10 Things you don’t know about Janelle Monáe

1.  Janelle Monáe Robinson known as Janelle Monáe

2.  Janelle Monáe was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 1, 1985, where she spent her early life

3.  She moved to New York City to study drama at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, attending a Performing Arts School called Freedom Theatre, which is the oldest African-American theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4.  Janelle Monáe is an American R&B and soul musician, composer and record producer signed to Wondaland Art Society, Bad Boy Records and Atlantic Records

5.  Her success garnered her six Grammy nominations. In March 2012, “We Are Young”, the song by the band Fun on which Monáe makes a guest appearance, reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, her first appearance in the US Top 10

6.  In August 2012, Monáe was chosen as the newest addition to the CoverGirl spokeswomen lineup

7.  Janelle Monáe alter-ego is Cindi Mayweather

8.  Monáe received the Vanguard Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers at the Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in 2010

9.  Monáe performed at CarolinaFest in support of President Obama, just before the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte

10.  Boston City Council named October 16, 2013 “Janelle Monáe Day” in the city of Boston in recognition of her artistry and social leadership.