The talented Janelle Monáe was special guest performer on the David Letterman show tonight and performed her single “Tightrope” from her new album Archandroid which was released today.

This was one of the best if not BEST performances I’ve seen on any late night show by an artist. Janelle gave it all she got tonight and the band was incredible! Check out the performance below.

Underdog day: Remember Remember the 18^th of May!

May 18^th, 2010 marks the day of the Underdog in the music world.

First we have Kelly Rowland who has amazing potential and has released 2 albums that found mediocre success compared to her Group Destiny’s Child. Kelly Rowland will release her first single “Commander” produced by David Guetta, which has the Internet buzzing.

Up next is Kelis, the eclectic, former Star Trek First lady that showed much promise at the close of the 90’s with the single “Caught Out There”. Kelis 2^nd album  “Wanderland” was shelved in the U.S., but her 3^rd album created the monster single “Milkshake” which peaked on the billboard Hot 100. After the smash, came the decline where her fourth album “Kelis Was Here” failed to gain the same momentum as her predecessor. After the disappointment of support of her record label. It was reported that Kelis was going to give up music and become a chef. May 17^th marks the worldwide release date day for her 5^th album Fleshtone that includes the #1 Dance Single “Acapella”. Unfortunately, Fleshtone will not be available in the U.S till July 6th.

Finally, Kansas born Janelle Monáe, a new artist discovered by Outkast’s Big Boi. Janelle was signed to Big Boi’s Purple Ribbon Label and was featured on The Idlewild Soundtrack. During this era, Janelle’s material never saw the light of mainstream media. In 2007, Janelle took the leap into the underground indie circuit to produce the first EP of 4 Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase. It was reported that she was able to sell 10,000 copies of the EP on her own. After numerous tours, collaborations, and finding a home at Bad Boy, Janelle Monáe is set to release her first full-length LP The ArchAndroid: (Suites II and III of IV) on May 18^th .

So tomorrow everybody breakout your itunes, cash, and debit cards and go support these ladies tomorrow!

Tony

Twitter.com/tony3k

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Janelle Monáe feat. Big Boi | “Tightrope”

Here is a track from the highly underrated singer Janelle Monáe titled “Tightrope” featuring a verse by Big Boi. The song is fun and funky. The beat is crazy, I hope this track is going to be on her upcoming CD ‘The ArchAndroid’! If it is then we have another stellar album coming from her!

Jake Jacobs VI

Twitter.com/JakeJacobsVI