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Janelle Monae ELLE Canada Cover: Singer Tweets Excitement About The Honor (PHOTO)

GOTTA LOVE IT: Janelle Monae Lands ELLE Canada Cover!
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Senior Fashion Editor, The Huffington Post

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Being selected to grace the cover of ELLE magazine is a huge deal, one reserved for some of the world's biggest celebs, like Octavia Spencer, Solange Knowles and Gabourey Sidibe. Well, now singer Janelle Monae can add her name to the star-studded list.

The 26-year-old entertainer is the official cover girl for the February 2013 issue of ELLE Canada. Dressed in her signature black-and-white menswear threads and pompadour 'do, which she calls "The Monáe," Janelle strikes a pose with a look of astonishment on her face.

"The ArchAndroid" singer took to Twitter to share her excitement about the news, writing:

But Janelle shouldn't look so surprised on the cover. After all, she just capped off 2012 with a CoverGirl contract, landed a sweet endorsement deal with Sonos (we love that commercial) and snagged a few Grammy nominations for her "We Are Young" collaboration with indie rock group Fun. It looks like 2013 is shaping up to be just as fab!

Check out Janelle's ELLE Canada cover and a look at her unique style in the slideshow below.

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Janelle Monae
Wireless Festival 2011 - Day 2(01 of20)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Janelle Monae performs live on stage during the second day of the Wireless Festival at Hyde Park on July 2, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Fourth Annual Black Girls Rock!(02 of20)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Janelle Monae attends The Fourth Annual Black Girls Rock! at The New York Times Center on October 17, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ralph Lauren Soho Celebrates Fashion's Night Out(03 of20)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Andre Leon Talley and Janelle Monae attend the Ralph Lauren celebration of Fashion's Night Out at Ralph Lauren Soho on September 10, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Ralph Lauren) (credit:Getty Images)
BET's Rip The Runway 2010 - Arrivals(04 of20)
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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Janelle Monae attends BET's Rip The Runway 2010 at the Hammerstein Ballroom on February 27, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2009 Lollapalooza Music Festival(05 of20)
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 07: Janelle Monae poses backstage during the 2009 Lollapalooza Music Festival at Grant Park on August 7, 2009 in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
BET Awards '10 - Show(06 of20)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 27: Singer Janelle Monae performs a tribute to Prince onstage during the 2010 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2010 Soul Train Awards - Arrivals(07 of20)
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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 10: Recording Artist Janelle Monae attends the 2010 Soul Train Awards at the Cobb Energy Center on November 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ralph Lauren Soho Celebrates Fashion's Night Out(08 of20)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Janelle Monae attends the Ralph Lauren celebration of Fashion's Night Out at Ralph Lauren Soho on September 10, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Ralph Lauren) (credit:Getty Images)
Chloe LA Boutique Opening Party(09 of20)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 23: Janelle Monae arrives for the Chloe Los Angeles LA Boutique Opening Party at Milk Studio on 23 April, 2009 in Los Angeles California. (Photo by Kristian Dowling/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Glamour Magazine Honors The 2010 Women Of The Year(10 of20)
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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Janelle Monae attends the 20th annual Women of the Year awards at Carnegie Hall on November 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen - Arrivals(11 of20)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Janelle monáe arrives at the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen at Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Singer Janelle Monae arrives for the 53r(12 of20)
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Singer Janelle Monae arrives for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California February 13, 2011. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala(13 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Janelle Monae attends the 'Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art - Arrivals(14 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Singer Janelle Monae attends the 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Singer Janelle Monáe arrives for the sta(15 of20)
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Singer Janelle Monáe arrives for the state dinner in honour of South Korea's President Lee Myung-Bak and his wife Kim Yoon-Ok October 13, 2011 at the White House in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
ASCAP Rhythm & Soul 3rd Annual Women Behind The Music Series(16 of20)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Janelle Monae attends the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul 3rd annual Women Behind the Music series at Straits Restaurant on November 18, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
NBC Universal's 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards After Party - Arrivals(17 of20)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Singer Janelle Monae arrives at NBC Universal's 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
amfAR New York Gala To Kick Off Fall 2012 Fashion Week - Arrivals(18 of20)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Janelle Monae attends the amfAR New York Gala To Kick Off Fall 2012 Fashion Week at Cipriani Wall Street on February 8, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals(19 of20)
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UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - JUNE 03: Singer Janelle Monae arrives at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards held at Gibson Amphitheatre on June 3, 2012 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! - Press Room(20 of20)
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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 05: Singer Janelle Monae poses in the press room at The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! held at Bridgestone Arena on December 5, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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