Janelle Monáe - I Want You Back, Live @ the Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2011

Performing at the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo Norway

[@Lishmaa]

She sounds like a little Micheal!

[@crimsonstar108]

Janelle Monae is such an amazing performer, musician, and artist. All that and on top of that she has a brilliant mind and compassionate heart that makes her a very socially conscious individual. She's an inspiration.

[@namasebo231]

crimsonstar108

[@starlette098]

Michael would have LOVED her. She has Class, and her Talent speaks volumes! Not to mention she's naturally gorgeous!

[@serodiavideos4229]

This makes me wanna smile and cry at the same time. Great artist

[@gfanarakos]

shes marvellous .. MJ is a legend always for eternity

[@KingKhanAbz]

Her voice REALLY suits the song! Proper compliments her performance! ☺

[@thebeardedfellowstudios2194]

Whooooooa! When she took her jacket off i knew she was gonna take it to the next level! Superb performance in every way......❤

[@MJFanForver]

She sounds just like Little Michael

[@alligatortearstns]

WONDERFUL! I have tears in my eyes now. She is sounds like little MJ ♥

[@justlovinit1213]

A song from my ever favorite male artist performed by my ever favorite female artist kept me smiling for 2 minutes 34 seconds...i want you back MJ

[@RIFICA777]

Janelle Monae singing Mike Jax... Phenominal!

[@geetraldinha]

She's one of the best female performers out there

[@alexdemayne2534]

I wish I could shuffle as good as she does @ 0:05, lol!

[@lucyk.5163]

My fav cover ever of this song 😍😍😍

[@30thCenturyAnnalope]

Janelle "the classy visual music artist" shows great respect to little Michael Jackson and his brothers by performing their smash debut hit. Rarely duplicated, she does sound a lot like the gifted 10 year old Michael who was blessed with a powerful, and soulful voice. Thanks Janelle. Annalope out...

[@30thCenturyAnnalope]

Arjan Loeve continue using your insight to make this a better world.

[@30thCenturyAnnalope]

Mochislayer, your recognition of talented and gifted people bring joy and serenity to your life. Peace and increase to you.

[@30thCenturyAnnalope]

Thanks Super Star12. Stay cool and classy. Your genius will guide you to success.

[@30thCenturyAnnalope]

Katie Lau appreciation for the plus. You are wise, delightful, unselfish, and thoughtful. Good times and respect to you.

[@30thCenturyAnnalope]

nadoxone your instinct and intelligence is great. Prosperity and joy to you.

[@RhythmAddictedState]

Actually she kind of sounds like Michael Jackson when he was really young! ;)

[@rickyo7061]

Sounds just lime him

[@VeeVee713]

She is so beautiful and talented!!

[@IAmPlaysWithSquirrel]

Michael would be blown away by this.

[@xxoDisenchantedoxx]

I got goosebumps.... she did Micheal proud may he rest in peace.

[@Cinnetjeh]

This concert ROCKED!!!! Janelle Monae is just AWESOME!!!! :-))

[@Hibadattebayo]

I LOVE THIS SO SO SO MUCHHHHHHHH

[@DaeAhzae]

Shes got the torch!

[@pharoah1100]

She is such a one of a kind.. i love her style so much..

[@The4LA2Baker0]

There's something special about everything being live/tangible. Fantastic sound.

[@The1985andy]

Amazing as usual!!!

[@mrdredayshow]

Perfect Janelle

[@Queen-Rhaenyra-Targaryen]

She's so beautiful and she can sing . Great performance really amazing . love her

[@lolitaheyybeaut5419]

She sounds like michael wow

[@ddorman365]

Thank you World Family that is beautiful, peace and love, Doug:)

[@catherinedunne1799]

God. She is SO cool.

[@reagan5220]

this is so good im cryin

[@chigasaki06]

REAL talent!

[@GILAMONSTRO666]

Beautiful!!!

[@devontew96]

She did a really good Job.:)Keep it up Janelle!!

[@mamallama99]

Yes!!

[@Griselabb]

this is so awesome!

[@Barbarossa9774]

Die Frau ist eine Wahnsinns Kanone auf der Bühne, großartig. She want back MJ, I too

[@Bdog1277]

Love me some Janelle Monae! Talented AND fine!

[@nkunkukomboso3813]

best version

[@yolovesgud]

what a singer... Love :D

[@AikoKobayashi]

Awesome!!!!!

[@Mugabe12341]

Back 🌹

[@danielensor2196]

Gotta.love this girl!

[@mjscarousal]

Also I LOVE Janelle Monae and I never accussed her of copying anybody. She does alot of James Brown moves and is inspired by MJ but she is a very creative artist compared to her peers. You seem to think just because MJ was influenced by James Brown that that is the same as "copying" When Michael was little in the Jackson 5 he did some of James Brown dance moves but as he grew up and developed his own artist outside his family he did own dancing that was in no way similiar to what Brown did

[@Cymbalkingof901]

1:03-1:11 sounds so amazing

[@KTBEverlasting]

I am dying here. Janelle, when is the next album coming out?

[@MsSchwarzerrabe]

❤️

[@TylerProvence]

Well, pardon the argument interruption, I love Janelle Monáe... :-) Okay, you may return to your elementary fight.

[@jellyjuice2624]

Lol she was on that commercial I love her

[@rapperhigh]

singin machine

[@suddenmovement]

aw man thanks for uploading. been waiting since saurday. is there any possibility you can upload the rest of her performance?

[@SoundWavs]

The album version is on my page, which is also only on the deluxe version. Go check it out and remember to subscribe!

[@ledianepaixao]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@aemeill]

Let me be like those other ppl and point out that at 0:07 the keyboard player messed up and forgot to release the C before going up to Db. It just sounds a little too dissonant. Great performance nonetheless. Monae is spectacular...first saw her on Stargate Atlantis n fell in love with her voice, energy and performance ever since. 10 stars

[@madocaron]

@edelien...listen to her album before you call her unoriginal you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@mamallama99]

She finally heard you....;)

[@mjscarousal]

Michael admitted that he was INFLUNCED and when he was younger he studied his dance moves but as he got older he developed his own style. Influencing and copying are two different things. Michael had his own style and James Brown has his own style

[@talon3684]

Janelle's voice is perfect for this. Sounds very similar to young Mike. How about that.

[@myskijn]

I'll see what i can find, but this concert is almost 2 years old, so not sure if the whole concert is still up on NRK's website.

[@jmma1612]

Michael estaría muy orgulloso

[@_nzry]

Moves at 0:05 - 0:07 sooooo sick yo

[@mjscarousal]

Are you okay? LOL I just ask because you act like you have serious issues or problems because you continue to name call and insult me when I havent done anything to you. He did not copy people, he was influenced by people and he was his own original artist. No I am not claiming he invented all his dance moves but as an overall artist and entertainer he was original and very unique THATS MY OPINION AND IT IS NOT CHANGING and MILLIONS of people would Agree because its true. Agree to Disagree

[@NathanCorsini]

This is amazing. Hey, woud you mind uploading them to download in high quality, please? (@myskijn)

[@LighteningXT9]

Ohhh, I said that too when I saw that Tightrope video. She is Micheal Jackson in another life.

[@mjscarousal]

This is about Janelle Monae why is MJ and Prince being brought up in HER video?

[@myskijn]

@suddenmovement i will upload the other 2 songs too, but sadly YT is abit slow...

[@ocriadordealgo7394]

Partilhar no Google+

[@Fistfury42]

Was just thinking the same. Is that shit confirmed? Sorry for an answer to an old post.

[@austinthebookworm5]

She's so incredible! Although I think the orchestra drowned her out a bit...

[@preo2]

False? You need to do your research. Michael Jackson has stated numerous times that James was his biggest influence and that he copied James a lot, and Dre said the same thing about Prince.

[@mjscarousal]

That is not true. You dont necessarily have to copy someone to get inspired. MJ was also influenced by Jackie Wilson,Sammy Davis Jr but he did not copy any of their dance moves or singing style. Those entertainers inspired him to work hard at his craft and to perfect it. Your logic of what is influenced is is not necessarily accurate. That is just your opinion. Michael never admitted to that he said that he was influenced and inspired, he did not specifically say "copy"

[@djeeydd3482]

I always said she sound like Michael when he was little

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

Good job. But I think the singer the weekend sounds exactly like the adult Michael.

[@panafricanismstrikesback]

Afghani Throat singing at its finest.

[@mjscarousal]

Can you have an intelligent mature conversation without insults and name calling? It just shows that your childish and not really intelligent because you think cussing and name calling valids your arguement... it doesnt it just makes you look foolish. Jus because Janelle is doing a cover doesnt mean all the comments should be about Michael Jackson and his career the video is not about Michael Jackson. It is about Janelle Monae, period.

[@mjscarousal]

Ive tried to have a mature debate with you but you have just cussed and insulted me the entire time lol I have a right to express my opinion. I saw a comment that I disagreed with and just responded to it. I am not losing sleep over this obviously like you are. Its not that serious and I have conducted myself way more mature in this debate than you have. I have not disrespected you or called you out your name. Just because its an MJ cover does not mean the video is about MJ because it is not.

[@preo2]

Mike has ADMITTED that he copied a lot from James' style, so TRUE.

[@BlindMansEye]

i swear if she wasn't around before MJ died, i would swear on everything i know about music than she is his reincarnation!

[@yolandawhite5890]

I'm alive hehehe

[@chicharrero]

not like michael, but, a great tribute!

[@mjscarousal]

Being influenced and copying someone are two different things. MJ was his own artist in his own right. He was influenced by James but he is original and came up with hiw own ideas and style... so FALSE

[@recat22]

Is that Andre 3000 on the guitar? lol

[@mjscarousal]

Well I disagree. Michael is held as an originator and an innovator and when you are held as those things your not known for copying other people because you set trends and you pioneer things that have not been been which Michael Jackson did. I am not trying to change your opinion I am just responding to the posts you reply back to me with with. And you still insist on cussing and making insults at me like that validatess your arguement lol Cuss and name call away 5 year old lol

[@DonGreene-j4m]

Singing the song to fast

[@preo2]

Michael Jackson copied James Brown and Andre 3000 copies Prince. so what's your point?

[@timsullivan9135]

She dances better, but she can't come close to Sheryl Crowe singing this song.

[@mjscarousal]

FALSE