SoulCultureUK sent over this performance of Ms. Monae’s first ever London appearance in which she stunned the crowd (and me) with her cover of the old song “Smile”, which was recently done by Jermaine Jackson @ Michael Jackson’s funeral service.
I’m blown away by her poise during this performance though. She came through strong and clear and stripped away all the futuristic yet possibly distracting performance attire and accoutrement to just simply sing, and sing she did.
It’s nice to be reminded every now and then that your favorite performers are actually vocalists too. Because there is a difference — message!
Bravo!
Related posts:
- Live Performances: The Roots w/ Janelle Monae + Incubus
- New Music: Janelle Monae – “Come Alive (The War of the Roses)”
- We Love Janelle Monae But This Outfit = *__________*
- Live Performance: Ginuwine Has Some “Trouble” On The Mo’Nique Show
- Live Performance: Musiq’s Not Sounding “So Beautiful” In This Clip
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
November 6, 2009 Vaughn
I saw a similar video of her performing as the opening act for Raphael Saadiq and she did a rendition of this song to close her set. So beautiful and it was pre-MJ’s death! It holds even more weight now.
Diddy needs to do her a favor and hook up with a label who’s actually – I don’t know – going to release more of her music!
November 6, 2009 Nickey
She recorded this song a well ago. I believe its on her album. I think this is probably her best vocal performance. Is she still signed to Bad Boy?
November 8, 2009 Elle
JM always does a great job on this song! Her debut in London was crazy!!! She’s so awesome on stage…I love when she sings and paints^_^