video is out and Ms. Monaw is donning a new look: long locks and all white? Read More »
Free spirit diva with an old soul Janelle Monae continues to fulfill hipster's fantasies! As the dynamic vocalists,' preps for the release of her forthcoming album, The Electric Lady Miss Monae mad her fans happy this Friday with the release of her new single, “Dance Apocalyptic,” complete with a video teaser and her album release date. Read More »
A stretch of bad weather in New York City made it look like Kings of Leon might not be able to play its first show since 2011, but concert organizers have managed to find a better (and more dry) time for the band to perform. Read More »
Janelle Monáe - Q.U.E.E.N. feat. Erykah Badu[NEW] Read More »
Indie free spirit divas Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae have finally fulfilled hipster's fantasies! The dynamic vocalists, teamed up for 'Q.U.E.E.N.,' the latest single from Janelle Monae's fourth coming album, THE ELECTRIC LADY. Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu have fun a dancing good time in black and white in the Alan Ferguson directed video which features a high heel, curvacious Janelle Monae. Read More »
First, let's get this out of the way. If you haven't been listening to Janelle Monae/ Erykah Badu's new single "Q.U.E.E.N" then YOU ARE WRONG. (Don't worry I'll provide a clip below for you to repent.) Anyway, the funky duet has a new, mesmerizing teaser for its soon-to-debut music video. Read More »
Indie free spirit divas Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae have finally fulfilled hipster's fantasies! The dynamic vocalists, teamed up for 'Q.U.E.E.N.,' the latest single from Janelle Monae's fourth coming album, "THE ELECTRIC LADY." Read More »
The eighth annual Afro-punk Festival will be held in Brooklyn this weekend (Aug. 25-26) and will feature headlining musicians Erykah Badu, Janelle Monáe, and Gym Class Heroes. The event - which celebrates the growth and talent of indie and alternative cultures within the Afro-punk movement - is free to the public and will take place at Commodore Barry Park starting noon on Saturday. Read More »