Janelle Monáe covers Michael Jackson's fav song, 'Smile'

Interview by: Monica Herrera
Videographers: Matthew Campbell, Jeff Chan, Hanon Rosenthal
Editor: Hanon Rosenthal

[blackcosmos]

Fantasia Elle Song Association brought me here. Didn't know Janelle did a rendition. ❤

[RoyGibson]

Aw it is just so good. You could place her in any decade since 1920 to present day and she wouldn't sound out of place. One of my favorite artists with the sound of a true timeless classic.

[oliviamitchell]

Her voice is so beautiful. I love the HYPER JANELLE but I also love this calm Janelle. plus I love this song by MJ so I win.

[technoviking]

Janelle Monáe is on a whole other level when compared to other modern artists.

[MrUnattainable]

Who else is here from Fantasia’s Song Association with Elle? lol

[lolachanel]

Her voice is so clear and smooth! True class! 

OMG! Janelle Monáe is a Living Legend.

[gongima]

love it when she sings ballads...simple songs really show how beautiful her voice is.

[adajanetta]

One of the lovliest versions of Charlie Chaplin's song "Smile" I've ever heard.

[reneen.]

Does it make sense that this brought tears to my eyes because it is so beautiful? Janelle is a truly talented artist!

[massiekkur]

Janelle Monae is now one of the greats in my book. She may not be mainstream but she's definitely going to be remembered for creating classic music and her golden voice.

[skhyou]

This is one for the ages.Such talent in this young woman!

[BRWNSKN]

Beautiful JM..I'm sure MJ loves your version the most.

[Masaru_kun]

its funny how most people complaining about her melisma don't know what it's called, but i'm guessing they just unconditionally dislike it, without considering the differences between a good one and a bad one. she's selective and mindful about where she does it, and doesn't spend time sliding to find the right notes, she jumps between them instantly. those are the signs of a REALLY good singer, someone's who's mastered what they do.

[Lashawnda-Ndubueze]

I love it! It's so sweet and controlled, she has an amazing voice.

[thelipstickfemme]

Oh my goodness. A real voice with one instrument so we can hear her actual voice. A rare things these days. Love her interpretation of Smile. Never heard it sung that way. It is absolutely beautiful. Very heartfelt.

[crazylj]

She has such a lovely voice. It's refreshing. :) 

[meishaify]

Im here from Fantasia's song of association

[ShaydahandSaharavlogs]

It's nice to see an artist who is just an artist. You don't hear her in the tabloids everyday with some new drama. She gets her attention by her art. Love it. <3

[davonne]

I saw her perform this song live a while back and it was beautiful... Now I can watch it over and over again.