Nothing Compares 2 U

Janelle Monáe, added to the Electric Picnic line-up earlier this week, does her finest Sinead O' Connor impression in the video for 'Cold War', the song that should, by right, see her crossover to universal adoration.



Well played.

Triple Threat

Have you succumbed to my Janelle Monáe propaganda yet? Well, if not, here are another batch of arguments to convince you that she's set to become a superstar.

Janelle Monáe performs Charlie Chaplin's 'Smile' for Billboard website:



Janelle Monae - Tightrope (Wondamix featuring B.o.B. and Lupe Fiasco):



Janelle Monae tribute to Prince, live at the 2010 BET Awards:



As well as the official 'Wondamix' re-swizz, there are a couple of other fairly decent remixes doing the rounds. I particularly like the Organized Noise Remix.

Janelle Monae "Tightrope" ftrg. Big Boi (Organized Noize Remix) by moderntonic.com

Janelle Monáe - "Tightrope" feat. Big Boi (Mouche Remix) by moderntonic.com

Also, Sweet Oblivion has done a rather brilliant post, professing her own love to Janelle.