The song "Character" by Van Hunt is one I used to listen to heavily when it was released. The USA Network begun airing a brand new show this month called Character Approved. Van Hunt's song came back to mind as I watched this program. The show is a documentary honoring 12 people from various backgrounds and charting the success in their lives and how that success has affected others. Now, I didn't write this to promote a cable show (too late, indirectly), I wrote this blog because back in the day this song struck me to my core. The experiences of an epiphanies resurfaced that the true content of a man and woman is key to doing almost anything and being the best you can be. And, how character really makes the person or the lack of it can a person and leave them void signs of life came flooding back. It was as if I was listening to this song for the first time. Further speaking of that show, a musician I admire allot is being honored: Janelle Monae. And below is a synopses and a question that is asked of each person honored.
Singer, songwriter, dancer, futuristic funkstress—and now, Character Approved honoree—Janelle Monáe and her music transcend genre and definition. With a unique and soulful voice, the Kansas City native first burst onto the music scene in 2007 with her EP Metropolis. Her songs—and her distinctive style—have garnered a Grammy nomination. In 2010, Monáe released the brilliant and imaginative The ArchAndroid (Suites II & III), which was lauded as one of the best albums of the year by the industry and fans alike. It broke into the Billboard Top 20 and earned her two more Grammy nods. It won't be long before this character's music is on everyone's playlist. When finishing up this blog I thought it appropriate to post a song that best explains why I think Janelle Monae is more than character approved but that this song is the sole reason and first exposure to her and the reason why I started buying her music.
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