Janelle Monáe - Q.U.E.E.N. feat. Erykah Badu [Official Video]

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[@pddroo]

"Even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am". damn

[@chauntale6305]

Yes Daaamn SHE is amazing😍

[@gepettataylor3424]

😉

[@astaciamckinnis3969]

Best line ever in this song, I love this woman

[@jasmineholliday8658]

I thought she was saying Queen isn't that the name of the song

[@SantaFishes101]

not that it's not amazing, but that's legit one of the most on-the-nose lines in the song...there are so many better ones. >_> don't settle for the lowest man. enjoy the lyricism!! that's what she's best at. I know you do already, I'm just checkin

[@joeagger]

almost 7 years later and this is _still_ ahead of its time. Janelle’s a visionary

[@jaydock1]

joe a THIS is the tea

[@mstetefromtheblockmaxwell433]

I agree hope there's a black lives matter remix with lil baby😁

[@JoeChords]

Come to Brasil, we're almost at the boom of this. Look at us because the revolution is not being televised.

[@LucianCorrvinus]

You just said a MOUTHFUL....she is TRULY Gifted...

[@samurimartin4848]

REPRESENT!!!🙏🏿😭❤️

[@SwashBuckTief]

"Categorize me, I defy every label" That line always gets me ❤

[@shalyacornell5537]

Element

[@RaviSingh-ej4bj]

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[@RaviSingh-ej4bj]

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[@Tozzie50]

me too

[@drewmichaels2089]

I mean she has trans models in the video, so no label and define her sound or outlook on life.

[@ElisiasEvolution]

"add us to equations but they will never make us equal" great line

[@ForrestFox626]

And still 100% true

[@sidneyhartmann9786]

2021 and still hasn’t changed . Stay woke

[@elenavernet8267]

@@sidneyhartmann9786 you're right

[@lwandilemakubalo7477]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@justmythree4me]

Yes!!!

[@astandsfor]

the end gives me goosebumps

[@troyevitt2437]

While you're sellin' dope, we're sellin' hope!!!!! FEEL THIS!

[@aaliyahsworldxd9352]

Indeed

[@ToddCWiggins]

Tru dat!

[@taylorwestfield1090]

Troy Evitt I know that's right

[@sabrinadenise5665]

Yeessss! She did that!

[@haennan]

"'Q.U.E.E.N.' definitely is an acronym," Monae explains during an interview at Fuse HQ. "It's for those who are marginalized." She says the "Q" represents the queer community, the "U" for the untouchables, the "E" for emigrants, the second "E" for the excommunicated and the "N" for those labeled as negroid. "It's for everyone who's felt ostracized," she adds. "I wanted to create something for people who feel like they want to give up because they're not accepted by society."

[@artisanrox]

💗 awesome

[@adrien_404]

“Q.U.E.E.N”. Quirky, Unafraid, Electric, Epic & Nicety. Just like an Electric Lady

[@iantheking7970]

PREACH SISTER

[@innaweber1203]

🌐✨🎤

[@nathanbarnard7896]

Untouchables as in the Hindu caste?

[@brittneyhall8663]

"I heard that life is like a play without rehearsal"

[@jillienjefferson3451]

true

[@ButtahscotchKisses]

Shakespeare

[@adiratruthe]

i wonder will this be my final act tonight ?

[@veronicadeboest4026]

hell yea

[@KAMARILEON]

yesssss I love this line.. Ima make a meme

[@kuryamtl]

She not just flipped it, she flipped the entire table. This song really is a weapon of mass education. I loved it when this first came out and love it even more now in 2020. Way ahead of it's time.

[@enockosuma3662]

2021

[@vincentcosey4918]

Yeeee same thing with Killer Mike's Regan

[@naimaismail4356]

same!

[@angeliquemayo7965]

U better go on head and say it!!!🥰🥰

[@iam9546]

And here we are

[@NathanTeddybear]

"Am i weird to dance alone late at night" I felt this in my soul

[@nltcraze]

Teddybear's Space to I just got the cops called on me in my suburb for dancing at night outside smh. What a world

[@adaoraelliott9254]

Is it peculiar that I twerked in the mirror Same

[@jessehernandez4852]

its ok

[@yourcow135]

Teddy’s Space me

[@dzg8937]

Nope! I dance to it also. This is the s***!!

[@atlmprof1]

"Add us to equations, but they never make us equal."

[@actiireup]

atlmprof1 Facts!

[@inspirebymikaeli3502]

atlmprof1 But the secrete is... you were created as equals so you just are and own it!

[@deesenuts8730]

*Hard Pills to Swallow* : This

[@MeltingOnYourMind]

Integration is what comes to mind for me

[@angelalowery4237]

I hear what you are saying but know that God created every man equal and He alone rules heaven and earth. The constitution did not say it first, God said it first in the Bible. So no man can make you unequal but if you are weak minded or inferior-thinking and believe the lie that's another story. Don't give people power over you or acknowledge their ignorance. Know that Black people and all people in general only need God to validate them. When the white man, black man, yellow man, brown man, pink white blouse man or red man dies, they all go to their death whether in the water, in a fire or can be buried in a casket. Superior only relates to God because only He exists and lives forever and only He is All-Powerful, All-Knowing and All-Supreme. Human beings do not possess these things.

[@lanarey1516]

The rap at the end

[@amaka637]

+Lana Rey PERFECTION.

[@danas881]

It's everything!! 😌

[@MichaelEMJAYJohnson]

+Lana Rey one of the best verses I've ever heard. My favourite part of the song.

[@bodypositiveimage]

+Lana Rey Yes child

[@TeeLeeMills1]

I KNOW RIGHT!!!!!♡♡

[@loveebellajayy9770]

Anyone here in 2024?!!😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@_misakisoup_]

Yes all day every day. I listen to this song on the stair stepper at the gym

[@megank.]

Yess 🔥

[@miss.courtneyeyesopened4288]

YESSSSSS I LOVE IT HERE. WE NEED THIS MONAE BACK

[@phoebegee54]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@danielapaz9942]

Obsessed 💖

[@MarqueshaMartin]

I'm proud to be a Black woman

[@RaviSingh-ej4bj]

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[@diatragaston9988]

Yessssss

[@dawniebug784]

I'm proud to be a woman even if I can't fully fit into this post ❤Absolutely love Janelle Monae ❤

[@bodypositiveimage]

I'm 1/2 Black myself

[@jeffjones6613]

Right On Sista. Me too💕

[@drewskie20100]

People are forever sleeping on Janelle Monae. One of the greatest talents in the music industry.

[@marquishalsell]

I remember this on a commercial but I thought it was another clothing commercial I heard a whole lot of great things about her if I'm not mistaking this had to be in my early or mid 20s because I'm just learning more about her now sorry I'm late it's something how she takes each era of music and brings them together wish the industry could open up more doors for her she's awesome at such a young age

[@revettefarrow4111]

Triple Threat I Love Her

[@alisalittle817]

Who?

[@hassan_codes]

"They keep us on the ground working hard for the greedy But when it's time to pay they turn around and call us needy" 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@bonniejeandominguez656]

Hey! Your sister sounds cool:) Could you tell her about the podcast Pitchfork Economics. Purely based on your comment, I bet she would like it because it talks about everything in and around this topic. It's legit:)

[@teatimetart]

grew up in florida, somewhere within a southern baptist neighborhood. i'm mentally and physically disabled, gay, and 'worst of all' (according to them); i am not christian. lol. i love this song and it makes me feel better about myself. the father's side of my family has completely disowned me and tbh, it messed me up majorly back then, but now i know i was not in the wrong for being myself. thank u. ♥

[@Zion45005]

Just want to let you in on a secret my treasure! GOD made YOU! Gay and all! Know he truly wants nothing MORE than for you to be who HE made you to be. Love and eternal light to you my darling. ❤❤❤

[@kimikosumi7900]

Q.U.E.E.N.💜

[@elisepentz1063]

You were definitely in the right in being yourself!

[@danielv261]

we love you ❤

[@midorithemogul]

The end always gives me chills. I love being a black woman, I love who I AM ✊🏾👑

[@HatesRacists]

I love who you are and I love this song.

[@michelangelo3121]

The ending reminds me of Marvins 70s stuff

[@francoislucassarr6768]

Lil mama you look gorgeous. Proud to be black too.

[@kennedybutler5344]

Resilient, Goddesses, Warriors, Black and Beautiful

[@elisepentz1063]

Get it girl!

[@yanniicyy]

People always called me queer and I came home crying one day and my grandma told me to listen to this and I love it 🥰

[@THELOVEGODDESSROSE]

That's beautiful 💕

[@trueviolinist]

Wow❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AieshaTheArtist]

Your grandmother sounds incredible Omgsh 🥹

[@melodiefrances3898]

What an awesome grandmother ❤️❤️❤️

[@kristopherrogers37]

Aawww ❤❤❤🥹🥹

[@hananahbananah]

That rap at the end makes me tear up every time she’s so POWERFUL 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@melm4251]

it's not just me 😭

[@nievesexperiaosuna5113]

Traducir en español los comentarios por favor

[@laquisejohnson9005]

I feel the same way... its very powerful

[@adelinewright8302]

SAME

[@andrewabbiw8183]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@___Chris___]

*Janelle Monáe is THE most talented female pop music singer of modern times. Period.* I saw her a few years ago live in Cologne/Germany. She rocked that stage with the energy of a hurricane. If anybody ever has the opportunity to see her live: go for it, you ain't gonna regret it. She's an incredible dancer, a perfect entertainer, seems like a ton of fun - sesame street approved ;-). Her lyrics and often dystopian video clips are quite inspirational. She's a passionate true musician with every fiber, not one of those artificial products pushed by some TV talent show. What more can you ask? Honestly, I don't understand why she isn't by now equally famous as a guy like King of pop Michael Jackson. I'm not saying she isn't successful (maybe she's just more interested in good music than fame, which certainly is a good thing), yet still I'm puzzled why not more people have recognized her talent yet, especially since she's out there for many years already.

[@flibrtandjibt701]

🙌 Saw her live in Michigan a few years ago and have been asking the same question.ever since. Why is she not being actively worshipped?

[@christafaywilson8473]

I honestly didn't know who she was until I saw Hidden Figures.

[@nekeishawynn7453]

@@flibrtandjibt701 she got clothes on

[@MTMF.london]

@@nekeishawynn7453 She refuses to play the "I must show my off body so people can see how hot I look" game that a lot of female singers seems to go for or pander to the male gaze lest they think she's not woman enough. She makes her music speak for itself.

[@_JustJoe]

​@@christafaywilson8473 oof

[@ciarajohnson9744]

I live for her last rap part😍💙❤️

[@suzanqueen4703]

me too

[@niamhheron5587]

goosebumps EVERY TIME!

[@Bree_Shay]

Baaaaarrrss😮😍😍

[@MissWyatt]

damnnnn her barsss

[@Bree_Shay]

+Gözde Karaş yo

[@BorgesJoel]

The most underrated artist of our time. She is a true legend.

[@devinmooring6957]

OhNo Joel! I feel u on that one

[@dactylichexameter66]

Let's fix that !

[@YellySamara]

SHE BODIED THE ENDING🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@candyperfumeboi76]

She slayed it

[@10piecechickennugget73]

And just like that, this song is more prevalent than ever. #BLM

[@mickyjoe97]

Most of her music is when u go back and listen. Her entire Dirty Computer album could literally have been released yesterday and people would probably presume it was written about the last few weeks in America. She's such a Q.U.E.E.N

[@samurimartin4848]

U compare Billie to THIS GODESS OF CULTURE!!?😬🤢👿

[@10piecechickennugget73]

@@samurimartin4848 what

[@inthenight7546]

How?

[@bratzlusion]

@@samurimartin4848 wha-

[@orangejuice7880]

"will you be electric sheep, or electric ladies will you sleep...or will you preach" always gets me, that part

[@moontigerores]

me too

[@keithburley107]

BIG UPS

[@ethanmitchell7753]

probably the best ending to any song ever

[@trueviolinist]

YESSSSS! RIGHT??

[@MrZothile]

Agree...

[@maddywoo13]

I...I just can't stop staring at her. She's so fluid and gorgeous and funky and just plain righteous--all at the same damn time. I bet seeing her live is a real treat.

[@aquamarine99911]

maddywoo13 You would make money on that bet. I've seen her live twice. The second time, her voice wasn't in top shape, so she made up for it by crowd surfing. I have a picture of her from about three feet away, and I was in the middle of the audience half-way back. She is so much the real deal. I hope she can find a way to get compensated sufficiently for what she gives to art.

[@nusiaddae7711]

maddywoo13 true

[@lornaallan766]

I saw her live and have never experienced something as magical as when the bass dropped on Locked Inside and the entire crowd starting jamming at the exact same moment altogether. It was beautiful.

[@damascus9876]

“Add us to equations but they’ll never make us equal” BARS 🔥

[@toy.o]

"am i a freak because i like watching mary" the glow up from this to Make Me Feel. Has queen express your sexuality we love you

[@lithembamabija8296]

What does that mean?

[@figuratively1261]

@@lithembamabija8296 it means she is bisexual, honey B I S E X U A L

[@lauriechrisy1784]

She's pansexual

[@jasperquartz4612]

She's Not a freak for watching Mary dance with awe. She's not a freak for loving women, and she isn't a freak for the way she dresses. She is using some freaky, jerking, robo-like movements in this music video though. I like listening to her and watching her get down with the music.

[@gepettataylor3424]

❤

[@jaysammie01]

Jeeeez yall dont know how much I loveeee this woman. Her messages are uplifting. She makes me appreciate my skin colour. Makes me appreciate myself

[@ghostryder94]

She is amazing. Every time I see her I think she is the most talented, most beautiful, most sexy woman I have ever seen in pop culture and Im your average hick white guy. She is hypnotizing.

[@Fanimati0n]

I love her too. She's one of the most talented, beautiful, women I've ever seen. She definitely deserves more exposure than she seems to get because she deserves to be celebrated by everyone. This song specifically speaks to me because of it's message of empowerment to ethnicities and LGBT people. Being gay myself, it feels amazing to have artists that write complete songs about injustices like racism and homophobia because a lot of artists are too scared to tread those waters for fear of public backlash. Janelle just plain doesn't care about any of that, and I will love her eternally for it.

[@brooklynchayse3028]

+ghostryder94/ it's beautiful super cool non bias people like you we need more of in this world so scratch that "white hick guy" what ever you're officially called adopted fabulous family forever take care much love & respect peace😆

[@leeclingenpeel5688]

A lot of people love Janelle Monae. The Electric Lady did really well commercially.

[@choncho2585]

why didnt you before?

[@hellobudss]

She inspires me to love my Dark skin!

[@eggmuffin3408]

Right

[@gaius1010]

+Izyisfabulous Lool she's not dark. she's not mixed race like most "black" celebs, but she's not all that dark, like Lupita for example. but I get what you are saying. she's darker than most. Although best thing about her is her originality & creativity

[@eggmuffin3408]

+Gaius 10 can't argue with that

[@TeamEggman]

you need inspiration to love yourself?

[@alexisjordanaj9547]

+TeamEggman yes

[@PJChgo1]

I appreciate this even more in 2023 then I did when it first hit the streets. Glorious beat....a whole mood that soars to the heavens when Badu arrives. And the ending says it all. ❤ and ☮ forever.

[@RaheemD]

I feel like I've missed out on a gem that Janelle Monae is because I've only just discovered her music. I love this and Primetime!

[@ebonybrown6923]

I also love the song Victory!! (:

[@Lydario]

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE! Jut make sure you listen to her previous albums, they're not necessarily better, but as you said… you don't wanna miss out!

[@mko-ai]

it's never too late, been bopping her since 2008. Go back to Violet Stars, Happy Hunting and start there! :)

[@che1925]

Enjoy it I caught on two years after the fact and have tried to see her when she comes in concert because she puts on a hell of a show.

[@drunarabarber5734]

Raheem D Same here

[@madeleinesutherland1623]

As someone who grew up queer, Mormon and hopelessly nerdy in Utah, THANK YOU JANELLE MONAE FOR THIS SONG. It made my LIFE!

[@skrytetemnoty7590]

"hopelessly nerdy" that's a mood

[@Favgemini111]

Same

[@aura2367]

✨❤️✨ That’s exactly what this song was supposed to do...reach kindred spirits and unite us in love no matter our race, ethnicity, culture, etc..I’m a Creole girl from 5th ward Houston Texas lol and look at us, we both love us some Cindi Mayweather. 😆🥰 That touches my soul so much. Anyway let me stop now cause I’ll be here typing all day lol, ...Sending love to you and ALL my tribe! As Janelle says in Cold War: “Bring wings to the weak and bring grace to the strong may all evil stumbles as it flies in the world. ALL THE TRIBES COME AND THE MIGHTY WILL CRUMBLE! We must brave this night and have faith in LOVE.” I live by those lyrics 🤠🤘🏽🇨🇱🇺🇸✨🦋✨🪐✨

[@polydipsiac]

Wish we could get more of her on the radio.

[@allcoupedup]

If people want real music nowadays, it won't be on the radio.

[@yungjayy1621]

Janelle Monae is a False Prophet representing the Dark Age aka Last Days. The video has black and white in it representing duality "good and evil" then she has a verse saying "Hey brother can you save my soul from the devil?" then says "Hey sister am I good enough for your heaven? Say will your God accept me in my black and white?" her black and white represents her being "Good and evil" and the answer to that is NO. Then she's standing in front of an all seeing eye at 5:12 she is a puppet and this song is Trash....

[@cassiuswatt]

+Yung Jayy lol BYEEE

[@seethingsimian7389]

+Yung Jayy say whaaaaat???

[@Rnb602]

+Yung Jayy STOPPP 😂😂😂

[@jeanpierredesir5209]

Anyone Else Listening to this Classic in 2020 , Quarantined COVID-19......

[@UjuUyu]

so when this song came out i just thought it was just a jam and i really didn't understand the power of the lyrics... Now years later ... i'm almost 22 and as a black transwoman the lyrics literally broke me down in tears especcially the rap... that...was ... nothing short of powerful

[@nocturnalgray]

I know I’m just a stranger on the internet but I just wanted you to know I’m so proud of you. You’re strong, powerful, and beautiful. Like Monáe said “even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am” and you better do that hunny cuz you’re a gem 💎 ❤️

[@samurimartin4848]

REPRESENT!!!🙏🏿😭❤️

[@bendemare5270]

❤️

[@twebster179]

Same- l'm cis, queer, and white, so it's not the same. I made my nephew listen to the rap part in 8th grade when he was parroting some of his classmate's ws crap. Everything in Janelle is LOVE. You can see that in her interviews.

[@twebster179]

@Claire B l see you, friend! All the love your way..

[@bonnieraemcdaniel1646]

ohh this song means so much too me it really does connect with me I'm only 13 n all I hear is stuff like is that your real hair or is it really true all black girls are crazy n this sends a powerful message to all young black ladies all around the world that u don't have to be super ghetto or try to mimic the behavior of the white people around u just to fit in all you have to do is be you

[@MartyredxMaiden]

+bonnierae mcdaniel yes girl. Be yourself, stay strong, stay smart and be a #carefreeblackgirl all you want. You are beautiful, powerful, creative and unique just the way you are

[@bonnieraemcdaniel1646]

+Zorgoon Trollstones thank u 😍😘

[@jakeyajackson5823]

+bonnierae mcdaniel you are 100% correct

[@leanna_9334]

+bonnierae mcdaniel Wow your words speak so much to me.

[@lelainerduh]

I know its hard living in this society as a black girl but you are beautiful and as important as anyone else

[@crysdee461]

Janelle hasn't "blown up" because she doesn't want to. Shes successful enough. The bigger you blow up, usually the less creative control you have.

[@mickaellaeasley5960]

Crystal Aggrey fast foward to now and she letting it all out...lol

[@renemurillo5463]

“March to the streets cause I'm willing and I'm able” The power

[@michaelavictoria8619]

That rap at the end sent chills down my spine. It was magical.

[@StephRae]

She is an ICON. Her rap game is strong. Reminds me of the days when it was pure. Uplifting.

[@saraavina9976]

Me too!!

[@NowhereMan7]

That rap at the end *sends chills down my spine. It *is magical. - playing on repeat since 2014

[@carlosvalencia720]

Why are these two QUEENS so underrated ?

[@fatimasiad6181]

Because the world is filled with Dumb-asses. I don't know.

[@danmeme7740]

Probably because its corny music. I don't know,its not great. Its decent at best.

[@TwoMangoSmoothies]

dan meme Shut the fuck up.

[@ArmandKilljoy]

Because they are classy, because they have self respect and knowledge of self, the industry doesn't want the masses to any of those characteristics.

[@fatimasiad6181]

Michael Clayter True, shame on them!

[@kheymaurasweat2840]

Am I the only one who loves the end rap so much?

[@kitanapeter8403]

no ur actually not the only one

[@ttmama052784]

no I love it to

[@PHAT4LifeTV]

Nope, its actually my FAVORITE part and I don't even really like rap! The lyrics was on point

[@KDShaolinMenace]

That was the Dopest part!!

[@chadrussell3951]

I HAVE BEEN repeating this rap. By Far this is my favorite verse I have heard in at least 8 years

[@donekama5416]

Totally forgot about this song and this week's Drag Race episode just reminded me of it after nearly a decade! Such a bop.

[@latoyaunknown4287]

Haha same honestly, decided to watch Hidden Figures and remembered her from this song.

[@thousandyardgavri2785]

This is the time I fell in love with Salina

[@davidyolchuyev2905]

Selina’s skirt moment was legendary!

[@drevx.1037]

"They keep us underground working hard for the greedy, but when its time to pay they turn around and call us needy." Damn!

[@PineapplesCoconut]

5:14-6:00 if she ran for president i would vote for her

[@kheymaurasweat2840]

Same

[@kittybookitty]

I'd commit voter fraud to vote for her 20 times.

[@kheymaurasweat2840]

kittybookitty same

[@barbarahodge6168]

pineapple_coconut3768 ...smh..

[@barbarahodge6168]

kittybookitty ..smh...

[@peemaster123]

Even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am...

[@innaweber1203]

Sae-unnie 📢

[@spooky-spaghetti]

can't believe this is 10 years old, it's still fresh as hell.

[@lozer9431]

OMG I NEVER REALIZED THAT THIS IS THE SAME GIRL THAT SANG WE ARE YOUNG AND THEN I LOOKED HER UP AND NOW I'M IN LOVE WITH HER MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@galaxydove]

"You can take my wings, BUT I'M STILL GONNA FLY" Powerful👑

[@joycea3290]

I like what you said.

[@SamEyeAm3]

Patiently waiting for Janelle and Kendrick to make a track together..........

[@katchibediako7036]

I'd buy that. **Why are we not funding this???**

[@bansheeboyeddie350]

YESSSSSSSS!!!!! Omg

[@maishateague]

ov uh I've t ex xbig von Boi TV TV TV

[@Yo_Vonny]

RatedRx3 Or Janelle and J.Cole

[@robertonal]

you want to kill us all, dont ya?

[@jiniFNw0727]

Every single time I hear this song, it's so dope! She's so incredibly talented. N I love Ms. Badu! Janelle's lyrical content n flow...she's got mad skillz.

[@kameronberkly7461]

THAT END VERSE HAD ME SHOOK RIGHT THE FUCK UP. Stay slayin.

[@chezbro98]

Kameron Berkly Stay woke

[@xavierjones9477]

Erykah badu's part always gives me chills her voice is just incredible

[@Indiegirl007]

Janelle has the cutest figure. She is body goals.

[@jazzy-tg5tr]

those legs in that pants give me life 😍

[@joshlillard519]

Surely you have made the goal... Message me on fb

[@CooknBimbo]

The girl can wear th f@%k out of a tuxedo or suit too. I mean DAMN! Very few girls cut such an amazing figure in that type of stuff.

[@kevinfox298]

@@CooknBimbo That's because most girls can't afford to get the suit cut for their figure? A properly tailored suit, no matter who's wearing it, should feel like a second skin. And since Janelle Monae wears suits all the time (because she is an actual working class hero who honors her parents' sacrifices in uniformed blue collar jobs), she gets a lot of value out of her suits for what she may pay to have them tailored. Honestly, to any man or woman who wants to go by her example and wear all the suits -- the tailoring is worth it. Just consider it part of the cost, like you would the insurance you buy for your car.

[@HellenShort]

@@CooknBimbo she dances. She has a dancer's body...

[@Looklikeboy]

"add us to to the equation but you'll never make us equal" she speaks truth with her lyrics.

[@coexzist2039]

Janelle Monae is a queen. She showcases her talents with her cloths on (I'm not dissing the queens who do) but y'all have to admit if she dressed and danced the way Beyonce, Rihanna, or Nicki does, she would most likely be a constant chart topper.

[@xtremememestv1717]

Or, her music appeals to a considerably smaller group of people.

[@guiafb99]

Yoga tho

[@RedSunday1984]

+Anisha Hindman. Come on now. Dressing a certain way doesn't guarantee being a chart topper. Most singers will not be chart toppers regardless of how they dress or how they dance.

[@AVGreen-vi8sr]

+Anisha Hindman so true

[@coexzist2039]

+RedSunday1984 Sex Sales and that hasn't changed in decades. Eartha Kitt, Marilyn Monroe, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Cher, Aaliyah, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, the vast majority of the successful, rich, and famous are sex symbols, and they use it to its full potential. if Janell Monae portrayed her self in the same way she would fly up the ranks.

[@StrawberryPigeons]

janelle monae for president 2016

[@octaviamoore8659]

ml

[@mizpahboy7513]

This sista is so underrate cause she jams to her own beat....give the sista her due. You know who you are.

[@jayemaelle3462]

not until Janelle is dead, then they'll have some half-assed tribute with mediocre 'talent' performing her songs

[@mizpahboy7513]

❤....speak on it Lady J.

[@liab_3D]

Past Janelle was warning us about Future Janelle from jump & y’all were so struck on the fact that she presented herself differently and therefore would be different. She is different though. She wears her sexuality as a mere accessory. It doesn’t define and has never defined her as an artist and THIS IS WHY she is able to go from fully clothed to damn near naked right before our eyes. Marketing at its best imo

[@liinliin7128]

Louder for the people in the back!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MxLee192]

Really don't get my fellow white people having to point out they are white and like Janelle's music as if it's some sort of statement at how woke they are. Guys, it's OK to like the funk. We've been officially playing it since April 1976.

[@kl3321]

I'm worried for anyone who doesn't like this.

[@dawniebug784]

We're not the only ones pointing out race. Hell, I don't even bring race into it when I hear good jams.

[@donnybrasco6321]

L192 😂🤣😂

[@CaitSithOfWutai]

in a thread where 80 % of people point out that they are proud to be black (women) - tell me more about your glorious virtue signaling, fellow white person.

[@PNDismyhusband]

@@CaitSithOfWutai that's what the song is about, but alr.

[@angelic4153]

I may not be Black but I really do appreciate and respect Blacks out there and all the other races as well. It's especially hard to do that when you're an Indian who's taught your whole life to be fair and love white skin(not that there is anything wrong with white skin) but I am starting to appreciate my tanned skin. Janelle you're very inspiring ❤️❤️❤️

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Angelic K Highly melanated for the win!

[@QAmos-lh4rf]

Danielle Cardenas what’s a wigger?

[@raspyshiit]

@Q. Amos it's an old offensive term coined between 'white' and the n-word, used to imply someone who is white and favours black culture. The term is used to show disapproval from a white racist, who is not happy with another white person embracing other cultures. But in this case, the original poster is actually indian - not white. So Danielle's comment is worthless on many levels.

[@sandansaiyan5675]

Angelic K you should listen asian dub foundation(indian,pakistan band with mixing alt rock,breakbeat,rapcore,dub,reggaecore,d'n'b and your ethnic(or world nevermind) music.One of goat and was popopular in mid 90's.They also sing about political problem in a very dance music so...

[@sandansaiyan5675]

Angelic K and listen also Lauryn Hill and Erykah...oh she was here.I think i shouldn't talk about it.Liberation from Outkast,Cee Lo Green and Erykah is one of goat song

[@audiwankenobi361]

Janelle is intimidating,my goodness,her creativity is unheard of.

[@breezykey229]

This was my favorite song!!! I miss this era!!!!❤

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

She was singing “Queer” in the background and people overlooked it. Listen closely.

[@Keesha_Hardy]

Yeah, the song was originally supposed to be called "Q.U.E.E.R."

[@kaylahrae.]

CHRISTI XX LMFAO BIHHH I JUST NOTICED

[@ObeyAmmalol]

OMG wow

[@GeishaVi]

YAS! Glad I'm not the only one who noticed!

[@figuratively1261]

Eyyyyy

[@naesongz2951]

damn janelle monáe raps makes more sense then all the rappers out now.

[@beyourselfisbeing1-551]

+Sucksatskating, I know right!

[@beyourselfisbeing1-551]

beyourself#1 oops O meant +Roche ney Occy

[@beyourselfisbeing1-551]

beyourself#1 sorry my stupid autocorrect is on

[@sarahwashington00]

+Rocheney Occy ikr !

[@yamamih4z3l]

its a damn shame that this statement is still valid

[@laurenhaley769]

Her tribute to Prince was phenomenal! 💜

[@KissChanel]

FUN FACT: They’re both 5’0”

[@amya4291]

so you telling me, nobody told me my two favorite people are the same height as me😩

[@d0wntownki2k]

They the same height as my mom lol

[@rachelfox8108]

I only learned Janelle was 5'0" tall very recently -- in a recent interview, Julia Roberts referred to her as being "no bigger than a minute", which got me wondering how short she was! I'm 5'8" myself, my mom's 5'11" and that side of the family are all tall too -- let's just say I learned I have a terrible bias, and I need to stop judging people by their height. Height is no barrier for the good and great contributions you can make to this world.

[@alfonzalee4752]

Not two high and not two low ou 🦉

[@jyotibasarke8229]

@@d0wntownki2k u up poop

[@charmaineespeut4627]

Why is this the first time I'm hearing this? This song is fire! She is so underrated

[@MrSceneOne]

Enjoying my first time too.

[@artisanrox]

um......me too >_

[@keithwatkins1277]

I swear this song is da truth!$he is too!

[@keithburley107]

Top shottas are back BIG UPS

[@kurlykayla9013]

Will you be electric sheep, electric ladies, will you sleep? Or will you preach? PREACH

[@bobdylan4642]

Damn dropping Philip K Dick nods. Whats good.

[@-angels-9742]

YAS SHE SPEAK HISTORY NOT ANY HISTORY BLACK HISTORY

[@Sbmhdk]

Her music... it’s like a garden that never stops blooming. This time... “Yeah, I’ll keep on singing, Imma keep writing songs I’m tired of Marvin asking me what’s going on” Chills. Oh, it got me.

[@hairypotter86]

I thought it was "I’m tired of Mom asking me what’s going on” and I really like this version too. My mom do be asking me what's going on whenever the news pops up.

[@grandprincekeanu5821]

2024 here, 1st time hearing, it's a banging

[@chiefbeef444]

Badoula Oblongata 😂. Real shit tho I listen to this song for Janelle's rap at the end oh my lord 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@macielfelipemarcos]

you know that's her real name, right?

[@frenchyfrybro8716]

Lol Im late af, but Don't troll like that. Her real name is Erica

[@TifiChamJ5]

Lyrical Myracle YYYEEESSSS SSSSSLLLLAAAYYYEEEDD IT!

[@moontigerores]

me too

[@angeliquemayo7965]

Me toooooooo!

[@murabula2092]

Oh God I love this woman. Her voice is just so mesmerising. It was magical to see her team up with Erykah. This song was on point. If I was to add anything I would throw in Estelle.

[@TheMissuz82]

I LOVE you black women, when nobody else does... we siStars gotta have each other's backs always 🖤🖤🖤

[@miurtouissi1093]

❤

[@BRAVO2I4]

I love you too!

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

This song was the s&it of its time

[@candyperfumeboi76]

Still is

[@JS_my_opinion]

Still is!!!!

[@twebster179]

This doesn't have enough likes!

[@FonzoTheTrucker]

....Why in the world is she so underrated and ignored as an artist??? That was good.... I would rather spend my days seeing Janelle Monae and women like her then Beyoncé or Nicki Minaj... More young Black Princesses need to see this to become queens and not the mess the media shoves in their faces!

[@inchw0rm]

Agreed!! Beyonce is fantastic too, but if any of them are going to be called a queen I think it should be Janelle :D

[@gweggycakes.6249]

stop putting other artist down in order to uplift another arstist

[@FonzoTheTrucker]

+Gregory Peters No one was putting her down... Beyoncé is good. She is a great performer, but she is overrated. Janelle is better. She just doesn't get as much shine as Bey.

[@Firebrandt]

+Chyne20 Beyonce riding the wave though. Janelle monae inspires.

[@beautifuldaze5151]

Because she's conscious and speaks knowledge .

[@CacaoMiles]

Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu make great music separately. Together, they are unstoppable!

[@kellycollins7224]

Amazing, powerful & majorly talented. Provocative and highly intelligent message. Janelle & Erykah are both great vocalists and stunningly beautiful...LOVE THIS!

[@joannehines7806]

Janelle is the quintessential Renaissance woman!! Totally, unashamedly & unapologetically African-American Renaissance Empress: educated, multi-talented, gifted, socially conscious & innovative!! You go, Janelle & Erykah!

[@ladyshkspre]

Ok, I will admit that I've been living under a rock for the past year OBVIOUSLY because this is the first time I've heard this awesome song. I was hooked from about 30 seconds in, just wonderful!

[@cevonngreen510]

Same here

[@UberCat9]

tightrope is awesome too.

[@turntabletuesday]

Me too and I'm a Badu fan to the fullest...try to be.

[@Grimemanable]

UberCat9

[@yonic4827]

Iconic. All young women of color need this.

[@CayLily]

"Will you be electric sheep, electric ladies will you sleep? Or will you preach." This part gets me every time it's definitely motivation. It convicts me every time to speak out and not follow the worlds views and to spread that around the world. To not be quiet about things anymore...

[@ShawndaAloe]

this is one of the best songs fr

[@antonioMuSiC001]

I love her rap at the end. Tell it like it is girl!

[@cv068]

I like the rap too very much.

[@kenishas.1360]

Add us to equations, but they'll never make us equal **Drops Mic 🎤** -Realest part of the song

[@jessicahowell632]

Wow! Amazing! She can sing, dance, write, compose, and it doesn't hurt that she's beautiful...a perfect performer. I've already loved Erykah Badu for years...they're excellent together!

[@wandilethenjwayo1162]

This project was so camp, yet deeply meaningful

[@shutup2803]

0:23 The Maneqquin challenge was made cool by Janelle Monae before it was the Maneqquin Challenge, lol

[@thomasguerin8234]

Samantha Young I agrqer

[@jaylinnpaypay5724]

no it was say my name

[@pinkpineapples1]

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[@its_my_world186]

True dat

[@cbb3480]

Mannequin*

[@jadagee5744]

That rap at the end just gives me chills.

[@Ifelovv]

She channeled her inner Lauryn Hill on that last verse...Love it!

[@ditjedatje9741]

Lauren raps about deep and relevant stuff, not dancing late at night practising your twerking...

[@Ifelovv]

I was talking more about cadence, delivery and even body language, not lyrics, but even at that, Janelle is not nearly as shallow as some other, case in point, Nikki Minaj and Iggy

[@ditjedatje9741]

that is irrelevant.

[@PandaChef21]

@Dark Witch I feel you. It's a shame how few people can recognize Janelle's message.

[@Ifelovv]

Mheeeen thank you! Lol

[@TondalayaEdwards-qq9rb]

Janelle Monae you are the real Queen of glamorous and music.

[@unrequitedmastermind]

This song is amazing but then Janelle starts rapping and its straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sundewfundew]

I can't get enough of Janelle

[@alexiacolette9994]

How does she not have over a million subscribers? That rap at the end was life...like, I don't understand.

[@branpred79]

a reminder: Janelles music has ALWAYS been sensual: "am i a freak because i love watching mary?"

[@AsToldByUfa]

Yeahhh the lyrics had a powerful message However she did not act the lyrics out in the most sensual way possible

[@8Rincewind]

100% Rebel Timelord.

[@MrBlack751]

A message, a beat, and the boom. J M just keeps getting better.

[@MrBlack751]

Eatin wangs and throwin dem bones on da ground....

[@courtneysteel8079]

MrBlack751

[@jack3finger]

Miss Janelle Monáe is one of the best role models out there, especially for Black girls and women. You promote Black women image by not trying to look like and be another. The last part of the song just put the icing on the cake, invoking queen Nefertiti and yes "give me back my pyramid" These are the things Black children needs to hear and be thought, especially when there are those who are trying to steal real Black histories and then turn around claiming Blacks have no history. Surely this woman is not some brainless artist, she exhibit and brings knowledge of self and self love. And you are very beautiful! Bigup Miss Badu too!

[@kayT101]

Janelle Monae spreads amazing messages of acceptance and pride in a way that is accessible to many different types of people. I adore her and she's one of the only famous people I crush on...I'd love to talk with her, but that's unlikely to happen. I guess I''ll just have to keep listening to her music