Janelle Monáe - Tightrope (feat. Big Boi) [Official Music Video]

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    Tightrope [feat. Big Boi] (Video)
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  • @janellemonae
    @janellemonae  Před 11 měsíci +92

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    • @SLYdevil
      @SLYdevil Před 10 měsíci +2

      I need one of those blue vynals.. Possibly with Wondaland's signatures. I need to see if there's any left. Love love love love love

    • @goodamericanjeansstylist
      @goodamericanjeansstylist Před 8 měsíci +1

      Take me to The Palace of the Dogs

    • @nehemiahpouncey3607
      @nehemiahpouncey3607 Před 8 měsíci

      Why are you flashing on stage now?

    • @nehemiahpouncey3607
      @nehemiahpouncey3607 Před 7 měsíci

      What's with the dirty music videos now?

    • @ShawntheGreat
      @ShawntheGreat Před 7 měsíci +5

      Keep doing you queen.

  • @darkforest7736
    @darkforest7736 Před rokem +456

    13 years ago, people weren't ready yet. I remember always listening to her music and watching her performances/videos, just thinking people were gonna eat her all up. She deserves it all

    • @ojantastic
      @ojantastic Před rokem +17

      Here with you, all these years later. And can’t believe that the masses didn’t react the way I thought they would. She’s a gem. She deserves so much more!

    • @LadyAstarionAncunin
      @LadyAstarionAncunin Před rokem +2

      Same!!

    • @goat1408
      @goat1408 Před rokem +5

      they still ain't ready....I been ready since 2006 :)

    • @armeengreen1176
      @armeengreen1176 Před rokem

      ​@@goat1408 me too

    • @armeengreen1176
      @armeengreen1176 Před rokem +4

      But seems like we don't have the same Janelle Monae as before tho. I think the industry got her

  • @dccalling5960
    @dccalling5960 Před 4 lety +2607

    The way she dances is so fascinating.

    • @reemag4845
      @reemag4845 Před 4 lety +27

      Watch her video for Q.U.E.E.N.

    • @sunrae7680
      @sunrae7680 Před 4 lety +86

      Look at James Brown when he was younger.

    • @nicolejoyette4481
      @nicolejoyette4481 Před 4 lety +12

      Home gyal backup light skinned dancer has my respect fully. She's SSS0000000 S₩€€T!

    • @skinsey85
      @skinsey85 Před 4 lety +40

      @@sunrae7680 I was gonna say that it's giving me some James Brown vibes, for sure

    • @sh3ra3
      @sh3ra3 Před 4 lety +12

      She’s magic

  • @nathanhol42001
    @nathanhol42001 Před 3 lety +514

    How can a single individual be so astronomically talented in so many specific areas? The singing, the dancing, the lyric writing, the composition, the breadth of artistry to rock whatever style tickles her fancy at a given moment? She blows my mind. Not to mention how incredibly gorgeous she is

  • @GhostGal42
    @GhostGal42 Před 3 lety +51

    Some of y'all need to watch some variety shows from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Miss Janelle's dancing on the shoulders of giants, kids. She was steeped in Doo Wop, Motown, Funk and Soul. Everything old...

  • @TheBeastBandit
    @TheBeastBandit Před 9 lety +3231

    If you don't believe Janelle is talented, you need to reevaluate exactly what you think talent is. Her voice and her moves are slick and absolutely arresting. Janelle is such a great artist and I pray she gets more recognition.

    • @rebeccawillshire1194
      @rebeccawillshire1194 Před 9 lety +39

      She is most definetly talented I love this song. People should notice talented people like her not Taylor swift or nicki manaj this girl is boss

    • @nward8806
      @nward8806 Před 9 lety +31

      If only artist like Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift would go away ....

    • @ToddCWiggins
      @ToddCWiggins Před 9 lety +18

      Agreed, she's got the complete package!

    • @philmonroe
      @philmonroe Před 9 lety +23

      I dig her, but peeps don't have to like this song or her style. We don't all have to love the same stuff. No one is above another just because of what we call talent and how it differs as long as they're having fun

    • @CaioEvertonTB
      @CaioEvertonTB Před 9 lety +9

      She is a mesmerizing entertainer. Just watch her concert at Rock in Rio. Most people didn't know who she was and still they had the time of their lives. :D

  • @drewskie20100
    @drewskie20100 Před 9 lety +762

    I've never seen someone who could dance as well as James Brown or Michael and still make music with the same quality as Stevie Wonder or Marvin Gaye. She really is a once-in-a-generation talent.

    • @ohemaa_ang
      @ohemaa_ang Před 6 lety +19

      Drew Thomas her and Bruno mars

    • @WeluvFun342
      @WeluvFun342 Před 6 lety +4

      Queen AnG exactly 👌

    • @Mark-xw5yt
      @Mark-xw5yt Před 5 lety +1

      @@ohemaa_ang yeah

    • @Mr-Tibbster
      @Mr-Tibbster Před 5 lety +1

      Right, got to love the James Brown moves in here.

    • @nag8649
      @nag8649 Před 5 lety +11

      She's a great dancer but MJ come on, his talent can not be touched at all although they are both influenced by James Brown

  • @kimmygirl4544
    @kimmygirl4544 Před 4 lety +438

    Her dancing is so expressing how she feels. No cookie cutters in her life. She's dancing what she feels. It's so genuine!! She's feeling it!! I love it!! NO ONE can duplicate how she feels!! May have to see the eye dr, can't see in one eye. It happened suddenly while watching

    • @natalie8897
      @natalie8897 Před 2 lety +1

      lol, she just duplicated Pharell's , "HAPPY" beat in the background

    • @drgfromnyc
      @drgfromnyc Před 2 lety +23

      @@natalie8897 how when this song came out 4 years before happy did lmao

    • @welcome2theedawn
      @welcome2theedawn Před 2 lety +11

      @@natalie8897 this came out before Happy tho…

    • @ZephyrFate
      @ZephyrFate Před 2 lety +3

      @@natalie8897 this came out before Happy

    • @broomhilder
      @broomhilder Před rokem +1

      Case closed, your honor

  • @whitesedan99
    @whitesedan99 Před 4 lety +284

    Who's listening to this timeless music in quarantine!?

  • @deffbee
    @deffbee Před 9 lety +410

    While she may not getting views like most of these "popular" artists. Her talents guarantee her staying power. Pop artists come and go, but real talent is here to stay.

    • @xzclaire
      @xzclaire Před 9 lety

      deffbee yh she's already sold out though listen to her new song yoga.. fame and money hungry tbh

    • @afropanda1058
      @afropanda1058 Před 9 lety +3

      xz claire how has that song make her a sell out

    • @xzclaire
      @xzclaire Před 9 lety

      WildPanda 1978 loses her unique style to make songs with no substance to sell records..?

    • @TheSupremeXNERD
      @TheSupremeXNERD Před 9 lety +8

      xz claire She said that she's experimenting with new sounds. As an artist she's not locked to only sell a certain type of records. You can't blame someone for trying to reach a different audience cause those people that she's able to reach with her new song will listen to her other stuff and many will like what she's about. Her songs don't need to have a deeper meaning to it and you can't say someone is a sellout just by going off of one single.

    • @xzclaire
      @xzclaire Před 9 lety +1

      Angel Herrera ? lol it doesn't have to have a deeper meaning, shes playing the game she just wants money and fame otherwise you would stick to your roots and make music that actually shows some form of talent, anyone could make a song like her new single.. i guarantee everyone will forget her new song within like a month whereas a song like this will be stuck in peoples heads for ages! i cba debating about this

  • @ohreallllyyyy
    @ohreallllyyyy Před 7 lety +535

    Her voice, style, dance, and now acting talent in "Hidden Figures" is top notch! The girl's got it goin' on!

    • @sarahpritchard6862
      @sarahpritchard6862 Před 5 lety +10

      OMG i didn't know she was in hidden figures yeah i remember her character

    • @filrabat1965
      @filrabat1965 Před 2 lety +1

      The perfect mix of rhythm, energy, and class - which is to say, A+ in all three categories *and* seamlessly flowing together in one moment - and indeed one video - besides.

  • @Oracle_Ocelot
    @Oracle_Ocelot Před 3 lety +107

    Janelle Monáe is truly one of if not THE greatest sci-fi/speculative fiction creator of our time. Freaking brilliant. Absolute visionary. This is so creative and relevant yet timeless, and it came out OVER TEN YEARS AGO!!!

  • @ikerina
    @ikerina Před 5 měsíci +13

    Janelle is a versatile artist. ArchAndroid is her perfect album. She also does her best in performing. Totally a complete package.

  • @stanable9716
    @stanable9716 Před 5 lety +2209

    9 years?!?!? This ages sooo well!

    • @SilentStone13
      @SilentStone13 Před 4 lety +20

      Like a good wine baby

    • @manray5140
      @manray5140 Před 4 lety +7

      Timelessness seems to do that

    • @TheDovamni
      @TheDovamni Před 4 lety +2

      10 now

    • @user-sx2qc7li5h
      @user-sx2qc7li5h Před 4 lety +12

      It is a very 70s funk influenced song, so even though I won't pretend to preach with a "old school is better than your kid music", we can say this song is done in a style that has stood the test of time. Funk is a great influence on many kinds of popular music.

    • @nicolejoyette4481
      @nicolejoyette4481 Před 4 lety

      S0QU¡- QI¡ agrees 100%!

  • @ericmatterson9905
    @ericmatterson9905 Před 7 lety +2878

    It's a shame that she doesn't get more rec in the mainstream. Music is too much of a popularity contest.

    • @lumi3701
      @lumi3701 Před 6 lety +33

      Eric Matterson so true bareley any new artist get the attention they deserve!

    • @jaiackermen219
      @jaiackermen219 Před 6 lety +22

      kalaireo Jones but she’s not new..lol

    • @lumi3701
      @lumi3701 Před 6 lety +15

      Jai Ackermen I know I'm saying new artist don't get a chance. Like Eric said it's a popularity contest. By new I mean bareley known. Thanks for the confirmation

    • @purplecatconfetti3769
      @purplecatconfetti3769 Před 6 lety +3

      Eric Matterson i agree

    • @GiftedCombo
      @GiftedCombo Před 6 lety +10

      Eric Matterson well she's back now and she's gonna be too good to ignore

  • @barrycowan3540
    @barrycowan3540 Před rokem +50

    I remember my daughter showing me this video for the first time when it came out, and I became an instant fan! This song is phenomenal - the vocal, the arrangement, everything, and it so stood out from so many other "hit" songs at that time. Janelle Monae rocks!

  • @MichaelBurmy
    @MichaelBurmy Před rokem +22

    RIP Cindi Mayweather...gone but NEVER forgotten.
    We'll forever bump Suites I-V in this world, and listen to Suites VI-VII in our dreams 😢

  • @miss.phyllisreneefoster9547
    @miss.phyllisreneefoster9547 Před 7 lety +822

    what a cool song shes so pretty and very talented

    • @jazlynmariee
      @jazlynmariee Před 7 lety +5

      Miss. Phyllis Renee Foster I agree girl

    • @ellah817
      @ellah817 Před 7 lety +1

      yeah!

    • @questionmark1498
      @questionmark1498 Před 7 lety

      Miss. Phyllis Renee Foster SHUT UP ☝

    • @miss.phyllisreneefoster9547
      @miss.phyllisreneefoster9547 Před 7 lety +8

      excuse me, no i wont shut up thank you very much

    • @questionmark1498
      @questionmark1498 Před 7 lety

      Miss. Phyllis Renee Foster no shut up 👎 we know she is pretty and talented you don't need to point it out who are you to judge someone you're not all that

  • @alligatortearstns
    @alligatortearstns Před 8 lety +211

    03:46 "yeah yeah yeah aaaw!"
    She makes me remember the little Michael Jackson. ❤
    So amazing. I love her.

  • @rubberbiscuit99
    @rubberbiscuit99 Před 2 lety +173

    The first time I heard the song I got the chills which happens only when I hear a timeless talent for the first time. Then I saw this video and my impression was confirmed. This woman is a phenomenon, her gifts are boundless. Can't wait to see how her work will continue to unfold.

  • @LoganScottY
    @LoganScottY Před rokem +22

    Holy shit it's wild to watch Glass Onion today and realize that this incredible actor sang the song that I so fondly remember all those years ago!

  • @ChillConservative2k15
    @ChillConservative2k15 Před 9 lety +770

    I'm officially in love with Janelle Monàe.

  • @Jo-annSamurai3069
    @Jo-annSamurai3069 Před 8 lety +271

    This brings a whole new meaning to someone like me who has Bipolar. You can get rather high or extremely low. The key is to stay on the tightrope. Try to keep balanced, emotionaly. Which is not an easy feat.
    This is now my anthem!
    Such an upbeat song. Love everything about this.
    Thanks Janelle Monei

    • @artsHscience
      @artsHscience Před 6 lety +10

      She did this in The Palace of the Dogs Asylum where James Brown and Jimi Hendrix both ended up hospitalized.
      Watched this video 30 times and just now picking up on the song being about mental illness.

    • @lizthorp9623
      @lizthorp9623 Před 6 lety +4

      Oh wow, I'm bipolar as well and I didn't think about it until you mentioned that! :O

  • @lisaa.1126
    @lisaa.1126 Před rokem +16

    I always love her dancing routines especially when she goes through the wall at 4:06 takes a little walk and comes back in the way she went out it's so cute...Always my favorite video...

  • @robbrien8506
    @robbrien8506 Před 4 lety +95

    Like her music, her face is a work of art.

  • @jason1602
    @jason1602 Před 5 lety +1039

    I miss this Janelle Monae, but I'm proud of her success nonetheless.

    • @awesomekids7837
      @awesomekids7837 Před 4 lety +8

      Jason yup

    • @vp3841
      @vp3841 Před 4 lety +50

      Still my fave song from her.

    • @ozkan576
      @ozkan576 Před 4 lety +2

      @@vp3841 tbh I like the remix more

    • @vp3841
      @vp3841 Před 4 lety +4

      @@ozkan576 oh, gotta check it out.

    • @cmooreHD
      @cmooreHD Před 4 lety +10

      Can we have this again on her next project. I promise it’s not a regression of your progression Ms Monaè

  • @morenoeric87
    @morenoeric87 Před 6 lety +410

    How does this not have millions of likes? I'm confused...

  • @raidersfan00
    @raidersfan00 Před 2 lety +97

    11 years late but i finally heard this song. *jaw drops* janelle is amazing in so many ways, as is this song. such a feel good song + really helped when i needed it. thank you for this masterpiece

    • @azmomconnection
      @azmomconnection Před 2 lety +3

      Aww. That's amazing. Yes, stay balanced. God bless, wishing many more good vibes to get you through!!
      Electric Lady is another good one from her. And look up Res They Say Vision. Peace.

    • @armeengreen1176
      @armeengreen1176 Před rokem

      Better late than later

  • @divinelyprotectedLOVE
    @divinelyprotectedLOVE Před 2 měsíci +3

    im revisiting this in 2024. this album came out the same year I graduated high school. I was 17 and grew up in a private school bubble. This song was the single so of course everyone knew it. but I didn't listen to the rest of her album. in 2011 I heard J Coles mixtape Friday night lights where he sampled the very beautiful Neon Valley Street. I obsessed over that song, but I still didn't listen to the rest of the album. I actually kinda of lost track of Janelle and it was only this year when the YT algorithm recommended an interview of hers on her newest album The Age of Pleasure. Now I am going back in time and listening to all of her albums. I love to see her growth and progression through her life. She is unapologetic, beautiful, talented and drop AF, sexy, and I love seeing this from 2010 and seeing how far she has come. such an inspiration. I will definitely be raising my daughter up on Janelle's music.

  • @studzo4853
    @studzo4853 Před 4 lety +494

    I remember doing this song in “Just Dance3” years ago brings back memories also the song is good

  • @TheAndrewj96
    @TheAndrewj96 Před 9 lety +461

    This song reminds me of "Happy".
    Except, you know, everybody on the fucking planet isn't blasting this song to hell.

    • @empress1695
      @empress1695 Před 5 lety +2

      What do you mean

    • @AnxiousGary
      @AnxiousGary Před 5 lety

      Their icon is the guy from breaking bad. Don't ask for reason from someone who idolizes a meth cook unless you have stocks in life insurance.

    • @camerongist2159
      @camerongist2159 Před 5 lety +2

      @@AnxiousGary That comment is the most retarded thing I've read today.

    • @camerongist2159
      @camerongist2159 Před 5 lety +2

      I agree. That's why it's the better song.

    • @gtagang1143
      @gtagang1143 Před 5 lety

      Usher's

  • @robertjeremy9147
    @robertjeremy9147 Před 2 měsíci +4

    TIME GOES, 14 YEARS AGO I DIDN'T FORGET IT !!!!!!

  • @josephsoto7233
    @josephsoto7233 Před 9 lety +6946

    Thumbs up if you actually knew about this song before glee

    • @sweetbabyboo5
      @sweetbabyboo5 Před 9 lety +88

      Waaaaay before I just found out Glee perfomed this lol. I'm happy new ppl are being introduced to this amazing woman though.

    • @youtubeaccount2876
      @youtubeaccount2876 Před 9 lety +68

      No one cares about glee god.

    • @KennedyBoston
      @KennedyBoston Před 9 lety +10

      I found this song a year or so after its release. I love Janelle

    • @shotbyjerbo6590
      @shotbyjerbo6590 Před 9 lety +3

      Kennedy Boston =egg of life

    • @valdimarjunior8919
      @valdimarjunior8919 Před 9 lety +13

      What is glee (JK)

  • @lyonprairie2691
    @lyonprairie2691 Před 7 lety +606

    if this was released in the late 60s (without the rap part), this would be a smash and a huge game changer in r&b history

    • @delirous8
      @delirous8 Před 6 lety +32

      I tend to think some rap brings back the quality of songs sometimes.

    • @DINOLOVER6717
      @DINOLOVER6717 Před 6 lety +21

      James Brown might’ve had some “competition” if that was the case. Ain’t no funky beat like this today besides her 🙌🏽🙌🏽 nobody heard that “HA” at 3:22. James Brown all day 👍🏽👍🏽 love it

    • @ronelle1730
      @ronelle1730 Před 6 lety

      Since a particular music award show felt they needed a woman to stand in for Mr. James Brown (I believe he was very ill or had passed away). This Artist should have been The Lady--NOT Christina Aguilera; although I do enjoy her voice, too.

    • @ssj4goku18825theepic
      @ssj4goku18825theepic Před 5 lety

      Lyon Prairie ok first off the guy ft in this song influence her to make this album cause of one of outkast album called Stankonia don’t be ignorant

  • @Middlesex1957
    @Middlesex1957 Před 2 lety +25

    What is not to love about this? I could go on all day. Something new to see and hear every time I do and I can't get sick of it. This is what so much jazz, so much poetry, so much dancing wants to be when it grows up!! This is going to be tough to follow in the future.

  • @mickalinjezerx7104
    @mickalinjezerx7104 Před 2 lety +28

    This is one of those songs no matter when it came out what day what year. That moment and forever it should be a classic.

  • @iAaronHD
    @iAaronHD Před 8 lety +585

    James Brown is smiling down with the biggest of grins on his face right now.

    • @Nada07able
      @Nada07able Před 7 lety +11

      Yes he does is 😊.

    • @lilianoliveira7484
      @lilianoliveira7484 Před 6 lety +8

      so glad I was not the only one to think the same ! this song is so Sexy Machine ! how come ive never heard this song b4!

    • @TheHiro56332
      @TheHiro56332 Před 5 lety +2

      You mean smiling up😅

    • @vincentmcshan7817
      @vincentmcshan7817 Před 4 lety

      "Smiling down - Good God!"

  • @emmanuelmason6245
    @emmanuelmason6245 Před 7 lety +1145

    black ppl are awesome

    • @AwkwardBlackGal613
      @AwkwardBlackGal613 Před 5 lety +57

      Emmanuel mason Black Girls Rock

    • @diego23635
      @diego23635 Před 5 lety +13

      True

    • @christiant7744
      @christiant7744 Před 5 lety +69

      Delano, having love for your people isn’t racist

    • @atyabm2183
      @atyabm2183 Před 5 lety +45

      instead of trying to be politically correct and baby yourself that every race is the same realise that black people have a history of cultural differences and in mine and many other people opinions, their music really is awesome

    • @christiant7744
      @christiant7744 Před 5 lety +25

      Delano, no one said that black people are awesome just because they’re black. He said “black people are awesome”. Not black people are awesome because their black

  • @Studio-Random
    @Studio-Random Před 2 měsíci +6

    2024 anyone pls 🙏

  • @PRETTYWYV
    @PRETTYWYV Před 2 lety +10

    It’s in these moments (and many others) that I LOVE BEING BLACK!!!

  • @ulisesthesnake4780
    @ulisesthesnake4780 Před 5 lety +382

    Who is here after Janelle being snubbed twice at the Grammys in 2019?

  • @mr.sleepyhead8401
    @mr.sleepyhead8401 Před 8 lety +358

    My oh my, just look at what music I've discovered today

  • @ThatsEunice
    @ThatsEunice Před 3 měsíci +6

    I miss the old Janelle. I don’t want to be that person not embracing change. 😢

  • @Mc872601
    @Mc872601 Před 3 lety +9

    4:17 singin happy Birthday like that hits the soul every time 🥵

    • @regdab90
      @regdab90 Před 2 lety +1

      Without fail! It hits mad deep for no reason

  • @dakweenlyrics409
    @dakweenlyrics409 Před 4 lety +97

    She was way ahead of her time, pop these days have nothing on Janelle, I just found about her right now.

    • @kirklandau2826
      @kirklandau2826 Před 3 lety +3

      Pop ANY days has nothing on Janelle - this is a different level of artistry than your standard pop music from any era of time

  • @zaihussain9069
    @zaihussain9069 Před 10 lety +56

    She's soo classy. I love Her style. The way she acts. Wow.

    • @lordtette
      @lordtette Před 10 lety +10

      I concur. She's amazing!

  • @JinxMarie1985
    @JinxMarie1985 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Omgggg HOW AM I JUST FINDING THIS?! Its 2024!!! I love HER SO MUCH

  • @Oginaka
    @Oginaka Před 2 lety +12

    When the horns come in and the tone changes, I love that part so much, especially with the ukulele, so good. 💜

  • @PrinceJayReal
    @PrinceJayReal Před 7 lety +1037

    The beat that comes in at 3:53 is so gorgeous!

    •  Před 7 lety +7

      👍

    • @luiz90s
      @luiz90s Před 7 lety +10

      yes! LOVE IT.

    • @lambda494
      @lambda494 Před 7 lety +26

      play my ukulele...just like a lil' lady...

    • @3Rayfire
      @3Rayfire Před 6 lety +6

      Hey you're right.

    • @Slayton701
      @Slayton701 Před 6 lety

      King Jay ** Yea. the entertainment world..... ""Hollywood" has removed the gospel of Jesus Christ...... from their entire circle of people... False-hood, Idol worship and lots of folks/Ceo's who have signed over in blood. the Bible lets you know this country will fall with out, morals and sound leadership. Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety. proverbs - riches profit not in the day of wrath but righteousness will delivereth from death. Believers have to stay w the word of the Lord. amen the word gives a clear example of what the end x's would come to. ( Bible ) that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, -- Philippians 2:15 ,, $ cannot be worshiped as the Lord Jesus Christ. when that happens lawless-ness and corruption. "" run wild .. Christ will return . ( 1 Timothy 4: Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,
      """ the word says it will come a x, when folks will dis regard whats written in scripture. and attempt to gain wisdom apart from the word of God, through other"" false religious books. wanting to be their own..... God. just like Satan when he grew proud and vain. ,, psalms -
      Do not gather my soul with sinners,
      Nor my life with bloodthirsty men,
      10 In whose hands is a sinister scheme,
      And whose right hand is full of bribes. pvb. 12 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

  • @ellastavros9587
    @ellastavros9587 Před 8 lety +126

    she has such a sweet little face! so talented too.

  • @zanyadavis3695
    @zanyadavis3695 Před 3 lety +36

    I can’t believe this was a decade ago

  • @PrezidentJafar
    @PrezidentJafar Před 7 měsíci +6

    i need this janelle monae back!!!!

  • @Daniel-zp2pi
    @Daniel-zp2pi Před 6 lety +973

    Man, this is so James Brown!

    • @AliciaMarranaBlow
      @AliciaMarranaBlow Před 6 lety +12

      James Brown in da house!

    • @nikkichevyable
      @nikkichevyable Před 6 lety +10

      Daniel Anyamele First person I thought about lol! New Name, The Godmother of Soul!!!

    • @terealipford7654
      @terealipford7654 Před 6 lety +21

      James Brown with a touch of Micheal J. Entwined with Prince

    • @gabe_s_videos
      @gabe_s_videos Před 5 lety +1

      Daniel Anyamele I was wondering why I loved this so much!

    • @anaangelacuric
      @anaangelacuric Před 5 lety +1

      James hairdo

  • @johnpain6176
    @johnpain6176 Před 9 lety +126

    who could ever hate this song and video? this song is amazing.

    • @elsamiller2233
      @elsamiller2233 Před 9 lety +32

      Racist people.

    • @meriko1997
      @meriko1997 Před 9 lety +3

      People who disliked the song and video style,it has nothing to do with racism.

    • @crippledmario9350
      @crippledmario9350 Před 9 lety

      Elsa M Towards Blacks? Of course -facepalm-

    • @IisFoo
      @IisFoo Před 9 lety +10

      John Lee Not gonna say I hate or even dislike the song, but the part from big boi was pretty frigging bad and really dates the song with references to stuff like macbooks, the dow, and the nasdaq as well as the line "like a thong in an asscrack." Just general bad lyrics can really take you out of the song especially in the context of the album because his lines completely break the fourth wall. I bet the song would be practically perfect if she wrote all his lines lol.

  • @aricar325
    @aricar325 Před 11 měsíci +8

    This woman's talent knows no bounds. I love this video so much. It never wears thin. So much talent, so much joy!

  • @OnlyThomasHayes
    @OnlyThomasHayes Před rokem +5

    3:17 OOO WEEE that short James Brown routine before the bridge was fire 🔥🔥🔥

  • @AdrianInniss
    @AdrianInniss Před 7 lety +53

    it has been almost 7 years, still love this song... and video and Janelle still in my top 2 favorite female artists

  • @arsalmonar
    @arsalmonar Před 10 lety +14

    There is everything from African Beat, James Brown, Diana Ross and The Supremes, young Michael Jackson, Outkast, and more in this girl's gitty-up. She is the real thang sista~:)
    LOVE HER STYLE and her music.
    No auto tune, lip synch bs
    Thanks Janelle

    • @BackToConstitution
      @BackToConstitution Před 10 lety

      Excellent observation! I see them and Dorothy from Wizard of Oz and Grace Jones
      An artist lives life, absorbs all the influences and then feeds it out in her work
      That's what makes Janelle Monae sought after by David Letterman, the White House and Prince

    • @arsalmonar
      @arsalmonar Před 10 lety

      BackToConstitution Dorothy, hey funny you know Janelle is from Kansas~

  • @kinghiggins5021
    @kinghiggins5021 Před 3 lety +42

    James Brown And Michael Jackson must be proud Thank you

  • @melodysanger103
    @melodysanger103 Před 2 lety +6

    HAPPY 36TH BIRTHDAY
    "JANELLE MONAE" ROBINSON
    (DECEMBER 1, 2021)

  • @amandabolden3172
    @amandabolden3172 Před 7 lety +71

    James Brown and Michael Jackson live on in this wonderfully talented woman!!

  • @Melissagokalp
    @Melissagokalp Před 4 lety +105

    Lyrics : Whoaaa!
    Another day (adabadee, nigga)
    I take your pain away
    Some people talk about ya like they know all about ya
    When you get down they doubt ya
    And when you tip it on the scene, yeah they talkin' bout it
    Cause they can't tip on the scene
    They just talk about it, t-t-t-talk bout it
    When you get elevated
    They love it or they hate it
    You dance up on them haters
    Keep getting funky on the scene
    While they jumpin' round ya
    They trying to take all of your dreams
    But you can't allow it
    Cause baby whether you're high or low
    Whether you're high or low
    You gotta tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it)
    T-t-t-tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it)
    Baby, baby, baby, whether you're high or low (high or low)
    Baby whether you're high or low (high or low)
    You got to tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it)
    Now let me see you do the tightrope (tip, tip on it)
    And I'm still tippin' on it
    See I'm not walkin' on it
    Or tryin to run around it
    This ain't no acrobatics
    You either follow or you lead, yeah
    I'm talkin' bout ya
    Keep on blaming the machine, yeah
    I'm talkin' bout it
    T-t-t-talkin' bout it
    I can't complain about it
    I gotta keep my balance
    And just keep dancin on it
    We gettin funky on the scene
    Yeah you know about it
    Like a star on the screen
    Watch me tip all on it
    Then baby whether I'm high or low (high or low)
    Baby whether you're high or low (high or low)
    You gotta tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it)
    Yeah, tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it)
    Baby, baby, baby
    Whether you're high or low (high or low)
    Baby whether you're high or low (high or low)
    Tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it)
    Baby let me see you tight rope (tip, tip on it)
    And I'm still tippin' on it
    You gotta keep your balance
    Or you fall into the gap
    It's a challenge but I manage
    Cause I'm cautious with the strap
    Do damage to your cabbage that
    A doctor cannot patch
    Why you don't want no friction
    Like the back of a matchbook
    Daddy Fat Sax will fold you
    And your MacBook
    Close shows, shut you down
    Before we go-go backwards
    Act up, and whether we high or low
    We gonna get back-up
    Like the Dow Jones and NASDAQ
    Sorta like a thong in an ass crack
    Come on
    I tip on alligators and little rattlesnakers
    But I'm another flavor
    Something like a terminator
    Ain't no equivocating
    I fight for what I believe
    Why you talkin' 'bout it
    J-j-just talkin' 'bout it
    Some callin' me a sinner
    Some callin' me a winner
    I'm callin' you to dinner
    And you know exactly what I mean
    Yeah I'm talkin bout you
    You can rock or you can leave
    Watch me tip without you
    N-n-now whether I'm high or low
    (High or low)
    Whether I'm high or low
    (High or low)
    I'm gonna tip on the tightrope
    (Tip, tip on it)
    Mmm
    (Tip, tip on it)
    Baby, baby, baby
    Whether I'm high or low
    (High or low)
    High or low
    (High or low)
    I got to tip on the tightrope
    (Tip, tip on it)
    Now baby tip on the tightrope
    You can't get too high
    (You can't get too high)
    I said you can't get too low
    (We can't get too low)
    Cause you get too high
    (You can't get too high)
    No, you'll surely be low
    (No, you'll surely be low)
    1, 2, 3, ho!
    Yeah, yeah
    Now shut up, yeah
    Yeah, now put some voodoo on it
    Ladies and gentlemen, the funkiest horn section in Metropolis
    Yeah, oh
    We call that classy brass
    Ohh ohh
    Oh!
    Do you mind?
    If I play the ukulele
    Just like a little lady
    Do you mind?
    If I play the ukulele
    Just like a little lady
    Traduire en français

  • @JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly

    This song and music video was ahead of its time in many ways

  • @JeremiahRashad
    @JeremiahRashad Před rokem +5

    2022 anyone? First song I heard by her and automatically fell in love, seriously one of the most talented women who is underrated.

  • @nothingxinportantx7721
    @nothingxinportantx7721 Před 4 lety +207

    I think this is one of the most slept on songs on the planet 😂😂😂

  • @figuratively1261
    @figuratively1261 Před 5 lety +956

    So apparently I have a major thing for woman in suits/buttonups
    Who knew

    • @lemonsnail2785
      @lemonsnail2785 Před 4 lety +19

      Ahaha same👀

    • @adopted996
      @adopted996 Před 4 lety +38

      @Charles Childers That's your opinion

    • @autumnwinter1462
      @autumnwinter1462 Před 4 lety +49

      Charles Childers That has nothing to do with the comment?

    • @mandyberry2500
      @mandyberry2500 Před 4 lety +33

      hahahaha same. This video set my gaydar off before she was out and before I realized I was queer

    • @thedog5k
      @thedog5k Před 3 lety +1

      @Charles Childers That's like, your opinion man.
      Have you seen Alizee?

  • @oluwakayodeojo882
    @oluwakayodeojo882 Před rokem +5

    Came back here after seeing the movie Glass Onion. Love you Janelle

  • @elsie900
    @elsie900 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This is one of the greatest music videos of all time. It contains EVERYTHING and works on a hundred levels! Songwriting, instrumentals, vocals, choreography, physical performance, cinematography, editing, acting, decor and costume, overt and subtle symbolism, piercing social commentary.... everything, and it's all high art. Everything she does is great, but this was and still is a landmark.

  • @aramatjackson3630
    @aramatjackson3630 Před 4 lety +343

    James Brown Would Have Loved Her!!!

    • @Asap516
      @Asap516 Před 4 lety +10

      Love this! I totally agree 👍🏻 James Brown was pure brilliance! Very nice and JAZZY!🎵🎷🎺🎶 much love from NYC! 😍❤️

    • @iChoricci
      @iChoricci Před 4 lety +4

      Aramat Jackson #Commiseration🍀🍃🖖🏼🍃🍀.

    • @danielramos6309
      @danielramos6309 Před 4 lety +4

      Yeaahh

    • @nba178
      @nba178 Před 4 lety +6

      For real ❤️✨

    • @vincentmcshan7817
      @vincentmcshan7817 Před 4 lety +4

      "Good God! . . ."

  • @josecxrnxlx
    @josecxrnxlx Před 8 lety +69

    omg this song is amazing wtf so funky!

  • @primaljackal
    @primaljackal Před 10 měsíci +2

    If this song had gone viral instead of Pherrel’s Happy, the world would probably be at peace by now.

  • @NancyinNYC
    @NancyinNYC Před rokem +5

    She's only 24 here. Stunning--then and now.

  • @squirrelly68
    @squirrelly68 Před 6 lety +25

    I'm a fifty-year-old bougie who saw this wonderful mass of star stuff on stage the other night and it was among the best shows I've ever seen. Everyone needs to see her in concert before they die. Her energy is infectious and her music is sublime. That smile will melt the hardest, iciest heart and her moves will make you cut up and get down.

  • @yippee2000
    @yippee2000 Před 8 lety +60

    I love her style...so truly original!

    • @Beujah
      @Beujah Před 5 lety

      i hate so much she look like a little boy like this..

  • @todosossonhos
    @todosossonhos Před 2 lety +3

    CZcams is the closest thing to a time machine.

  • @JONESIE214
    @JONESIE214 Před rokem +3

    I fuck with her as an artist and I love her music. But this will always be my favorite era from her.

  • @Addisonmoreno
    @Addisonmoreno Před 10 lety +38

    Somehow she manages to keep it so classy yet sexy. I love her, she is beautifully gifted.

  • @Cuddapotato
    @Cuddapotato Před 7 lety +207

    that ukulele be havin a nigga turnt😩😩

  • @kamrekikhidki
    @kamrekikhidki Před 3 lety +15

    Zoey's extraordinary playlist

  • @willlima9246
    @willlima9246 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Janelle teaches me how to dance in a organic way. Now I'm feel free to express myself dancing

  • @ULlisting
    @ULlisting Před 8 lety +12

    I don't think I ever saw so much talent in just one room.

  • @ifeelfamous
    @ifeelfamous Před 8 lety +353

    this video has so many messages

    • @kingfrosty2330
      @kingfrosty2330 Před 8 lety +3

      how can u tell me I'm scares

    • @deshaunmuhammad52
      @deshaunmuhammad52 Před 8 lety +1

      Yes it do

    • @andrewblue8509
      @andrewblue8509 Před 8 lety

      +Jeff Birdy Not doubting or being sarcastic in any way. What messages do you see or stand out to you?

    • @orangeblossom5362
      @orangeblossom5362 Před 8 lety +72

      She doesn't mean demonic messages. Prolly has something to do with a minority group of people who have been demonized and repressed because people refuse to understand and respect their cultural norms. The majority want them to conform to their societies standards, but they are trying to hold on to all of their cultural norms without falling into the norms of the majority; hence the word "tight rope'(tight rope representing how hard it is to keep their culture without being influenced or falling into the majorities standards. I tried.

    • @deshaunmuhammad52
      @deshaunmuhammad52 Před 8 lety +2

      Orange Blossom Well said

  • @sywitz
    @sywitz Před 4 lety +257

    Damn get yourself a girl who can dance, sing, and produce actual ART

    • @edu76rs
      @edu76rs Před 3 lety +2

      Hambúrgueryr8hjdboBbldNhbdbb

    • @edu76rs
      @edu76rs Před 3 lety +1

      HDErh

    • @greatbritishedits6602
      @greatbritishedits6602 Před 3 lety +6

      @@edu76rs understandable, have a nice day 👍

    • @edu76rs
      @edu76rs Před 3 lety +3

      @@greatbritishedits6602 sorry, my daugther did it.

    • @greatbritishedits6602
      @greatbritishedits6602 Před 3 lety +6

      @@edu76rs no worries pal, surprised you’ve kept the comments up ahaha

  • @SwashBuckTief
    @SwashBuckTief Před 3 lety +12

    Still coming back to this for strength 10 years later, and still trying to find that balance 😅

  • @germyw
    @germyw Před 9 lety +29

    Thank you Jesus I was born black!!!

    • @ksk6101
      @ksk6101 Před 27 dny

      Thank you Jesus I was born white!!! Wonder if this hits the same????

    • @jimster46
      @jimster46 Před 23 dny

      ​@@ksk6101Thank Jesus I was born

  • @symphonycummings3374
    @symphonycummings3374 Před 9 lety +578

    Sombody pass me some toast cause this is my jam!!!!! Luv you gurl. XD

    • @yin-yangn5111
      @yin-yangn5111 Před 9 lety +1

      Symphony Cummings Well here ya go my dear! I brought X-tra currant jam for "Yoga" ,Can you please pass the tea for Q.U.E.E.N while we'er still tipin on it? LOL

    • @symphonycummings3374
      @symphonycummings3374 Před 9 lety

      YIN-YANGN sure can want one lump or two lumps of sugar?

    • @yin-yangn5111
      @yin-yangn5111 Před 9 lety

      lol... always 2 please and thank-u!!

    • @symphonycummings3374
      @symphonycummings3374 Před 9 lety

      YIN-YANGN no problem.

    • @yin-yangn5111
      @yin-yangn5111 Před 9 lety

      where are my manners? Would u care for any? lol

  • @tiffanydegoya
    @tiffanydegoya Před rokem +3

    13 years just gone like 🫰🏾 💃🏾

  • @AvaRichard29
    @AvaRichard29 Před měsícem +58

    Deadlift workout music right here 💖 *a u t h e n t I c v i e w s* 💖 dun took Janelle Monáe
    oFf 2 da big leagues and for dat I will always be super grate

  • @ninadavis1528
    @ninadavis1528 Před 4 lety +128

    Who else has the “just dance” routine for this song memorized

  • @nerdy_posta1129
    @nerdy_posta1129 Před 7 lety +152

    So I played this song on Just Dance 3 and this is what happen.
    Singer: Shut up!
    Me: Shut up?
    Singer: Yea.

  • @SRHisntSilent
    @SRHisntSilent Před měsícem +3

    2024 and it's still gold and encouraging

  • @idiomatika
    @idiomatika Před 5 měsíci +1

    I've been watching this on and off for the past 10 years and it never gets old. I love this video!

  • @pookiewood
    @pookiewood Před 9 lety +146

    I LOVE that short lady! I don't know why but she is so cute that it makes me want to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies and have a glass of milk!

    • @SIRGAGA123
      @SIRGAGA123 Před 8 lety +8

      I love that! Cheers! 😊

    • @saxman642
      @saxman642 Před 8 lety +3

      +pookiewood agreed. I love Janelle, but i watch this video JUST to see the shorty. Would love to know ho she is.

    • @saxman642
      @saxman642 Před 8 lety +7

      +pookiewood and with enough scrolling I learned the short lady is one Ladia Yates :)

    • @YaoEspirito
      @YaoEspirito Před 7 lety +3

      Yeah, I was loving that beautiful smile at 1:11.

  • @crazeechickee11
    @crazeechickee11 Před 9 lety +9

    I totally came here because of Glee, but Janelle is just SO fantastic and bubbly and she makes me so happy! NEW FAVORITE ALERT

  • @ramishagreene8819
    @ramishagreene8819 Před rokem +12

    I really miss this version of Janelle monéa

  • @story3877
    @story3877 Před rokem +14

    She killed it in glass onion and I just had to come back and have some fun listening to this again!

  • @anavo8540
    @anavo8540 Před 5 lety +13

    Me and my mother still listen to this song to this day. Every morning I say "Mom can you play tightrope?" The first time I said it once again ever in my life, she was surprised that I remembered it from when I was 3 years old. She played it and said "You use to dance to this when you were little!" Tightrope is the best. 👌

  • @beauxcottle2389
    @beauxcottle2389 Před 7 lety +65

    had no idea she was a singer. I saw hidden figures and thought she was cute and wanted to see if she was in anything else... I like her style. it has kind of every generation mixed in.

    • @lucyfoster4082
      @lucyfoster4082 Před 5 lety +4

      Beaux Cottle She was great in Moonlight too.

    • @noelmaldonado7829
      @noelmaldonado7829 Před 4 lety

      I thought she was an actress only too but then I remembered she sang this song

  • @jazzanarchy
    @jazzanarchy Před 10 měsíci +3

    Janelle helps me miss Prince a little bit less

  • @YensidBuckingham
    @YensidBuckingham Před 9 měsíci +2

    I remember when a few friends sent this to me about 13-14 years ago and said to me she was gonna be the next big thing. I was hooked INSTANTLY. This woman is so god damn talented.