Awards & Winners

Janelle Monae

Date of Birth 01-December-1985
Place of Birth Kansas City
(Kansas, United States of America, Wyandotte County)
Nationality United States of America
Also know as Janelle Monáe, Monáe, Janelle, Janelle Monáe Robinson
Profession Artist, Singer, Musician, Record producer, Composer, Songwriter, Model, Dancer, Spokesperson, Singer-songwriter, Music artist
Janelle Monáe Robinson, known as Janelle Monáe, is an American R&B and soul musician, composer and record producer signed to Wondaland Art Society, Bad Boy Records and Atlantic Records. After making a mark with her first unofficial EP, The Audition, Monáe debuted with a conceptual EP, Metropolis: Suite I. 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. This album received acclaim from critics and garnered a nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards. The song "Tightrope" was also 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 Charts. Her success has also garnered her six Grammy nominations. 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. In August 2012, Monáe was chosen as the newest addition to the CoverGirl spokeswomen lineup. On September 10, 2013, Monáe released her second studio album, The Electric Lady, to critical acclaim. Boston City Council named October 16, 2013 "Janelle Monae Day" in the city of Boston in recognition of her artistry and social leadership.

Awards by Janelle Monae

Check all the awards nominated and won by Janelle Monae.

2014


NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video
Honored for : Q.U.E.E.N.

Nominations 2014 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist
BET Award for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video Q.U.E.E.N.
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song Q.U.E.E.N.
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album The Electric Lady
World Music Award for World’s Best Female Artist
World Music Award for World’s Best Live Act
World Music Award for World’s Best Entertainer of the Year

2013


MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction
Honored for : Q.U.E.E.N.
(Art Director: Veronica Logsdon)
Soul Train Music Award for Video of the Year
Honored for : Q.U.E.E.N.
Billboard Music Award for Rising Star

Nominations 2013 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Soul Train Music Award for Record of the Year Q.U.E.E.N.
Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Soul Train Music Award for Best Dance Performance Q.U.E.E.N.
MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction Q.U.E.E.N.
Art Director: Veronica Logsdon
Soul Train Music Award for Video of the Year Q.U.E.E.N.
Soul Train Music Award for Best Collaboration Q.U.E.E.N.
People's Choice Award for Favorite Song of the Year We Are Young
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group

2012


Teen Choice Award for Choice Single: Group
Honored for : We Are Young

Nominations 2012 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song We Are Young
Grammy Award for Record of the Year We Are Young
Featuring Janelle Monáe","Jeff Bhasker, producer; Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dawson, Ken Lewis, Pawel Sek & Stuart White, engineers/mixers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
Grammy Award for Album of the Year Some Nights
MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video We Are Young
Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance We Are Young
Featuring Janelle Monáe / Track from: Some Nights
Teen Choice Award for Choice Rock Song We Are Young
Teen Choice Award for Choice Single: Group We Are Young

2011


Nominations 2011 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
NME Awards for Best Track Tightrope

2010


Soul Train Music Centric Certified Award

Nominations 2010 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Soul Train Music Centric Certified Award
Soul Train Music Award for Best Dance Performance Tightrope
MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography Tightrope
Choreographers: Janelle Monáe and the Memphis Jookin Community
Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance Tightrope
Track from: The ArchAndroid
Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album The ArchAndroid
Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Album R&B The ArchAndroid

2008


Nominations 2008 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance Many Moons