Janelle Monae “Tightrope” (feat. Big Boi)

11 Feb

Janelle Monae Tightrope (feat. Big Boi) stream

I am excited to announced that “Tightrope” is the first single off ’s upcoming ‘suites,’ the Metropolis Suites II & III: The ArchAndroid. In this outstanding collaboration with ’s , draws strength from James Brown, Grace Jones and even Andre 3000. Listen to it below:

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On Friday, February 12th, “Tightrope”, along with another The ArchAndroid track, “Cold War”, will go on sale exclusively at Janelle Monae’s website. It will be available everywhere on the 23rd of February.

’s The ArchAndroid is the hotly anticipated and long awaited first release since Monae’s 2007′s Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase. According to her official blog, “The ArchAndroid” is an “EMOTION PICTURE” brought to you by Janelle Monáe and the Mad Minds of the Wondaland Arts Society. The star-studded featured cast includes the legendary of , renowned poet Saul Williams, psychedelic dance-punk troupe , punk prophets Deep Cotton, and the Wondaland Arch Orchestra.

I can already tell you now that the collaboration is going to be bananas. The ArchAndroid is out on May 18th. Read on for ’s tour dates:
Janelle Monáe On Tour 2010

MARCH
15 Washington, DC Black Cat
17 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s
18 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s
21 San Francisco, CA Café Du Nord
22 San Francisco, CA Café Du Nord
23 Los Angeles, CA The Viper Room
24 Los Angeles, CA The Viper Room
29 Schubas Tavern Chicago, IL
30 Schubas Tavern Chicago, IL
31 Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN

APRIL
2 St. Andrews Detroit, MI
5 Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA
6 Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA
9 Joe’s Pub New York, NY
10 Joe’s Pub New York, NY




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  1. pmablog
    pmablog 11. Feb, 2010 #

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  4. wondaland (Wondaland) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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  5. pmablog (L) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    Janelle Monae “Tightrope” (feat. Big Boi) [link to post] + new album finally. She’s working with of Montreal too!

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  6. jamie_harley (Jamie Harley) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    RT @pmablog: Janelle Monae “Tightrope” (feat. Big Boi) [link to post] + new album finally. She’s working with of Montreal too!

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  7. donetodeath (Chris Black) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    RT @vultureblog: Must hear: Janelle Monae & Big Boi’s new track, “Tightrope.” It is HOT. [link to post]

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  8. poshdeluxe (poshdeluxe) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    JANEEEEELLE!!! dang, girl. RT @vultureblog: Must hear: Janelle Monae & Big Boi’s new track, “Tightrope.” It is HOT. [link to post]

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  9. jenneraustin (Jenner Austin) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    Love Janelle Monae! RT @vultureblog: Must hear: Janelle Monae & Big Boi’s new track, “Tightrope.” It is HOT. [link to post]

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  10. vultureblog (vultureblog) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    Must hear: Janelle Monae & Big Boi’s new track, “Tightrope.” It is HOT. [link to post]

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  11. Yummadoyou 11. Feb, 2010 #

    I’ve been waiting since Suite 1 for this!

    YES YES YES!!!

    Tightrope is JAMMIN’ on the one, two, three and four!

    JM is back!

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  12. pmablog
    pmablog 12. Feb, 2010 #

    RT @vultureblog Must hear: Janelle Monae & Big Boi’s new track, “Tightrope.” It is HOT. http://prettymuchamazing.com/music/liste...
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  13. flabbyironman (Brian Behm) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    This just made my afternoon. RT @vultureblog: Must hear: Janelle Monae & Big Boi’s new track, “Tightrope.” It is HOT. [link to post]

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  14. Bear 11. Feb, 2010 #

    Awesome song.

    And congrats to the PMA staff for getting featured on NYMag’s Vulture!

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  15. pmablog (L) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    RT @vultureblog Must hear: Janelle Monae & Big Boi’s new track, “Tightrope.” It is HOT. [link to post]

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  16. jadedoptimist (Lissy) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    RT @pmablog: RT @vultureblog Must hear: Janelle Monae & Big Boi’s new track, “Tightrope.” It is HOT. [link to post]

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  17. DeMarko (Dannel Jurado) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    [link to post] I don’t know how to feel about Janelle Monáe new single, I’m sad she isn’t pretending to be a robot anymore :(

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  18. emilybooth (Emily Booth) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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  19. thejoemorris (Joe Morris) 11. Feb, 2010 #

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    ♫ Stop what you’re doing and listen to Janelle Monae ft. Big Boi – “Tightrope” [link to post]

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  20. Shameeks (Mika Pryce) 12. Feb, 2010 #

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    FIRE!! listen to the new janelle monae: [link to post]

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  21. hinderson (Mattias Hinderson) 12. Feb, 2010 #

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    Dagens hetaste: Janelle Monaes “Tightrope” feat. Big Booooooi. Cop it! [link to post]

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  22. carolinereason (caroline reason) 13. Feb, 2010 #

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  23. A. Riggs 15. Feb, 2010 #

    Yes! I love it! Can’t wait to hear more! JM is back!

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  24. Elle 21. Feb, 2010 #

    Quintessential JM…giving us the best! This is a great song and I know the album will be nothing short than a breathtaking adventure!

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  25. parse_tunes 23. Feb, 2010 #

    I’ll be at the atlanta show! Thanks to iTunes I have this and “Cold War” on repeat. Can’t wait. Ms. Monae is an amazing artist.

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  26. A. Riggs 15. Mar, 2010 #

    JM does it again! This girl is a musical genius! I cannot wait for her album “ArchAndroid” to drop May 18th! I’m dancing to the store to go get it!!!!!

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