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Clutch would like to send our utmost congratulations to our girl Janelle Monae for her 2009 Grammy nomination! This weekend, she received recognition in the category of Best Urban/Alternative Performance for her single “Many Moons,” alongside artists such as Kenna and Chrisette Michele feat. Will.I.Am. Janelle, who celebrated her birthday last Monday, was shocked as ever to hear the news from Bad Boy CEO Sean Combs on the night of the announcement. As she revealed to the AJC –
“Nobody was expecting this… I don’t have a [full-length] major, big album. I don’t have a big radio single … and to still be recognized among so many talented people is just a blessing.”
Well despite your surprise, Ms. Monae, we knew that it was only a matter of time before your pure and unique talent would be recognized at such a grand level. Best of wishes to you, and continued success!
Check out the video for “Many Moons” here.
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This sister is beautiful.
Big ups to her!
She is one of the brightest stars on the scene. Her boundless energy and imagination should be duly rewarded. I haven’t this excited about a new artist in years, maybe since D’Angelo minus the failure.
DEFINITELY WELL DESERVED, LOVE a BOLD and BRILLIANT ORiGINAL Starrrr..hope she wins cause um none of the others mentioned hold a candle!!!!!
love this chick
the song is Genius. Creativity at its best, straight from a beautiful mind. Janelle Monae is in a class of her own and her music is great. Can’t wait until the other Suites’ come out. You got me anxiously waiting Janelle, lol.
This nomination is very well deserved.