Janelle Monae

Think Kelis meets Grace Kelly and you get an idea of what Kansas-born Janelle Monae is all about.

Dubbed “a different kind of diva” by Vogue magazine, Janelle’s new single ‘Tightrope’ stars number one artist B.O.B and R‘n’B legend Lupe Fiasco, both of whom the singer counts as best mates.

Janelle is also signed to P Diddy’s label, who describes her as being “one of the most important signings of my career.”

Dressed in her trademark black and white tuxedo designed by Thome Brown, Janelle’s androgynous style is catching the attention of the fashion industry, rivalling fellow pop-diva Rhianna.

Combined with her signature pompadour hairstyle and graphic make-up, Janelle puts her own spin on what it means to be feminine.

Janelle already has a Grammy-nominated album under her belt, while the newly released ‘The ArchAndroid’ boasts a huge 18 tracks, showing that the singer is eager to give her fans their money’s worth

Janelle describes The ArchAndroid as an “epic James Bond film in outer space; a mixture of “all the things I love — scores for films like Goldfinger mixed with albums I adore such as Stevie’s Music of my Mind and David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust.”

Want Janelle’s signature style? Pair Idol’s Buckle Platform Boot with black, skinny jeans and a classic white shirt for that masculine edge. And don’t forget the big hair!