I feel like Harriet Tubman, except I am trying to free people through underground music, to free themselves creatively and inspirationally.
Janelle MonaeI always feel the need to give the unfiltered truth, (or) what I think is the truth, at least.
Janelle MonaeWhen I got into the music industry, I wasn't focused on being the most famous artist or even getting a major record deal. It was just to make music on my own terms or create my own image, do my own hair, do my own makeup.
Janelle Monae