Janelle Monae

Janelle Monáe delivers, as promised, with the official video for "Dance Apocalyptic," the latest single from her forthcoming LP The Electric Lady, arriving on September 10th. Letting her hair down and her feathers fly, she throws the party to end all parties just seconds before the end of time. Bright eyed and bushy-tailed, Janelle Monáe jams nonstop to the irresistible track with a frenzied crowd in front of her and a wild band to the back.

"Dance Apocalyptic" is a great introduction for what's to come on The Electric Lady LP. The official video for "Dance Apocalyptic" was directed by Wendy Morgan.

After making a mark with her first unofficial album, The Audition, Monáe debuted with a conceptual EP, Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase). The EP had a modest commercial impact, peaking at No. 115 on the Billboard charts in the United States.

In 2010, Monáe released her debut studio album, The ArchAndroid, a concept album sequel to her first EP; it was released by Bad Boy Records. This album received acclaim from critics and garnered a nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards. The song "Tightrope" was also nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance at the same ceremony. This album was also more successful commercially, officially reaching the number 17 spot on the Billboard Charts.

Her success has also garnered her several Grammy nominations. In March 2012, "We Are Young", the song by the band fun., on which Monáe makes a guest appearance, reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, her first appearance in the US Top 10.

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