The Whole Delivery

Of the edges of D'Angelo and Kendrick Lamar's pro-black efforts, Janelle Monae artist Jidenna has done the perfect song and video for his debut single "Classic Man." It was firmly a representation of black old school excellence in a new era. It's broken through so good that LeBron's "Beat by Dre" commercial plays it. Today's "Music Wakeup Call," Jidenna with "Classic Man." More to come at TWD today.

Another Monae single totally deserving of the Top 10.  More to come at TWD. 

Unlike Beyonce, there is no feminist divide when it comes to one Janelle Monae. Although her third album released in September didn't receive the love that would bring her true top star appeal (it only sold 47,000 in the first week), that hasn't stopped her from still believing in herself to be a defining star of her generation. So, one of two "Best of 2013" selections for her, it's "Dance Apocalyptic," your Music Wakeup Call for December 19: (More to come at TWD later on. Stay tuned.) 

Yup, he  did . Funny enough, that is Kanye's best song from that forgettable scream-fest of an album, which is the last song on the album. Anyway, that will serve as one of two music energy boosts today, since people have likely already seen it all over the place. And really, most hate it as expected. But it does fit the song though, and how he feels about her and all. So for a different take and video, here's Janelle Monae's "Dance Apocalyptic" from earlier this year. More from The Whole Delivery later on in the day, stay tuned. 

Love this from her:

This young lady is truly a revelation, and she most certainly deserves The Whole Delivery's Song of the Week Award (and that's not even factoring in Big Boi's always immaculate presence). So enjoy the rising Janelle Monae, featuring Big Boi", with "Tightrope." It is certainly a great video.