Sony/Epic announce JV with Janelle Monae’s Wondaland Records

PRESS RELEASE:

Wondaland Records, a new movement and recording label created by award-winning global superstar Janelle Monáe, announce the launch of a landmark partnership with Epic Records. The first release from this partnership will be WONDALAND PRESENTS: THE EEPHUS EP showcasing an electrifying roster of Wondaland artists — Jidenna, Roman GianArthur, Deep Cotton, and St. Beauty. The EP releases August 14th and contains lead single ‘Classic Man’by Jidenna featuring Roman GianArthur as well as new single ‘Yoga’ by Janelle Monáe featuring Jidenna. Fans who pre-order the EP will receive three IG tracks including ‘Classic Man’, ‘Classic Man (Remix)’ featuring Kendrick Lamar, and ‘Yoga’.

“I’m so thrilled to share Wondaland Records with the world. Each artist under Wondaland Records has unparalleled talent, incredible vision, and brings something unique to the music industry," said Janelle Monáe. “Together, we’re creating a new movement and space for the future of music and pop culture.” Rolling Stone quotes, “Monae's characteristically pristine vocal talents are on full display on ‘Yoga’, as she flipsfamiliar melodies on their head.” Check out the video for ‘Yoga’ here.

Jidenna is fast becoming one of the years’s most buzzed-about breaking artists. Influenced by his upbringing across Wisconsin, New York, and Nigeria, Jidenna casts a striking figure with a timeless swagger captured in the thread of his tailored suits and cane that translates into his clever flows and catchy hooks. USA Today claims, “Jidenna already cuts a distinctive, dashing figure in hip hop,” while BET says “The Brooklyn artist’s smooth voice over the infectious beat practically dares you to get up and groove.” After weeks of climbing up the charts, ‘Classic Man’ claimed the #1 spot at Rhythm Radio in the US and is primed to cross over to the Top 40 charts as well. The achievement properly heralds the arrival of this Brooklyn-based ‘Classic Man’ as part of hip-hop new vanguard. Check out the video for ‘Classic Man (Remix)’ featuring Kendrick Lamar which premiered today: http://smarturl.it/CMRemixVideo.

Track Listing

1. Let’s Get Caught ft. Jidenna – Deep Cotton

2. Classic Man ft. Roman GianAruthur – Jidenna

3. Yoga – Janelle Monae & Jidenna

4. Going Nowhere – St Beauty

5. iKnow – Roman GianArthur

6. Classic Man ft. Kendrick Lamar (Remix) – Jidenna