Last nite in Mpls Janelle threw the most liberating dance party I've been too since seeing the Royal Purple One rock the Twin Cities. The music was absurd, the crowd went crazy and it was so much fun to feel part of the 'Droid Rebel Alliance and Get Free Crew.'

Janell's new Electric Lady CD has so much energy and right on lyrics that it comes as no surprise that she's associated with Prince.

The whole concept of her albums feel empowering to me as well as being really hilarious when it comes to the subtle way she explains our situation. Janelle's vision and sound make me want to tune in and "Power Up" to the new 'Droid Rebel Alliance and Get Free Crew.'

The message is clear and what I want to hear. We are all brothers and sisters and even if they 'take our wings, we're still going to fly.' I can't wait to see her come alive again this weekend on Saturday Nite Live!!

and so BTW: wHAT"S GOING ON? Why isn't Janelle Considered an 'Associated Artist' with Prince live on Electric Lady CD etc?

Janelle Monae is the BEST artist to appear in as long as I can remember.

luvparade said:

and so BTW: wHAT"S GOING ON? Why isn't Janelle Considered an 'Associated Artist' with Prince live on Electric Lady CD etc?

For the same reason Madonna isn't. Or No Doubt isn't. Or Kate Bush isn't.

EddieC said:

luvparade said:

and so BTW: wHAT"S GOING ON? Why isn't Janelle Considered an 'Associated Artist' with Prince live on Electric Lady CD etc?

For the same reason Madonna isn't. Or No Doubt isn't. Or Kate Bush isn't.

But did those artists release any albums/CD's with Prince playing with them? Idk maybe I missed something?

SONNYT said:

Janelle Monae is the BEST artist to appear in as long as I can remember.

Thank You SonnyT, I have to agree

luvparade said:

EddieC said:

For the same reason Madonna isn't. Or No Doubt isn't. Or Kate Bush isn't.

But did those artists release any albums/CD's with Prince playing with them? Idk maybe I missed something?

Yes--Prince appears on No Doubt's track "Waiting Room" (on Rock Steady) with Gwen Stefani appearing on his "So Far, So Pleased" (Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic), he's on Kate Bush's "Why Should I Love You?" (The Red Shoes) and she shows up on "My Computer" (Emancipation), he's on two tracks on Madonna's Like a Prayer album ("Love Song" is a duet, he does guitar (uncredited) on "Act of Contrition" and "Keep It Together"). He's worked with these artists in relatively minor ways, but as with Monae, he's not really a regular or shaping presence in their work as a whole. They're not "Prince protege"'s in the way most of the associated artists (discussed here) are, and their fan bases are mostly separate from Prince's, or with only some overlap.

You could say any of those people are "Associated Artists," but generally if people are going to talk about them, they'll do it over on Music: Non-Prince. Which is where there's tons of Monae talk, if you want it.

I bought Electric Lady on the strength of the Prince collaboration and am so glad I did.

Janelle's two albums are astonishing. I generally just don't get modern R&B but there is such an interesting sensibility here, such audacity, such confidence.

Roll on suites VI and VII

SONNYT said:

2elijah said:

SONNYT said:

Janelle Monae is the BEST artist to appear in as long as I can remember.

Yes she is a very, creative and awesome artist. Her album is off the chain. I look forward to seeing Janelle and her band bring the funk at the Mohegan next Sunday. [Edited 12/22/13 18:24pm]

she's definitely too good for this generation..I'm a little envy you're going to see her with Prince! her alone is already fantastic tbh but combined with him? priceless I think

cindymay said:

2elijah said:

cindymay said:

she's definitely too good for this generation..I'm a little envy you're going to see her with Prince! her alone is already fantastic tbh but combined with him? priceless I think

Yes it will be priceless, especially if he gets on stage with her and sing 'Giving them what they love', that's a badazz track.

you know he will..

cindymay said: