Goodie Mob celebrates individuality on “Special Education,” their funky collaboration with Janelle Monáe. CeeLo and the gang craft witty verses over the industrial beat, while Janelle sings the melodic hook (“Don’t you wanna be special?”). The Atlanta group’s new album Age Against the Machine is due August 27 and a new CeeLo album is also on the way.

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After premiering her music video for “Q.U.E.E.N.” on “106 & Park,” Janelle Monáe brought the visuals to life on air. She kicked off her stilletos and danced barefoot in her black-and-white suit to her Erykah Badu-assisted single, making her way from the couch into the audience to dance with her bow tie-wearing fans. Even Bow Wow got in on the fun.

“I just love performing. I love being an artist. I don’t take one day for granted,” said Janelle, who has done similar performances for the First Family.

“We party like this at the White House, honestly. There are pictures of me on Valerie Jarrett’s table just acting out,” she said.

Expect more funky jams like “Q.U.E.E.N.” on Janelle’s upcoming album The Electric Lady, due this summer. “Ya’ll will be able to understand me a little more,” she said. “I just love raw energy, honest, unpredictable.”

Watch Janelle’s impromptu dance party below.

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Janelle Monáe jams with her best friend Erykah Badu in the funky fresh video for “Q.U.E.E.N.,” directed by Alan Ferguson. The rebellious ladies bring their collaboration to life in a living museum exhibit known as “Project Q.U.E.E.N.”

Janelle trades her tuxedo for a black-and-white dress, Givenchy heels, and tights, while her accomplice Badoula Oblongata walks a poodle and models avant-garde looks.

“I just love her. We call each other twins. I talk to her on the phone at least three or four times a week,” Janelle said of her BFF. “It was really inspired by our private conversation, dialogue that she and I have and continue to have. … She’s a strong woman, she’s an electric lady, she’s somebody that I look up to.”

The female anthem will appear on Janelle’s upcoming album The Electric Lady, due this summer.

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Lights, camera, action! Janelle Monáe suits up and steps into the spotlight in the teaser for her “Q.U.E.E.N.” video featuring Erykah Badu. The Wondaland Arts Society founder dons her signature black-and-white tux and bow tie while getting last-minute touch-ups from her glam squad.

The video will premiere Wednesday on BET’s “106 & Park,” and the funky jam can be found on Janelle’s upcoming album The Electric Lady.

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Ladies stand up. Janelle Monáe jams with Erykah Badu on the funky female anthem “Q.U.E.E.N.,” the first release from her upcoming album The Electric Lady.

The song comes with instructions from Janelle. “Q.U.E.E.N. was inspired by private discussions between Erykah and me. It is meant to make you JAM. DANCE. FUNK OUT. and dialogue later…” she tweeted.

The Electric Lady marks the follow-up to Janelle’s 2010 critically-acclaimed album The ArchAndroid.

Bow down to the “Q.U.E.E.N.”

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Janelle Monáe has a royal treat for her fans. The singer has teamed up with Erykah Badu on “Q.U.E.E.N.,” the first release from her upcoming album The Electric Lady.

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Janelle Monáe paid tribute to Jimi Hendrix during her visit to “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on Monday. The CoverGirl nailed her cover of the late legend’s “Little Wing” with some help from The Roots and a killer solo from her guitarist Kellindo Parker.

Janelle will play the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival later this month and is working on a new album.

Watch her rocking set below.

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Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe are spreading their wings and flying onto the big screen. The singers have joined the cast of Rio 2.

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