Janelle Monae

About Janelle Monae

Neo-soul musician known for her distinct musical tone and fashion sense. She has garnered various awards and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards. She is also an actress, having gained great acclaim for her performance in the 2016 historical drama film Hidden Figures.

Janelle Monáe Robinson is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, record producer and model. Monáe signed a contract with Atlantic Records, as well as for her own brand, the Wondaland Art Association. Monáe received eight Grammy Award nominations. Monáe won the MTV Video Music Awards and ASCAP Vanguard Awards 2010. Monáe also received the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award in 2015 and the Winner of the Year Award in 2018. In 2012, Monáe became a spokesperson for CoverGirl . Boston City Council named Janelle Monáe Day in Boston, Massachusetts on October 16, 2013, in recognition of her artistic talent and social leadership. Monáe's musical career began in 2003 with the release of a demo album titled The Audition.

Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, actress, model
Labels	Wondaland, Epic, Bad Boy, Atlantic
Genres	R&B, pop, funk, psychedelic soul, hip hop, progressive soul
Associated acts	Purple Ribbon All-Stars, Deep Cotton, Jidenna, of Montreal, Puff Daddy, St. Beauty, Zoë Kravitz
Birth name	Janelle Monáe Robinson
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	2003–present
Born	December 1, 1985, Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.

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Trivia

She was featured on the single "We Are Young" by the band fun.

Janelle Monae before fame

In Kansas City, she was a member of the Coterie Theater's Young Playwrights' Round Table.

Achievement of Janelle Monae

She appeared on the popular single"We Are Young" by the band fun.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$9 Million

Janelle Monae family life

Her family had only one child. Her father was a truck driver, while her mother was a janitor.

Associations of Janelle Monae

She began her singing career with rapper Big Boi, who featured her on the song"Tightrope", which catapulted her to popularity.

Janelle Monae Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Facts about Janelle Monae

• When she was a kid one of the examples to follow was the hero of Dorothy Gale.
• At the beginning of her career she established the Wondaland Arts Society together with her friends.
• Janelle Monae often wears her hair in braids.
• Janelle Monae likes unusual outfits.
• One of her favourite performers is Michael Jackson. Janelle Monae also admires Grace Jones, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder.
Janelle Monae has won a number of awards including Black Women in Music Award, Breakthrough in Music Award and Breakthrough Award.
• Janelle Monae likes bright colors.