It peaked at number two on the US Top Heatseekers chart, and in 2010, through Bad Boy Records, Monáe released a first full-length studio album, The ArchAndroid, a concept album and sequel to her first EP. In 2007, Monáe publicly debuted with a conceptual EP titled Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase). Monáe's musical career began in 2003 upon releasing a demo album titled The Audition. Boston City Council named Octo'Janelle Monáe Day' in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, in recognition of her artistry and activism. In 2012, Monáe became a CoverGirl spokesperson. Monáe was also honored with the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award in 2015 and the Trailblazer of the Year Award in 2018. Monáe won an MTV Video Music Award and the ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2010. Monáe has received eight Grammy Award nominations. She is signed to Atlantic Records, as well as to her own imprint, the Wondaland Arts Society. Janelle Monáe Robinson ( / m oʊ ˈ n eɪ/ born December 1, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, science-fiction author and actress.