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Janelle Monae Announces New Single Featuring Erykah Badu

The May cover star will release her new single, "Q.U.E.E.N.," on April 22nd.
Janelle Monae Announces New Single Featuring Erykah Badu
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By Derrick Bryson Taylor · Updated October 28, 2020
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Last night, ESSENCE May cover star Janelle Monae sent fans into a tizzy when she released a GIF announcing her new single, “Q.U.E.E.N.” featuring Erykah Badu.

The track comes from her forthcoming album, The Electric Lady, slated to be released later this year. It’s the follow up to 2010’s The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III). Log on to www.JanelleMonae.com on Monday, April 22nd at 7:54 P.M. EST to hear the new single.

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