Janelle Monae Performs 'Make Me Feel'

The otherworldly musical superstar returns to The Late Show for a jaw-dropping performance of this song off her album 'Dirty Computer.

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[coeuznatas]

That intro was very Janet Jackson-esque. Nice :)

[ZIONOLOGY]

If James Brown and Prince had a baby it would be her, stunning performer and vocalist.

[LindaMitchell]

I want to give a shout-out to the camera person and art director. I watched Janelle's performance twice and it was excellent. The director set up the mood perfectly. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[adancer]

You can tell this is one of the songs her and Prince were working on when he passed .

[ScarlettJ]

I love Janelle's style and her music is so awesome, she is so underrated

[lilyremi]

What an intelligent and inspiring woman. Just so damn excited to see what she does next.

[LindaMitchell]

Queen Janelle's an artistic genius. She elevates everything that she does. It's so exhilarating watching her perform. 🙌🏽

[moonwalkrr]

What a wonderfully talented artist! Dirty Computer is a fabulous album!

[animefangirlxx]

I saw her perform this at Lollapalooza. I had no idea who she was, but watching her perform, I immediately noticed the Janet/Michael Jackson and Prince vibes.

And that was when I fell in love with Janelle Monae.

She was the best act at the entire festival. She brought the most energy to the stage and kept you moving from start to finish.

[terah]

I love her visual album, Dirty Computer. Truly amazing and captivating.

[Sarahluzbsb]

That was some fancy editing you did there. Love this song!

[snowstrobe]

If Prince and Janet Jackson had a child...

[JudithBisson]

I’ve never heard of this amazing artist. Thanks for sharing

[Mx.RumpusParable]

That was like Janet Jackson performing a Prince song.

[FoamFett]

That intro was pure MJ, damn she’s got moves!!!

[jimsvideos]

Getting her footsteps in sync with the beat going down the stairs is quite a feat.

[gartzilla]

Prince was working with Janelle on this album before he died. And Janelle's debut album was very much inspired by James Brown music. So you would be 100% correct!

[drraechristopher]

GREAT JOB
REALLY LOVED THE BEGINNING

[anthonyn]

The beggining gave me Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation music video vibes, so dope

[mickeyknox]

she referenced Prince, Janet, and Michael they all have in common that James Brown were a huge influence on them, and also Janelle. this woman! she gets it love her💜