Overview

• Monáe's new album focuses on finding pleasure in everyday moments and redirecting negative thoughts.
• Monáe tested songs for the album by playing them at parties to gauge crowd reaction.
• The album draws inspiration from African culture and is intended as a love letter to the African diaspora.
• Monáe's provocative music video and recent performance have drawn attention on social media.
• Rapper Cardi B reacted supportively to Monáe briefly exposing her breasts during a recent performance.