MAG STAND|→ JANELLE MONAE COVERS PAPER, SUMMER 09' ISSUE

Bad Boy's most unappreciated talent, Janell Monae, is the cover girl for the summer issue of Paper:

"I try not to get too caught up in who I am," says Janelle Monáe, her signature hairdo a wedge of nappy-chic, small legs crossed primly, hands clasped at the knee as if she were sitting at a tea party for the queen."...READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE OVER @ PAPER ONLINE.

IMAGERY| JIRO SCHNEIDER