Janelle Monae is everywhere. Thank goodness.

Simply put, Janelle Monae rocks. She may not be a TV regular, but she's been in so much media news recently that it would be just wrong if we didn't feature her here. You might recognize the R&B singer from her funky, unique hits "Tightrope" and "Cold War," or perhaps you've seen her face on Covergirl ads. But there's much more worth knowing about this inspiring superstar. 

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Here are three (of many) reasons why I love Janelle Monae: 

1. Her music! Monae's sound, much like the singer herself, is hard to put in a box.  Her songs often jump between genres, moving from r&b to pop to psychedelic funk in the span of minutes.  She is obviously unconcerned with conforming to current music trends. And just try listening without dancing. It's scientifically impossible.
2. Her bold style. She consistently rocks full black-and-white outfits. And her signature piece? The tuxedo. 
3. Her thoughts on her role as a CoverGirl spokeswoman:

"I've been able to collaborate with CoverGirl, which was really cool because I didn't have to change who I was to become a CoverGirl. Being a CoverGirl and standing alongside people like Queen Latifah and Sofia [Vergara], I represent diversity ... I hope it says [girls] can embrace their uniqueness ... We have to be the change we want to see, and I have to let people know ... individuality is what's in. That's the cool thing."

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Janelle Monae is wholly herself. Not only is she unafraid to be different, but she loves it. That's something I can get behind.

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"Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable." -- J.M.



--Nicola