Janelle Monae is the recipient of the Music honor in this year’s Character Approved Awards from USA Network. These awards honor the people who are changing the face of American culture by influencing our opinions, style and views of the world creativity in their respective fields.
Her songs—and her distinctive style—have garnered a Grammy nomination. In 2010, Monáe released the brilliant and imaginative The ArchAndroid (Suites II & III), which was lauded as one of the best albums of the year by the industry and fans alike. It broke into the Billboard Top 20 and earned her two more Grammy nods.
Janelle Monae discusses how she took her music to another level: