Janelle Monae – Come Alive (The War of the Roses)
15 Oct
Janelle Monae’s Metropolis: The Chase Suite took all of us by surprise. With no questions asked, we sat in the passenger’s seat, letting all of Janelle sink in. The aliens, the cyborgs, the social commentary, all set to Andre 3000 to the max.
She may have taken a few pointers from the book of 3000, but Janelle Monae is undeniably original. Unfortunately, Janelle has been slow to follow-up on her last release. However, she is not a stranger to commercial jingles. She has already worked with Coke and GAP — now car-maker Kia has commissioned Janelle Monae for their Kia Soul Collective, a group of artists promoting the Kia Soul. According to a press release:
The Collective is comprised of some of today’s hottest artists, thought leaders and influencers, including designer Jeff Staple, musician Janelle Monae, filmmakers Jonas + Francois and more. For the program, the participating members will generate original free content demonstrating “how they roll,” including original films, games and music. The original content will begin this month and be released throughout the year.
“Come Alive (The War of the Roses)” is Janelle’s contribution to the Kia Soul Collective. Janelle abandons the futuristic urban feel of Metropolis, and adapts her funky style into an overpowering, almost frightening rock ‘n’ roll number. I’ll file this one under “complete WIN.” That’s all. Listen to it below:
Janelle Monae – Come Alive (The War of the Roses)
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This track is WILD!
I've been needing some new Janelle for a while now. Thanks! This is awesome. So so good.
Definitely agree. The invaders from Wondaland have created another awesome track. Janelle really rocks on this song and takes her vocals to a whole other level.
Definitely agree. The invaders from Wondaland have created another awesome track. Janelle really rocks on this song and takes her vocals to a whole other level.
I'm usually a little more impressed. I think Janelle is hands down one of the most talented musicians out there. Actually, it's not that I'm unimpressed, it's just very different. The rocker-chick coming out of her in this song is a bit unexpected and she pulls it off, but I kind of prefer something a little more subdued or less intense.
Mmmmhmmm, there she goes again making that amazingly infectious music! Haha, keep it coming JM:) I can’t wait to hear the new album if Come Alive is any indication of what’s going to be on that suite!!!!