Janelle Monae - Sincerely Jane (Live)

[MrTrippeltre]

i love how the guitarist is playing sick solos in pretty much all her songs:D reminds me of hendrix

[lichen420]

I can't really say enough good things about this woman and her music. Her live performance of the material is beautiful and dynamic. Cindi Mayweather is the one.

[atilagothic1]

Why can't I hear the drums?

[bourgeoisbrats]

Andre 3000 showing us his 60's Quincy Jones influence :-) Go ahead, boy! lol! Crayon!

[jezuez47]

I love this woman

[Kaylopod]

17 people clearly have hearing issues.

[shootmybolt]

thankyou frankie boyle!

[wildebeast1976]

Frankee Boyle sent me!

[XxSeedOfEvilxX]

@wildebeast1976 Could it be that Frankie liked this because the trumpet sounds like someone farting? :D

[artgeek323]

How many time I have to say I love this woman?!

[DemonTaoist]

This song is so frickin awesome, but suuuuper high. Must be tough as hell to sing.

[faheemali09]

@DemonTaoist you think she is high? I think she is just that into her music, the music is her high

[Michaelishis]

Ok everyone hear me out but thumbs up if you really agree this should be the like a commercial or new opening theme song to new season of The Walking Dead!

[marqik]

I like how she grabs for the mic everytime

[TllGrrl]

See...this is why I don't listen to Mainstream radio.

Mainstream radio is playing Rihianna/Beyonce every hour on the hour.

I found out about Janelle listening to NPR.

She. Is. No. Joke.

[destiny1000001]

Why have I never heard this song before? I feel like i've been some how.......... cheated

[Epuffs100]

@destiny1000001 You and the rest of American radio has been cheated! She is unbelievable!

[pleezer10]

THIS GIRL HAS IT............NUFF SAID!

[steveopalm]

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[MinisterLynne]

in case you didn't know...now you know...JANELLE!!!

[alexmac25]

i think i have new fav singer

[LavaTemp]

i think she should add a little bit o funk to it.

[SIRGAGA123]

that part from 3:30-3:50 almost brings me to tears, it's like I get her completely, I feel her and she's soo deep!

[shargor]

wow, what a powerful performance.

[MsSelmitha]

no..no..noooooooooooo

[tiololo69]

wow, just wow..

[alikaytwlawson]

i love her sooo much!!!!! she has great dress sense!!!

[Cluv22]

3:32 - 3:48, i love it when she does that. i love me some janelle monae.

[nexxi1983]

It's because they were walking dead (now)

[Getitgirl816]

She will be here in KC Fri.28, 2011. I WILL BE THERE!!!

[richboyk]

@Getitgirl816 lucky

[maristefani]

Love at first sight when i saw this women live for the first time!

[stephengerondakis]

I have both her albums... and I will buy the rest of her albums until I die!

[lotusfae]

Shivers. Oh my god. THIS is music.

[EMREOLCAY1]

tıpkı bizim Yıldız Tilbe.

[Epuffs100]

Good Lord! How I do love this woman! I listen to her all the time!

[ludious73]

*heads off the buy the record!*

[2Jazzei4U]

I LOVE HER and This Song............words can not discribe the love I have for this song. OMG!

[RennyPhoenix]

Not only is her singing amazing, I just love when she dances. No choreography needed... Just expressing music with her body.

[iluvladiayates]

i like the way she dances and shez a good singer:)

[KLaTV]

Omg. Eargasm. Amazing.

[globes179]

come to chile!



[downeybill]

give her 3 years, The Roots will be opening for her

[Pioneer4ik]

It's me growing up or it's music getting better )

[DNEye]

I'm most amazed at her voice control. I mean, even after all that dancing, she doesn't sound winded not one bit! Most artist that try and dance while singing sound like they might be suffering from a heart attack! Them gasping for air while trying to sing doesn't sound so great. But I didn't hear that not once from her! Amazing!

[TheSquidlee]

The song has a great groove to it with the voodoo brass, but Janelle's mic is too low in the mix unfortunately. Back up singers and every other instrument punch through the mix, yet she has to struggle to sound louder than the band, pity, and by one notch at that.

[nayoosaze]

she is so wonderful! she's my fav artist.. she can sing without that auto tune crap other young arists are doing. they dont even soun good

[Tiffystars]

id be dancing crazy to this amazing song if i was in the crowd.

the audience seems almost dead !!

[fAshSon]

SHE FUCKING LOST HERSELF IN HER MUSIC, HOW CAN WE NOT LOVE HER. I WANNA BE LOST TOO.

[SMariesong611]

I LOVE THIS EFFIN VIDEO!!!! JANELLE"S THE SHIT!!!!!

[MoriNoHikari15]

Man those French Horns are smokin!!

[nycpierre1976]

she has the natural black beauty like lauren hill, mix with a Andre 3000 and a dash of Frankie Lymon.

[aside77]

JUST WOW! SUPERB PERFORMANCE!!!!

[MoNicholasLaird]

Sharon Jones: the next generation

[LodoGrdzak]

I can see how it'd take a little time to try and get a handle on her. is she dance music? Music to be listened to? Camp? Little of all. But I like her. And she sounds good live, which is the real test. This doesn't even appear to be a professionally shot vid. So...like her.Thanks for clip.

[hertzwendel]

Ela sente, interpreta, dá outra dimensão à música. E a presença de palco é fenomenal, além do som que mescla diversos ritmos e estilos. Janelle Monàe.

[jaqueline493500]

muuuuito boa eu vi o showw !!!

 michel jackson de saia

[Jbunnyrabbit]

You aint never lied...

[RoxySeptember24]

Everybody needs to listen to her music and like it!!!!

[EoPedrinhu]

aronobionocôôo

[borova]

ela arrassa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[IAmPlaysWithSquirrel]

She kicks ass in the studio AND onstage. We need more performers like her.

I also love how she combines fun and interesting pop music with deep and relevant lyrics. She shows that meaningful music doesn't have to be boring and pop music doesn't have to be mindless filler. And she's introduced a concept foreign to the majority of today's artists: ORIGINALITY.

[AmorMuse]

@IAmPlaysWithSquirrel yes, she really does! she's amazing! a very elegant show act!

[Tdizzyking]

pause this, and then press play and press 3 repeatedly and shes fist pumping like a quido! lol

[sweetappletits]

omg i bet she'd beat me in a dance competiton anyday. shes probs from africa or something u cn tell from how she moves not like these wackass black hoes who bleach their skins and dress like barbie dolls and try so hard to be bad or white or whatever theyre trying to be which is unoriginal to say the least. some succeed so we let 'em slip bt others fail miserably.

[MsLANINS]

Maravilhosa !!!

[vingre100]

canta...demais...pelo amor de Deus

[musik1124]

she's amazing....there's no other way to put it...

[studioonestudios]

pure soul

[lyricalpraise]

I am so overwhelmed with awesome. I live in a small town and LOATHE the radio, so I just ran across this today. I am so inspired and in love with this raw, unadulterated talent. I feel like I am not alone in the world now. Wow. I can't seem to get enough.

[steveaustin71]

wondaland to the future! 

[pickarooney]

What is this 'movement' she's starting? Her music is boring and repetitive. 

[sweetbutdaring]

@pickarooney You need your ears checked out. All her music is completely different to each other. How many other artists span more than 4 genres and do it very effectively? And she has a new sound. You can't hear well.

[redbird5a]

@sweetbutdaring Yea She is great! I'm just getting into her. Check out "The Break Down" (Toronto) there is genre crossing quite a bit.

[jessica59able]

ela veio para resgatar o valor da musica!!

[angelroka]

She really enjoys waht she does...

[oandbrina]

Love how she moonwalked at the end, you don't see many women do that:)

[strawberries2442]

WOMEN ARE GOING TO SAVE THE WORLD

[sensualmj]

i love janelle, she bring back a touch of the old with her own twist , everything about her is positive i like the way her voice sounds, her hair worn natural, alot less make up and her adorable facial expression both on stage and in her videos she is an inspiration and also my second favorite singer after beyonce love you janelle

[ambersontheduck]

I've been praying for somebody, anybody to save us. Here she is@!

[uhohitsMiKEY]

@ambersontheduck Damn she's not that great...lol Trust me she's not the revolutionary you're waiting for to change music...

[Sizixs]

@uhohitsMiKEY

If you don't like Janelle Monáe, why have you commented on a lot her songs?

[DiarioEsmaltistico]

I love her costumes!

[adisthenine]

@DiarioEsmaltistico They're not costumes. Thts really how she dresses 24/7. She dresses only in black and white ... because it helps her keep the order in her life. And her dad was a janitor and her mom was supm small. So she decided, she needed a "uniform' too...

[CraziiSexyKidd]

I really want to see her perform live now. She went in, to the point that her hair came undone, and she still kept going. Now that is a true artist.

[adisthenine]

@CraziiSexyKidd Nah, she took her hair out for effect. Look closely.

[luckymi4U]

haha, i heard this song while shopping in charlotte russe- it took my breath away. i thought it sounded like janelle :D (woo i was right!- she has a very distinct sound) anyways i was afraid i wouldnt find it cause the only part i remembered was the "what a tragedy im so terrified" but here i am! what an amazing song

[starburst43x]

this is my favorite song of hers. i could listen to it forever.

[TheDavidERobertson]

Thank you god! The real antidote to x factor/talent show fodder. genuinely exited about seeing her live. Her Letterman clip which I put on my blog has already been spanked like a crazed monkey by readers. Go girl!!!

[Beej2108]

The musical influences here are subtle but clever. You can hear elements of Billie Jean, the Jackson's 'Can you feel it' and John Barrie 'Bond' in the melody and production.

Brilliant.

[Plasencia09]

She is LIVE is what is so powerful...not everyone sounds this AWESOME live!!!!

[dlastqueen]

Keep in mind that she had her own fanbase when she was signed to Bad Boy. To me, she really doesn't need Puffy.

[stretchmorgan]

She is amazing. Its a shame that she's using so much playback on this performance. Artists as good as her should know that they don't have to do that. I hope I live to see the end of click tracks & playback. Going to see her in December. I hop she brings a huge band!

[ASP1S]

Why aren't these people dancing??? I'd feel offended if I was giving them my 100% and they were standing like this! :P

[OxygenPirate]

@ASP1S Maybe they're so amazed at her talent they're frozen? I know if I saw her singing live I'd stand shock-still and maybe cry in happiness that there's someone so talented in front of me. 

[reelblack]

@ASP1SPlease Keep in mind this was only her 2nd Philly appearance...long before any of her music was available. Most people were there to see The Roots. When she headlines I'm sure its a much different story.

[ASP1S]

@reelblack That explains a lot. Still, her music is so infectious and her on-stage manner so energetic, I'd feel obliged to give some of the good vibes back, even if I didn't know her stuff ; )

[ThisIsntRap]

@reelblack Saw her last night...she was opening for Snoop Dogg, nobody was really into her either, even though shes a fucking jam!  It'll come with popularity, like you said.

[jayxoxoxable]

@reelblack And remember Philly is one of the hardest cities to perform in. Shoot Fabulous won't even come here anymore, not after the crowd stole his chain and booed him of stage. Classic philly mentality

[ThaGods]

@reelblack still... good music needs response, regardless if she's well known!

[WeLikeVideos3]

@ASP1S Totaly agree man! Cos If I was there I'd be a-movin and a-groovin til the sun came down!

[kookoo78]

@ASP1S I think people are so used to "just looking" they would feel funny with people looking at them. I'm glad she feels herself enough to dance to her music because it's damn good...and I'm guilty as well because I was turned on to her back then and I just wasn't interested...Prince did it for me

[chaunceygful]

@kookoo78 Madison Square 12/29? Seriously, did she not bring it? Still listening to it on repeat.

[technicolor87]

@ASP1S they're actually listening to the lyrics and not just dancing to a good beat...but i wouldnt be able to stand still lol

[MrStigaMan]

@ASP1S Lol. I think they are paralized by Janelle's beauty. :-)

[jbholmes99]

@ASP1S

Even worse...listen to all the people gabbing! Jibber jabber while she sings like an angel.

[Jastitizer]

@ASP1S i think they were just in awe

[wannabeb3]

I see you!

[GingerAncon]

She speaks with her talent.....and doesn't have to wear a 'meat suit' to do it!!

[seethroughskin]

i have a new favourite artist! :)

[splitgardenz1]

we cant sleep anymore wake up and be counted...

[fatherfiat]

Nice performance!!!

[sensualmarie]

She's so weird, a phenomenon!!

[Psycheplay]

it's amazing, people are really attentative to her performace

[ppllbjw]

yes she is PURE......she channels all the gr8s awesomely....and is completely herself on stage! ELECTRIC, I danced my middle age self silly, amidst the 20 something crowd!!!! SHE'S GOING AS FAR AS SHE WANTS TO!!!!!

[capelight52]

Totally Dig her...

Got to know who she was by listening to the Strand on BBC.

Excellent. She has something to really say so let's listen.

[SlimThickAngel]

She is truly bringing classy back, not to mention REAL singing and not that fake auto tuning crap. Get it girl!!! Your parents must be so proud.

[sarahruby55]

go on janelle, keep up the good work. we need u! u will change the world...

[teenelizabeth]

What an amazing voice! I've been listening to this song for two whole weeks and don't think I'll ever get tired of it.

[queenray1]

I'm sorry but the whole space concept copys Neptunes and Kelis

[veronicahayworth]

@queenray1 nothing is new

[DarkHumorist]

@queenray1 I forgot that Kelis and Neptunes invented sci fi.

[africancuban]

@queenray1 She is original, and she was inspired by the movie Metropolis actually

[viff224112]

@queenray1 Actually, she was inspired by the sci fi Movie "Metropolis"

[earrelevantmusic]

just fantastic! An artist who is working with so much talent and not only using her sexy body to sell the music. MORE!!!!

[Yardizel]

She is so talented. I wish big things for her future.

[ttafane]

Isaia thats the same thing i'm thinking, i hope he just allow her to be herself !!!

[AramaiclySpeaking]

The song is so perfect within our modern society. Janelle doesn't hide or sugar-coat anything. Gangs, prostitution, teenage pregnancy and all those tough topics are addressed with a refreshing candor not found in modern music artists.

But somehow Janelle turns her message into art, and her performance is a stunning showcase of what happens when one cares not what others think.

[corkergal]

One of my favorite artists and probably my very favorite live performer. She is just so good!

[ozulu45]

IF DIDDY IS DOIN THIS.. PLEASE DO NOT DROWN HER WITH THAT EVERYDAY HOOD COON RAPPER SHIT!

[jasonsparr]

Puff Daddy can not ruin her, he may be a douchebag but he is a great producer, and J. Monae is an artist, not an image. She is obviously very talented and intelligent and will think 3 times before she releases any of her artwork to the public. It is not about the money or fame with Monae, She is the a leader of a movement,

[bigboijones]

@jasonsparr I thought he only produced her latest album.. but she's signed under Big Boi... I thought.

[Saraishollywood]

@jasonsparr beautifully stated. She is making history. I'm excited to be alive to witness her... well, I almost called it a career, but she is so much more than that! The word "career" seems too small and insignificant of a word. This is her life, her (as you said) movement. She is a blessing in every way and no, no one can ruin her.

[MsYoungAfrica]

@jasonsparr yes tell them motherfuckers out there who don't understand. yu took the words out of my mouth. amazing.

[sonicesocool]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOV­E HUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[baadrobot]

once in a generation comes an artist that has the true real talent to cross all genres. This woman is amazing and we have only seen the tip of this iceberg Much luck and wisdom to you young lady congratulations!!!!

[catjoyyoung]

@baadrobot oh yah! I absolutely agree. I am so excited about her. Have not felt this way about an artist in years!

[Camandaz]

OMG! I LOOOOOVE HER! <3 please come to DK for me !!! :*

[odrzewo]

love her



[MERKAYDI]

shes amazing but it looked like she was having a seizure on there!

[BillyWithKelly]

This.. is my new favorite artist.. I love her and I need to see her live... :|

[edwardg2003]

She's an AMAZING talent. Simply amazing. :D)

"Are WE really living or just WALKING DEAD noooooooooow??"

Wow.

[danwal33]

I love this woman!

[anelli88]

I had no idea she was with bad boy records.. I just learned that reading the comments, and I gotta say, I'm very surprised.. I'll leave it at that..

Anyways.. she's beautyfull and her voice and style are amazing, and she has beautyfull eyes :-)

[SoloStarPlanet]

SHE NEEDS 2 LEAVE BAD BOY!!!! THEY SUCK

[yoshluv7]

You Go Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ManielDemFef]

incredible singer! Incredible Music! She will become a legend

[weedaol]

esta pana la parte

[logicg]

an amzing talent being a recording artist ,, i pray the industry does not water this down, side note her on stage performnce sometimes has a lte 70's bob marley style

[MrKharyzma]

@logicg I don't think she'll allow herself to be watered down. This is why she's a super commercial success. Her style, sound, message: it's all so eccentric and unique. The common person has not developed a taste for this type of sound and image. She is already a legend, but I suggest no one invest a lot of hope in the idea of her music going mainstream. She will likely never be popular.

[fantasygurl000]

Jannelle Manae got plenty of swag. I am feeling her flow. Gotta love this young lady who is doing it her own way.

[subxeon]

LOL no doubt Indigor, when i saw p. diddys name i was like NOOOOOOO

[Jade049]

She's so entertaining I would never be bored at her concerts thats for sure.. So beautiful and so interesting....

[vosogo]

Simply amazing. Janis Joplin reborn.

[Superbradman1]

@vosogo She bears no resemblance to Janis Joplin. She is good though.

[TattooedEarth]

im totally feeling her performance <33. looks hot in there though..

[TheMrDowntownprof]

I agree, Diddy has a habit of destroying artists

[paultaylorhinchliffe]

Completely inspiring. If David Byrne wasn't very much still alive I'd have thought him reborn in this video.

[imariownz]

MANE I LOVE JANELLE MONAE!!!!! She is like a modern day female James Brown!... Many Moons and Sincerely, Jane are my favorite songs on "Metropolis"

[EuphoriaAvenue]

I finally have faith in modern music

[hco323]

@EuphoriaAvenue Ha i thought the same thing. After seeing the BET award and seeing that black people still had it when it came to entertainment, we are okay. Now i don't know about pop music...

[QueenAmiinata]

This woman is crazy...and I love that!! :D

[housenigger75]

This video proves you don't need talent or musical skills to be a "star" today this is a joke. Can anyone sing today.

[REDIMUSICMOVIES]

@housenigger75 Are you serious. Jannelle Monae is the most underrated artist of our time. You should listen to her music before you pass her by. I think your view will change. We might be witnessing history & dont know it

[Martinalutherking]

@REDIMUSICMOVIES This woman is amazing!!! If this girl was light skin, wearing daisy dukes, with a blonde hair weave she would be a star!!!!

[catfish36]

@Martinalutherking

She is a STAR!

[oxoPCetoxo]

@catfish36 TELL THEM

[tonkehar]

@REDIMUSICMOVIES I think you might be right............ history and don't know it. I was thinking and telling people the same thing today! Maybe we have been transformed lol!

[Khonsu1212]

@housenigger75 Janelle has creativity imagination energy, fearlessness , androgyny, progressive womanhood, this song has blues allusions brilliant! and she can sing !

[lucasboden]

Janelle's music awakens my spirit and I didn't even realize I was asleep.

[xplaybwoix]

love james brown so luving her soul/style but I'm not really feeling the self importance Janelle Monae is attatching to herself..In some recent interviews it seems her ego is inflating and she looks down to certain people as if she is the most important artist to exist right now..Be unique and break down barriers but don't have an egotistical personality and feel you are superior to others...I hope she don't turn out this way but I can see it ALREADY LOL..Not hating just stating what I feel

[ZingZee123456789]

the background music is too loud.... its covering up her vocals.

[luvBHIC]

How refreshing is she, huh? DAMN she makes me feel like music's still got a spark after all :)

[Skye271]

Janelle so fierce!! You go girl

[TBROWN1906]

This crowd sucks ass. The is putting on a fabulous performance and they are standing around like zombies....

[TattooedEarth]

@TBROWN1906 shes that good =o

[peculiar7]

WOW! Shes AMAZING!

[deeman305]

dam she's good