Watch: Janelle Monae Brings Down The House During ‘American Idol’ Performance

Thursday evening (March 27) musical gem Janelle Monae hit the ‘American Idol’ stage during their results show and shut it down. The electric lady got the audience on their feet and dancing as she performed her new single ‘What Is Love’ which features on the ‘Rio 2’ Soundtrack. Backed by live band and carnival themed dancers she delivered one of her most high energy sets to date. Check it out below!

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