Showing posts with label Janelle Monae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Janelle Monae. Show all posts
Janelle Monae - Come Alive (War of the Roses)
Well, here we go. We've been asking for new music from Janelle Monae for months and we've got it, finally. Come Alive however, is a little far left even for Janelle Monae. It's like a whirlwind of sounds, colors and feelings, from cool soft blues to loud rampage reds. You'll have to embrace your inner rockstar for this one...
Audio: Janelle Monae - Come Alive (War of the Roses)
Audio: Janelle Monae - Come Alive (War of the Roses)
Fashionably Savvy: Fashion Music Mashup
It's no secret that there's a relationship between fashion and music. Fashion is often inspired by a song or a sound or an era of music. For example, urban designers like Sean John, Rocawear, House of Dereon, and Phat Farm were born out of a necessity to represent the lifestyles that are prevalent in the hip-hop and pop music communities. Roberto Cavalli designs lots of long flowing evening gowns, inspired by the flowing melodies of R&B's elite females like Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey. In that same respect, there is music inspired by the lifestyles represented in various forms of fashion. Songs like Vogue by Madonna represent a more haute couture style, while songs like Stepped on my J'z and Nike Boots are inspired by designer foot fashion.
These 4 styles were composed by Fashion Citizen over at FashionWithASideOfLife. When I look at these, they bring to mind some music from some of my favorite artists, so here goes:
These 4 styles were composed by Fashion Citizen over at FashionWithASideOfLife. When I look at these, they bring to mind some music from some of my favorite artists, so here goes:
Artist: Karina Pasian
Song: Slow Motion
Album: First Love
Look 2 by Fashion Citizen
Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Song: The Coolest
Album: Lupe Fiasco's The Cool
It takes a cool dude to be bow tie fly, and the sign of a cool brutha is having every aspect of your outfit covered. Lupe's cool swagger on all his music and his fly-in-the-face-of-the-majority styled music makes him a perfect candidate for this look that's uniquely styled.
Look 3 by Fashion Citizen
Artist: Janelle Monae
Song: Many Moons
Album: Metropolis - The Chase Suite
Now this style is a bit different, something you wouldn't see everyday. Different styles evoke different sounds. Who better to rock this than Janelle Monae? She entered the industry as a breath of fresh air with a style that's one-of-a-kind and a look that's all her own.
Look 4 by Fashion Citizen
Artist: Pharrell
Song: Frontin'
Album: The Neptunes Present...The Clones
The Louis bag almost made Kanye a shoe-in for this one. But the style says something to me: simple with a touch of class. Pharrell is just that: Simple from the initial appearance, but there's something special about him that makes you love his music and his style.
Song: Slow Motion
Album: First Love
When I see this outfit, I think elegance and youthfulness: the dress is clearly made for a meaningful evening, while the shoes scream of youthful zeal. Slow Motion is an emotive ballad about the importance of patience when it comes to love and enjoying the moment.
Look 2 by Fashion Citizen
Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Song: The Coolest
Album: Lupe Fiasco's The Cool
It takes a cool dude to be bow tie fly, and the sign of a cool brutha is having every aspect of your outfit covered. Lupe's cool swagger on all his music and his fly-in-the-face-of-the-majority styled music makes him a perfect candidate for this look that's uniquely styled.
Look 3 by Fashion Citizen
Artist: Janelle Monae
Song: Many Moons
Album: Metropolis - The Chase Suite
Now this style is a bit different, something you wouldn't see everyday. Different styles evoke different sounds. Who better to rock this than Janelle Monae? She entered the industry as a breath of fresh air with a style that's one-of-a-kind and a look that's all her own.
Look 4 by Fashion Citizen
Artist: Pharrell
Song: Frontin'
Album: The Neptunes Present...The Clones
The Louis bag almost made Kanye a shoe-in for this one. But the style says something to me: simple with a touch of class. Pharrell is just that: Simple from the initial appearance, but there's something special about him that makes you love his music and his style.
Janelle Monae - Many Moons
This is the eclectic R&B, rockstar cybertronic goddess that the music industry needs right now. I love the android auction concept for the video of her second single Many Moons. She's not afraid to be different and breathe life into a stale music world. On top of that, I've heard she's an amazing live performer. If you haven't picked up the first EP, click here to read the review and go get it. Janelle Monae - the future...
Related Post: TIYMLI: An Alien From Outer Space
-Mack-
TIYMLI: An Alien From Outer Space
Artist: Janelle Monae
Album: Metropolis - The Chase Suite
Release Date: 8.12.08
What's up Sound-Savvy readers, wanted to hit you with Bad Boy's newest, freshest talent: a cybergirl by the name of Janelle Monae. Don't expect this to be your traditional Bad Boy sound. It seems Puff let go of all the creative strings, and the result is something a lil out of this world. Check her out, we think you may like her.
Mack: aight Janelle Monae, what can I say?
Mello: a very colorful artist to say the least
Mack: yeah very imaginative, she does a great job painting the story
Mello: as most artists should
Mack: I like her cause she brings something different. She's like straight outta left field
Mello: luckily, I caught the ball. I feel her on each track, from beginning to end
Mack: a lot of people won't though; her content will go right over their heads
Mello: of course, some people will judge her book by its cover and won't give her a listen
Mack: but even her voice is very strong. I could tell she was holding back a little but she's got a tiger in there
Mello: she might be saving that 4 her full album, just giving those willing to listen, something to look forward to
Mack: yeah. I really liked Sincerely Jane and Smile. Smile kinda has that old school feel to it almost like somethin out of the 60s. Well it is a remake, but her voice gives it that old school touch, keeps it classic. Nat King Cole did the original
Mello: yea, I really love the lead track, Violet Stars, its so different
Mack: I like her fresh vibe... not really R&B, not really pop, she's like an alternative mesh between them all with a techno spin
Mello: like an Andre 3000
Mack: I could hear her teamin up with him
Mello: that'll be explosive, two random personalities on one track
Mack: yeah, and I would also love to hear her work with N.E.R.D. They both have such alternative styles. That would be one colorful ass song… and one high ass recording session! Shrooms and purple pills!
Mack: from what I read about her, she's got some background in broadway too. That's probably why her instrumentals sound so good with her vocals. She's used to that big band sound. I like her, definitely interested to see what she’s got next.
TIYMLI: Try It You Might Like It
TIYMLI (pronounced 'timely') - Vol. 1
We live in an era where artists aren’t so limited to genres anymore. Everyone’s crossing over, branching into different areas to widen their fan base. And why not? I mean, if Big Boi can do ballet, then anything’s possible, right? (I’m not kidding…)
Sound-Savvy wants to put you on to some music that you might not listen to on a regular basis, or if you did, you might not admit it…LOL. It’s okay, we’ve all got our guilty pleasures, and we just like to share ours with you. So here’s the first in our set of TIYMLI articles. After all, they’re your ears - satisfy them. Happy listening…
Song: Wake-Up Call
Artist: Maroon 5
Album: It Won't Be Soon Before Long
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Artist: Maroon 5
Album: It Won't Be Soon Before Long
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Say what you will about Adam Levine and his posse, but they’ve got hits with some of your favorite artists (Kanye, Alicia Keys, etc.). On ‘Wake-Up Call’ they funk it up and rock it out. After hearing this song, I bet you’ll think twice before you cheat again…
Artist: Drake
Song: Replacement Girl
Album: Comeback Season
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10 points for ‘keepin’ it real’. Rebound chicks stand up! Degrassi alum Drake has no qualms about it: He ain’t lookin’ at you, he’s lookin past you, whoever you are. Any takers?
Artist: Janelle Monae
Song: Violet Stars Happy Hunting
Album: Metropolis Suite I of IV -"The Chase"
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Artist: The Jonas Brothers
Song: When You Look Me in The Eyes
Album: The Jonas Brothers
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10 years ago it was ‘Hanson’ (I dare you to front like you don’t remember "MMMBop!"). Now it’s the Jonas Brothers. They’ve been on tour with kid sensation Hanna Montana, but these youngins got a bit of pop-soul on this sentimental little love song. Cheesy…yes!
Artist: Duffy
Song: Mercy
Album: Rockferry
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She’s being hailed as the next Amy Winehouse. Yes, her sound is comparable, and if she hopes to avoid that inevitable comparison, she might wanna write a different hook instead of ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah’, which mirrors Winehouse’s ‘No, no, no’ on Rehab. Still, she’s got an old school sound delivered by a great set of pipes. Addiction sold separately…
All the songs listed here can be found on the Sound-Savvy Myspace Page playlist. If you’ve got a song that you think should be a TIYMLI feature, feel free to hit us up.
-MackN2U and Mello-
