After premiering her music video for “Q.U.E.E.N.” on “106 & Park,” Janelle Monáe brought the visuals to life on air. She kicked off her stilletos and danced barefoot in her black-and-white suit to her Erykah Badu-assisted single, making her way from the couch into the audience to dance with her bow tie-wearing fans. Even Bow Wow got in on the fun.
“I just love performing. I love being an artist. I don’t take one day for granted,” said Janelle, who has done similar performances for the First Family.
“We party like this at the White House, honestly. There are pictures of me on Valerie Jarrett’s table just acting out,” she said.
Expect more funky jams like “Q.U.E.E.N.” on Janelle’s upcoming album The Electric Lady, due this summer.
“Ya’ll will be able to understand me a little more,” she said. “I just love raw energy, honest, unpredictable.”
Watch Janelle’s impromptu dance party below.