We’ve had to wait for five years, but Janelle Monáe makes it worth it. She released not one, but two new songs this week. Django Jane is one of them, but boy, do I prefer the other one!

Calling Make Me Feel ‘funky’ is an understatement. It could have been a Prince track. No wonder when you know that the purple one collaborated with Monáe on her new music, just before he passed away two years ago. His influence will be very present on her next album Dirty Computer (out on 27 April).

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.