DXnext alum Janelle Monae is back again with her sophomore album, The ArchAndroid, due on May 18, 2010. The release, a follow-up to her 2008 release Metropolis: The Chase Suite. A protege of both Big Boi and Diddy, Monae premiered two songs from her forthcoming Atlantic Records effort, “Tightrope” and “Cold War.” The former features OutKast’s Big Boi.
Visit JanelleMonae.com to preview the songs.
The singer and actress also announced the following spring tour dates:
MARCH

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15 Washington, DC Black Cat
17 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s
18 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s
21 San Francisco, CA Café Du Nord

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22 San Francisco, CA Café Du Nord
23 Los Angeles, CA The Viper Room
24 Los Angeles, CA The Viper Room
29 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern

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30 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern
31Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
APRIL

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2 St. Andrews Detroit, MI
5 Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA
6 Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA
9 Joe’s Pub New York, NY

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10 Joe’s Pub New York, NY