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Janelle Monae brings her signature style to the latest spread and interview in Uptown Magazine. Peep the snaps and check out some of the excerpts of the interview below
What is the biggest misconception that people have about you?
People think I am so straitlaced and buttoned up. There is a lot of life underneath this tuxedo. I like to have fun. I enjoy practical jokes. I enjoy rolling around the mall in wheelchairs. I enjoy taking someone’s baby and putting it on my hip for about two hours straight and then giving it back.
Diddy gave you an impassioned introduction the other night at your release party. You are signed to Bad Boy/Atlantic, and you told me years ago that he is basically your cheerleader. What role does he play in your career now?
He is the ambassador and protector of the jam. He makes sure that our ideas get out into the world. He is not involved creatively. He is the spokesperson for corporations when it’s time to talk business. When we don’t want to have conversations with suits, he goes in and slaps people for us. He is our highest professional slapper. He slaps anyone that tries to mess up the jam.
How did you meet your other famous friend and collaborator Prince?
It was a cosmic journey. I met him when I was traveling through the Milky Way. He was in a hovercraft with his little Afro, and was just staring down at me. I was with Erykah, and we were sipping tea. I told him, “I like jelly.” He said, “Okay, so let’s jam!” And he whipped out his guitar.
So, you and Erykah Badu are good friends. How did you meet?
We met underwater. She was the Queen of the Water and I was swimming. We would perform and talk about what kind of popcorn and hotdogs we like.
You can check out the full interview HERE
