Janelle Monae Blows Minds with “Tightrope” on Letterman

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tim_erickson May 19, 2010 at 10:36 pm

@pmablog She needs to hit top 40 like yesterday. Her talent is astounding.

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Kevin@TheLisp! May 20, 2010 at 12:29 am

i’m totally in love with this song and ArchAndroid right now.

i hope she comes to Toronto and i hope i get to interview her!

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Dan May 20, 2010 at 12:39 am

damn! no words

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A. Riggs May 21, 2010 at 2:54 pm

Loved it! She has always puts on the best performances! GO GIRL! And THE ARCHANDROID is a beautiful work of art! GO BUY IT NOW! Seriously!

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Kate Dehnel May 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm

whhaatttt… she killed it!!!

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chrismphillips May 23, 2010 at 3:07 am

@pmablog Monae on Letterman was all-time, thanks for the link.

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