The colors black and white are my uniform, to honor the working class. People like my parents, who were janitors and had to wear a uniform every day. It keeps me grounded.
Janelle MonaeI'm a believer that the more I'm giving, the happier I am, and the more beautiful my exterior will be.
Janelle MonaeI always feel the need to give the unfiltered truth, (or) what I think is the truth, at least.
Janelle MonaeI speak about androids because I think the android represents the new 'other.' You can compare it to being a lesbian or being a gay man or being a black woman ... What I want is for people who feel oppressed or feel like the 'other' to connect with the music and to feel like, 'She represents who I am.'
Janelle Monae