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Janelle Monáe - TIghtrope (Wondamix)
Artist: Janelle Monáe
Featuring: B.o.B , Lupe Fiasco
Producer: Nate "Rocket" Wonder, Chuck Lightning and Janelle Monáe
Album: The ArchAndroid
Label: Wondaland/Bad Boy
If Janelle Monae enlisting the help of the always outstanding B.o.B. and Lupe Fiasco on the official remix of Tightrope makes you think of Zeus holding a meeting of the Greek gods, you’re on the right track. While loyal listeners will undoubtedly notice that the remixed beat, dubbed the Wondamix version, is far more bare, the track’s most notable feature is the revelation of yet another one of Ms. Janelle’s many talents – dropping rhymes. She does this so well, in fact, that she hardly seems out of place against heavy hitters Bobby and Lupe, who both take Nate Wonder and Chuck Lightning’s minimalist jazz-driven beat and run with it. But is it better than the original, you ask? Is the Mona Lisa better than the Birth of Venus? Is the Taj Mahal greater than the pyramids of Egypt? Alright, I’ll calm down, but simply put, it’s pretty darn good. You can check out the original Tightrope, and much more amazing music, on Janelle’s newly-released, 4.5-spun album The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III).
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on June 7, 2010
Listen to More: Janelle Monáe , B.o.B , Lupe Fiasco , Alternative Written by Matty K
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Were there two better artists signed to Atlantic to grace this Janelle Monae remix? Let me answer that question - no.
Janelle sticks with the guys pound-for-pound and in the end I am still the most impressed with her contributions. The song is a winner, the original was too, and the album is outstanding. Get it! 
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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I think the only good part of this song is Janelle...BoB and Lupe drop the ball here
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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man this remix is crazy. bobby ray had a crazy flow here. lupe and janelle were outstanding too. sick remix
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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It is hard to say whether or not this is better than the original, because it is a completely different sound and feel. Regardless, this is an awesome record, with great contributions from all of the artists involved, and even a surprisingly hard verse from Ms. Monae herself. She shines just as bright if not more than two of the dopest mc's in the game, and that is quite an impressive feat.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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Man!! I love how this was a TRUE remix and they added a little edge to the beat. Every verse was strong and they all complemented each other beautifully. SN: I wanna see more Lupe & B.o.B. collabs in the future
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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I've never listen to Janelle Monae but she held her own with B.o.B and Lupe. Not an easy task. Everyone was great and flowed nice over the beat. I actually liked the hook too, I gotta check out more work from Janelle.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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Sick flow by Bobby Ray. "Now my tightrope is a sidewalk"- Good lines by Lupe. And yes, Janelle Monae does have some MC in her. Nice track
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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As soon as I saw a song featuring Lupe & B.o.B I instinctivly just clicked it, because they are both dam crazy amazing. B.o.B opened fire! Lupe dissapointed me though, where is his normal excitement and raw emotion? Monae don't do too much for me but I can;t deny the huge amount of talent she's got. Sorry just couldn;t get into it except for B.o.B.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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Man, I liked the original of this and I've gave Janelle's album a spin and I liked it. Her hook sounded awkward on this remix version though.
B.o.B killed this! Lupe did as well, as usual. The mixing on his verse was weird though. B.o.B and Janelle definitely outshined Lupe Fiasco on this record, and that is RARE... Still hot... |
| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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If you asked me real quick to name 5 "singles" that have defined this year, the original "Tightrope" would be an early choice. That being said, this is a downgrade. I appreciate the true "remix" look, but this just doesn't come together as well as I would have liked. Not a fan either of the effect on Lupe's vocals.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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I'm feelin' the production... But their lyrical flow almost kills the whole track... 2 - **'s
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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I liked bob in this but wasn't really feeling the rest...maybe I need to listen to it more...
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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Slow down Monae you're killin em. I'd have to agree that Lupe's work was a little disappointing (by his standards) Monae and B.o.B. more than push this into dope territory.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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these the together is a antidote to hip hop
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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Wow! is all I have to say. I was expecting greatness from these heavyweights but I was pleasantly supprised that the song exceeded my already high expectations. I do think that Janelle Monae outshines the fellas on her verse a bit but all of it was awesome. The stripped down beat was hot because they took alot from the original like the bassline, and the ukelele at the end. But it was still different enough to be a true remix. I like a REAL remix that has a whole different beat, and not just the same beat with different verses. Great Job Ms. Monae, I look forward to hearing many great things from you. I wonder how Janelle Monae would sound on an Organized Noize track? I think that would be pretty crazy, her on a track with B.O.B, and Andre 3000. Wishfull thinking. ArchAndroid - Classic!
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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OK, my argument is now cemented.
Several of the best female rappers are those who sing most of the time (Lauryn Hill, I think)...Brandy also got acclaim for her rap verses on Timbo's newest album...and Janelle outspit B.o.B. AND Lupe Fiasco-that is SOMETHING! Memorable line: "Black and white tux, ain’t no need for no other colors/ Talkin’ about why don’t she change her clothes/ Well they ain’t seem to mind the last three times I posed in Vogue." |
| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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Damn, liking the guitar on this beat. B.O.B started this off hot with some dope lyrics. Haven't heard from Lupe in a while, but this was fresh. Janelle provided smooth vocals on the hook.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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It's got two of my favorite artists in it. B.o.B and Lupe. So I instantly thought it would be good. It wasn't as good as I expected, Lupe was probably the worst out of them all, but it was pretty great.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2010 |
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B.O.B is a dope artist. I feel, he is underrated. Lupe Fiasco, I've enjoyed his music from the start. Therefore, with these two plus Janelle for the chorus. It is just, ridiculously dope. This is just, a FIVE STAR off the back. As soon as I put on, I felt the vibe; and, every word they was speaking...
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2010 |
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....biased opinion cuz im a huge Lupe and B.o.B fan. lol. but I like this song and Janelle kills it too. A song I can't stop listening to right now. I want more Lupe and B.o.B songs
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2010 |
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I really like this. They all had some real good lines. They all fit together but more importantly the beat fits them too. B.o.B. should work on remixing more songs if he can recreate something like this it will be a hit.
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2010 |
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Janelle Monáe is a talent, when I hear artist compared to James Brown or any other legends it makes me very uneasy. No fault of her own its just far too much praise. Loving this single because of Bobby and Lupe, not on the Janelle bandwagon yet.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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banger!
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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I don’t think this song could go any harder; it’s just an amazing combination.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!
I thought this was a crappy blend when I first saw it, cuz never would so many talent fit in one song... well, the result was AMAZING! =D |
| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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Very dope remix. B.o.B always seems to show out on his verse on the strangest songs (i.e. Bruno Mars - "The Other Side") but I'm feeling this remix a lot.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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she so cute and this tune is sick
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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This clearly sounds good with B.O.B. n' Lupe'......Ms. Monae should have threw this joint on the album....but she still raw!
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2010 |
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Some of the best talent in the game.
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2010 |
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i LOVE IT!
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2010 |
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Love it!!!
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2010 |
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This is something serious. You definitely need 2 separate men and women cuz she went extra hard on this. LOVE!!!!
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2010 |
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Great song, Janelle was great. B.O.B and Lupe fiasco are great addition to this song
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Craaaazy! DOPE!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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The only star on this track was Monae, I don't think B.o.B and Lupe put there heart on this. As for the production remx: one star.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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Luv Janelle, prefer the original
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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She is definately a great artist but radio staion wont play an artist like her which is sad.
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2010 |
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I love the song by Janelle Monae. The homie B.o.B. was very dope and Lupe is one of my top ten lyricist. So Lupe comes correct 95% of the time. But I was shocked to hear Janelle Monae spit that fire! I did not know she could rhyme like that
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2010 |
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Really lovin Janelle Monae and her flow. The pairing with B.o.B. and Lupe is dope.
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2010 |
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I am in love with the guitar in this song.
B.o.B outshone everyone in this track! Janelle comes a close second though. Lupe disappointed me; I kinda hoped he'd go with the "Go Go Gadget Flow" flow to it. |
| Posted on Aug 20, 2010 |
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ehhh
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2010 |
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i love janelle monae..and this song tight rope......
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| Posted on Oct 07, 2010 |
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this is exceptionally stupilating
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| Posted on Oct 16, 2010 |
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sick in all the good ways
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