# Any Janelle Monae fans? She has a new album coming soon, first two songs released! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** music\ **Created:** [February 23, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377 "2018-02-23T00:40:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Yookeroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yookeroo/32/323_2.png) [@Yookeroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yookeroo)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/21 "2018-04-11T02:38:52Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > Listened to them both. WOW! She’s swinging for the fences with this album, that’s clear. I’m thinking she’ll clear the fence quite easily. This is shaping to be something really special. ---
**Author:** ![Ponch8](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponch8/32/9883_2.png) [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/22 "2018-04-11T03:18:46Z")
Make Me Feel came on the radio there or four weeks ago, and I really enjoyed it. I rarely like songs on the first listen. Since then, I haven’t heard it even once more on the radio. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/23 "2018-04-12T09:46:22Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > Are you familiar with the podcast Switched On Pop? They did an episode with guest musician Lizzo and the first 20ish minutes are on the musicality of Make Me Feel. Worth a listen if you’re into people nerd out on music. I listened to this. Really good! The addition of Lizzo as a guest contributor was perfect. The podcast hosts are a songwriter and producer - they know their stuff and explain it really well. I am not big on how they come across - this podcast doesn’t seem to allow profanity (although you hear the line “fuckin’ real” in the song) or discussion of sex (although they seem to support a sexuality-positive, be your authentic self message). it just makes discussing what Janelle is going for in this song a bit funny. And these guys are a bit dorky - when complimenting Lizzo on a track, one of them says “That groove was so strong I nearly got a crick in my neck bopping, darn it!” But the way they break down the song is excellent. Grounding the Monae track in a blues structure and then comparing it to Michael Jackson’s The Way You Make Me Feel and then Prince’s Kiss really works out well. Some great bits of insight similar to what Rick Beato does on What Makes this Song Great? on YouTube. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/24 "2018-04-12T21:04:08Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > Maybe I’m crazy, but I almost felt like there was some sort of sexual subtext in that video somewhere. Was it hiding behind the sexual text? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Isamu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2018, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/25 "2018-04-14T05:03:46Z")
> [@iiandyiiii](#): > > She is my absolute favorite current musical artist. The two songs almost couldn't be more different -- a pop-ish Prince/Bowie homage, and a hip-hop protest anthem. I loved both of 'em. Prince and Kanye, outstanding. ---
**Author:** ![nachtmusick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ac91a4/32.png) [@nachtmusick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nachtmusick)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/26 "2018-04-14T14:28:21Z")
A few years back I was seeing her in commercials all the time and wondering if she was just famous for being gorgeous and trendy. Then I saw her actually perform on Later with Jools Holland and became an instant fan. ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/27 "2018-04-14T16:02:17Z")
> [@iiandyiiii](#): > > She is my absolute favorite current musical artist. The two songs almost couldn't be more different -- a pop-ish Prince/Bowie homage, and a hip-hop protest anthem. I loved both of 'em. I dig the Kansas City shout out in “Django Jane.” (That’s where I got to see her perform three years ago - a lovely “homecoming”). I enjoy the PYNK video just for the geology. At least that’s what I tell my wife. 😉 She named her label, or whatever it is, after one of my favorite tracks from \*Archandroid \*(Wondaland). ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2018, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/28 "2018-04-16T09:51:02Z")
I see the Tessa Thompson shipper trolling has been significantly upped in the _PYNK_ video, which is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/29 "2018-04-16T15:00:34Z")
Another single dropped on her channel today (audio only) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/-xAMnJgc3oA/maxresdefault.jpg "Janelle Monáe – I Like That [Official Audio]") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xAMnJgc3oA) ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/30 "2018-04-16T15:14:51Z")
I’m late to the party! You guys ever hear of Jidenna? He’s a protege of Janelle Monae (well, he’s on her label and they do some tracks together). Django Jane reminds me of her version of Jidenna’s[Long Live the Chief](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_AQFnqMY3E). Different messages to the songs but similar sounds and looks (when it comes to the video). Thanks for pointing me towards “Switched on Pop” with Lizzo. She is my goddess. And you know Janelle is her goddess! ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2018, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/31 "2018-04-17T10:47:23Z")
> [@ZipperJJ](#): > > You guys ever hear of Jidenna? Yep. _Classic Man_ is my jam. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2018, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/32 "2018-04-17T12:28:07Z")
I’ve seen him on late night shows. He’s smooth. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/33 "2018-04-17T13:39:06Z")
> [@NAF1138](#): > > Another single dropped on her channel today (audio only) > > [https://youtu.be/-xAMnJgc3oA](https://youtu.be/-xAMnJgc3oA) This is real nice. I get a doo-wop sort of vibe from it which I’ve always enjoyed and doesn’t seem to get nearly the love I think it should nowadays. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/34 "2018-04-19T20:15:26Z")
She’s featured in the NYTimes Sunday Magazne this week: [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/19/magazine/how-janelle-monae-found-her-voice.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/19/magazine/how-janelle-monae-found-her-voice.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news) ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/35 "2018-04-19T20:31:37Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > This is real nice. I get a doo-wop sort of vibe from it which I’ve always enjoyed and doesn’t seem to get nearly the love I think it should nowadays. Yeah. I think it might be my favorite track so far actually. ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/36 "2018-04-23T01:06:16Z")
> [@MrDibble](#): > > Yep. _Classic Man_ is my jam. Roman GianArthur opened for Janelle when I saw her in concert. He was smooth as well. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/37 "2018-04-24T00:29:37Z")
New video for “I Like That”: [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uovntV3ZMDc/hqdefault.jpg "Janelle Monáe - I Like That [Official Music Video]") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uovntV3ZMDc) ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/38 "2018-04-26T15:50:47Z")
Rolling Stones story on Janelle and the new album: [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/cover-story-janelle-monae-prince-new-lp-her-sexuality-w519523](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/cover-story-janelle-monae-prince-new-lp-her-sexuality-w519523) ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/39 "2018-04-27T04:54:48Z")
Let’s not forget her guest vocals for Duran Duran’s “Pressure Off”–and check her out in the video: They had decided that the song needed something, and that something was Janelle. Good decision. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377/40 "2018-04-27T13:43:45Z")
Just finished listening to Dirty Computer. It’s just fantastic. This is definitely going into the car CD library. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-janelle-monae-fans-she-has-a-new-album-coming-soon-first-two-songs-released/809377.md?page=3)