Janelle Monae is the official cover girl for the February 2013 issue of ELLE Canada. The 26-year-old is dressed in her signature black-and-white menswear threads and pompadour hairstyle.

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Love her! I use to wish she’d switch up her style for something a little more womanly as she has such a gorgeous feminine face. But sometimes, a woman can be sexy even when she’s not trying! This is who she is. 2013 is destined to be such a great year for Janelle. Bring on that new album already!