The Janelle Monáe Videos You Need to Watch—Because She's a Q.U.E.E.N.
Trailblazing musician, critically-acclaimed actress (cue: Moonlight and Hidden Figures), and unapologetic activist, Janelle Monae (who just came out as Pansexual) is the entire package.
After teasing music for months, the icon is back with a new album out tomorrow, entitled Dirty Computer. We've already been listening to some of the previously-released tracks like 'Pynk' and 'Make Me Feel,' but in honor of her new drop (and coming out), we've rounded up 10 of our favorite Janelle Monae songs and music videos. Keep scrolling to celebrate the wonder of the Q.U.E.E.N.
Electric Lady (featuring Solange)
This is the title track from the Electric Lady album, and it's clear why--critically acclaimed and just disco-y enough to get you feeling.
Tightrope
Arguably the song that launched her career, it's catchy, trippy, and perfect.
PYNK (featuring Grimes)
This is an essential jam--particularly for queer women of color. It's culturally relevant, queer, femme, unapologetic, and gorgeous.
Cold War
A classic Janelle Monae sound, with all the cultural relevance of her other songs.
Django Jane
A unique sound for Janelle, but we're thrilled to see her develop it more with this album.
Q.U.E.E.N. (featuring Erykah Badu)
If 'Pynk,' 'Make Me Feel,' and 'Djano Jane' went back in time and had a baby, this would be the glorious result.
Make Me Feel
This is the song that established her perceived sexually liberated identity. The video is a sensory overload in the best way possible.
Primetime (featuring Miguel)
A fan favorite for sure, this gives us Harry Styles's 'Sign of the Times' vibes, except it came four years earlier.
Yoga
Very sexy, very fun. Like, why wouldn't you want to get up and dance when this comes on?
Many Moons
With a sci-fi, spooky feel, this one is brilliant to sing along with--and is every bit as political (and dare we say queer) as her other hit songs.
