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Post by Hurricane Lee on Feb 22, 2018 8:28:31 GMT -5
What kinda Pitchfork-baiting cover? What an icon. If I get another song like Primetime, I will be in heaven. Edit: Wait...I didn't know Tessa Thompson and Janelle are dating. Well, it hasn't been confirmed but basically. That's Tessa in the album trailer too, I believe.
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Post by Troublemaker on Feb 22, 2018 12:10:17 GMT -5
We have a release date people, April 27! Album has 14 tracks, when preordered you get 2 instant tracks...
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Feb 22, 2018 12:19:54 GMT -5
What kinda Pitchfork-baiting cover? What an icon. If I get another song like Primetime, I will be in heaven. Edit: Wait...I didn't know Tessa Thompson and Janelle are dating. Well, it hasn't been confirmed but basically. That's Tessa in the album trailer too, I believe. Are they dating or just really good friends? Tessa was in the video for Yoga a few years back too. Edit: Make Me Feel is so damn funky!
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Post by Troublemaker on Feb 22, 2018 12:30:21 GMT -5
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Post by Au$tin on Feb 22, 2018 12:44:42 GMT -5
Both tracks are incredible. I hear inspirations from Prince in MMF and Kendrick in DJ.
I can't believe I slept on her for so long. Before Yoga, I had heard like two seconds of Tightrope and that's it. Started stanning her after seeing Hidden Figures. She's just incredible in everything she does.
Also, DJ taught me she's from Kansas City. How did I not know this?! KCMO pride, girl!!
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Post by SHOOTER on Feb 22, 2018 12:47:39 GMT -5
I'm loving everything about both of these records and videos. I need that album now!
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Post by dbhmr on Feb 22, 2018 13:00:06 GMT -5
SO excited for this album. "Make Me Feel" is so fun, funky, and fresh, and "Django Jane" is super-clever. Brilliant start.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Feb 22, 2018 15:30:21 GMT -5
Ugh, April 27th seems so far away. She'd probably get more mileage just dropping this immediately than an extended promo campaign. She could totally have a Seat At The Table type moment.
I'm curious what she can do this time around, her public profile has risen, but she's still not quite a household name. I'm especially interested in how she'll fit into the streaming market.
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Post by tamed09 on Feb 22, 2018 15:42:27 GMT -5
Amazing records, absolutely amazing
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Post by tamed09 on Feb 22, 2018 16:06:06 GMT -5
The way she addressed her sexuality is nothing but love...trending on twitter
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2018 16:12:06 GMT -5
Those songs are literally breathtakingly good. I cant wait for more. Janelle never ceases to wow me. She is the best thing never praised by the mainstream.
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Post by newpower on Feb 22, 2018 16:30:45 GMT -5
Wow! Amazing return. Love both songs.
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Post by bat1990 on Feb 22, 2018 17:09:58 GMT -5
Pan-sexual, polyamorous Q.U.E.E.N.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3
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Post by adamalterlago on Feb 22, 2018 18:32:07 GMT -5
WOW. Best new release of 2018 so far. Shes not playing around. I wont be surprised if she finally gets the attention she deserves this year.
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Post by Rural Juror on Feb 22, 2018 20:12:28 GMT -5
AMAZING. These two songs got me super-hyped for the album even more.
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Post by JOJO SIWA DERANGEMENT SYNDROME on Feb 22, 2018 23:20:38 GMT -5
I am loving both of the songs and videos too! I like MMF more, but DJ is good too.
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Post by tinawina on Feb 23, 2018 9:10:17 GMT -5
I'm here for ALL of this! Yes Janelle!
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Post by Hurricane Lee on Feb 23, 2018 12:14:49 GMT -5
Based on her interview with Zane Lowe yesterday, this definitely sounds like her coming-out album. I am really excited to see how everything plays out musically. It's awesome that she is really making a push for the mainstream as she is prepared to shed the shroud of mystery that has enveloped her from the start of her career. I expect nothing but continued success and for her star to rise even higher. She deserves all the success in the world and yes, those songs are both FIRE. I can't get enough of Make Me Feel. A TRUE tribute to Prince.
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Feb 23, 2018 20:24:16 GMT -5
I am really excited to see how everything plays out musically. It's awesome that she is really making a push for the mainstream as she is prepared to shed the shroud of mystery that has enveloped her from the start of her career. This. She has really broken out with her acting in the past 2 years, and there really is no way for her to go back to having the same sort of persona that she did during the ArchAndroid and Electric Lady. She's too public now, and I'm glad she's embracing that.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 21:13:42 GMT -5
I just love the classy, self assured way she carries herself. This is the kinda musical artist who really needs a chance to blow up and be showered with praise and accolades. Her artistry is as good as it gets right now and visually, vocally so effortless.
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Post by 14887fan on Feb 23, 2018 21:41:48 GMT -5
I’m hooked. I was embarrassingly late on checking out her previous records (as in, after I saw Hidden Figures and Moonlight, I made myself go and listen), but I’m thrilled that I finally got to it. Why she isn’t ranked in the upper echelon of A-list stars out there right now is beyond me, but I’m seriously hoping this new album gets her there. I’ve had “Make Me Feel” on loop for the last hour, and I can’t get over just how smart and well-written “Django Jane” is.
She’s a really, really brilliant artist. Glad I finally woke my ass up.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 21:52:42 GMT -5
I’m hooked. I was embarrassingly late on checking out her previous records (as in, after I saw Hidden Figures and Moonlight, I made myself go and listen), but I’m thrilled that I finally got to it. Why she isn’t ranked in the upper echelon of A-list stars out there right now is beyond me, but I’m seriously hoping this new album gets her there. I’ve had “Make Me Feel” on loop for the last hour, and I can’t get over just how smart and well-written “Django Jane” is. She’s a really, really brilliant artist. Glad I finally woke my ass up. Yes kiddo! You've always had fantastic tastes even Carrier boring ass has talent. I love people who understand the importance of talent and artistry this board need more of that and less of the others.
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Post by stunnedout on Feb 24, 2018 0:08:28 GMT -5
She is still signed to Bad Boy?
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Feb 24, 2018 0:26:26 GMT -5
She is still signed to Bad Boy? Yep.
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Post by Hurricane Lee on Feb 24, 2018 9:55:58 GMT -5
She is one of like 3 artists Diddy has done right by...and rightfully so.
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Post by newpower on Mar 22, 2018 7:29:17 GMT -5
Something coming soon
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Post by Ty on Apr 7, 2018 13:26:24 GMT -5
Any words on Target/whatever-retailer bonus tracks?
I swear my LGBTQIA community has been BEGGING for this album to drop.
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Post by Au$tin on Apr 7, 2018 13:29:59 GMT -5
Ariana Grande is dropping her lead single the same day as this album. Post Malone is dropping his album on the same day. Drake is rumored to dropping an album on the same day.
Poor Janelle :(
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Post by Hurricane Lee on Apr 7, 2018 14:09:48 GMT -5
Sabotage. #justiceforjanelle
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2018 21:43:42 GMT -5
I'm done hoping she turns into a superstar we don't deserve her. Can't wait for the visual album/film!
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