Janelle Monáe is truly one of a kind: From her signature hairdos and tuxedo outfits to her Afrofuturism lyrics and funky beat, there's really no one else out there quite like her.
Janelle Monáe and Jidenna do ‘Yoga’ on TODAY
Aug. 14, 201503:39And on Friday, the singer of "Q.U.E.E.N." and "Tightrope" joined TODAY for a one-of-a-kind performance that included artists from her record label Wondaland!
Not everyone "gets" Monáe yet, which is understandable: She's no cookie-cutter artist and as she admits, she's constantly changing. "I love evolving," she told TODAY between performances. "I’m not just one thing and I will never be one thing to any one person. It’s all about being complete and whole. Partying and pondering."
We like that!
Janelle Monáe and Wondaland walk ‘Tightrope’ on TODAY
Aug. 14, 201506:52As did her fans, who naturally gathered super-early to get close to the stars:
And we were treated to performances by Monáe, Jidenna and Roman:
"These artists are visionary artists," Monáe told TODAY about her stable of Wondaland musicians. "They complete the solar system that is Wondaland."
Janelle Monáe talks about Wondaland, Sean Combs’ support
Aug. 14, 201504:09The compilation EP "Wondaland Presents: The Eephus" is now available in stores and online.