Globally renowned for her unparalleled style and unique sound, multifaceted R&amp;B and soul star Janelle Monáe has earned ten Grammy nominations throughout her impressive career and has risen as one of the most dynamic artists of our time. Also known as a fashion icon, the retro-futuristic singer-rapper is a visionary producer, blending soul, funk, science fiction, new wave, and hip-hop in their music.
Monáe rose to the forefront of soul with her album trilogy released last decade: The ArchAndroid (2010), The Electric Lady (2013), and Dirty Computer (2018). These albums tackle weighty topics such as oppression, identity, and liberation regarding race and sexuality.
Her latest album, The Age of Pleasure, released last year, is dedicated to the African diaspora. Its cheerful ease draws inspiration from the music of Jamaica, Nigeria, and her hometown of Atlanta. The album features legends such as Seun Kuti, Sister Nancy, and Grace Jones. Beyond their music career, Monáe is known as an actress, having appeared in supporting and leading roles in films such as Moonlight, Antebellum, and Glass Onion and the series Homecoming.

Globally renowned for her unparalleled style and unique sound, multifaceted R&B and soul star **Janelle Monáe** has earned ten Grammy nominations throughout her impressive career and has risen as one of the most dynamic artists of our time. Also known as a fashion icon, the retro-futuristic singer-rapper is a visionary producer, blending soul, funk, science fiction, new wave, and hip-hop in their music.

Monáe rose to the forefront of soul with her album trilogy released last decade: _The ArchAndroid_ (2010), _The Electric Lady_ (2013), and _Dirty Computer_ (2018). These albums tackle weighty topics such as oppression, identity, and liberation regarding race and sexuality.

Her latest album, _The Age of Pleasure_, released last year, is dedicated to the African diaspora. Its cheerful ease draws inspiration from the music of Jamaica, Nigeria, and her hometown of Atlanta. The album features legends such as Seun Kuti, Sister Nancy, and Grace Jones. Beyond their music career, Monáe is known as an actress, having appeared in supporting and leading roles in films such as Moonlight, Antebellum, and Glass Onion and the series Homecoming.

Janelle Monáe