St. Beauty
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St. Beauty is an American music group composed of two singers, Alexe Belle and Isis Valentino.[1][2][3][4] The duo is affiliated with a larger artistic collective called Wondaland Art Society, a group of musicians that also includes Janelle Monáe, Jidenna, Roman GianArthur, and Deep Cotton.[5] Both the duo and the collective are based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Belle and Valentino met while working at a boutique called Poor, Little, Rich Girl. When the boutique held a showcase for local artists in 2012, the two performed an original song.[6] In light of the acclaim they received after the performance, the two officially formed a band and selected the name St. Beauty. In a recent interview, the duo explained that they selected the name because, "St. Beauty is a pure beauty that lives in everyone."[6] Their mission is "to heal and inspire."[7]
St. Beauty's song "Going Nowhere" appeared on the album, Wondaland Presents: The Eephus. The album was released on August 14, 2015,[8] and was distributed by Epic Records.[9] The album debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Chart for R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[10]
References
- ^ Vivien Killilea. "Singers Alex Belle and Isis Valentino of St. Beauty perform on the..." Getty Images. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ Diep, Eric (August 17, 2015). "Janelle Monae and Wondaland's The Eephus Is A Must Hear". Vibe. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ Di Nunzio, Miriam (August 17, 2015). "Ahead of her 'secret concert,' Janelle Monae rallies in Chicago in support of #BlackLivesMatter". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ "Janelle Monáe, and Other Wondaland Artists, Step Back in Time at the Highline Ballroom". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-05-09.
- ^ "Janelle Monáe Releases Visceral Protest Song, 'Hell You Talmbout'". NPR.org. August 18, 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ a b St. Beauty - Wondaland: Welcome to the Future - St. Beauty. YouTube. 17 August 2015.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Jidenna, St. Beauty, and Roman GianArthur Explore Music's Extra-Sonic Powers". Spin.com. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ Jones, Jaleesa (August 17, 2015). "10 times Janelle Monae's 'Eephus' tour was just TEW MUCH". Entertain This!. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ Shaw, A.R. (September 1, 2015). "Janelle Monae introduces her wonderful Wondaland crew at concert in Atlanta". Rolling Out. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-09-05.