Janelle Monáe - Tightrope (feat. Big Boi) [Official Music Video]

[@janellemonae]

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[@SaintBenard]

I need one of those blue vynals.. Possibly with Wondaland's signatures. I need to see if there's any left. Love love love love love

[@goodamericanjeansstylist]

Take me to The Palace of the Dogs

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Why are you flashing on stage now?

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

What's with the dirty music videos now?

[@ShawntheGreat]

Keep doing you queen.

[@darkforest7736]

13 years ago, people weren't ready yet. I remember always listening to her music and watching her performances/videos, just thinking people were gonna eat her all up. She deserves it all

[@ojantastic]

Here with you, all these years later. And can’t believe that the masses didn’t react the way I thought they would. She’s a gem. She deserves so much more!

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Same!!

[@goat1408]

they still ain't ready....I been ready since 2006 :)

[@armeengreen1176]

​@@goat1408 me too

[@armeengreen1176]

But seems like we don't have the same Janelle Monae as before tho. I think the industry got her

[@drewskie20100]

I've never seen someone who could dance as well as James Brown or Michael and still make music with the same quality as Stevie Wonder or Marvin Gaye. She really is a once-in-a-generation talent.

[@ohemaa_ang]

Drew Thomas her and Bruno mars

[@WeluvFun342]

Queen AnG exactly 👌

[@Mark-xw5yt]

@@ohemaa_ang yeah

[@Mr-Tibbster]

Right, got to love the James Brown moves in here.

[@nag8649]

She's a great dancer but MJ come on, his talent can not be touched at all although they are both influenced by James Brown

[@TheBeastBandit]

If you don't believe Janelle is talented, you need to reevaluate exactly what you think talent is. Her voice and her moves are slick and absolutely arresting. Janelle is such a great artist and I pray she gets more recognition.

[@rebeccawillshire1194]

She is most definetly talented I love this song. People should notice talented people like her not Taylor swift or nicki manaj this girl is boss

[@nward8806]

If only artist like Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift would go away ....

[@ToddCWiggins]

Agreed, she's got the complete package!

[@philmonroe]

I dig her, but peeps don't have to like this song or her style. We don't all have to love the same stuff. No one is above another just because of what we call talent and how it differs as long as they're having fun

[@CaioEvertonTB]

She is a mesmerizing entertainer. Just watch her concert at Rock in Rio. Most people didn't know who she was and still they had the time of their lives. :D

[@nathanhol42001]

How can a single individual be so astronomically talented in so many specific areas? The singing, the dancing, the lyric writing, the composition, the breadth of artistry to rock whatever style tickles her fancy at a given moment? She blows my mind. Not to mention how incredibly gorgeous she is

[@PunguinYoga]

Seriously. She's stunning.

[@roseg2239]

She's black 😂

[@EphphathaSalama]

Not to mention her wonderful actress performance in hidden figure

[@nathanhol42001]

@@EphphathaSalama hell yes

[@dfredankey]

A goat

[@ohreallllyyyy]

Her voice, style, dance, and now acting talent in "Hidden Figures" is top notch! The girl's got it goin' on!

[@sarahpritchard6862]

OMG i didn't know she was in hidden figures yeah i remember her character

[@filrabat1965]

The perfect mix of rhythm, energy, and class - which is to say, A+ in all three categories *and* seamlessly flowing together in one moment - and indeed one video - besides.

[@dccalling5960]

The way she dances is so fascinating.

[@reemag4845]

Watch her video for Q.U.E.E.N.

[@sunrae7680]

Look at James Brown when he was younger.

[@nicolejoyette4481]

Home gyal backup light skinned dancer has my respect fully. She's SSS0000000 S₩€€T!

[@skinsey85]

@@sunrae7680 I was gonna say that it's giving me some James Brown vibes, for sure

[@sh3ra3]

She’s magic

[@deffbee]

While she may not getting views like most of these "popular" artists. Her talents guarantee her staying power. Pop artists come and go, but real talent is here to stay.

[@xzclaire]

deffbee yh she's already sold out though listen to her new song yoga.. fame and money hungry tbh

[@afropanda1058]

xz claire how has that song make her a sell out

[@xzclaire]

WildPanda 1978 loses her unique style to make songs with no substance to sell records..?

[@TheSupremeXNERD]

xz claire She said that she's experimenting with new sounds. As an artist she's not locked to only sell a certain type of records. You can't blame someone for trying to reach a different audience cause those people that she's able to reach with her new song will listen to her other stuff and many will like what she's about. Her songs don't need to have a deeper meaning to it and you can't say someone is a sellout just by going off of one single.

[@xzclaire]

Angel Herrera ? lol it doesn't have to have a deeper meaning, shes playing the game she just wants money and fame otherwise you would stick to your roots and make music that actually shows some form of talent, anyone could make a song like her new single.. i guarantee everyone will forget her new song within like a month whereas a song like this will be stuck in peoples heads for ages! i cba debating about this

[@SRHisntSilent]

2024 and it's still gold and encouraging

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

what a cool song shes so pretty and very talented

[@jazlynmariee]

Miss. Phyllis Renee Foster I agree girl

[@ellah817]

yeah!

[@questionmark1498]

Miss. Phyllis Renee Foster SHUT UP ☝

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

excuse me, no i wont shut up thank you very much

[@questionmark1498]

Miss. Phyllis Renee Foster no shut up 👎 we know she is pretty and talented you don't need to point it out who are you to judge someone you're not all that

[@stanable9716]

9 years?!?!? This ages sooo well!

[@SilentStone13]

Like a good wine baby

[@manray5140]

Timelessness seems to do that

[@TheDovamni]

10 now

[@ДЕДПУЛ01]

It is a very 70s funk influenced song, so even though I won't pretend to preach with a "old school is better than your kid music", we can say this song is done in a style that has stood the test of time. Funk is a great influence on many kinds of popular music.

[@nicolejoyette4481]

S0QU¡- QI¡ agrees 100%!

[@ericmatterson9905]

It's a shame that she doesn't get more rec in the mainstream. Music is too much of a popularity contest.

[@lumi3701]

Eric Matterson so true bareley any new artist get the attention they deserve!

[@jaiackermen219]

kalaireo Jones but she’s not new..lol

[@lumi3701]

Jai Ackermen I know I'm saying new artist don't get a chance. Like Eric said it's a popularity contest. By new I mean bareley known. Thanks for the confirmation

[@purplecatconfetti3769]

Eric Matterson i agree

[@GiftedCombo]

Eric Matterson well she's back now and she's gonna be too good to ignore

[@GhostGal42]

Some of y'all need to watch some variety shows from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Miss Janelle's dancing on the shoulders of giants, kids. She was steeped in Doo Wop, Motown, Funk and Soul. Everything old...

[@Jo-annSamurai3069]

This brings a whole new meaning to someone like me who has Bipolar. You can get rather high or extremely low. The key is to stay on the tightrope. Try to keep balanced, emotionaly. Which is not an easy feat. This is now my anthem! Such an upbeat song. Love everything about this. Thanks Janelle Monei

[@artsHscience]

She did this in The Palace of the Dogs Asylum where James Brown and Jimi Hendrix both ended up hospitalized. Watched this video 30 times and just now picking up on the song being about mental illness.

[@lizthorp9623]

Oh wow, I'm bipolar as well and I didn't think about it until you mentioned that! :O

[@kimmygirl4544]

Her dancing is so expressing how she feels. No cookie cutters in her life. She's dancing what she feels. It's so genuine!! She's feeling it!! I love it!! NO ONE can duplicate how she feels!! May have to see the eye dr, can't see in one eye. It happened suddenly while watching

[@natalie8897]

lol, she just duplicated Pharell's , "HAPPY" beat in the background

[@drgfromnyc]

@@natalie8897 how when this song came out 4 years before happy did lmao

[@welcome2theedawn]

@@natalie8897 this came out before Happy tho…

[@ZephyrFate]

@@natalie8897 this came out before Happy

[@broomhilder]

Case closed, your honor

[@alligatortearstns]

03:46 "yeah yeah yeah aaaw!" She makes me remember the little Michael Jackson. ❤ So amazing. I love her.

[@inesjwl14]

:)

[@itsyagirlindica3505]

i know!

[@nakiacorbin8350]

Same here.

[@Oracle_Ocelot]

Janelle Monáe is truly one of if not THE greatest sci-fi/speculative fiction creator of our time. Freaking brilliant. Absolute visionary. This is so creative and relevant yet timeless, and it came out OVER TEN YEARS AGO!!!

[@ChillConservative2k15]

I'm officially in love with Janelle Monàe.

[@claudia59234]

jmo2015 same

[@BGizzle8098]

Yep. Me 2.

[@plunksong]

+jmo2015 finally

[@BLUEGUTTA]

She soooo dope

[@KK-ou6ur]

+jmo2015 Yup. Now I am

[@jason1602]

I miss this Janelle Monae, but I'm proud of her success nonetheless.

[@awesomekids7837]

Jason yup

[@vp3841]

Still my fave song from her.

[@ozkan576]

@@vp3841 tbh I like the remix more

[@vp3841]

@@ozkan576 oh, gotta check it out.

[@cmooreHD]

Can we have this again on her next project. I promise it’s not a regression of your progression Ms Monaè

[@rubberbiscuit99]

The first time I heard the song I got the chills which happens only when I hear a timeless talent for the first time. Then I saw this video and my impression was confirmed. This woman is a phenomenon, her gifts are boundless. Can't wait to see how her work will continue to unfold.

[@barrycowan3540]

I remember my daughter showing me this video for the first time when it came out, and I became an instant fan! This song is phenomenal - the vocal, the arrangement, everything, and it so stood out from so many other "hit" songs at that time. Janelle Monae rocks!

[@PrinceJayReal]

The beat that comes in at 3:53 is so gorgeous!

👍

[@luiz90s]

yes! LOVE IT.

[@lambda494]

play my ukulele...just like a lil' lady...

[@3Rayfire]

Hey you're right.

[@Slayton701]

King Jay ** Yea. the entertainment world..... ""Hollywood" has removed the gospel of Jesus Christ...... from their entire circle of people... False-hood, Idol worship and lots of folks/Ceo's who have signed over in blood. the Bible lets you know this country will fall with out, morals and sound leadership. Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety. proverbs - riches profit not in the day of wrath but righteousness will delivereth from death. Believers have to stay w the word of the Lord. amen the word gives a clear example of what the end x's would come to. ( Bible ) that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, -- Philippians 2:15 ,, $ cannot be worshiped as the Lord Jesus Christ. when that happens lawless-ness and corruption. "" run wild .. Christ will return . ( 1 Timothy 4: Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, """ the word says it will come a x, when folks will dis regard whats written in scripture. and attempt to gain wisdom apart from the word of God, through other"" false religious books. wanting to be their own..... God. just like Satan when he grew proud and vain. ,, psalms - Do not gather my soul with sinners, Nor my life with bloodthirsty men, 10 In whose hands is a sinister scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes. pvb. 12 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

[@Studzo0]

I remember doing this song in “Just Dance3” years ago brings back memories also the song is good

[@matem4047]

Me too

[@quali0369]

On gooooooddddd

[@charlizey9596]

I be dancing to this song during quarantine

[@flounce5234]

Yes omg

[@Studzo0]

Holy i forgot about this comment

[@AdrianInniss]

it has been almost 7 years, still love this song... and video and Janelle still in my top 2 favorite female artists

[@lisaa.1126]

I always love her dancing routines especially when she goes through the wall at 4:06 takes a little walk and comes back in the way she went out it's so cute...Always my favorite video...

[@morenoeric87]

How does this not have millions of likes? I'm confused...

[@Yosepetherapper]

because of mainstream music and mumble rap

[@TaeTaeTripple2]

You have to listen to the lyrics Nd it will catch you up

[@beckyandrus3977]

Not everyone has the LEVEL of Taste that WE have....

[@Red-Brick-Dream]

Pearls before swine.

[@aitauaokesene5208]

True

[@Melissagokalp]

Lyrics : Whoaaa! Another day (adabadee, nigga) I take your pain away Some people talk about ya like they know all about ya When you get down they doubt ya And when you tip it on the scene, yeah they talkin' bout it Cause they can't tip on the scene They just talk about it, t-t-t-talk bout it When you get elevated They love it or they hate it You dance up on them haters Keep getting funky on the scene While they jumpin' round ya They trying to take all of your dreams But you can't allow it Cause baby whether you're high or low Whether you're high or low You gotta tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) T-t-t-tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) Baby, baby, baby, whether you're high or low (high or low) Baby whether you're high or low (high or low) You got to tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) Now let me see you do the tightrope (tip, tip on it) And I'm still tippin' on it See I'm not walkin' on it Or tryin to run around it This ain't no acrobatics You either follow or you lead, yeah I'm talkin' bout ya Keep on blaming the machine, yeah I'm talkin' bout it T-t-t-talkin' bout it I can't complain about it I gotta keep my balance And just keep dancin on it We gettin funky on the scene Yeah you know about it Like a star on the screen Watch me tip all on it Then baby whether I'm high or low (high or low) Baby whether you're high or low (high or low) You gotta tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) Yeah, tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) Baby, baby, baby Whether you're high or low (high or low) Baby whether you're high or low (high or low) Tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) Baby let me see you tight rope (tip, tip on it) And I'm still tippin' on it You gotta keep your balance Or you fall into the gap It's a challenge but I manage Cause I'm cautious with the strap Do damage to your cabbage that A doctor cannot patch Why you don't want no friction Like the back of a matchbook Daddy Fat Sax will fold you And your MacBook Close shows, shut you down Before we go-go backwards Act up, and whether we high or low We gonna get back-up Like the Dow Jones and NASDAQ Sorta like a thong in an ass crack Come on I tip on alligators and little rattlesnakers But I'm another flavor Something like a terminator Ain't no equivocating I fight for what I believe Why you talkin' 'bout it J-j-just talkin' 'bout it Some callin' me a sinner Some callin' me a winner I'm callin' you to dinner And you know exactly what I mean Yeah I'm talkin bout you You can rock or you can leave Watch me tip without you N-n-now whether I'm high or low (High or low) Whether I'm high or low (High or low) I'm gonna tip on the tightrope (Tip, tip on it) Mmm (Tip, tip on it) Baby, baby, baby Whether I'm high or low (High or low) High or low (High or low) I got to tip on the tightrope (Tip, tip on it) Now baby tip on the tightrope You can't get too high (You can't get too high) I said you can't get too low (We can't get too low) Cause you get too high (You can't get too high) No, you'll surely be low (No, you'll surely be low) 1, 2, 3, ho! Yeah, yeah Now shut up, yeah Yeah, now put some voodoo on it Ladies and gentlemen, the funkiest horn section in Metropolis Yeah, oh We call that classy brass Ohh ohh Oh! Do you mind? If I play the ukulele Just like a little lady Do you mind? If I play the ukulele Just like a little lady Traduire en français

[@glowgirl8171]

Thank you!

[@samurimartin4848]

THANK U FOR THE INSIGHT!!!🥰

[@cawcawcaw7314]

I don’t know but my favorite part is the start when she says another day

[@childofdestiny2811]

Thank you!

[@ellastavros9587]

she has such a sweet little face! so talented too.

[@raidersfan00]

11 years late but i finally heard this song. *jaw drops* janelle is amazing in so many ways, as is this song. such a feel good song + really helped when i needed it. thank you for this masterpiece

[@azmomconnection]

Aww. That's amazing. Yes, stay balanced. God bless, wishing many more good vibes to get you through!! Electric Lady is another good one from her. And look up Res They Say Vision. Peace.

[@armeengreen1176]

Better late than later

[@lyonprairie2691]

if this was released in the late 60s (without the rap part), this would be a smash and a huge game changer in r&b history

[@delirous8]

I tend to think some rap brings back the quality of songs sometimes.

[@DINOLOVER6717]

James Brown might’ve had some “competition” if that was the case. Ain’t no funky beat like this today besides her 🙌🏽🙌🏽 nobody heard that “HA” at 3:22. James Brown all day 👍🏽👍🏽 love it

[@ronelle1730]

Since a particular music award show felt they needed a woman to stand in for Mr. James Brown (I believe he was very ill or had passed away). This Artist should have been The Lady--NOT Christina Aguilera; although I do enjoy her voice, too.

[@ssj4goku18825theepic]

Lyon Prairie ok first off the guy ft in this song influence her to make this album cause of one of outkast album called Stankonia don’t be ignorant

[@dakweenlyrics409]

She was way ahead of her time, pop these days have nothing on Janelle, I just found about her right now.

[@kirklandau2826]

Pop ANY days has nothing on Janelle - this is a different level of artistry than your standard pop music from any era of time

[@mr.sleepyhead8401]

My oh my, just look at what music I've discovered today

[@nerycrespo60]

same

[@yulihonorato2119]

Tobi same

[@NooskiVille]

Sad u just found dis song

[@pearlhouzuki2507]

You found good music in deed

[@abigailbeancosme5229]

Yup makes you glad to be alive.

[@ikerina]

Janelle is a versatile artist. ArchAndroid is her perfect album. She also does her best in performing. Totally a complete package.

[@AjanthaAjantha-t7g]

😊😅😅😮😢🎉😂❤😂

[@whitesedan99]

Who's listening to this timeless music in quarantine!?

[@krzysztoflosa9984]

Me :)

[@caxsfSpeedster]

Me...This is awesome...always

[@locacharliewong]

Listening in the gym room. Makes me motivated.

[@jaylinjones910]

Me 😏😉

[@zaihussain9069]

She's soo classy. I love Her style. The way she acts. Wow.

[@lordtette]

I concur. She's amazing!

[@squirrelly68]

I'm a fifty-year-old bougie who saw this wonderful mass of star stuff on stage the other night and it was among the best shows I've ever seen. Everyone needs to see her in concert before they die. Her energy is infectious and her music is sublime. That smile will melt the hardest, iciest heart and her moves will make you cut up and get down.

[@Middlesex1957]

What is not to love about this? I could go on all day. Something new to see and hear every time I do and I can't get sick of it. This is what so much jazz, so much poetry, so much dancing wants to be when it grows up!! This is going to be tough to follow in the future.

[@josecxrnxlx]

omg this song is amazing wtf so funky!

[@Lisa_Evers]

I love her style...so truly original!

[@Beujah]

i hate so much she look like a little boy like this..

[@Oginaka]

When the horns come in and the tone changes, I love that part so much, especially with the ukulele, so good. 💜

[@mickalinjezerx7104]

This is one of those songs no matter when it came out what day what year. That moment and forever it should be a classic.

[@emmanuelmason6245]

black ppl are awesome

[@AwkwardBlackGal613]

Emmanuel mason Black Girls Rock

[@diego23635]

True

[@christiant7744]

Delano, having love for your people isn’t racist

[@atyabm2183]

instead of trying to be politically correct and baby yourself that every race is the same realise that black people have a history of cultural differences and in mine and many other people opinions, their music really is awesome

[@christiant7744]

Delano, no one said that black people are awesome just because they’re black. He said “black people are awesome”. Not black people are awesome because their black

[@robbrien8506]

Like her music, her face is a work of art.

[@azizabrown]

She is gorgeous!

[@paolaramirez5901]

She is sooooo beautiful indeed

[@ThatsEunice]

I miss the old Janelle. I don’t want to be that person not embracing change. 😢

[@PrezidentJafar]

i need this janelle monae back!!!!

[@Daniel-zp2pi]

Man, this is so James Brown!

[@AliciaMarranaBlow]

James Brown in da house!

[@nikkichevyable]

Daniel Anyamele First person I thought about lol! New Name, The Godmother of Soul!!!

[@terealipford7654]

James Brown with a touch of Micheal J. Entwined with Prince

[@gabe_s_videos]

Daniel Anyamele I was wondering why I loved this so much!

[@anaangelacuric]

James hairdo

[@amandabolden3172]

James Brown and Michael Jackson live on in this wonderfully talented woman!!

[@ulisesthesnake4780]

Who is here after Janelle being snubbed twice at the Grammys in 2019?

[@lilyjo3248]

Snakey Snake she deserved better 😩

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

Yea😣

[@18dcallaway]

Snakey Snake I agree! She is amazing!! In every way 😊

[@insomthegreat]

Grammys don't love us.

[@THEAdmiralXizor]

She doesn't need it... We all know, you know?

[@Studio-Random]

2024 anyone pls 🙏

[@elisepentz1063]

YES!

[@vermillion04]

My parents exposed me to Janelle Monáe when I was 5. I'm still listening in 2024-2025 in my early 20s

[@saramusaabdel-rahman2337]

October

[@CassieJazz96]

One of the best songs of the past 10 years, HANDS DOWN. The production, lyrics, and vocals are BOSS.

[@damianduran6101]

CassieJazz96 TIME included it as one of the best songs of all time and I believe it’s the only song to make it on the list from this decade!

[@hoc1992]

Yes to both of you! This whole album is timeless !

[@deloresg1]

Janelle is the total package. Looks talent and carries herself in a classy way. I really admire this young lady and her music.

[@ifeelfamous]

this video has so many messages

[@kingfrosty2330]

how can u tell me I'm scares

[@deshaunmuhammad52]

Yes it do

[@andrewblue8509]

+Jeff Birdy Not doubting or being sarcastic in any way. What messages do you see or stand out to you?

[@orangeblossom5362]

She doesn't mean demonic messages. Prolly has something to do with a minority group of people who have been demonized and repressed because people refuse to understand and respect their cultural norms. The majority want them to conform to their societies standards, but they are trying to hold on to all of their cultural norms without falling into the norms of the majority; hence the word "tight rope'(tight rope representing how hard it is to keep their culture without being influenced or falling into the majorities standards. I tried.

[@deshaunmuhammad52]

Orange Blossom Well said

[@eyemantra]

Her first couple of releases were stellar. I wish she was still producing music this interesting. I personally just don't find the new stuff that exciting.

[@iAaronHD]

James Brown is smiling down with the biggest of grins on his face right now.

[@Nada07able]

Yes he does is 😊.

[@lilianoliveira7484]

so glad I was not the only one to think the same ! this song is so Sexy Machine ! how come ive never heard this song b4!

[@TheHiro56332]

You mean smiling up😅

[@vincentmcshan7817]

"Smiling down - Good God!"

[@TheAndrewj96]

This song reminds me of "Happy". Except, you know, everybody on the fucking planet isn't blasting this song to hell.

[@empress1695]

What do you mean

[@AnxiousGary]

Their icon is the guy from breaking bad. Don't ask for reason from someone who idolizes a meth cook unless you have stocks in life insurance.

[@camerongist2159]

@@AnxiousGary That comment is the most retarded thing I've read today.

[@camerongist2159]

I agree. That's why it's the better song.

[@gtagang1143]

Usher's

[@leratomahlangu5064]

She's so talented , l love everything about her 😍😍 . #BlackExcellence #BlackGirlMagic 😍

[@peterschlossmacher7845]

Let's embrace and kiss her and everybody who's positively around her

[@groove.mp4]

this was ahead of its time, few years earlier. she’s amazing

[@anavo8540]

Me and my mother still listen to this song to this day. Every morning I say "Mom can you play tightrope?" The first time I said it once again ever in my life, she was surprised that I remembered it from when I was 3 years old. She played it and said "You use to dance to this when you were little!" Tightrope is the best. 👌

[@ULlisting]

I don't think I ever saw so much talent in just one room.

[@aramatjackson3630]

James Brown Would Have Loved Her!!!

[@Asap516]

Love this! I totally agree 👍🏻 James Brown was pure brilliance! Very nice and JAZZY!🎵🎷🎺🎶 much love from NYC! 😍❤️

[@iChoricci]

Aramat Jackson #Commiseration🍀🍃🖖🏼🍃🍀.

[@danielramos6309]

Yeaahh

[@nba178]

For real ❤️✨

[@vincentmcshan7817]

"Good God! . . ."

[@aricar325]

This woman's talent knows no bounds. I love this video so much. It never wears thin. So much talent, so much joy!

[@nothingxinportantx7721]

I think this is one of the most slept on songs on the planet 😂😂😂

[@LebronTraveled24]

I first got hip to janelle on the purple ribbon all stars album and I've been a fan ever since. I love her originality

[@andjelatatarovic8309]

that's the most fantabulous dancing!

[@handsangelo3044]

Tracy Chapman

[@abigailbeancosme5229]

I wanna dance like them.

[@Kittyqueen_-sm1sd]

Andjela Tatarovic She has the moves and she is very beautiful

[@LoganScottY]

Holy shit it's wild to watch Glass Onion today and realize that this incredible actor sang the song that I so fondly remember all those years ago!

[@ree3762]

Right??

[@catalpasymbiote2331]

HOT!!! SMOKING FUCKING HOT!!! EVERYTHING: the Music, the symbolisms of the moves, the Moves themselves, the concept of the vid, the beauty of everyone in the vid- EVERYTHING! RN/Orderly cracks me up... those glasses, and that expression. Love to watch this vid, and always floored by the fact that someone has brought these moves from Black History into a new generation. Job well done, Madam Monáe, and all who assisted, and/or participated in the making of this piece.

[@ChiBaoDang]

Im literally binge-listening to her songs and I never get tired of any of them

[@Addisonmoreno]

Somehow she manages to keep it so classy yet sexy. I love her, she is beautifully gifted.

[@MichaelBurmy]

RIP Cindi Mayweather...gone but NEVER forgotten. We'll forever bump Suites I-V in this world, and listen to Suites VI-VII in our dreams 😢

[@zenyousapprentice3732]

We didnt know how good we had it

[@Torenko]

Man, preach! 😢

[@johnpain6176]

who could ever hate this song and video? this song is amazing.

[@elsamiller2233]

Racist people.

[@meriko1997]

People who disliked the song and video style,it has nothing to do with racism.

[@crippledmario9350]

Elsa M Towards Blacks? Of course -facepalm-

[@IisFoo]

John Lee Not gonna say I hate or even dislike the song, but the part from big boi was pretty frigging bad and really dates the song with references to stuff like macbooks, the dow, and the nasdaq as well as the line "like a thong in an asscrack." Just general bad lyrics can really take you out of the song especially in the context of the album because his lines completely break the fourth wall. I bet the song would be practically perfect if she wrote all his lines lol.

[@beauxcottle2389]

had no idea she was a singer. I saw hidden figures and thought she was cute and wanted to see if she was in anything else... I like her style. it has kind of every generation mixed in.

[@lucyfoster4082]

Beaux Cottle She was great in Moonlight too.

[@noelmaldonado7829]

I thought she was an actress only too but then I remembered she sang this song

[@ditavoncheese1680]

Most underrated song and music video I've ever seen!!!!!!! #1 best song of 2010!!!!!!!

[@gregghierholzer]

Wow, what a beautiful artist, her voice is awesome. Prior to today I have never heard of Janelle but I am glad I ran across this video, will be buying her MP3's - Amazing

[@zoelnhan]

Her dance's so amazing!

[@lambandalion82]

and the short one!

[@claudia59234]

I can't believe this came out 6 years ago❤️

[@TurboLazer007]

WOW, my god she's incredible!

[@Biboche23]

Just saw her live tonight in montreal and what a beautiful expérience! She’s so amazingly talented and her energy, presence, words is unreal it was so beautiful ❤she has evolved even more into the eclectic artist that she is, so smart genuine and always herself. im still high from that had to come back watch this beautiful clip

[@HomeSolarSimplified]

I love how talented she is. Loved her in Hidden Figures, actually all the women there excelled.

[@tubeman2010]

Love Janelle. My question with this song is, however, what's with "happy birthday" near the end?

[@Emezie]

She says "Happy birthday...to your mind"... In other words, everybody wake up!

[@Emezie]

Lol, I looked up lyrics, and they think she says "do you mind" not "to your mind". Who knows what she says...I guess we'd have to ask her!

[@xxjclyr]

I love your videos Emezie!

[@jessicahowell632]

Emezie Okorafor Some of those lyric websites are wayyyyy off on a lot of songs, though. Listening to her on high quality speakers, if you listen closely, she does say "to your mind"

[@TheEbonyqueen18]

Idk but it flows for some reason XD

[@crazeechickee11]

I totally came here because of Glee, but Janelle is just SO fantastic and bubbly and she makes me so happy! NEW FAVORITE ALERT

[@marcosdelfuego6513]

Me atrasei tanto pra apreciar suas obras, mas vou recuperar o tempo perdido, artista única, incrível ❤

[@hominidsteve]

Last night watched Janelle on TV, live from Glastonbury festival in UK. What a 'tour de force' she is!

[@chiefbeef444]

How have I never heard this song before?

[@crazymode341]

Lyrical Myracle how have I not heard this artist before can't stop tapping my toes

[@ViridianCityCards]

Idk dude she's great, but a lot of people are embarrassed to like her for no reason, imo. I saw her in Maine at U Orono and Fun. Opened for her. So sick.

[@7489k]

Honestly! I know a little of her stuff but I had no idea this was out there 😍

[@jerrylharbin]

Listen to the remix too it’s dope

[@highbrown8521]

She's not a mainstream artist...even though she receives alot of mainstream support. I've been following her career since her 1st album. Most people are shocked when they learn she's linked to Bad Boy Records.

[@germyw]

Thank you Jesus I was born black!!!

[@ksk6101]

Thank you Jesus I was born white!!! Wonder if this hits the same????

[@jimster46]

​@@ksk6101Thank Jesus I was born

[@aminahclayrine]

im revisiting this in 2024. this album came out the same year I graduated high school. I was 17 and grew up in a private school bubble. This song was the single so of course everyone knew it. but I didn't listen to the rest of her album. in 2011 I heard J Coles mixtape Friday night lights where he sampled the very beautiful Neon Valley Street. I obsessed over that song, but I still didn't listen to the rest of the album. I actually kinda of lost track of Janelle and it was only this year when the YT algorithm recommended an interview of hers on her newest album The Age of Pleasure. Now I am going back in time and listening to all of her albums. I love to see her growth and progression through her life. She is unapologetic, beautiful, talented and drop AF, sexy, and I love seeing this from 2010 and seeing how far she has come. such an inspiration. I will definitely be raising my daughter up on Janelle's music.

[@arsalmonar]

There is everything from African Beat, James Brown, Diana Ross and The Supremes, young Michael Jackson, Outkast, and more in this girl's gitty-up. She is the real thang sista~:) LOVE HER STYLE and her music. No auto tune, lip synch bs Thanks Janelle

[@BackToConstitution]

Excellent observation! I see them and Dorothy from Wizard of Oz and Grace Jones An artist lives life, absorbs all the influences and then feeds it out in her work That's what makes Janelle Monae sought after by David Letterman, the White House and Prince

[@arsalmonar]

BackToConstitution Dorothy, hey funny you know Janelle is from Kansas~

[@thislady987]

Omg I love her. So unique and talented!

[@BBoydgirl1]

Janelle is such an amazing talent! I wish she'd receive the recognition she deserves. I'm a forever fan!

[@elsie900]

This is one of the greatest music videos of all time. It contains EVERYTHING and works on a hundred levels! Songwriting, instrumentals, vocals, choreography, physical performance, cinematography, editing, acting, decor and costume, overt and subtle symbolism, piercing social commentary.... everything, and it's all high art. Everything she does is great, but this was and still is a landmark.

[@ashleydanielle2306]

they are some great dancers, damn .

[@5rodan5]

Ashley Danielle features Memphis Jooker Lll Buck

[@7489k]

And they look so slick in those tuxes

[@cosmiccandy8704]

Whooooah, first time listener...this song is EVERYTHING! Thank you Janelle!!!

[@minnakay6378]

SHE IS PERFECTION. Her voice, her music, her face, I love it all 😍

[@adrienelReinodeDios]

The firts time I Heard this song. Was on The Voice and still 2024 and this song IS so full of Magic, is so inspiring...God bless you Janelle

[@virginiaronderohernandez994]

I've watched this video and played this song so many times. It's a masterful example of courage and talent in the face of vulnerability!

[@ninadavis1528]

Who else has the “just dance” routine for this song memorized

[@theniyahm]

I thought it was just me!

[@robbingyouinbroadday]

same !!!

[@celinaforouzandeh5199]

i just danced it and I came to see the video ahahha

[@nutriologojavierfragoso2288]

ME!

[@karmonbetts8848]

I love this song! This song lift up my soul! I love Janelle music! Just brings the Joy out of you!❤️❤️❤️

[@robertjeremy9147]

TIME GOES, 14 YEARS AGO I DIDN'T FORGET IT !!!!!!

[@yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041]

OMG I REMEMBER MY DAD SHOWING ME THIS SONG WHEN I WAS A KID! MEMORIES! I WAS OBSSESSED WITH THIS SONG OMG

[@zanyadavis3695]

I can’t believe this was a decade ago

[@PABWECG]

This song and video are masterpieces. SO much talent in these voices, instruments, feet, etc. And what a message.