Janelle Monae

    Signed to Bad Boy Records by some guy named Diddy, the Atlanta native's spacey style, "afro-punk" sound, and rabid attitude are catching the ears of many just in time for her EP to drop.

    Part Lena Horne, part Grace Jones, and all-around weirdo, Monae has made quite an impression on both music industry insiders and audiences hungry for R&B with a salty twist.