"To the only person who worries me as an opening act: they could never praise you enough for your gift to all of them. Keep on giving 'em what we love!" - Prince on Janelle Monae

Check out a few behind-the-scene shots from tonight's Billboard Women in Music Awards, where Tamron Hall and Prince honored Janelle Monae.

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Who is Tamron?

thedoorkeeper said:

Who is Tamron?

Tamron Hall of the MSNBC political show Newsnation.

bashraka said:

If Prince is concerned about Janelle as an opening act then I'm concerned ! He'll still be in another league (or seven) when he's 65 !

True, I've not seen her live but have seen many, many clips and TV performances.....I just can't get into her at all. She is lively / energetic on stage - giving it some with the dance moves but even they seem like largely poorly executed Prince/JB moves.

As for her voice - it does nothing for me at all - she can hold a tune but that seems about it ?!? I'm not feeling emotion or soul at all. Her duet with Prince - he sounds great, whereas she seems like she's really struggling and straining.

I've tried to get into her and watched and/or listened repeatedly with a positive, more than open mindset - Prince digs her, she must be good, right ? Not for me I'm afraid ! Andy Allo may not have the same level of stage presence or moves but her voice moves me far more...much warmer, richer and soulful.....that's before we get to heavy hitters (I mean vocally) like Rosie G.

Nope - I don't believe the hype !

he's right she's the best live performer of this generation..if you never saw one of her incendiary shows do it..she is really something else live.. and of course everybody has their tastes about voices but seriously she has a great voice.. her voice is pure butter, sweet and energic at the same time, plus she's super versatile vocally....see her live and you will realize it..

I hope they will work together again givin what they love was amazing..and she just said she will be at one of his shows in December..I hope they will perform the song together finally..but of course they will..

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undertheesea said:

bashraka said:

"To the only person who worries me as an opening act: they could never praise you enough for your gift to all of them. Keep on giving 'em what we love!" - Prince on Janelle Monae

Check out a few behind-the-scene shots from tonight's Billboard Women in Music Awards, where Tamron Hall and Prince honored Janelle Monae.

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I know that's right!....Janelle is on a whole different level within her artistry! Amazing artist indeed!

totally..she is in her own league..

kenkamken said:

I'd like to hear what else they recorded. I think they bring out each other's musical greatness quite nicely.

Yes!..wholeheartedly argree on this one! "given em what they love" is just amazing!!!

Janelle is most def my favorite female artist of 2day. She is the only one i have heard collabe with P. that hits that pocket with him (can rise to a level of no static energy rather ESTATIC ENERGY!

I feel they were born to collabe together. Right time Right Place in music Right now! I know im going on...but this concert together will be OUT OF THIS WORLD!

prob should put this on conert forum now that we know.

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bashraka said:

"To the only person who worries me as an opening act: they could never praise you enough for your gift to all of them. Keep on giving 'em what we love!" - Prince on Janelle Monae

Check out a few behind-the-scene shots from tonight's Billboard Women in Music Awards, where Tamron Hall and Prince honored Janelle Monae.

[Edited 12/10/13 22:29pm]

I think Prince should date Tamron...It would be a good look for him...I hear they had dinner together recentl;y

lwr001 said:

bashraka said:

"To the only person who worries me as an opening act: they could never praise you enough for your gift to all of them. Keep on giving 'em what we love!" - Prince on Janelle Monae

Check out a few behind-the-scene shots from tonight's Billboard Women in Music Awards, where Tamron Hall and Prince honored Janelle Monae.

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I think Prince should date Tamron...It would be a good look for him...I hear they had dinner together recentl;y

Really? hmmm... You just never know what when and where he is doing. Whatever floats his boat i guess

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lwr001 said:

bashraka said:

"To the only person who worries me as an opening act: they could never praise you enough for your gift to all of them. Keep on giving 'em what we love!" - Prince on Janelle Monae

Check out a few behind-the-scene shots from tonight's Billboard Women in Music Awards, where Tamron Hall and Prince honored Janelle Monae.

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I think Prince should date Tamron...It would be a good look for him...I hear they had dinner together recentl;y

LookHere said:

[Snip - luv4u]

lwr001 said:

I think Prince should date Tamron...It would be a good look for him...I hear they had dinner together recentl;y

so you think he is a walking STD? you funny

undertheesea said:

kenkamken said:

I'd like to hear what else they recorded. I think they bring out each other's musical greatness quite nicely.

Yes!..wholeheartedly argree on this one! "given em what they love" is just amazing!!!

Janelle is most def my favorite female artist of 2day. She is the only one i have heard collabe with P. that hits that pocket with him (can rise to a level of no static energy rather ESTATIC ENERGY!

I feel they were born to collabe together. Right time Right Place in music Right now! I know im going on...but this concert together will be OUT OF THIS WORLD!

prob should put this on conert forum now that we know.

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about the concert I hope someone will record some videos illegally ..I want to see them doing givin them what you love live anyway yes I think they just click with each other musically and as it seems personally..janelle is like of course different from him being her whole persona and all but at the same time probably one of the closest Prince's female counterpart ,in a lot of aspects imo..I always found a lot of similarities between them..if Janelle wasn't the strong, independent woman that she is and Prince hadn't an history of being very controlling with his women they could actually be a nice couple..even though no wait he's like double her age maybe not

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After the intro she and Erykah did for him at the Billboards last time, I think it's great that he returned the favor. She deserves it. She's working her ass off, even though the Grammys snuffed her this year.

lwr001 said:

bashraka said:

"To the only person who worries me as an opening act: they could never praise you enough for your gift to all of them. Keep on giving 'em what we love!" - Prince on Janelle Monae

Check out a few behind-the-scene shots from tonight's Billboard Women in Music Awards, where Tamron Hall and Prince honored Janelle Monae.

[Edited 12/10/13 22:29pm]

I think Prince should date Tamron...It would be a good look for him...I hear they had dinner together recentl;y

Tamron is Lawrence O'Donnell's girlfriend...

http://www.huffingtonpost...49456.html

kenkamken said:

I'd like to hear what else they recorded. I think they bring out each other's musical greatness quite nicely.

babynoz said:

lwr001 said:

I think Prince should date Tamron...It would be a good look for him...I hear they had dinner together recentl;y

Tamron is Lawrence O'Donnell's girlfriend...

http://www.huffingtonpost...49456.html

Dinner w/P

http://us995.cbslocal.com...-out-with/

lwr001 said:

babynoz said:

Tamron is Lawrence O'Donnell's girlfriend...

http://www.huffingtonpost...49456.html

Dinner w/P

http://us995.cbslocal.com...-out-with/

I read that story when it was first posted on the org...I repeat, Tamron has been dating Lawrence O'Donnell for almost a year now.

babynoz said:

undertheesea said:

babynoz said:

Tamron is Lawrence O'Donnell's girlfriend...

http://www.huffingtonpost...49456.html

Wow! Really? Wow!

metallicjigolo said:

Love me some Janelle. At essence this year they practically booed her off stage. Bunch on moro#s. Only in New Orleans.

they were the stupid beyonce's fans that were there for her( she was singing after her)..janelle sang anyway even if she was sick that day and those assholes were insufferable..

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Eye attended Janelle's appearance on Arsenio a few weeks ago. She is a class act and breathtakingly beautiful in person......

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Eye attended Janelle's appearance on Arsenio a few weeks ago. She is a class act and breathtakingly beautiful in person......

lucky.. yes she's beautiful even more when you see her live she's a living doll..I'm still waiting to see that interview..I only catched the minute they put on line when she was talking about her song with esperanza.I wanted to know what she said..

FunkDr said:

cindymay said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Eye attended Janelle's appearance on Arsenio a few weeks ago. She is a class act and breathtakingly beautiful in person......

lucky.. yes she's beautiful even more when you see her live she's a living doll..I'm still waiting to see that interview..I only catched the minute they put on line when she was talking about her song with esperanza.I wanted to know what she said..

Prince and Janelle are both top notch Musicians. Janelle is really beautiful, inside and out, like Prince.

I'm in love with Prince but not 'in love' with Janelle, but I really dig them both musically. When they play together they keep it lighthearted, energizing and fun. I saw them both this year and if I had to choose again which show to go, it'd be Prince. Not that Janelle isn't funky enuf, it's just that I really do love P. I've wanted to talk to him for about 15 yrs, not sure if I'm getting closer to that or further away. But when I find what I love I tend to stick to it ....and for me it's Prince right down the linel

I absolutely loved seeing Jane perform and listening to all of her CD's. but when we're talking about love, total love, of a person, that'd be Prince. Both are magnificent, I would love to see them anytime, together even better.