Snapshot: Janelle Monáe unveils ‘The Electric Lady’ album artwork x tracklist

With it’s release date drawing closer, we finally get to see the official cover and tracklisting for Janelle Monáe‘s forthcoming album, The Electric Lady.

Ms. Monáe looks fierce dressed in silver and adorned with futuristic embellishments. Did you see the spikes on her knuckle ring? Killer, indeed. The cover, which gives a nod to album artwork from the ’80s, also shares a vintage color scheme as many of the covers it was inspired from. Along with the revelation of her album, fans are treated to the track list of the double disc album. Esperanza Spalding, Miguel, Erykah Badu, Solange and the album’s most anticipated feature, Prince, all make an appearance on Suite IV and V. Check out the tracklist for all 20 songs, below, and stay tuned for The Electric Lady making its way to stores and online retailers on September 10. Click here to pre-order on iTunes.

The Electric Lady tracklist

Disc 1:
1. Suite IV Electric Overture
2. Givin’ Em What They Love (feat. Prince)
3. Q.U.E.E.N. (feat. Erykah Badu)
4. Electric Lady (feat. Solange)
5. Good Morning Midnight (Interlude)
6. Prime Time (feat. Miguel)
7. We Were Rock & Roll
8. The Chrome Shoppe (Interlude)
9. Dance Apocalyptic
10. Look Into My Eyes

Disc 2:
12. Suite V Electric Overture
13. It’s Code
14. Ghetto Woman
15. Our Favorite Fugitive (Interlude)
16. Victory
17. Can’t Live Without Your Love
18. Sally Ride
19. Dorothy Dandridge Eyes (feat. Esperanza Spalding)
20. What An Experience

Sidenote: Janelle Monaé recently participated in our ongoing campaign, promoting positive mental health, OKNotToBeOK. She discussed the importance of seeking help, finding balance and using music and creativity as a release. Watch the interview here.