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25Th Super Bock Super Rock 25th Super Bock Super Rock New line-up announcement: Janelle Monáe July 20, Super Bock Stage July 18, 19, 20 Herdade do Cabeço da Flauta, Meco - Sesimbra superbocksuperrock.pt | facebook.com/sbsr | instagram.com/superbocksuperrock After the line up confirmations of Lana Del Rey, Cat Power, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Christine and The Queens, there’s another feminine talent on her way to Super Bock Super Rock: the North American Grammy-nominated, singer, songwriter, arranger and producer Janelle Monáe, performs on July 20 at the Super Bock Stage. JANELLE MONÁE Janelle Monáe Robinson was born and raised in Kansas City but soon felt the need to go in search of her dreams and headed out to New York. She enrolled in the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and at the time, her goal was to make musicals. Life ended up givigin Janelle some other possibilities and shortly thereafter, she began to participate in several songs by Outkast, having been invited by Big Boi. She began to appear under the spotlight thanks to her enormous talent, being a multifaceted and very focused artist. She released her first EP in 2007, “Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase)”. These first songs caught the producer Diddy’s eyes (Sean “Puffy” Combs) who soon hired Janelle for his label, Bad BoY Records. Her first Grammy nomination came at this time with the single “Many Moons”. Three years later, in 2010, Monae released her debut album. “The ArchAndroid” was inspired by the German film “Metropolis”, which portrays a futuristic world, a dystopian projection of humanity. The album’s whole concept raised some ethical issues and enriched the songs, these authentic pop pearls, filled with soul and funk. Names like Bruno Mars, Prince and Barack Obama had, at this point, become Janelle’s fans, increasing her success at a worldwide scale. Success never distracted Monae, who continued to work, committed to doing much more than just next summer’s big hit. Janelle makes truly challenging and moving music, raising important questions for whoever listens to her. In 2013, she released yet another album, “The Electric Lady” featuring Miguel, Solange, Prince and Erykah Badu. And after five years of waiting, in 2018, Monae released “Dirty Computer”, abandoned the futuristic projections and focused on herself, more exposed than ever. From her lyrics to the collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Brian Wilson or Zoë Kravitz, and even the videos, everything is thought out in detail. “PYNK”, featuring Grimes, “Make Me Feel” or "Django Jane" are some of this album’s highlights. Save the date - July 20 at the Super Bock Stage in Super Bock Super Rock. About Super Bock Super Rock: Super Bock Super Rock presents a cohesive, consistent lineup on its 25th edition, thought for good music lovers, always attentive to the trends of the moment, including the big names and also presenting emerging talents, both Portuguese and international. Three days of Music in a relaxed atmosphere next to the Meco beach at a walking distance from the Albufeira Lagoon. A place known for its beaches and often associated with relaxing moments. For its 25th edition, Super Bock Super Rock returns to the idyllic setting of Meco, where some of the most memorable editions of its history have been held. For this edition, Super Bock Super Rock offers free camping for the 3-day Pass holders from the previous Wednesday [17 July] to Sunday [21 July] and the festival goers will be able to enjoy a festival on a natural and green vegetation carpet. There will also be free buses to the beach which will take the route between the Festival and Meco Beach, in order to avoid the need to use own transportation by the public who, having acquired the 3-days pass, will opt for the free camping of the Festival. Counting with the important partnership of Sesimbra Town Hall, Super Bock Super Rock returns to the Herdade do Cabeço de Flauta, at Lagoa de Albufeira - Meco - Cabo Espichel, an area with unique and breathtaking landscapes, including some of the patrimonial, environmental and landscape values of the region, such as the Sanctuary of Cape Espichel, dinosaurs footprints or Little Lagoon. Having Super Bock Super Rock in this location is a way to show all the tourism potential of this site, being a stimulus for local economy based on hotels, catering and adventure activities linked to the sea and Serra da Arrábida. The 25th edition of Super Bock Super Rock will be a great celebration! Of the longevity of the Festival, and of what matters most, Music. The second batch of tickets is on sale at Festicket, with the 3 day pass at the price of 110€ and the daily ticket at 60€. More news to be soon announced. Confirmations: July 18 Super Bock Stage – Lana Del Rey, The 1975, Jungle, Cat Power EDP Stage – Metronomy, Branko, Glockenwise Somersby Stage – Conan Osiris, Roosevelt LG Stage by SBSR Radio - Sallim July 19 Super Bock Stage –Kaytranada, Christine and the Queens, Shame EDP Stage – Charlotte Gainsbourg, Calexico and Iron & Wine, FKJ, Conjunto Corona Palco Somersby – Ezra Collective Palco LG by Rádio SBSR – Galgo July 20 Super Bock Stage– Migos, Disclosure DJ Set, Janelle Monáe, Profjam EDP Stage – Gorgon City, Masego, Superorganism Ticket Information Festicket .
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