The FABULOUS Janelle Monae is a new artist on Bad Boy Records.  She was previously signed to Big Boi’s from Outkast’s label, Purple Ribbon.  She performed at Highline Ballroom last Wednesday, and brought the house down! Diddy was also taping his new reality show in which he is searching for an assistant, so that was an added bonus.  More pics after the jump!

This young woman is definitely a new star, and she’s bringing something new to the music industry.  She reminds me of a female Andre 3000, as far as her movements, style of dress and sound.  She’s definitely “different”, to say the least, but I am digging it.  The show actually ended with her moonwalking off of the stage, then her coming back and thrashing the microphone on the floor. Loves it!

Of course, Diddy was there getting his shine on.  Yellow is definitely his color.  The MTV cameras were everywhere, and you had to sign a release form before even entering the venue.  As soon as I walked in to check to see if my name was on the VIP list, I had a camera in my face.  I hope that doesn’t make it on the show.

This  is Janelle Monae’s guitar player.  I was loving him.

DJ Cassidy was on the 1s and 2s, so you know that new artist, O’Neal Mcknight was there.  He was the MC/Hypeman for the night.

If you haven’t heard Janelle Monae’s music, you can check her out on Myspace and YouTube.  This young woman is phenomenal, and I definitely look forward to seeing more.