Janelle Monáe's The Electric Lady album features a variety of sonic textures that blend the past and present to create a unique future for pop and soul music.

The album includes wondrous strings reminiscent of Curtis Mayfield, Hendrixian guitar solos, Prince-like synthesizers, and Outkast-like raps floating over punk rock riffs.

The Electric Lady boasts an impressive list of collaborators, including the legendary Prince who contributed in various ways musically, vocally, and spiritually.

Soul star Miguel provided the lush ballad "Primetime", while other collaborations feature Solange and Grammy award-winning jazz artist Esperanza Spalding.

Notably, Erykah Badu used her poise and grace to transform the first single "Q.U.E.E.N" into a powerful female empowerment anthem, adding to the album's already rich tapestry of sound.