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Janelle Monae shares her truth in 'Dirty Computer'
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May 1, 2018
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Janelle Monae shares her truth in 'Dirty Computer'
"Janelle Monae's 'Dirty Computer' is a sonic open look into the open book that is her life, her passions, her art," says music supervisor Morgan Rhodes.
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 27:  Janelle Monae attends the special screening presented by YouTube of "Dirty Computer: An Emotion Picture by Janelle Monae" at YouTube Space LA on April 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for YouTube)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 27: Janelle Monae attends the special screening presented by YouTube of "Dirty Computer: An Emotion Picture by Janelle Monae" at YouTube Space LA on April 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for YouTube)
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"Janelle Monae's 'Dirty Computer' is a sonic open look into the open book that is her life, her passions, her art," says music supervisor Morgan Rhodes.

Every week, Take Two has the latest music to get your feet tapping. This week, music supervisor Morgan Rhodes shares her picks.

Artist: Janelle Monae
Album: Dirty Computer

Take A Byte

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuWyu7ipsJ8

Don't Judge Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYlW67CMRKM

Morgan says:



Janelle Monae's "Dirty Computer" is a sonic open look into the open book that is her life, her passions, her art.  With its pop/funk sensibilities, and Prince-influenced vibe, it's a journey towards truth— bold, self-assured truth.

Artist: Elohim 
Album: Elohim 

I Want You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQgfdN14oyI

Hallucinating (Mariachi Version)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5HVQ2BAc6E

Morgan says:



Elohim's self-titled debut is transparency set to electronic beats.  It is raw and honest with songs like "Panic Attack" and "Insecure" and a sound that's dreamy.  Her truth may be heavy, but it feels light.

Artist: The Internet

Roll (Burbank Funk)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIqvRzEIqIo

Morgan says:



It's been three years since the Grammy-nominated Ego Death dropped, but The Internet is back with a head-nodding bouncer that's sure to rock the dance floor and the skating rink.  Roll (Burbank Funk) is everything you didn't know you needed right now.

Artist: Children of Zeus
Album: Slow Down/All Night

All Night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GVdODprShQ

Morgan says:



Children of Zeus' "All Night" is a little bit hip-hop and a whole lot of soul.  Beatmaker Konny Kon links up with artist Tyler Daley to produce a sound that hearkens back to the early days of neo-soul, using classic samples and slow tempo vocals to give the song a "back in the day" feel.