Tightrope (Janelle Monáe song)

"Tightrope"
Single by Janelle Monáe featuring Big Boi
from the album The ArchAndroid
ReleasedFebruary 11, 2010
StudioWondaland Studios (Atlanta, GA)
Genre
Length4:23
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Nathaniel Irvin III
  • Charles Joseph II
  • Antwan Patton
  • Janelle Monáe Robinson
Producer(s)
  • Nate Wonder
  • Chuck Lightning
  • Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe singles chronology
"Many Moons"
(2008)
"Tightrope"
(2010)
"Cold War"
(2010)
Remix cover
Cover for "Tightrope (Wondamix)" featuring B.o.B and Lupe Fiasco
Music video
"Tightrope" on YouTube

"Tightrope" is a song by American singer Janelle Monáe, released on February 11, 2010 as the first official single from her debut studio album The ArchAndroid.

On Pitchfork, the single earned the coveted "Best New Music" tag and an immediate 9/10 rating on February 11. The companion song, "Cold War", debuted on February 12 via Monáe's official website.

The official remix, titled "Tightrope (Wondamix)", features rappers B.o.B and Lupe Fiasco. The solo version of the song without Big Boi is also featured in the video game Just Dance 3. It was featured during the end credits for Happy Feet Two, in a version that uses some singing from one of the characters and also features a new verse from American child actor and rapper Lil' P-Nut which replaced Big Boi's verse. The song also featured in the third-season finale of teen drama 90210.