02/2018



Janelle Monáe has announced her first new album in nearly five years.

Dirty Computer is being described by Monáe as an “emotion picture.” Accompanying the announcement is a trailer for the forthcoming project, featuring Monáe and actress Tessa Thompson in a futuristic world.

A release has yet to be set. The album will serve as the follow-up to Monáe’s 2013 album, The Electric Lady.


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[Edited 2/16/18 12:59pm]

fantastic news! cant wait

Maybe we'll find out what happens to Cindi Mayweather in Metropolis.

I loved Archandroid.

purplethunder3121 said:

I loved Archandroid.

It's so layered and intricate at times. I think it's a tad better than The Electric Lady, although it's nothing to sneeze at. "Suite II" has a modern Wizard of Oz feel about it. I think "Suite II" and "Suite III" are the better of the intros to each set so far in the Mayweather storyline.

People forget stuff like "Dance or Die", "Faster", "Tightrope", "Oh, Maker", and the incredible "Cold War".

Oddly, I have never gotten into Metropolis: The Chase Suite EP much yet. Perhaps I should give it another listen.

Gosh--I haven't listened to The Archandroid in a while now--guess I wore it out! I'll probably play that one again, tonight. I liked Metropolis: The Chase Suite. It was punky, with classic soul (and classic pop with "Smile" at the end), a gutsy combo done to a Sci-Fi narrative to set the tone for J.M.'s volumes to come--pretty cool, I still think.

TrivialPursuit said:

purplethunder3121 said:

I loved Archandroid.

It's so layered and intricate at times. I think it's a tad better than The Electric Lady, although it's nothing to sneeze at. "Suite II" has a modern Wizard of Oz feel about it. I think "Suite II" and "Suite III" are the better of the intros to each set so far in the Mayweather storyline.

People forget stuff like "Dance or Die", "Faster", "Tightrope", "Oh, Maker", and the incredible "Cold War".

Oddly, I have never gotten into Metropolis: The Chase Suite EP much yet. Perhaps I should give it another listen.

purplethunder3121 said:

I loved Archandroid.

Nice artwork

I feel Janelle Monae is a better actress than singer.

Can't wait to hear this!

ChocolateBox3121 said:

I feel Janelle Monae is a better actress than singer.

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I think that translates to her music as she often embodies a character or tells a story within her releases similar to David Bowie. TBH initially I wasn't that big on her because I thought her voice was a bit awkward/tinny but it has grown on me exponentially. I don't consider her a stellar singing talent but she has a stage presence with talent to back it up that is much needed nowadays.

StrangeButTrue said:

ChocolateBox3121 said:

I feel Janelle Monae is a better actress than singer.

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I think that translates to her music as she often embodies a character or tells a story within her releases similar to David Bowie. TBH initially I wasn't that big on her because I thought her voice was a bit awkward/tinny but it has grown on me exponentially. I don't consider her a stellar singing talent but she has a stage presence with talent to back it up that is much needed nowadays.

She's also VERY beautiful in person.

Looking forward to it.

She sexy but odd looking. Like Alicia Skeez, dat white/black thang. lol

Im ready for it. I really liked Electric Lady. I skipped Archandroid of rsome reason but I do own Metropolis as well (impressed but didnt give that one many listens as Electric Lady which had more conventional tunes I can remember on it).

Check The Archandroid, it's a damn near classic . I skipped The Electric Lady, didn't even like the song w/ Prince up there . Have it on 1 o my devices, prolly listen 2 it again someday. I'll check 4 this new 1 2, I like the title .

purplepolitician said:

Check The Archandroid, it's a damn near classic . I skipped The Electric Lady, didn't even like the song w/ Prince up there . Have it on 1 o my devices, prolly listen 2 it again someday. I'll check 4 this new 1 2, I like the title .

I will Doesnt make sense to have the others and not listen to that one

Silvertongue7 said:

Channelling Prince on Make Me Feel: https://m.youtube.com/wat...GRzz0oqgUE Fantastic!

2 new stunning tracks in one day. I can't take it anymore!

Django Jane bumps, not liking that she's swearing n all, but it bumps, played it a coupla times. Make Me Feel, i'll have 2 get back 2 .

All I got to say is....go ahead and slay Janelle

Well gatdayum, Janelle! I love "Make Me Feel". "Django Jane" is ...interesting.

I sorta feel like she's finally yet slowly coming out of the closet. It's no secret she's a lesbian. But "Make Me Feel" really teases her snatch-lovin' ways. Not just as a moment of female power alone, there are a lot of pussy references in "Django" as well.

One thing that struck me weird was her using the name "Alice" in the song. It immediately reminded me of the Elton John song "All The Girls Love Alice", which is a song about lesbians. Probably a coincidence, but it seems interesting.

Identity said:

2 new stunning tracks in one day. I can't take it anymore!

Wow! I'm glad she's getting away from black & white now. The swearing is a new addition to her(Prince wouldn't like that). But like that she's getting more daring & revealing. "Make me Feel" is hot!.