Take in note: most people there are actors, they know how to fake a laugh/smile. But she managed to get a true smile from most of them. That's a pretty hard thing to get.
Can we admire the cool confidence of Janelle Monae for a moment? A button on her shirt popped and she fixes it with no big fan fare. She doesn't even react, she just buttons it back while she puts on her cardigan. It's the little things, you know?
Girl was so nervous in those opening seconds. Shirt pops open... then can't get the jacket off easy... then drops it by not hanging it on the stand. #noeasygig
THE VØYD *Its black history month in America you jack ass! You’re clearly white considering how you said that and how shameful of you and I bet you must be mad a Korean non English film won aren’t you ?!....*
Lin Manuel Miranda recognises talent when he sees it. And this was brilliant. The room on the other hand... full of posh people unable to have some fun.
aleksi rajaniemi - I'm very open-minded but that "they" stuff doesn't make sense to me. I heard someone at my job wants to be called "these/those" and another wants to becalled "he/them/they" depending on what he's wearing that day and quite frankly it's getting confusing and ridiculous.
@@yurtcobain3337 pretty sure its like 95% of the worlds population who dont give a fuck about "non-binary and gender fluid people" and their made up problems.
My body, my heart, my soul smiled when she said "A Black Queer Artist". Oh, and that casual nod to "Happy Black History month". You girl, deserve your platform!!
It takes talent like this to create energy in a dead room , it’s healthy unexpected and gives ppl something to talk about and most importantly something to be apart of and remember 🏆
In case you missed it: Susan Kelechi Watson could’ve been nominated for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Zazie Beetz in Joker, the cast of Harriet, the cast of Queen & Slim, the cast of Us, William Jackson Harper for Midsommar, the cast of Dolemite, and more The backup dancers were all highlighting the black actors and actresses and films that were sorely overlooked for nominations
Yeah but if you legitimately think any of those people besides Lupita or Eddie Murphy deserved Oscar nominations, especially over the people who did get nominated, then you're probably delusional.
Zazie beetz?? Cmon the two actress of A Portrait of a Lady on Fire deserved a nomination more than Zazie. Zazie was a small part, Joker works because of Joaquin.
IDK who's idea was to let her on stage to sing a 10-year-old song that had nothing to do with movies or this year but THANK YOU! BEST PERFORMANCE EVER!
Ashley Mitchell Whats your problem? She’s only 34 years old that’s not too old. And idk why you’re saying “just because she’s black and can sing” like I’m racist or something. She can perform, she can sing, she looks like she could play the part, so yeah I think she would be a good fit. Idk why you’re getting so pressed about a positive comment lmao. I’m black too girl. I just wanna see our people strive. It’s a comment, calm down.
Ali Likes Avacados if you don’t think so it’s because either you’re an 8 year old or you’re just tasteless 🤷🏻♀️ billie didn’t sing that good, Ariana’s performance was horrible, Camila’s was ok and rosalia’s was boring. The Oscars’s were all iconic, the performances yesterday were all perfect, no one did ONE vocal wrong, it was flawless
@@requiemforanali You're right but i think that demis performance did amazing but janelle slayed! ari did good and camila also did good. i agree on you with the rest
Is it possible the audience was so mesmerized by her performance that their brain didn’t have enough time to process the greatness that is Janelle Monae? Lol
The blackest the Oscars have ever been ... Loved Janelle's performance! It was amazing! Time to come ALIVE OSCARS!! A bunch of bumps on a log. Wake up!!!
Stand For Something Positive I would say last year was the blackest oscars....3 Black women and 3 black men won oscars last year. No wonder it lacked so much diversity this year 😂
OH MY GOD this is a deep cut, this song is from Archandroid. The whole album is good, listen to it if you like Dirty Computer. Holy crap I never thought I'd see her perform something like that at an event like this, that was so good. I was expecting "Make Me Feel" or something like that.
I have been watching the Academy Awards since 1981. Never missed a year. And this performance actually made me cry because l was so excited how Miss. Monae made them/us come alive. I was already excited because this was Oscar night. But this was the perfect welcome. By the time she rose from the floor at 4:54 and the music amplified, you could actually feel the energy. l was clapping with the rest of the audience. Thank you, Miss. Monae!!!!
all the movies represented through the dancers were snubbed but let's be honest they will stay deep in heart and mind of people who loved them : Us, Waves, Queen & Slim, Dolemite is my name, Uncut gems, The King or Midsommar were amazing and bold and they don't need the Oscars to exist
@@Risingofthephoenix Apparently little women was snubbed for best director ( I can'tsay for sure if it was worth it I haven't watched it yet ) so only joker was not
The thing with snubbed movies is that they can't all be nominated. There's so so many amazing movies that come out every year they can't nominate all of them.
This performance last night was absolutely incredible. Your voice is insane, smooth and mellow. Your outfits you had on was phenomenal. You're such a Beautiful Soul.
If she ever plays anywhere near your home, go see her live. I've played with bands, seen 1000s of bands live, I've seen James Brown and Michael Jackson live. She is hands down the best live act I've ever seen.
@@ikexbankai all opinion isn't but when I saw MJ I was quite far back in a massive stadium so it was good but last time I J she was in 500-750 people venue. Never left a gig so happy.
I'm just some Canadian guy and I say the dancers on the front were movies like Queen and Slim, Midsommar, Us and Little Women, the dancers in the back are white men movies like joker, 1917, etc
I would fight a war of roses for Janelle everyday ! I've been loving her ever since Metropolis and ArchAndroid. So amazing in so many ways and if you think this performance abounds with frenetic energy- go back and watch the 'Come Alive' live performance from 2011 Glastonbury.....it will make your whole body vibrate with electricity like the true Android you were born to be !!
@@PDC1987 indie means not mainstream or part of mass media, nothing to do with genre. She's an indie singer because she's not the beacon for her genre like Beyoncé or Drake would be for RnB.
So far this is the only video that made me addicted in an artist in an instant. Normally you need to go through their repertoire to get addicted but this just did it for me. Mad respect to Janelle!
I’ll have whatever she’s having. Janelle is my favorite performer. She’s all kinds of awesomeness, and I’m so glad she brought her brand of awesomeness to the Oscars.
Harmonie M I run into so many people who don’t know that Janelle sings. I’m like always sharing her music with people. Metropolis and ArchAndroid are my favs. People have been sleeping on her incredible talent!!
I could feel the colossal amount of work put into this wonderful 5min acting. It was art decor, it was a mini movie. And I loved that the audience was resonating it.
Agreed. Not only was she channeling Prince and Michael Jackson, but there seems to be a little bit of Freddie Mercury and David Bowie in the performance
I can’t believe how many people I’m the audience didn’t snap or sing, I mean like their celebrity’s being filmed you think the whole crowd would listen
She killed it as expected. Love the addition of Billy Porter. He worked that Elton track. I also love how they mixed this version of Come Alive (come on “I got 5 on it” mix from Us!).
I first discovered her when I was watching Stargate Universe in 2009 and she was playing in a club during one scene. She blew me away then and continues to do so. What a beautiful voice and her energy!
It's gotta be exhausting performing for a room that low on energy-- her commitment and execution are insanely awesome.
I don’t think it was a coincidence that she chose to sing “Come Alive”. She knew the room she was walking into!
@D W LOL right?! Like "y'all are whack - goodnight."
D W 😆😂🤣agreed
#OscarsSoWhite , what else can you expect?
D W 😆😆😆
Take in note: most people there are actors, they know how to fake a laugh/smile. But she managed to get a true smile from most of them. That's a pretty hard thing to get.
Can we admire the cool confidence of Janelle Monae for a moment? A button on her shirt popped and she fixes it with no big fan fare. She doesn't even react, she just buttons it back while she puts on her cardigan. It's the little things, you know?
YES! (*they)
Stage Presence for DAYS.
We cannot
Bondfall 007 it’s still the theatre! The show must go on! 👌🏾✨
@@iryna_camp right in the beginning! When she walks down the tiny stairs
I WILL NEVER STOP SAYING THIS, JANELLE IS SO CREATIVE AND TALENTED, THEY DESERVE THE WORLD.
They* Janelle came out as Non Binary a few weeks ago
Samuel lol
She?
Reported
Girl was so nervous in those opening seconds. Shirt pops open... then can't get the jacket off easy... then drops it by not hanging it on the stand. #noeasygig
@@beejj6190 if Janelle fumbled at the start, the recovery was mag-nifi-cent.
I'm sorry but more people need to be talking about this. This was incredible.
It literally just came out.
This was way too political, the Oscars are supposed to be a celebration of film. Not minorities
Agreed
@@ctrl_alt_deleter on this channel. It's been on Twitter since it aired.
THE VØYD *Its black history month in America you jack ass! You’re clearly white considering how you said that and how shameful of you and I bet you must be mad a Korean non English film won aren’t you ?!....*
God, Leo hasn't looked that uncomfortable since he had to meet his girlfriend's parents and realised those parents were 4 years younger than him
AHAHAHAHAHA OMG
Best Leo comment ever!
He may be a good actor but he's certainly not a good singer. That was terrible haha
4 years? I knew that camila's mom is 1 year younger than Leo.How old is camilas daddy?
🤣🤣🤣
Imagine this being performed at the Tonys... would be a whole other level of energy🔥
Yeah and at The Grammys. It will be so DOPE if Janelle Monae performs "Come Alive" @ the Super Bowl Halftime Show 💥🤘 That will be so Explosive 💥🔥🎶🎵
God I Hope That The Corona Virus would Be Over Before That Or The Prime Time Emmy's Or Even The Teen Choice Awards Comes Around.
@@judo7817 I doubt I'll ever get to see either of these, but I would LOVE for her to perform a Super Bowl halftime show or a James Bond theme song.
Us theatre kids know how to party
The whole crowd would have been standing up 🔥❤️
I swear Janelle is so underrated! I love her! Also, props to EVERY dancer at that performance, they killed it!
Saaaame, she killed that. I stan the right queen 👑
Girl she performed at the oscars, she's nowhere near underrated lmaoo
No Name needed trust me, she’s extremely underrated
I totally agreeeeeeeee she is the absolute Queen
She should be up there with Katy perry. It’s honestly sad people like Taylor have to steal the spot light. They are only popular for the name
Margot Robbie and Lin Manuel Miranda actually enjoying the performance is refreshing
Cynthia Erivo enjoyed it as well
Lin Manuel Miranda recognises talent when he sees it. And this was brilliant. The room on the other hand... full of posh people unable to have some fun.
And rita too
Tom Hanks' wife was feeling it too
Diane Bismuth actually Rita as well, yes!
The Oscars did not deserve Ms. Monae. Her talent is much bigger than they are.
Therefore you dont deserve her either. Your talent is non existant.
@@m0n0deferia so is yours.
@@TheVideoChatter Exactly, that is why I do not critize the Oscars stupidly like you do
@@JA-tg7ej awards =/= talent. She is the bomb
@@JA-tg7ej she's the uppity diversity quota
The Oscars don't deserve her, this should be The Tony's opening
Monáe is gender non-binary so it is kinda offensive to call Janelle "she"...
aleksi rajaniemi she stated that her pronouns are she/they
aleksi rajaniemi - I'm very open-minded but that "they" stuff doesn't make sense to me. I heard someone at my job wants to be called "these/those" and another wants to becalled "he/them/they" depending on what he's wearing that day and quite frankly it's getting confusing and ridiculous.
@@adrbd9435 quite frankly nobody gives a fuck about ur opinion
@@yurtcobain3337 pretty sure its like 95% of the worlds population who dont give a fuck about "non-binary and gender fluid people" and their made up problems.
My body, my heart, my soul smiled when she said "A Black Queer Artist". Oh, and that casual nod to "Happy Black History month". You girl, deserve your platform!!
She had some great contributions on Hollywood Reporter roundtable and this is what I thought.
Yes, made my day too!!! She's an amazing artist and it makes me proud she is one of us! Out and proud!
Ariana DeBose is following her legacy.
Why isn’t anyone talking about this 😭 this was INCREDIBLE.
The vocals, interaction with audience members and co-performers...AMAZING
it's a real show honey.
Because it’s uncomfortable to watch!
Peace and LOVE - It's only uncomfortable for dull people.
I think Parasite dominated everything
Gabriel Moreira - Except in the actors category.
It takes talent like this to create energy in a dead room , it’s healthy unexpected and gives ppl something to talk about and most importantly something to be apart of and remember 🏆
PLR 88 your right so true
Very true. Diana Ross used to subtly do this with her song Reach Out And Touch. It's a wonderful technique, not a lot of artists have this.
Well said
Exactly! No better description "energy un a dead room"
@@helenconhdehumor
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In case you missed it:
Susan Kelechi Watson could’ve been nominated for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Zazie Beetz in Joker, the cast of Harriet, the cast of Queen & Slim, the cast of Us, William Jackson Harper for Midsommar, the cast of Dolemite, and more
The backup dancers were all highlighting the black actors and actresses and films that were sorely overlooked for nominations
Yeah but if you legitimately think any of those people besides Lupita or Eddie Murphy deserved Oscar nominations, especially over the people who did get nominated, then you're probably delusional.
I'm surprised at Queen and slim I want to go see that movie
so basically it was race-based whining?
blackraider777 idiot.
Zazie beetz?? Cmon the two actress of A Portrait of a Lady on Fire deserved a nomination more than Zazie. Zazie was a small part, Joker works because of Joaquin.
I live for her forcing the uncomfortable elites to sing into her mic and nonchalantly brushing Leo w her flowers hahaha
Yeah because this wasn't rehearsed or anything.... lol
Uncomfortable elites....get a life kristen
And still respected Taika's wish when he appeared to opt-out of taking part.
Ah yes the multimillionaire making the 'elites' feel uncomfortable. Great logic.
Harvey Weinstein Ejaculated On Me Take that, Leo!!!
Her range and adding Billy Porter to this jam....damn
IDK who's idea was to let her on stage to sing a 10-year-old song that had nothing to do with movies or this year but THANK YOU! BEST PERFORMANCE EVER!
So true. This was such a fun, energetic performance!
Tom Hanks starred in a biopic about Mister Rogers last year, that's why lol
Yes the original song Come Alive had nothing to do with Oscars, but she modified the lyrics and made it relevant.
probably the same person who thought it was a good idea for eminem to randomly perform 17 years after his song was nominated
OMG! Do your ears not work!? “Time to come alive,” its a message that’s very relevant especially when it comes to movies and the oscars rn
When she put the hat on Tom hank's head and his reaction to it was like a million dollars of vintage art
Its very symbolic too since he’s related to mr. roggers
If princess and the frog ever became a live action, she should be tiana.
Chris I don’t know, I would still prefer Anika Noni Rose, she voiced Tiana so well in the animation.
Chris Why? Just because she’s black & can sing? She’s too old lol
Ashley Mitchell ankia too old too
Ashley Mitchell Whats your problem? She’s only 34 years old that’s not too old. And idk why you’re saying “just because she’s black and can sing” like I’m racist or something. She can perform, she can sing, she looks like she could play the part, so yeah I think she would be a good fit. Idk why you’re getting so pressed about a positive comment lmao. I’m black too girl. I just wanna see our people strive. It’s a comment, calm down.
Chris girl don’t even argue with her ignorance!
As far as I'm concerned, SHE WAS THE HOST!!!
Even if it was only for six minutes...
Props to her for trying to turn the Oscars opening into a Tony's opening
They didn't try. They did.
Fang Jiunn Ewe that’s exactly what she did and honestly it makes more since lol
The Tony's are the only awards show I watch...and this performance
Fang Jiunn Ewe oh no booboo, she SUCCEEDED!!! ✨
Just realized that the background dancers are recognizing the snubs. They have dancers dressed as Us, Midsommar, 1917, joker
James Hairston and Queen and Slim
And Dolemite is My Name!
Joker didn't get snubbed you baffoon, that's amovie that got too many
1917 and joker aren’t snubs
1917 and joker aren’t snubs🤣
That croud was too unseasoned....... Janelle deserved better
Banana A yes she did, a bunch of boring duds.
It's a formal event. Also, I don't think anyone saw that coming. They did leap to their feet at the end. The video cuts out their very long ovation.
@@savyjett it's edited. There are also rules on protocol
God I Miss This Life, No Corona Virus, No Social Distancing, No Masks, God I Wish I Had This Life Back.
Know your audience.
when the Oscars have better performances than the Grammys lol
I know riiight🤣🤣😍
umm not really
Ali Likes Avacados if you don’t think so it’s because either you’re an 8 year old or you’re just tasteless 🤷🏻♀️ billie didn’t sing that good, Ariana’s performance was horrible, Camila’s was ok and rosalia’s was boring. The Oscars’s were all iconic, the performances yesterday were all perfect, no one did ONE vocal wrong, it was flawless
@@requiemforanali You're right but i think that demis performance did amazing but janelle slayed! ari did good and camila also did good. i agree on you with the rest
ali lowkey true
When Janelle Monáe sing: Lalalalalala..lala… and than Leo DiCaprio: lalalalala.. I love it!! His girlfriend and Brad Pitt are laughing at him
@@blackraider777 do u need anything or
He may be a good actor but he's a terrible singer, that was really bad
@@yurtcobain3337 na nigga i'm good
@@blackraider777 damn it really took you two months to come up with that? think u might have to workshop that one further king
@@yurtcobain3337 i didn't even saw your reply champ
if i need you to get me some beer or something i'll be sure to call you, dawg
Is it possible the audience was so mesmerized by her performance that their brain didn’t have enough time to process the greatness that is Janelle Monae? Lol
Queen💐👸❤
You're being much too kind.
Quite possible, actually 🤤❤
You nailed it.
Janelle Monae, Billy Porter and Cynthia Errivo were tag-teaming to bring soul to Oscars.
Cak Redi Just like when they used to have Whoopi host...thinking a talented black host makes up for the lack of diversity among the winners.
Cak Redo. I know! What a bunch of stuffed shirts!!
I absolutely love that she used Come Alive for this, makes me want to go back and relisten to her whole discography
it did make me mildly disappointed that she didnt start SCREAMING at the third verse like she did in the original version ajdnajd
PastafarianPriestess I did start listening to ArchAndroid after this performance. I proudly have her ENTIRE discography.
The blackest the Oscars have ever been ... Loved Janelle's performance! It was amazing! Time to come ALIVE OSCARS!! A bunch of bumps on a log. Wake up!!!
Don't forget Hair Love being the only black winners for Animated Short
Stand For Something Positive I would say last year was the blackest oscars....3 Black women and 3 black men won oscars last year. No wonder it lacked so much diversity this year 😂
I would say 2002 is the blackest.
Halle Berry and Denzel Washington won leading actor awards with Whoopi Goldberg host.
No it's not, nobody was punched or slapped.
The Archandroid is still lit
And Billy singing Elton John was also amazing.
She sang the Beatles song "Yesterday"
@@kekemmayie7775 They were referring to Billy Porter in this video
@@kekemmayie7775 Billie (Eilish) sang "Yesterday" and Billy (Porter) sang some lines from "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John.
Omg I lived for that
Soaribb your post is the absolute truth
Y’all know this song is 10+ years old....makes my heart skip beats
yes! it was always one of my faves; happily surprised to see it played at the Oscars in 2020
Which song?
Columbo Come Alive. It’s on her 2010 album The Archandroid
@@BetterCallSaul603 its called "Come Alive" and was on her album The ArchAndroid from 2010
i can't believe i've been a fan that long. omg. i bought this cd when it came out.
She's really bringing Tony's energery to the Oscars. I respect that
she is from ANOTHER WORLD
They*
She's from Wondaland
A-A-A-A-An alien from outer spaace!
@@TheSamuelbest12 pronouns confirmed?
Yep
Shout out to anyone who was in their living room SHOUTING "LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA"
😂😂😂😂
Yesssss
Midsommar, Rocketman, Little Women, Dolemite...thanks for bringing the forgotten, two geniuses.
janelle is the only artist who could bring so much life to the oscars. legend
Have you seen Hugh Jackman opening number??
@@hilaryrussell5804 I kinda feel sorry for whoever gets to open the show next year. Janelle set a bar so high it's illegal at a federal level.
Cynthia did as well
Bey might be the queen, but Janelle is the Midsommar May Queen
😂😂😂😂😂😂yazzzzzzzzz honey
can u admire Janelle without mention Beyoncé? where's the correlation lol
Florence sweetie
@ ikr!
@ it was a reference to her May Queen outfit
I love everything about this performance, but for some reason I'm obsessed with the way she shouts, "horns, blow!"
Same😅♥️
OH MY GOD this is a deep cut, this song is from Archandroid. The whole album is good, listen to it if you like Dirty Computer. Holy crap I never thought I'd see her perform something like that at an event like this, that was so good. I was expecting "Make Me Feel" or something like that.
The Metropolis saga is incredible
I was so excited when I saw she used Come Alive. Much much prefer her older stuff to Dirty Computer.
I have been watching the Academy Awards since 1981. Never missed a year. And this performance actually made me cry because l was so excited how Miss. Monae made them/us come alive. I was already excited because this was Oscar night. But this was the perfect welcome. By the time she rose from the floor at 4:54 and the music amplified, you could actually feel the energy. l was clapping with the rest of the audience. Thank you, Miss. Monae!!!!
Im ashamed to say this is my 1st time seeing this performance. My goodness, she was amazing! I love Janelle Monae.
all the movies represented through the dancers were snubbed but let's be honest they will stay deep in heart and mind of people who loved them : Us, Waves, Queen & Slim, Dolemite is my name, Uncut gems, The King or Midsommar were amazing and bold and they don't need the Oscars to exist
Except the Joker and Little Women
I couldn't stand the movie Queen & Slim.
@@Risingofthephoenix
Apparently little women was snubbed for best director ( I can'tsay for sure if it was worth it I haven't watched it yet ) so only joker was not
The thing with snubbed movies is that they can't all be nominated. There's so so many amazing movies that come out every year they can't nominate all of them.
Wait which costume was for Waves?? I wish that movie got more recognition
This performance last night was absolutely incredible. Your voice is insane, smooth and mellow. Your outfits you had on was phenomenal. You're such a Beautiful Soul.
Can we please talk about how cute it was when Janelle put the hat on Tom Hanks and his little smile😭🥺
If she ever plays anywhere near your home, go see her live.
I've played with bands, seen 1000s of bands live, I've seen James Brown and Michael Jackson live. She is hands down the best live act I've ever seen.
Roy Gibson yasss travelled to NC just to see her! Soooo good
I've been lucky enough to see her live twice; the energy is at 200% when she's on stage 😍
Speaking facts!!! I’ve seen her live 3 times
Over Michael Jackson? Come on now. She’s great but lets not go too far
@@ikexbankai all opinion isn't but when I saw MJ I was quite far back in a massive stadium so it was good but last time I J she was in 500-750 people venue. Never left a gig so happy.
this performance was so good, most of the films that were more heavily shown were snubbed female and black centric ones.
Like Joker...
I'm just some Canadian guy and I say the dancers on the front were movies like Queen and Slim, Midsommar, Us and Little Women, the dancers in the back are white men movies like joker, 1917, etc
@@fergarzaaa3076 check this out
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Margot, Lin , and Brie was like the only ones into it.
Rita Wilson was enjoying it
And Olivia Colman looks like she enjoyed it as well
and Cynthia Erivo ^^
I’m addicted to this performance
tom hanks face 😃😃 this woman is absolutely stunning go Janelle.
not a woman, they're nonbinary but still true~
@@F00D1ES she is a biological woman.
@@moramorena shut up
felt like the only person who was looking at what Janelle was doing adoringly in that intro
@@F00D1ES well actually has never said anything about her pronouns and just because somebody is non binary doesn’t mean they only use they/them
Janelle Monáe is gifted in beauty, singing, entertaining, dancing and acting. Definitely underrated!!😢😞😔
I would fight a war of roses for Janelle everyday ! I've been loving her ever since Metropolis and ArchAndroid. So amazing in so many ways and if you think this performance abounds with frenetic energy- go back and watch the 'Come Alive' live performance from 2011 Glastonbury.....it will make your whole body vibrate with electricity like the true Android you were born to be !!
Awesome albums...artistic
I read on Twitter today, “The Oscars wanted Janelle Monáe, well THEY GOT JANELLE MONÁE!”.
For anyone wondering this song Come alive (War of the roses )is from her 2010 album , The ArchAndroid , Track 10! Glad she performed this live !
All I heard about was Eminem performing, and nothing about this! This song and album rocks!
I love Tom Hanks' face impression like: "She sings better than me..."
I mean Tom Hanks is an oscar winning actor I don't think he's worried about an indie singer lol. Probably just him showing appreciation.
@@jetsofaqua2206 indie singer? You must be crazy. Janelle Monae is far from an indie singer...
@@Elisee58 do you know what indie singer means? She's the definition....and it's not an insult.
Azarlo She is a pop and R&B artist signed to a major record label. She is not the least bit Indie.
@@PDC1987 indie means not mainstream or part of mass media, nothing to do with genre. She's an indie singer because she's not the beacon for her genre like Beyoncé or Drake would be for RnB.
I've always imagined Janelle on Broadway!All of her work is absolutely beautiful!
Billy Porter's outfit is really iconic
So big band, so Broadway, so classic
So show you put on honey
Jazz hands
And 5678
Go !
@@chrislyncompton8623
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When she put that hat on Tom Hanks he looked like a Trillionaire Boss 😎
He looked like the Monopoly Man
IT WAS TOM HANKS?! OMG
She's a living legend for sure
this is so much more than I expect from the Oscars
My wig was ripped from my head and is now orbiting the andromeda galaxy
So far this is the only video that made me addicted in an artist in an instant. Normally you need to go through their repertoire to get addicted but this just did it for me. Mad respect to Janelle!
I get so mad, cause the camera guys almost ruin this with poor shots! JANELLE IS AMAZING!
I’ll have whatever she’s having. Janelle is my favorite performer. She’s all kinds of awesomeness, and I’m so glad she brought her brand of awesomeness to the Oscars.
This was absolutely phenomenal. Janelle Monae really did that.
Her talents are sooOoo rich and complex, LOVE her
What a magnificent performance by Janelle ! Energy, charisma, beauty, singing and dancing skills : she's got it all
"CELEBRATING ALL THE WOMEN who Directed Phenomenal Films..." since some folks can't.
There is only one woman who has won an oscar for best directing that is katherine Bigelow.
@Ryan Akwar and she did 👏
2:18 Saoirse Ronan looks very happy with the performance
Wow, can’t believe she went with an older song! One of my favorites from the ArchAndroid, love her so much!
Harmonie M I run into so many people who don’t know that Janelle sings. I’m like always sharing her music with people. Metropolis and ArchAndroid are my favs. People have been sleeping on her incredible talent!!
The choreography was OUTSTANDING....!!!! The dancers, Janelle Monae .... there truly are no words!!!!! Incredibly fantastic....!!!!!!!
I always find myself wanting more from her voice but she always makes up for it with showmanship, creativity, energy, professionalism, and delivery!
She's too good for the Oscars. Half the audience just sat there and couldn't be bothered to so much as snap.
The grace. The poise. The professionalism. Icon.
She can sing for real
THE OSCARS DONT DESERVE HER THE TONYS DESERVE HER
LARGE BAGUETTE LAFAYETTE :3 TEA
Now this is true
You and Cynthia Erivo were everything and then some at those boring Oscars. Thank you for your Black Girl Magic!!!
Love how Cynthia Erivo was into the performance! Yes singing QUEENS!
I could feel the colossal amount of work put into this wonderful 5min acting. It was art decor, it was a mini movie. And I loved that the audience was resonating it.
If prince and Micheal Jackson had a baby it would be janelle js
@@jetsofaqua2206 You need to stop taking things too seriously
Agreed. Not only was she channeling Prince and Michael Jackson, but there seems to be a little bit of Freddie Mercury and David Bowie in the performance
And Cab Calloway is her granddaddy.
I was thinking Prince and Josephine Baker.
2:33 Did she really just sing 'cos the Oscars, it's so white' hahaha
Lol, I caught that too!
Oooh she did!!! Lmaooooo
It's so wild....
She did!
Oh shit, yes she did!
I can’t believe how many people I’m the audience didn’t snap or sing, I mean like their celebrity’s being filmed you think the whole crowd would listen
Janelle is just a great example of how you can have a soothing and sweet voice but powerful at the same time.
"Because the Oscar is so white" YES JANELLE
I wonder if anyone really looked at the costumes.....they tell a story too.
@@lcdd9091 i did. Everyone did, i think. Especially Us and Midsommar. Florence and Lupita were snubbed for their amazing acting!
She said wild, but it goes both ways I guess lol
oscars so jewish, wonder why that "proud black queer whatever" songstress
haven't said anything about that.....
@@blackraider777 What do you mean?
She killed it as expected. Love the addition of Billy Porter. He worked that Elton track. I also love how they mixed this version of Come Alive (come on “I got 5 on it” mix from Us!).
I love Janelle when she gets all musical theater. Her voice is so precise and perfect!
1:40 her eyes that is epic.
Only the real greatest can perform like that
The art of storytelling
She reminds me a lot of Eartha Kitt. I love them both!
The fact that she changed the lyrics to suit the occasion... Janelle is just incredible.
Janelle’s energy is INSANE ❤
All the folks who “disliked” this need to go and find their sense of taste...this was BRILLIANT!
Who are you to tell anyone how to feel?
This was awful
Elizabeth Jackson - It was amazing I was in awe, had the TV vol. on full blast! 🌟
No, it wasn't. It was woke as fuck.
- Miss Monae you another one amongst us worthy of all the roses right now - 💯
If I was at the Oscars during this performance, I would have been cheering like a maniac.
Janelle is the magic in your life you've been missing
LOVE the shout out to Dolemite. Hopefully it put a smile on Eddie Murphy's face.
Anyone peeped how when she said women people applauded but when she said black women people stopped?
I very much did
Yup.
Racism is still heavy
I KNOWW GOD DAMN
Notification gang. Where y'all at? Let's celebrate that the world has finally AWOKEN to Ms. Monae's talent. About damn time.
D3IM2NTEII in class😂😂
hail!!
I'm here
I first discovered her when I was watching Stargate Universe in 2009 and she was playing in a club during one scene. She blew me away then and continues to do so. What a beautiful voice and her energy!
So f ing true, what a showing for one of the most talented women in the game.
I love Janelle, her style, her class, her artistry is just so refreshing to me.
This is so good. Her and Billy sound great together.
Artistically gifted. That's how you make an entrance. Janelle Monae💯🔥🙌🏿🔥