Another day, another black artist with an song in their heart. Black History Month continues on Pictures & Conversations!
Janelle Monae's full length debut album The ArchAndroid is one of the strangest albums of the last few years. She has an alterego, but unlike Sasha Fierce or Strawberry who exist as the sexy performer sides of pop divas, Cindi Mayweather is an android who fell in love with a human and becomes a messianic figure. Whatever, the album had some major high points even if the album as whole didn't live up to it's high concept's promise.
"Cold War" is one of those high points. One of the sadly overlooked possible Gay Pride anthems of the new millennium, the song's fast beat and Prince-y use of electric guitar belies the emotional impact of the lyrics and Ms. Monae's soulful vocal. "I'm trying to find my peace, I was made to believe there's something wrong with me and it's hurts my heart" is the moment that hits hard, even bringing Janelle to tears at the 1:38 mark in the official music video.
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