5 Things to Know About the New Face of CoverGirl, Janelle Monae

1) Her vocals round out “We are Young,” the power ballad that kickstarted the summer.
2) She began singing as a child with her grandmothers, who both played the organ.
3) Her must-have beauty tool is an eyebrow brush.
4) Monae doesn’t ever plan to stray from her signature tuxedo, noting that the stark black and white suit is a tailored, timeless look that commands attention.
5) When she’s not wearing CoverGirl cosmetics, she uses fresh raspberries for blush, and dark cherries to stain her lips.