Janelle Monáe is a Grammy Award-nominated American urban/alternative singer, and performer. She is currently signed to the Wondaland Arts Society, and Bad Boy/Atlantic Records. Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Monáe was first featured on the Purple Ribbon All-Star's Compilation

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