Lovely article! I loved your refreshing view on this.

I’m one of the ones who wrote a think piece trying to figure what Monae’s angle. I think it’s because I literally got into her music around 2017/2018 and was used to the “suit package “ presented. However, upon listening to lyrics of her earlier albums it is quite clear she is not only brilliant but had a freaky/ sexy mind. She is just further telling her story by baring all.

It’s ok to be shocked by “ change”. We have our own biases sometimes, but I love love love her two newly released singles this year! The vocals!!