Studio albums 3 EPs 3 | Music videos 11 Singles 17 | |
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The discography of Janelle Monáe, an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter, consists of three studio albums, three extended plays, nine singles and five music videos. Monáe debuted with an EP, Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase). The EP had a modest commercial impact, peaking at No. 115 on the Billboard charts in the United States. In 2010, Janelle Monáe released her debut studio album, The ArchAndroid, a concept album sequel to her first EP; it was released by Bad Boy Records. The song "Tightrope" was nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance at the same ceremony. This album was also more successful commercially, officially reaching the number 17 spot on the Billboard 200.
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. Monáe released her second album The Electric Lady on September 10, 2013.
Guest appearances
The following songs are not singles or promotional singles and have not appeared on an album by Janelle Monáe.