Janelle Monáe - The Electric Lady album cover
Label:Bad Boy Entertainment – 536210-2, Wondaland – 536210-2, Atlantic – 536210-2
Format:
CD, Album, Stereo
Country:US
Released:Sep 10, 2013
Genre:Funk / SoulPop
Style:FunkNeo SoulContemporary R&B
Suite IV
1Suite IV Electric Overture
Arranged By [Superhero String & Horn Arrangements] – Roman GianArthur*
Composed By, Arranged By – Roman GianArthur*
Guitar, Drums [Drumming], Piano [Mystery Piano] – Roman GianArthur*
Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal Prophecies] – Janelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Laser Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle Monáe
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Randy Warnken
Producer [Produced By] – Roman GianArthur*
Recorded By – Janelle MonáeRoman GianArthur*
Strings [Shining Strings] – The Wondaland ArchOrchestra
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Cello – Grace Shim
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Violin, Viola – Alexander Page (2)
1:37
2Givin Em What They Love
Arranged By [Additional Horn Arrangement] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Backing Vocals [Background Acrobatics] – Janelle MonáeNate "Rocket" WonderPrinceRoman GianArthur*
Bass Guitar [Bass Guitar Boogie], Guitar [Additional Guitar], Piano [Magic Piano], Drums, Percussion – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Bass [Additional Bass Shotgun Blasts] – Prince
Co-producer [Co-Produced By] – Roman GianArthur*
Composed By [Additional Composition By] – Terrence L. Brown
Composed By [Funky Horns], Arranged By [Funky Horns] – Hornz Unlimited
Composed By, Arranged By – Chuck LightningNate "Rocket" Wonder
Edited By [Protools Editor] – Vernon Mungo
Featuring [Feat.] – Prince
Guitar [Additional Guitar] – Prince
Horns [Additional Horns], Trumpet – Lance Powlis
Horns [Hornz Unlimited], Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Kebbi Williams
Horns [Hornz Unlimited], Trombone – Christopher Burns (6)
Horns [Hornz Unlimited], Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jason P. Freeman*Jerry E. Freeman*
Lead Vocals [Lead Howls] – Janelle MonáePrince
Lyrics By [Gunslinger Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" WonderPrince
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Randy Warnken
Organ – Terrence L. Brown
Percussion – Roman GianArthur Irvin
Producer [Produced By] – Janelle MonáeWonder & Lightning
Rhythm Guitar – Kellindo Parker
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Cello – Grace Shim
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Violin, Viola – Alexander Page (2)
Strings [Wild West Strings] – The Wondaland ArchOrchestra
4:26
3Q.U.E.E.N.
Arranged By [Additional Horn Arrangement] – Lance Powlis
Arranged By [String & Horn Arrangements] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Erykah BaduJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Bass Guitar, Guitar [Additional Guitar], Piano [Magic Piano], Drums, Percussion – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Co-producer [Co-Produced By] – Roman GianArthur*
Composed By [Additional Composition By] – Kellindo Parker
Composed By [Magic Composed By], Arranged By [Magic Arranged By] – Chuck LightningNate "Rocket" Wonder
Electric Piano [Wurlitzer] – Terrence L. Brown
Featuring [Feat.] – Erykah Badu
Lyrics By [Psychodancing Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Alverne EmmanuelKenneth Richmond
Organ, Percussion, Bass Guitar [Additional Bass Guitar] – Roman GianArthur*
Producer [Produced By] – Janelle MonáeWonder & Lightning
Rhythm Guitar [Rhythm Guitar Spells] – Kellindo Parker
Scratches [Itches & Scratches] – DJ Cutmaster Swiff*
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Cello – Grace Shim
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Violin, Viola – Alexander Page (2)
Trumpet – Lance Powlis
Vocals [Freaktastic Vocals] – Erykah BaduJanelle Monáe
5:10
4Electric Lady
Arranged By [Additional Horn Arrangement] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Backing Vocals [Background Vocal Shocks] – Nate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*Solange KnowlesThe Skunks (5)
Bass Guitar, Organ [Farfisa Organ], Organ [Octican Organ], Guitar [Additional Guitar], Piano [Magic Piano], Drums, Percussion – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Co-producer [Co-Produced By] – Roman GianArthur*
Composed By [Howling Horns], Arranged By [Howling Horns] – Hornz Unlimited
Composed By, Arranged By – Chuck LightningNate "Rocket" Wonder
Electric Piano [Wurlitzer Piano] – Terrence L. Brown
Featuring [Feat.] – Solange (2)
Horns [Hornz Unlimited], Tenor Saxophone – Kebbi Williams
Horns [Hornz Unlimited], Trombone – Christopher Burns (6)
Horns [Hornz Unlimited], Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jason P. Freeman*Jerry E. Freeman*
Lead Guitar [Lead Guitar Feedback], Rhythm Guitar [Rhythm Guitar Feedback] – Kellindo Parker
Lead Vocals [Crackling Lead Vocals] – Janelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Electro-Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Jeremiah "JHop" Olvera*Randy Warnken
Percussion – Roman GianArthur*
Producer [Produced By] – Janelle MonáeWonder & Lightning
5:09
5Good Morning Midnight (Interlude)
Mixed By – Chris Carmouche
Recorded By – Roman GianArthur*
Written-By – Chuck Lightning
1:23
6Primetime
Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Backing Vocals [Background Vocal Colors] – Janelle MonáeMiguel (67)Nate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*
Bass Guitar [Bass Guitar Brushstrokes] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Co-producer [Co-Produced By] – Chuck LightningJanelle Monáe
Composed By, Arranged By – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Edited By [Protools Editor] – Vernon Mungo
Featuring [Feat.] – Miguel (67)
Lead Guitar [Lead Guitar Orgasms] – Kellindo Parker
Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal Memories] – Janelle MonáeMiguel (67)
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Randy Warnken
Producer [Produced By] – Nate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*
Strings [Soaring Heartstrings] – The Wondaland ArchOrchestra
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Cello – Grace Shim
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Violin, Viola – Alexander Page (2)
Synthesizer [Moog], Guitar [Guitars], Electric Piano [Wurlitzer Piano], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Organ, Clavinet, Drums, Other [Windshield Wipers] – Roman GianArthur*
4:40
7We Were Rock & Roll
Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Janelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Bass Guitar – Brandon Gilliard
Composed By [Additional Composition] – Kellindo Parker
Composed By, Arranged By – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Drums [Nuclear Drums] – YoungPete Alexander
Edited By [Protools Editor] – Vernon Mungo
Electric Piano [Wurlitzer Piano] – Terrence L. Brown
Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal Anthems] – Janelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Royal Portable Typewriters] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Organ [Organs], Drums, Percussion, Glockenspiel – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Rhythm Guitar [Atomic Rhythm Guitar], Soloist [Atomic Solo Guitar] – Kellindo Parker
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Cello – Grace Shim
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Violin, Viola – Alexander Page (2)
4:19
8The Chrome Shoppe (Interlude)
Mixed By – Chris Carmouche
Recorded By – Roman GianArthur*
Written-By – Chuck Lightning
1:10
9Dance Apocalyptic
Backing Vocals [Background Acrobatics] – Deep CottonJanelle MonáeThe Skunks (5)
Bass Guitar, Guitar [Additional Guitar], Organ [Organs], Drums, Percussion – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Composed By, Arranged By – Chuck LightningNate "Rocket" Wonder
Guitar [Bo Diddley Guitar], Ukulele – Kellindo Parker
Lead Vocals [Lead Howls] – Janelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Highwire Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Jeremiah "JHop" Olvera*
Organ [Additional Organ] – Roman GianArthur*
Organ [Farfisa Organ] – Terrence L. Brown
Producer [Produced By] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Scratches [Cuts & Scratches] – DJ Cutmaster Swiff*
3:25
10Look Into My Eyes
Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic Guitar Animation] – Dr. Nathaniel Irvin IINate "Rocket" Wonder
Arranged By [String & Horn Arrangement] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Backing Vocals [Background Vocal Colors] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Bass Guitar, Synthesizer [Moog], Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Percussion – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Composed By [Additional Composition] – Terrence L. Brown
Composed By [Canvas Composed By], Arranged By [Canvas Arranged By] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Horns – Trethan Yelurvin
Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal Brushstrokes] – Janelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Lyrical Gaze] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Randy Warnken
Producer [Produced By] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Recorded By – Janelle MonáeNate Wonder*
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Cello – Grace Shim
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Violin, Viola – Alexander Page (2)
2:19
Suite V
11Suite V Electric Overture
Arranged By [String & Horn Arrangements] – Roman GianArthur*
Composed By, Arranged By – Roman GianArthur*
Guitar, Drums, Piano [Fantasy Piano] – Roman GianArthur*
Horns, Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Darryl Reeves
Horns, Trombone – Marcus Lewis (2)
Horns, Trumpet – Lance Powlis
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Randy Warnken
Producer [Produced By], Arranged By – Roman GianArthur*
Recorded By – Roman GianArthur*
Strings [Soaring Heartstrings] – The Wondaland ArchOrchestra
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Cello – Grace Shim
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Violin, Viola – Alexander Page (2)
2:20
12It's Code
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Roman GianArthur*
Bass Guitar, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Percussion, Flute, Synthesizer [Moog], Harp, Glockenspiel, Other [Golf Balls] – Roman GianArthur*
Co-producer [Co-Produced By] – Chuck LightningJanelle Monáe
Composed By [Additional Composition By] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Composed By, Arranged By – Roman GianArthur*
Edited By [Protools Editor] – Vernon Mungo
Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal Wooing] – Janelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Heartbroken Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Randy Warnken
Producer [Produced By] – Nate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*
Rhythm Guitar [Rhythm Guitar Drizzle] – Kellindo ParkerNate "Rocket" Wonder
4:05
13Ghetto Woman
Arranged By [Additional Arrangement By] – Kellindo Parker
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Janelle MonáeNate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*
Composed By, Arranged By – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Drums, Synthesizer [Moog], Bass, Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Electric Piano [Wurlitzer Piano] – Terrence L. Brown
Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal Anthems] – Janelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Loyal Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Randy Warnken
Percussion – Rafael Pereira
Rhythm Guitar, Synthesizer [Synthesizer69], Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer [Moog] – Roman GianArthur*
Soloist [Electric Guitar Solo] – Kellindo Parker
Trombone – Trombone Shorty
Trumpet – Lance Powlis
4:47
14Our Favorite Fugitive (Interlude)
Mixed By – Chris Carmouche
Recorded By – Roman GianArthur*
Written-By – Chuck Lightning
1:23
15Victory
Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Backing Vocals [Background Vocal Thoughts] – Nate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*
Composed By [Additional Miracle Composition By] – Kellindo Parker
Composed By [Epic Composition By], Arranged By [Epic Arrangement By] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Edited By [Protools Editor] – Vernon Mungo
Guitar [2nd Verse Guitar], Bass Guitar [Additional Bass Guitar], Clavinet – Roman GianArthur*
Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal Storytelling] – Janelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Triumphant Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Assisted By] – Shaan Singh
Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer [Moog], Drums, Percussion – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Soloist [Solo Guitar] – Kellindo Parker
Strings [Majestic Strings] – The Wondaland ArchOrchestra
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Cello – Grace Shim
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Violin, Viola – Alexander Page (2)
4:13
16Can't Live Without Your Love
Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Nate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*
Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Backing Vocals [Background Whispers] – Janelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Bass Guitar, Synthesizer [Moog], Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Drums, Piano – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Co-producer [Co-Produced By] – Roman GianArthur*
Composed By, Arranged By – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Edited By [Protools Editor] – Vernon Mungo
Horns [Horn Love], Tenor Saxophone – Darryl Reeves
Horns [Horn Love], Trombone – Marcus Lewis (2)
Horns [Horn Love], Trumpet – Lance Powlis
Lead Guitar [Lead Guitar Orgasms] – Roman GianArthur*
Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal Kisses] – Janelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Cyberlove Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Randy Warnken
Producer [Produced By] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Strings [Amorous Strings] – The Wondaland ArchOrchestra
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Cello – Grace Shim
Strings [The Wondaland ArchOrchestra], Violin, Viola – Alexander Page (2)
Synthesizer [Moog] – Roman GianArthur*
3:54
17Sally Ride
Backing Vocals [Background Vocal Droids] – Janelle MonáeNate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*
Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Mellotron, Glockenspiel – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Composed By [Additional Composition] – Kellindo Parker
Composed By, Arranged By – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Guitar – Kellindo Parker
Lyrics By [Airborn Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Assisted By] – Randy Warnken
Organ – Terrence L. Brown
4:08
18Dorothy Dandridge Eyes
Backing Vocals [Background Vocal Seduction] – Esperanza SpaldingJanelle Monáe
Co-producer [Co-Produced By] – Chuck LightningJanelle Monáe
Composed By, Arranged By – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Edited By [Protools Editor] – Vernon Mungo
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano, Synthesizer [Moog Bass], Synthesizer [Moog], Guitar [Jazz Guitar], Drums, Percussion – Roman GianArthur*
Featuring [Feat.] – Esperanza Spalding
Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal Ecstasy] – Esperanza SpaldingJanelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Hypno Lyrics] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Shaan Singh
Producer [Produced By] – Nate "Rocket" WonderRoman GianArthur*
Soloist [Solo Guitar Spells] – Kellindo Parker
4:16
19What An Experience
Arranged By [Additional Arrangement] – Kellindo Parker
Backing Vocals [Background Vocal Brushstrokes] – Janelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Bass Guitar, Guitar [Additional Guitar], Piano [Magic Piano], Drums, Percussion – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Composed By [Horns Composed By], Arranged By [Horns Arranged By] – Hornz Unlimited
Composed By, Arranged By – Nate "Rocket" Wonder
Edited By [Protools Editor] – Vernon Mungo
Electric Guitar – Kellindo Parker
Guitar [Guitar Animation] – Roman GianArthur*
Horns [Hornz Unlimited], Tenor Saxophone – Kebbi Williams
Horns [Hornz Unlimited], Trombone – Christopher Burns (6)
Horns [Hornz Unlimited], Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jason P. Freeman*Jerry E. Freeman*
Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal Memories] – Janelle Monáe
Lyrics By [Lyrical Caress] – Chuck LightningJanelle MonáeNate "Rocket" Wonder
Mastered By – Larry Anthony
Mixed By – NealHPogue*
Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Randy Warnken
Organ – Terrence L. Brown
4:56
01:
Inspired by the idea of Ennio Morricone player cards with Duke Ellington
Apodictic Arts, LLC (ASCAP)/Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Apodictic Arts, LLC.
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA.
Contains elements of 'Electric Lady,' 'Look Into My Eyes,' Dorothy Dandridge Eyes,' 'Ghetto Woman,' and 'Victory.'

02:
Inspired by HIDDENCOLORS1&TWO and the burning Big House in Django Unchained
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Terrence L. Brown Publishing Designee
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA.

03:
Inspired by the W.O.W. (the Women of Wondaland) and private conversations between JM and EB
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Daddy Kellis Publishing (BMI)/ Apodictic Arts, LLC (ASCAP)/
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Patchwerk Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering in Atlanta, GA.
Erykah Badu appears courtesy of Motown Records

04:
Inspired by Janelle Monáe's Electric Lady series of paintings (see the Palace of the Dogs archives) and Jimi's smile
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Apodictic Arts, LLC (ASCAP)/
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at the HotPurplePettingZoo in Los Angeles, CA and Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering in Atlanta, GA.
Solange appears courtesy of Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

05:
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed at Stankonia Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Featuring Charlie Darker as DJ Crash; Mia Nunnally as PowerUp Sista #1; Ninjaback Leroy as his own damn self.

06:
Inspired by Cindi's favorite memories at the Electric Sheep nightclub
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Art Dealer Chic/Universal Music Publishing (ASCAP)/ Apodictic Arts, LLC (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA and EastWest Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering in Atlanta, GA.
Miguel appears courtesy of ByStorm/RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

07:
Inspired by Memory #9553 (Otherwise known as the Cindi Mayweather Electric Sheep episode)
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Apodictic Arts, LLC (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA.

08:
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed at Stankonia Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Featuring Charlie Darker as DJ Crash; Roman GianArthur and George 2.0 as the Chrome Shoppe Bros.; Isis Valentino as Melanie 4521; and Azza Gallab as Assata 8550.

09:
Inspired by Michael Jackson's glistening jheri curl in Thriller and Bo Diddley's tremolo guitar
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at the HotPurplePettingZoo in Los Angeles, CA.
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA.

10:
Inspired by the temptation of the sirens (See Book XII of The Odyssey)
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Terrence L. Brown Publishing Designee
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA.

11:
Inspired by Stevie Wonder listening to Os Mutantes on vinyl (circa 1973)
Produced and arranged for Apodictic Arts, LLC.
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA.
Contains elements of 'Look Into My Eyes,' 'Dorothy Dandridge Eyes,' 'Red Alarm,' 'Ghetto Woman,' 'Dance Apocalyptic,' and 'What An Experience'

12:
Inspired by the first jealous pangs of Cindi Mayweather
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Apodictic Arts, LLC (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta in GA.

13:
Inspired by Kansas City, Kansas and the Slop City section of Metropolis
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA.

14:
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed at Stankonia Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Featuring Charlie Darker as DJ Crash; Lacey Duke as Peggy LakeShore; Joshua Newbright as himself; Last Caller Unidentified.

15:
Inspired by the life and times of Janelle Monáe (as documented at The Palace of the Dogs)
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Daddy Kellis Publishing (BMI)/
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at ZAC Studios, Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA.

16:
Inspired by the midnight dreams of Cindi Mayweather
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Apodictic Arts, LLC (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA.

17:
Inspired by Sally Kristen Ride (May 26, 1951 - July 23, 2012)
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Apodictic Arts, LLC (ASCAP)/ Daddy Kellis Publishing (BMI)
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering in Atlanta, GA.

18:
Inspired by the Jeep sequence in Carmen Jones
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Apodictic Arts, LLC (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at ZAC Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering in Atlanta, GA.
Esperanza Spalding appears courtesy of Heads Up International and Montuno Producciones S.L.

19:
Inspired by Jamaica, Brazil, Vegas and beyond...
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mixed for Roselle New Jersey at Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta, GA.
Mastered at COS Mastering in Atlanta, GA.

℗ © 2013 Bad Boy Records, LLC.
Printed in U.S.A.
Made in U.S.A.
  • Barcode (Text): 0 75678 68405 0
  • Barcode (Scanned): 075678684050
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): Z122226 3 536210-2 TEXT 01
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): ifpi L909
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 2U9K
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): M1S1 Z122226 3 536210-2 TEXT 01
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi L909
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 2U7M
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): M1S1 Z122226 3 536210-2 TEXT 01
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): ifpi L909
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 2U7J
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI

ARTIST

Janelle Monae

TITLE

The Electric Lady

LABEL

Bad Boy Entertainment

FORMAT

CD

COVER

S - (Still Sealed) 

CD

S - (Still Sealed) 

COMMENTS

The pictures above show the actual item you will receive.
Accessories not shown in the photo are not included.
Please note that shipping rates are for single LPs.
Gatefold & Double albums count as 2LPs, 2CDs
Triple albums count as 3LPs, 3CDs & Box Sets are counted per LP & CD.

 

Grading Policy

All record grading is done visually.


Record grading

S (Sealed)

Record is still sealed and has never been played. 

M- (Mint minus)

Like new. The record does not have any visible light scratches or cracks.

E+ (Excellent Plus)

The record has hardly visible small scratches etc. The label may have some * In effect E+ means almost faultless. We think you can find records graded E+ quite satisfactory, unless you are a collector who is determined to own a brand new record. 

EX (Excellent)

There are some light scratches and cracks on the record (which can be felt by touch). Sometimes these slight defects may influence sound. *Although some noise is audible in quieter sections of the record, such as fade-outs, and it is especially conspicuous between tracks, it does not have a profound influence on the whole record. The label may have discolorations or ring wear. 

EX- (Excellent Minus)

It is worse than the above, but there are no needle jumps. There is some noise. The label may have discolorations or ring wear.

VG+ (Very Good Plus) 

It is worse than the above. But,No Needle jumping. There is some noise. The label has discolorations or ring wear.

VG (Very Good ) 

It is worse than the above.

 

Cover grading

S (Sealed) 

Record is still sealed and has never been played.

M- (Mint minus) 

Like new. The Cover does not have any lines, folds, scratches, cracks, spots, or other similar folds.

E+ (Excellent Plus)

The Cover has small lines / folds / scratches / cracks / spots / ring wear, or other similar faults.

E (Excellent) 

The Cover may have light lines, folds, scratches, cracks, spots, some writing, some tape or sticker (or traces of such) and ring wear. It may be slightly dirty.

E- (Excellent minus)

It is worse than the above, The Cover may have light lines, folds, scratches, cracks, spots, some writing, some tape or sticker (or traces of such) and ring wear. The Cover may be dirty.

VG+ (Very Good Plus)

It is worse than the above,The Cover has striking folds, scratches, cracks, spots, ring wear, some writing, scotch tape, or stickers.

VG (Very Good)

It is worse than the above.

 

OBI Grading

S

(Sealed) 

M-

(Mint minus) 

E+

(Excellent Plus)

E

(Excellent) 

E-

(Excellent minus)

VG+

(Very Good Plus)

VG

(Very Good)

-

-

-

-

 

 

Other Abbreviations

Writing 

ST

Stickers, tape

WD

Water Damage

S

Stain

M

Mold

C

Corner cut

P

Punch hole

D

Drill hole

SP

Cover Split

DJ

promotion copy

SF

Same Flip

 

 

OBI Abbreviations

OW

OBI Writing

OST

OBI Stickers, tape

OWD

OBI Water Damage

OS

OBI Stain

OM

OBI Mold

OP

OBI Split

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

NOTICE

All gradings are visual. Please note that we only perform lightly cleaning.
Our records are basically an original pressed. An abbreviation of the country of origin is listed next to/below the label. Reissues are noted in the comment column. Warps, heat damage, or chemical changes due to polyurethane sleeves and vinyl chloride records, and manufacturing defects, etc... are separately described in the comment column. We will be happy to give you more information for any special record if you have further questions.

International Buyers - Please Note:

Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight(shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts"

Payment

The item will be shipped within 2 business days after the payment is received.
The reserve period is up to 14 days.