6 Reasons Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu Should Record A Joint LP
Once Erykah Badu and Janelle Monáe busted a groove on their feel-good track “Q.U.E.E.N.” fans and listeners were left musically satisfied but wanted to hear more from the duo. Imagine if they got in the studio together to not only record another heavenly song, but a whole album. Ms. Badu, Ms. Monáe, if you're reading this, consider these 6 reasons you should be cooking up a collabo album right now. —Camille Augustin
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1. It’ll Make For A Great Tour
Imagine if the “Q.U.E.E.N.” singers went on a worldwide tour together packing their vintage and crisp sounds to then unravel a visual never experienced before. Performing their previous hits to future singles, a joint tour will be just as monumental as a joint album. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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2. Because We Live For The Funk
We won’t die for the funk, but we would be given life if these two soul sisters blessed our ears with funky-and- psychedelic, yet poignant-and-relatable songs. Photo Credit: Ashleigh Stanton/Vibe
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3. It’ll be an instant classic
Given the two artists’ respective fan bases, there’s no doubt a joint album would be a timeless work of art. With Janelle’s talented band and Erykah’s effortless penmanship and creativity, this album will be blow your mind before you even unwrap the CD packaging. Photo Credit: Junkee
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4. “Q.U.E.E.N.” Feels Like A Preview Of What’s To Come Between The Two
Since their popular track “Q.U.E.E.N.,” listeners and fans have been thirsty for more—from the instrumentation to the message-packed lyrics (especially Janelle’s quick-paced rap verse). We can only imagine how a CD full of their voices and melodies would sound. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: soundcloud
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5. Great Conceptual Videos Will Be Created
From the list of videos each singer has done, no visual has been short of extraordinary or different than the norm. From storylines to outlandish costumes, the music videos to accompany a few tracks off a hypothetical album will be the icing on the cake. Photo Credit: hellobeautiful
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6. It’ll Provide A Great Fusion Between Soul and Funk
Both artists represent a different genre of music but once they collaborate on a track, their sounds blend as one. Soul music and funk melodies can go hand in hand when executed properly, and Janelle and Erykah have what it takes to merge the genres. Photo Credit: loudersoft
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