[Music Video] Janelle Monae ft. Erykah Badu - "Q.U.E.E.N."

Janelle Monae took to BET's 106th & Park yesterday to premiere the video for "Q.U.E.E.N." and to be honest, no other word than "electric" comes to mind when describing it. Directed by Solange's beau Alan Ferguson, Janelle and Erykah Badu Badoula Oblongata are historic icons preserved in a museum who are brought back to life by young rebels.

Hit play and enjoy the sights, and check out Janelle after the jump as she turns up the energy at 106 to another level. The release date for Janelle's sophomore album The Electric Lady isn't out yet, but "Q.U.E.E.N." is available on iTunes now!

Janelle Monae ft. Erykah Badu - "Q.U.E.E.N."

I know I don't speak for all the other people archandroids out there, but the fact that Janelle Monae is ready to present her next album/suite The Electric Lady, let alone release a collaboration with Erykah Badu, has made my year.

Stream "Q.U.E.E.N." below, and I'll keep you posted on Twitter when the single hits iTunes for download. NEW JANELLE!!

Q.U.E.E.N. was inspired by private discussions between Erykah and me. It is meant to make you JAM. DANCE. FUNK OUT. and dialogue later...
— Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) April 22, 2013

Previously:

• [Video] Janelle Monae Covers Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" With The Roots On Jimmy Fallon
• Bonobo ft. Erykah Badu - "Heaven For The Sinner"

[Music Video] Tyler, The Creator - "IFHY" + 'Wolf' [Album Stream]

Tyler, The Creator plans to release his album Wolf tomorrow, and both the critics and fans are giving the Odd Future general his props on this one. The Sony distributed album is a proper follow up to his previous efforts Bastard and Goblin as we find Tyler in a more elevated creative space in terms of  production and lyrical delivery.

While Odd Future videos have always been entertaining, Tyler also stepped up his game in the visual department. Watch below as he brings a Mattel themed nightmare to life in the visuals to the Pharrell featured "IFHY."


To hear how the rest of Wolf sounds before it hits stores tomorrow, stream the album in full after the jump!

Bonobo ft. Erykah Badu - "Heaven For The Sinner"

British producer Bonobo has been one of my recent inspirations, as I closed off my first edition of Poor Little Rich Girl with his Bajka featured track "Walk In The Sky"

As Bonobo prepares to release his fifth album The North Borders on April 1, he reveals "Heaven For The Sinner," his collaboration with the oh so diverse Erykah Badu.



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Previously: MeLo-X x Erykah Badu - New Amerykah 2 Remix EPT

MeLo-X x Erykah Badu - New Amerykah 2 Remix EP

Erykah Badu's latest album New Amerykah 2 is an extremely underrated project that I think is way ahead of its time. Thankfully, MeLo-X appreciates the album, and he's remixed four of the most popular tracks from New Amerykah 2 and given the songs new life by adding his special touch.




I've listened to this three times through already. I needs more!

Props to SoulCulture

Previously:

• Smoke DZA - Marley's Garden [Prod. by MeLo-X]
• Mark Ronson ft. Erykah Badu, Yasiin Bey - A La Modeliste [Music Video]

Mark Ronson - A La Modeliste feat. Erykah Badu & Yasiin Bey [Music Video]

As part of Hyundais' RE:GENERATION project, producer Mark Ronson created this New Orleans jazz flavored track with legendary jazz musicians Zigaboo Modeliste and The Dap Kings. Also lending their creative talents to the track are the lovely Erykah Badu and Mr. Yasiin Bey.  Check out the music video for this track below, and learn more about this documentary film project at regenerationmusicproject.com!



Props to Stupid Dope

Previously:

• Wale Announces Joint Project With Mark Ronson [VIDEO]
• Erykah Badu Perfoming At Black Girls Rock [VIDEO]
• Black Star Perfoming Live With The Roots [VIDEO]

Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Mary. J. Blige & More Dominate BET's Black Girls Rock! [VIDEO]

Last night, BET aired Black Girls Rock!, an awards ceremony honoring African-American women for their achievements in various categories ranging from entertainment to philanthropy.  The broadcast featured an impressive list of performers including Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Melanie Fiona, and more.  Hit the jump to view all of the performances from the evening!

Erykah Badu - Out My Mind, Just In Time: Movement 2 [Music Video]

"Out My Mind, Just In Time" is the 10 minute closing track to Erykah Badu's latest album, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh).  She decided to split up the visuals in two, and after 5 months since the last installment, we finally get to see the "Movement II," the finale.  Check it out below and hit the jump for part 1!

9th Wonder - 20 Feet Tall ft. Erykah Badu & Rapsody

Yet another track from The Wonder Years has dropped, and I am loving how 9th Wonder's project sounds collectively.  September 27th!

9th Wonder: 20 Feet Tall f/ Rapsody & Erykah Badu


Props to Artistic Manifesto