Janelle Monáe is an entertainer.
Janelle Monae Robinson -LRB- born December 1 , 1985 -RRB- -LRB- -LSB- dʒəˈnɛl moʊˈneɪ -RSB- -RRB- is an American singer , songwriter , actress , and model signed to her own imprint , Wondaland Arts Society , and Atlantic Records .. Atlantic. Atlantic Records. Atlantic Records. Atlantic Records. After making a mark with her first unofficial studio album , The Audition , she publicly debuted with a conceptual EP titled Metropolis  : Suite I -LRB- The Chase -RRB- , which peaked at number 115 on the Billboard 200 in the United States .. The Audition. The Audition ( album ). Extended play. In 2010 , Monae released her critically acclaimed first full-length studio album , The ArchAndroid , a concept album sequel to her first EP ; it was released by Bad Boy Records .. Bad Boy. Bad Boy Records. Extended play. The ArchAndroid. The ArchAndroid. concept album. concept album. The album received critical acclaim and garnered a Best Contemporary R&B Album nomination at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards .. R&B. Contemporary R&B. Best Contemporary R&B Album. Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album. 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. The song `` Tightrope '' was also nominated for Best Urban / Alternative Performance at the same ceremony .. Tightrope. Tightrope ( Janelle Monae song ). Best Urban / Alternative Performance. Grammy Award for Best Urban / Alternative Performance. With this industry recognition , the album has also been more successful commercially , officially reaching the number 17 spot on the Billboard 200 .. Monae 's music has garnered her six Grammy Award nominations .. Grammy Award. Grammy Award. In March 2012 , `` We Are Young '' by Fun. , on which Monae appears as a guest vocalist , reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart , her first appearance in the US Top 10 .. We Are Young. We Are Young. In August 2012 , Monae became a CoverGirl spokeswoman .. CoverGirl. CoverGirl. On September 10 , 2013 , she released her second studio album , The Electric Lady , to critical acclaim .. The Electric Lady. The Electric Lady. Boston City Council named October 16 , 2013 `` Janelle Monae Day '' in the city of Boston , Massachusetts , in recognition of her artistry and social leadership .. Boston. Boston. Massachusetts. Massachusetts. In 2016 , she had major roles in two feature films , Hidden Figures and Moonlight , for which she received widespread praise .. Hidden Figures. Hidden Figures. Moonlight. Moonlight ( 2016 film ). Both films received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture , with Moonlight winning the award at the 89th Academy Awards .. Moonlight. Moonlight ( 2016 film ). Academy Award. Academy Award. Best Picture. Best Picture. 89th Academy Awards. 89th Academy Awards