The Electric Lady cover

The Electric Lady

Janelle Monáe · 2013

67 min · 19 tracks · funk · R&B · soul

A vibrant fusion of funk, soul, and R&B that celebrates individuality and empowerment with eclectic arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with interludes
  • celebratory anthems for empowerment
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • vibrant energy for social gatherings
  • thoughtful moments for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek immediate gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 6, 2013, 'The Electric Lady' is Janelle Monáe's follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut album 'The ArchAndroid'. At this point in her career, Monáe was solidifying her status as a genre-defying artist known for her theatrical presentation and Afrofuturistic themes, further exploring her alter ego, Cindi Mayweather.
Stylistic neighbors
Anderson .Paak· Erykah Badu· Prince

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Suite IV Electric Overture 1:37
  • 2 Givin Em What They Love 4:26
  • 3 Q.U.E.E.N. 5:10
  • 4 Electric Lady 5:08
  • 5 Good Morning Midnight (interlude) 1:22
  • 6 Primetime 4:40
  • 7 We Were Rock & Roll 4:19
  • 8 The Chrome Shoppe (interlude) 1:10
  • 9 Dance Apocalyptic 3:25
  • 10 Look Into My Eyes 2:18
  • 11 Suite V Electric Overture 2:20
  • 12 It’s Code 4:05
  • 13 Ghetto Woman 4:46
  • 14 Our Favorite Fugitive (interlude) 1:23
  • 15 Victory 4:12
  • 16 Can’t Live Without Your Love 3:54
  • 17 Sally Ride 4:08
  • 18 Dorothy Dandridge Eyes 4:15
  • 19 What an Experience 4:57

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