Janelle Monáe covers Michael Jackson's fav song, "Smile"

[myottaname]

I'm only discovering Janelle now because of Fun's song, "We Are Young". And as beautiful as this is, after checking out some of her other tunes, I'm seeing this is not her best. And that's a bad thing! I'm just saying her other stuff is even greater!

[smboldu1]

:) im smiling

[mspilars]

Beautiful song! Beautifully sung, by a beautiful woman!

[DREONTHABEAT]

WHAT AN AMAZING VOICE SHE HAS.

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[dazv555]

really nice...i like mj's version...nat king cole's version is excellent too.

[HNPHOTOGUY]

She absolutely put me in a trance. Beauty in every form

[InSanelyDerryck]

wow ultimate control she has with her voice

[crossviewmusic101]

Kat williams plays guitar???

[jessrr01]

@crossviewmusic101 hahaha!!

[virginaaron]

i hope that genre was soul cause i could feel hers!

[nicole321ify]

For as beautiful as she sings it...I like Michael's version better and actually think no one sings it better than Nat King Cole.

[Telephunk45]

I had the worst headache before listening to this... somehow it's gone now. She has the voice of an angel.

[haricotsvert]

I want to be her when Igrow up. No shit

[TheBeccaFashionVlogs]

The guitarist's white nail polish..

[gabrielwareing]

@TheBeccaFashionVlogs cringe-worthy, he's also not the greatest. If she had a better guitarist it would make this piece even better.

[AwefisB]

shes so amazing. props to kellindo too hes slept on sometimes

[mimosf]

The greatest, hands down

[mzcottoncandy13]

i love her

[jjthompson1992]

chills!!!! love it

[AugustStover]

Does anybody else think the Billboard "fun fact" style blurbs distract from Janelle Monae's incredible voice?

[FakeBleedingTears]

Who can't respect a woman with a beautiful voice, unique hair, and that is ballsy enough to successfully pull off a bow tie?

[Sandbreaker49]

Im not 30 im just 24 but i dont listen to shit artist.

[jarred3636]

Snoop dogg on the strings!

[trooperjoe73]

Anyone over 30, knows music has been going to shit since the 90's. There's hope with Janelle and a few others, but man...to much crap out there. The music industry is as bad as the movie industry.

[Goalie2000MTL2000]

@trooperjoe73 shit? please - do explain this POV

[trooperjoe73]

@Goalie2000MTL2000 If you are not over 30, you won't understand my position. You really want to look back 20 years from now and hear what's on the radio? Nicki Manaj, LMFAO, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Katy Perry, etc. Most music nowadays is "dumbed" down. There are some truly talented artists out there, but the majority is garbage. Fact is, the line of deviation amongst artists is blurred. Everyone wants a remix, club song, dance song, etc. Completely watered down!

[cavalryscout72]

CASH MONAE!

[huckabees222]

@Trinicutey It is her guitarist named Kallindo. I thought he was Andre as well lol

[xXxScareFactoryxXx]

Anyone else get goosebumps?

[akarc24]

mm.. speaking of starburst

[ricocapo14]

I never get tired of listening

[ricocapo14]

The Music is Safe! Thank you JM.

[ricocapo14]

97 people are deaf and blind.

[Ezequiel764647]

All I can say is "Thank You"

[ItsTheBeebs]

96 people are not smiling



[mcgoines1]

she is amazing... pure voice and soul... Great artist

[Trinicutey]

is that andre 3000 playing the guitar?

[gamebuster321]

@Trinicutey I know I think it is

[MajorAddiction]

@Trinicutey Funny thing is, outkast is one of the video's tags

[JLRecords21]

Whenever they show a close up of his hands, I think "Who's the girl playing the guitar?"

Great version... She's amazing!!

[zacTAG]

Lol the guitarist looks like V from V for Vendetta. He doesn't need a Guy Fawkes mask

[AlternateViewpoint]

And so the baton passes. Rest with the angels, Whitney. Keep on singin', Ms Monae. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Heavenly voice.

[tmacfan26201]

When did Snoop start playing guitar?

[tohottohadle101]

I HAVE THE SAME STYLE GUIAR EXACTLY!!!

[MsFrancesbean]

Why must people bring Michael Jackson into this. This song is beautiful as Janelle Monae does it, but I first heard it at the end of the Muscular Dystrophy telethons - when Jerry Lewis used to sing it and not ever get through it. It's been a favorite of mine for over 45 years!

[shakti134]

Just amazing.

[kmbianco]

She reminds me of Billie Holliday ... love it :)

[jezieee]

Absolutely beautiful.

[FourCornerMan]

Ike and Tina Turner got caught up in a blender. They came out as this guitarist.

[starwarsnerd79]

One of the best renditions of "Smile" I've ever heard. Brava, Ms. Monae!

[peachie0keen]

0_o..... my God. The Chosen One.

She's the one.

[losal2010]

perdon...pero Smile es una cancion escrita x Charles Chaplin...

[ninguemmerece171]

Ô neguinha que eu apaixonei....linda....

[CCTV9]

dat pompadour 

[badgirlsclubhoe]

lol at the man with guitars hairr

[jsbbn]

HER TEETH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sup3rth3ifXx]

she cute bruh, he face is just soo adorable lol

[ImCorbanMyers]

This woman is single handedly saving the future of music. This is pure divinity.

[ETCfalls]

@ImCorbanMyers It is so true, I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks that music is turning out for the worst.

but we have key people to bring great, and pure vocals back.

[rikhs13]

la vieja de la guitarra toca bien

[rikhs13]

el pinche puto de la guitarra que?

[melly212009]

love it but i want to see her hair in a diff style

[OokamiG]

@melly212009 what? straight? permed? to fit the white mold?

Sure i would never wear my hair like that, but she can rock it and it thinks its something different that compliments the uniqueness she has to offer that is beyond looks and crazy antics. (i'm looking at you niki minaj and lady gaga)

[SuperTrishamarie]

@OokamiG You are so right! That girl could be bald and look amazingly beautiful! I LOVE her HAIR!!! It is unique in a way that is still sophisticated and not crazed like lady gaga. Honey NEVER Change!!!!

[LinaJayy1]

Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, & Janelle Monae are soulful sisters

[dkolluri]

Is that Andre 3000 back there?

[Mragdoll]

this is beautiful, her voice is even more beautiful

[afrolovely]

ok, I've officially found dusted off the piece of my heart that broke off when Lauryn HIll decided to leave the mainstream music scene. ... And I'm remixing it, remastering it and giving it to Janelle Monae.

[SoldierTS]

I thought Ike Turner passed away?

[Sweetcherryliz88]

Is that Ike Turner in the back? :o



[jayheffy22]

I love her so much. <3

[aliciabanks]

beautiful...

rip mj

[beqi13]

Her voice is amazing. My favourite new artist. Mainly because unlike almost everyone else on the radio, she IS one.



[MeshaLovesYall]

Love=).

[klevermess]

i use to listen to that song when i was little whenever i felt down ... this is a great cover

[krazigurl574]

Great Cover , Her Voice Is Flawless ... But Why Is Ike Turner Playing The Guitar ?

[youngblackandgifted1]

WOW



[ashleysizzy]

guy in the back is permed out.

[bestbud11d7]

@ashleysizzy do you know what a perm even is?

[ashleysizzy]

@bestbud11d7 is that a serious question?

[bestbud11d7]

@ashleysizzy no:) haha

[MillicentDionne]

Man, she sounds damn good singing this. She's at her best right here.

[timsoreno]

she's beautiful and an amazing talent

[yyttroll]

Janelle Monáe who the fuck it is?

[SanneBoonn]

I want her voice. And her haircut ghehe (6)

[iSethCook]

88 people are frowning. :(

[haro41]

must suck to sleep facing only one direction.

[jonasuck1232]

she's amazing!! She needs to pluck her eyebrows though haha LOVE YOU JANELLE

[mrzgt]

wow very nice didnt know that she sing

[amfmoura2]

the guy is andre 3000

[MAJOR3058]

she totally oversings this. Sorry but its a simple song and she just drags everything out way too much its distracting.

[obviousandeasy]

and wat a great knockout hit it was..listen and hear the all knowing singer does its thing in the right time and known but..some have really crossed the line..u producers think its over..no way in hell...ur gonna .and some people think that they are really clever may end up losing alot..but thats not the point..the point is my song is written and won and on the top of the winning hits..but u still end up looking stupid....but for the inconvenience watch your back at all times.

[obviousandeasy]

what you gonna do when they come for you...bad boys..what you gona do when they come for you...nothing is over till..its fair..when u initiate something and try fuck with the wrong vid producer..be careful watch your back at all times...some people have the nerve ..a good handful will..get whats coming to them dont cry when u hear and feel the song...

[Hypesurfer]

Saw her perform this live once. In person her voice is so amazing it was the 1st time music made me nearly cry. I was blown away

[cookbird123]

omg my name is janelle not many people have that name

[aishaxoxobela]

@cookbird123 its a pretty name. it means God is gracious. I dont know why she has it though, i thought it was a Jewish name

[Dilan10Z]

I love her ( what her original songs are about. No I dont know if she actually wrote them herself) but she has a bit too much vibrato in the beginning. Other than that, love her cover. It makes me Smile

[jbsvoyce]

beautiful voice but way too many runs. 

[chariam0r]

wow this woman can sing.

[HayLolU]

Actually im watching youtube.com

[fireyjax79]

Im very sorry love....But i've heard All The Top Singers,Judy Garland,RIP,Bing Crosby RIP.Heared them .All...And STILL.Michael Jackson....Is The BEST!!.....Right down to The Cute Giggle at the End....Sorry i dont mean to be rude..Perhaps you should try another Song?? :))

[Blavamerc]

@fireyjax79 Sorry, I do not mean to be rude, but I politely disagree. I don't like MJ's version of Smile at all. I actually enjoy Natalie Cole's version on her Unforgettable album, making a ode to her father; Nat King Cole, who also sang this song beautifully.

[fireyjax79]

@Blavamerc Fair play to you...:) She is a Very Beautiful woman i'll give you that..! And i do love Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole! I suppose we'll have to Agree to Dissagree?! With all due respect ...Thankyou for your polite and Fair comment...:)

[healingv1sion]

You can hear her thinking about what she says, before she says it. God I love her :D

[gingaguy]

Andre 3k trying to blend in the back, hah, classic

[guppiman]

@gingaguy That's actually Kellindo Parker :)

[trunuyorker7]

Exquisite voice!

[Lovingirl80]

Lauryn Hill ...she reminds me of.

[firdausPj]

kellindooo...!!

[eidlawnairb]

i just watched this whole video wide eyed and smiling

[LilMissLacy1128]

:) My second favorite song.. Love by Nat King Cole will always be my true favorite.

[MarcVbytheSea]

Saw the White House 'tribute to Motown' last night and was so blown away by how proud to be an American it made me! I learned about this gem of an artist too ... knew nothing about her! She is like the reincarnation of Sammy Davis Jr., James Brown, Michael Jackson, Gregory Hines .... and that's just her dancing! Her singing compels me to say 'I'm a 57 year old white male and I love to see this young American dance and sing her heart out - it brings my own heart out! Steven Tyler covered this!

[naann999]

she reminds me of Lena Horne

[HerPinkElephants]

I heard covers of this song plenty of time's before but, never like this. She almost brings a new meaning to the song.

[jediknight08]

One of the Best female Vocalist in the Game right... not by popular demand but TALENT!

[arsouy91]

i think shes great! from her voice to her dress style!

[CAAJDJ]

ITS KELLINDO!!!! I LOVE HIM!

[polifoni]

thats amazing,oh God !

[CrackedPotts]

Wonderfully talented young lady!

[MelloPhunkV3]

Cavaliers 2010

[faith1880]

Beautiful!

[BTOWNPLAYA69]

This is a disgrace to Nat King Cole and Charlie Chaplin..............and what the fuck is on her head????

[1995decode]

@BTOWNPLAYA69 if you don't like her style don't insult just turn it to something...... no need to be so god damn mean

[joetheazl]

cuz of this, im a fan of her now XDD

[thedukefilmography]

Amazing!

[blueeyedblkchk16]

Breath Taking

[mubee786]

no body did it like mj

[Nautilus1972]

@mubee786 Ever heard of Nat King Cole ?

[mubee786]

@Nautilus1972 i meant this song!

[memebinki]

@mubee786 people do like mj he's the king of pop. if u dont like him okay but other people luv him so keep your comment to your self.she sang this song in memory of him

[mubee786]

@memebinki are u stupid?!?

can you read?!?

when did i ever say that i don't like mj?!?

don't just click the reply button and start typing away, read what ive written first!

[Lumahish]

Amei!

Linda, Janelle Monáe!

[silentseeker1]

OMG real talent all up in here. Janelle you rock girl. See you in oncert!

[felice0913]

@DoubleShelix2pointOH I love her speaking voice too !

[naemilla]

hahaah the man on the guitar looks like snoop dog ;)

[andrewfrancis74]

@naemilla No,......Outcast !

Cool black and white nail polish. I'm not a nail-polish-on-a-man-type of person, but it fits the whole funky wayout musician thing.

[blessedrawr]

@naemilla The guy at the guitar look's like someone from outkast if u ask me :P

[2percentnative]

@naemilla andre 3000 lol

[TheMusicboy15]

absolutely beautiful!! omg....wonderful!!! in luv with janelle

[noelchua]

Dont think she did it justice :( thumbs up if you still miss Michael

[gilmorespore]

@noelchua ARE YOU JOKING?

DO YOU EVEN HAVE EARS?

THIS IS AMAZING.

[photoboothgal]

KELLINDO!!

[felice0913]

@photoboothgal what does that mean?? I know she always says it but I don't get it!

[rastapreto]

@felice0913 Kellindo is the name of the guitar player !

Example, in "cold war" when she says "kellindoooooo" it's just before he takes the short guitar solo! ^^

[photoboothgal]

@felice0913 It's the guitarist :D I met him this summer ^^

[Fl0Vid]

Smaiaiaileiuleail :) World-class singing, but too many runs.

[femanvate]

So beautiful I wanted to cry, but can't cry at a song titled smile :)

[musiqalkreation]

im obsessed with janelles music! i love u janelle! release another album already!!!!!!

[xxArchMenacexx]

omg her voice is wonderful!

[farres0031]

Good lord .. she´s so beautiful and she sings like an angel !!!

im a blown away !

Big big , enormous up for Janelle..

[omooyaobatala]

So did not expect to cry. Heavy with emotion yet light in execution. Respect...peace!

[william270189]

E NÃO SERIA ABSURDO NENHUM COMPARA-LA A NAT KING COLE E ELIS REGINA!!! PERFEITA!!!

[william270189]

EXCITANTEMENTE MARAVILHOSA!!! "AGUENTAR" CANTAR SMILE DO MARAVILHOSO CHARLES CHAPLIN, PRATICAMENTE A CAPELA, É SÓ PARA QUEM PODE E SABE MESMO. UMA DAS MELHORES CANTORAS DA ATUALIDADE. CHARLES, MICHAEL, STIVE E TANTOS QUE JÁ, BRILHANTEMENTE, INTERPRETARAM ESTA CANÇÃO, COM CERTEZA, ESTÃO, DA MESMA FORMA QUE EU, EXCITADOS COM ESTA BELEZA!!! Janelle Monae MARAVILHOSA PARA SEMPRE!!!!

[EpicBeard815]

Audio erotica

[dmoniquemcclain1]

Never knew she could sing like that.. good job

[NeyRosario]

Muito BOm.. Very very good

[serenakiril]

Doesn't she look like Lena Horne? More beautiful in my opinion.

[lilmissswagga201]

is that guy wearing nail polish #smh

[musiqalkreation]

omg i can 100% feel her when she says she heard smile by stevie wonder and it made her cry! when i heard smile off of her debut ep "metropolis" i also cried. i am an aspiring vocalist and when a craft is perfected like that it definitely moves people forever! i hope to have a classic song like this and be able to move people the way she has moved me! ily janelle! i cnt wait to hear the next album!!!!

[iGreenize]

she sang this song opening up for Katy Perry's California Dreams tour, def. made a good impression on the crowd. simply amazing :)

[VickyVue]

YOU BETTA SANG Janelle! Good God A Mighty! She took it to a whole nutha level for real!

[dea07aa]

she's beautiful and talented

[2300lisa]

she is amazing! she sound just like v v brown

[Metamorphisize]

er i like the one by mj better, but her voice is really good

[ajamesu]

Such a haunting rendition... love it

[errayeah]

this is great - super beautiful voice , great artist - i wish she wouldnt do so much of that croi oi oi oi oi oi oi oi oi eee iii iii ng scale - loses its effect after the 40th time

[OfficialCallahTV]

Black And White Nail Polish...SWAG

[Australiano75]

Is that Andre 3000 on guitar?



[chriswilloughby]

@Australiano75

Kellindo Parker