Just when we presumptuously thought Michelle Obama's cameo during Sunday's 61st Annual Grammy Awards would be the night's most magical moment, Janelle Monáe's performance reminded all of us why she's one of the most talented artists in music.
The Kansas City native performed her hit single "Make Me Feel" while donning a futuristic latex ensemble. Monáe took to the stage, which was engulfed in purple and pink lights, with guitar in tow. Toward the end, she was surrounded by trumpeters before thanking her fanbase, who she refers to as "dirty computers."
An electric performance from @JanelleMonae ????#GRAMMYs
pic.twitter.com/hPD7VDHvhS— billboard (@billboard) February 11, 2019
The performance had us "yasss"-ing all throughout, especially when Monáe and her back-up dancers all hit the iconic Michael Jackson move.
JANELLE MONÁE'S MOONWALK THOUGH! #GRAMMYs credit: Recording Academy / CBS pic.twitter.com/ek7DDnnbn1
— Michael Blackmon (@blackmon) February 11, 2019
After watching the rendition we didn't know we needed, Twitter erupted in pure delight, as well, noting that visually she gave us all Prince vibes but simultaneously managed to pay homage to the King of Pop in the best way possible.
@JanelleMonae’s performance was visually stunning. She was serving up some serious Prince vibes AND she did the moonwalk like Michael! Great performance ???????? #Grammys
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pic.twitter.com/PpiqjqKrCU— Shelley Wade (@shelleywade) February 11, 2019
Did Janelle Monáe just moonwalk on stage? Was waiting for her and she's so gorgeous and awesome. My new favorite lady #GRAMMYs
pic.twitter.com/GBuYW7DR8o— ѕσℓє∂α∂ ☔ (@ikerina) February 11, 2019
Wow!!! We loved EVERYTHING about @JanelleMonae's @Grammy Performance of "Make Me Feel" tonight!!! You channeled Prince, Robert Palmer, Michael Jackson, and made it stronger, sexier, and female. Damn! ????????
— Elevate Fate (@elevatefate) February 11, 2019
Prince looking down at Janelle Monáe like… #GRAMMYs
pic.twitter.com/fw0wACQgXK— Wakanda Citizen (@wakandacit) February 11, 2019
Monáe is nominated for two Grammys this year, including artist of the year.
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