Janelle Monae “Cold War”

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Yesterday Janelle Monae premiered, “Tightrope” a massive Big Boi collaboration and first single to The ArchAndroid, the second and third installment to her dynamic Metropolis Suites series. “Tightrope” went on sale today at Monae’s official website, along with another album track, “Cold War”.

Before you head out to buy “Tightrope”, give the theatrical and empowering ”Cold War” a good, long listen and maybe consider picking it up too.

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The ArchAndroid is out on May 18th, mark your calendars.

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Chris February 14, 2010 at 4:28 pm

This is a pretty cool song – interesting reflection between Robyn & the dubish electro. Really looking forward to Robyn’s next album, wheneverthehell it’s supposed to come out.

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Chris February 14, 2010 at 4:28 pm

oops, how’d that happen – posted my Robyn comment here – sorry Luis

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abby February 14, 2010 at 6:58 pm

she can do no wrong.

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A. Riggs February 15, 2010 at 9:29 am

JM is always on point! Patiently awaiting May 18th!!!!

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pmablog February 15, 2010 at 10:10 pm

More New Janelle Monae “Cold War” http://prettymuchamazing.com/music/liste...

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itsaraprogo February 15, 2010 at 11:42 pm

@pmablog have you heard what your boys, chiddy bang did with stylo yet? http://www.itsaraprogo.com/?p=157

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pmablog February 15, 2010 at 11:50 pm

@itsaraprogo cool cool

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Ready For the Next February 16, 2010 at 12:57 am

Loveeee this new Janelle Monae! Glad you posted – she’s going to BLOW 2010 out the box.

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Eileen August 10, 2010 at 12:44 pm

Cold War is Song of the Day on ATS. Check it out:
http://atthesinema.co.uk/?p=1402

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