In short
The artists most similar to Janelle Monáe are Grimes, Saul Williams, of Montreal, Big Boi and Pharrell Williams, from the same funk, soul and art pop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Janelle Monáe?
The artists most similar to Janelle Monáe are Grimes, Saul Williams, of Montreal, Big Boi and Pharrell Williams, from the same funk, soul and art pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Janelle Monáe?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Grimes, of Montreal, Miguel and Carly Rae Jepsen have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Janelle Monáe" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Janelle Monáe?
Janelle Monáe is usually associated with funk, soul, art pop and contemporary r&b (artist · US · born 1985), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.