What would the female counterpart of the legendary Andre 3000 sound like? Answer: Janelle Monae. Equally obsessed with weird funk and old school soul the two are brother/sister that are not officially brother/sister. From the first seconds of this EP you know exactly what you are going to be into. An obscure weirdness that is a joy to listen to. It is easy to transport yourself into this crazy world that Monae has created with this short (yet awesome) album. Beyond the (all too) preachy "Mr. President" the beats are relentless, the vocals (and lyrics) are all over the place, you are treated to an opera (of sorts) and a Prince-eque solo ("Many Moons") is thrown in just for good measure. Just listen because the 20ish minutes that you spend listening to this little gem are worth it.
4.1/5.0
Standout tracks: "Violet Stars Happy Hunting" "Sincerely, Jane"
A great, concise album for sure. For some reason, I kept thinking of "The Fifth Element" while listening. Hopefully, Diddy doesn't ruin her now that she is part of Bad Boy.
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