Janelle Monáe: 'The Age of Pleasure', A.I., & Freedom | Apple Music

[@kayb2097]

We need an acoustic version of Lipstick Lover!!

[@jennigroves9610]

I support this wholeheartedly ❤

[@blurryinterests]

The whole album!

[@SwashBuckTief]

YES

[@galaxylucia1898]

That would be beyond amazing…❤❤❤

[@notknown6605]

Worst song on what is otherwise a flawless album

[@DracoEU]

The album does feel like a cool pool party day where everywhere is just enjoying, drinking, partying and just living their life. This album is such a fresh breathe of air... i just LOVE it.

[@justafidemyself]

It's very rare you come across a *perfect* album. "Dirty Computer" was such a rarity for me in the sense that there were no skips and every song clicked. This is such a different album, and yet it makes perfect sense. This is gonna play all summer long. Again, a perfect album. Worth the wait.

[@joncumber2020]

She has truly been on one of the great runs in pop history. Happy that she came and that she is here with her many gifts.

[@Kaiit]

So true! Start to fiiiinish🔥🔥💚

[@GioGio-fq1vl]

I feel like Janelle's discography is impeccable honestly. Both Electric Lady and Dirty Computer are no-skip albums in my book, and the fact that she released them one after the other is crazy to me. Very rarely does an artist consistently put out work that ticks all my boxes but that's def Janelle.

[@chiaradamore-klaiman8692]

The whole album is just brilliant. Janelle Monae is a genius on so many levels. We are all so lucky to be living in the Age of Pleasure.

[@newhorizonsforfifty2833]

People just don't know how much this is in sync with who she is.

[@Eli-eq8wi]

Janelle is such a lovely, calming presence. Love her so much ❤️

[@kpacubo.]

The 4 PM mark is Float, then the sunset point is Phenomenal, then midnight must be Lipstick Lover/The Rush, then the late part of the early morning is Only Have Eyes 42, then the calm of post-party dawn and blue hour is A Dry Red is how the timeblock feels like to me

[@TheWhiteFireFilms]

I cried when they played soft music for each other while enjoying stories of things that bring them pleasure. Both genuinely caring and creating that space for the other. They seemed so excited to have that space. Beautiful, glad to get to witness it.

[@pearnpt]

Her tone of voice is super soothing got me so relaxed that I flinched hard when Zane dropped the bomb sound. lol

[@syckindahead]

Those few 🧨were pretty jarring

[@Ali_zhangHAO]

janelle is such goddess, her aura is so calming and comforting i love her so so much

[@MelO_319]

The Age of Pleasure will be on repeat! I love Janelle so much!

[@tonyar952]

She’s an artist through and through, her speaking is mesmerising

[@GameThrone20774]

She’s amazing this album is gonna HIT

[@eggads]

Her skin is luminous 😍 so beautiful

[@ahmadturner-el7id]

I got a lot out of this video. I thank both of you from the bottom of my heart!!I Love the spirit here!

[@Breelyn777]

Queen of positive vibes and artistically pleasing music!!

[@wilyum2110]

my first Janelle interview.. this album is a 10

[@RaeLarz]

She's one of my all time faves. An artistic goddess and brilliant human

[@saeglopur74]

The album is a masterpiece. Loved her since day one. So happy for her mega well deserved success. ❤️

[@joncumber2020]

A genuine original who refuses to miss. Continued success Janelle. Do come back to Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@Uk.mattdaniels]

Her voice is so soothing ❤

[@stancinatti8198]

Janelle is so damn dope man

[@GameThrone20774]

Wow her voice is soothing

[@cesarlemonier5103]

I love this human being. Thank you so much Janelle

[@elijah.j3288]

This women is glowing

[@bherrin67]

This gorgeous lady is so incredibly talented and down to earth and cool. We’re so blessed and lucky to be here, in this time and place, to experience her genius. I can’t wait to see her live in Atl in October, she’s brilliant live. If you’ve never experienced her live show, do your a favor, you won’t be sorry. ✌🏻❤ 🎸 🌈

[@peteadenuga]

i’m so excited for this new free ass motherfucking era. the future of music is here and it’s Janelle Monáe

[@Love.better]

Yessssssss- I feel this so much 🎉

[@pjetrs]

Cant help but think she and Alicia Keys are vibing on the same wavelength, such a wonderful presence

[@henrymattei4886]

The acoustic sounded awesome! I felt some Lauryn Hill vibes from the nylon string guitar :)))

[@mariusebauer]

This is so good. Zane is just the best host.

[@danielarias2212]

Remember listening to 57821 from The Archandroid back when it came out in 2010 and wanting to gatekeep this special being forever. Shes a generational artist that im proud to be a day 1 of

[@ebluemagick]

The A.I. subject is interesting because there are always 2 halves involved with the concept of music. The creative side and the business side. I think we can all agree that from a creative standpoint, there's too much emotion involved with a creation and creators to even feel threatened by A.I. however when you try to sell this creation or profit from it, there's very little emotion involved. This is further compounded by the end user or consumer being convinced they wanna see the next new thing and right now that's A.I. doing these goofy combinations. Being a creator myself I think the only solution is to be the artist you truly are and create once in a lifetime experiences for listeners or viewers. Business tends to have an assembly line approach to things, including music. To me the focus for artists should be quality over quantity.

[@joelface]

I am loving these advancements in AI (but I understand and respect the concerns many have). I think, besides people concerned about their jobs being replaced, a lot of the concern is that AI is simply mashing together the work of others, rather than exhibiting true creativity. But I think that is shortsighted. I think that what we're really learning is that creativity -- true, REAL creativity -- can develop in a machine. Now, I don't think we're there yet. But there are "sparks" as some might say, that indicate to me that large language model can reason and consider and make informed choices... it can apply those techniques to creative tasks. Of course that does raise the question of what stories does an AI really want to tell, and can it truly have a sense of self, or are these things mere hallucinations as it completes its task... I don't have the answer there, but we certainly have not ruled out that possibility. I don't want a future where artists have relinquished their roles as storytellers and everyone simply listens to and watches media created by a superintelligent computer -- BUT, I DO love the idea of a superintelligent "being" having creativity, and not dominating the creative landscape, but still being a part of it nonetheless.

[@alexalcherise9082]

I love Janelle Monae. This was an amazing episode!

[@DENISElIlI]

Janelle voice is the most smooth and comforting one ever. I can listen to her talking all day.

[@MarquesRomeu]

The Age of Pleasure 101, beautiful

[@GameThrone20774]

That Shazamming at parties is smart af It’s the perfect validation for new music

[@05assahse]

Janelle is a vision and her voice...damn ❤️

[@runrenegade7430]

Janelle Monae is so lovely❣️ This album is perfect. Every song flows into the next and every single one is great🌈 Thank you so much for talking about the A.I. thing. Some aspects of using these A.I. programs are very problematic. As an artist it doesn't feel good to be replaced by a $5-$10 app that's actually using real art (possibly your own) to "create" fake art. That's really the least of my issues with it.. Obviously it's no fault of the technology itself but the people who use it.

[@jrlibra6019]

Her voice is therapeutic I love this conversation

[@ralphpschmidt]

She´s so talented - and her voivce - I´m melting when she´s just mmmmming...🙂 P.S. Please come to the Tiny Desk too...!

[@audioheart9435]

Monae Tiny Desk asap please

[@MarcusMartn]

I can’t wait to listen to her album, and I love that studio

[@xenduvall]

loving this energy

[@ronthompson5372]

Janelle, the acoustic solo performance is breathtakingly beautiful 💙💜🖤♥️ 💄💋 Thank you for sharing it this way ♥️🥀

[@olumideakingbade982]

Always feels like a therapy session with Zane, doesn't it. He's one of the best interviewers working today.

[@TCt83067695]

The guitar playing during this conversation was just beautiful

[@tjhines09]

Janelle is a National Treasure ❤

[@2008akir]

I love the age of pleasure album 🥰

[@esantosoficial17]

This is one of the prettiest women on earth!

[@jazzautumn4806]

May you live forever Janelle 😘

[@FaithinChristJesus777]

Only those who live for Christ will live forever. Repent and turn to Christ so your sin may be blotted out and so your name can be written in the lambs book of life. 🙏🏼

[@angeliquevonhalle7220]

Janelle, you are my favorite performer EVER. This conversation just seals the deal. You are human, yes, but your spirit is godlike. Thank you for sharing your light.

[@mercster]

Wow so many communities, how impressive, stunning and brave.

[@carlyharris9767]

fantastic interview. janelle is a vision. also zane’s reaction to the AI thing is so me 😂😭

[@dontchawannaknow1080]

Cindy Mayweather FULL ON! I’m loving this artist. This project is 🔥

[@bhearryorange8401]

Lovely voice ❤

[@symonetaylor9219]

Can’t wait to see her in a few months!

[@charliemayne2981]

Listened to this album all day long today

[@KCNwokoye]

This is an awesome record. Love Janelle.

[@JDOGFTW]

She's gorgeous

[@neonlooiz]

Janelle is so smart and inspiring, I could listen to her talk and walk back her thoughts all day LOL Love her so much

[@tylerboelens713]

Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! 💛💙

[@blacktide888]

Janelle Monae one of the greatest artists of our time.

[@perspicaciouscritic]

Love Zane Lowe, an interviewer who intuitively knows when to step in and fall back, depending on the reticence level of the guest. So, with that said, a wee suggestion: Zane, you're loving that explosion button maybe a little too much, haha. Seriously, tho, you're Zane F--king Lowe-you don't need sound effects, you **are** the sound effect.

[@gwenrobinson7433]

Love the new CD.

[@dayzforeal]

so so so good!!!! 🎉❤❤❤❤ this interview was amazing 💚

[@keishie23]

She’s just an amazing talent and enthusiastic interviewer.

[@lesleybthedapperkiwi]

Please come to Aotearoa / New Zealand 🎉

[@cj10109]

She’s in her free hippie era and I love it 😻

[@yungReparations]

Thanking GOD for this woman

[@rebeccatighe1505]

Joy and pleasure need all the advocates and accomplices that we can muster! YES, Janelle, lead on.

[@forwholenesssake9605]

Excellent, Excellent sharing of two Souls!

[@ninawestlake5005]

Something about a girl that can play an instrument❤❤❤ps. Need that baret in my life. Love it

[@joannejohnson7006]

This was fabulous ❤❤😊🤗

[@travey2x720]

Just came to say she has one of the best albums of the year 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@LiLesah]

She is perfection 💕

[@bobbygilstrap9221]

Absolutely love it. 💜

[@2008akir]

We need this on tiny desk

[@AnnaAwesome77]

Love is the Magic! 🎉❤

[@SamBurton5591]

what a beautiful person

[@chrisf7189]

I think that the living in the present thing is a good way to live but I find it very hard to do. I'm constantly worrying about the future and worst case scenario events. I'm not in the fortunate position that I can just surround myself with positive people that I like.

[@AnnaAwesome77]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great show! So real, so here, so present❤thank you! 🎉

[@ronthompson5372]

The Age Of Pleasure 🕴️💄💋💙💜🖤 This is such wondaful interview ♥️

[@ninabeauxbina]

such a beautiful ending!

[@MademoiselleRine]

perfect album for this summer

[@judegraham463]

Regarding Zanes comment about what he see's lacking in 'AI's' ability to connect with our souls, in its 'glibness', well I hope he's right. But from my experience, sadly I think the population will take whatever is spoon fed to them, and once its become accepted, then that will be the beginning of the end my friend. the beginning of the end!

[@hegyesvivien3372]

agreeagreeagree

[@kissit012]

Every end is a new beginning

[@millie_drums]

petition to have guitars at every interview

[@reapermikeofficial]

Greatness

[@robinwhite2471]

Love her!♥️✌🏿💪🏿🌹

[@davidcremin3837]

Love her soooo much

[@ivoryraven1250]

janelle te amo vida

[@AnnaAwesome77]

A sound track to a lifestyle ❤🎉

[@DI-QueenmoEMino]

Loving all of this! Janelle is seriously one of my most top favorite black female artist / singer. Her music always puts me in a good mood and makes me think as well as just makes me so happy to her voice. She is so inspiring to me as a artist and creative person. Seeing her journey and growth of self-acceptance is so awesome. 🙌🏾

[@georgegriendlingjr3218]

Beautiful and talented that's Janelle Monae. ❤

[@Sherainavalzora]

This was a great dialogue.

[@chardonphillips724]

love Janelle great artirst and dope person

[@adorner23]

this interview is such a gem! 🩵

[@AddyOliver]

I don't think I have ever said, but I love the album so much. It is so so good! Btw I miss my Era of pleasure, those days are gone 😂❤

[@90sJeanius]

Its not gone baby; its resting -- take care of what needs to be done and reclaim!

[@dimiadarnay3586]

Awesome 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾💖💖

[@bobwalder2187]

Janelee Moane's Archandroid and Metropolis were works of art in music, concept and production. The song writing was Creative and sophisticated. The latest albums are superficial in message and song writing.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Wonderland is HER LABEL.

[@RichJT87]

I'm so happy this goes to youtube. I recently left Apple music and missed the radio content. Also I love that Zane has his Beyerdynamic cans on. Apple can't like that but he wants his stuff to sound right.