United Talent Agency (UTA) has signed 10-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer and actor Janelle Monáe for global representation in all areas. 

UTA will work to secure opportunities across live touring, media, filmed entertainment, brand partnerships and more. 

The signing comes as Monáe is set to appear in various projects in the coming months, including a feature in Amazon MGM’s Is God Is, in cinemas on May 15, and the new adult animated series Bass X Machina for Netflix, premiering on October 6. 

Janelle is a generational talent and the true definition of a multi-hyphenate creative

Jay Gassner

“Janelle is a generational talent and the true definition of a multi-hyphenate creative,” said UTA partner and co-head of talent Jay Gassner. “We are thrilled to partner with an artist of Janelle’s singular vision and profound cultural impact, and look forward to working with them and Wondaland to unlock and amplify opportunities across music, film, television, brands, fashion, publishing, theatre, community building and beyond.”

Monáe’s most recent album The Age of Pleasure (2023) received Grammy nominations for Album Of The Year and Best Progressive R&B Album. 

Monáe is the founder of Wondaland Arts Society and Wondaland Pictures, which develops film, television and multimedia projects under a first?look deal with Universal Pictures.

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