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Stream Janelle Monáe’s New Album ‘Dirty Computer’

Perform a hard reset. Janelle Monáe has released Dirty Computer, her first album since 2013’s The Electric Lady.

The 14-track LP, which is accompanied by an “emotion picture,” includes guest appearances from Brian Wilson, Zoë Kravitz and Pharrell Williams.

Speaking to Rolling Stone about Dirty Computer, she says, “A lot of this album is a reaction to the sting of what it means to hear people in my family say, ‘All gay people are going to hell.’” She continues, “I want young girls, young boys, nonbinary, gay, straight, queer people who are having a hard time dealing with their sexuality, dealing with feeling ostracized or bullied for just being their unique selves, to know that I see you. This album is for you. Be proud.”

A day ahead of her album release, she premiered Dirty Computer: An Emotion Picture By Janelle Monáe on MTV and BET.

Monáe will share her Dirty Computer experience with fans soon as she embarks on a 27-city tour, which begins on June 11 in Seattle, Washington. Every online ticket purchase includes a digital copy of Monáe’s new album. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Wednesday, May 2 at LiveNation.com.

Listen to Dirty Computer below.

Watch the Dirty Computer emotion picture below.

Antwane Folk is the editorial assistant at RatedRnB.com.

Stream Part Two of Jessie J’s ‘R.O.S.E’ Album (Obsessions)

Jessie J serves up Obsessions, the second installment of her four-part album R.O.S.E.

Similar to her Realisations offering, the fresh set consists of four tracks. The standout track for this DJ Camper-produced installment is “Petty,” which finds the singer calling out the obsessive behavior of internet trolls who stay in her comment section.

Jessie J has more new music on the way. She will release the final two R.O.S.E installments: Sex (May 24) and Empowerment (May 25) later this week.

Stream Obsessions below.

Tone Stith Experiences Trust Issues on New Song ‘Long Run’

Tone Stith keeps his Tone Tuesday series going with a fresh track titled “Long Run.”

Backed by an acoustic guitar, the raw tune finds Tone feeling insecure after his girlfriend fails to answer or return his phone call.

“One of two things, that cross my mind / You must be sleeping or running wild,” he sings. “If It’s what I think it is, go have your fun / If you did what I think you did, I hope it was worth it.”

Stith dropped a new song titled “Lonely” last week. He joins the Uncle Drew soundtrack on “Light Flex” featuring 2 Chainz. The full soundtrack can be heard on June 15.

Take a listen to “Long Run” below.

Stream Part One of Jessie J’s ‘R.O.S.E’ Album (Realisations)

Jessie J has released Realisations, the first installment of her four-part album, R.O.S.E.

Composed of four tracks, the DJ Camper-produced project finds the British singer in the best music headspace. The opening track “Oh Lord” will leave you breathless while “Dopamine” will have you stuck in your feelings. In other words: so far, so good Jessie J and DJ Camper.

Speaking on the R.O.S.E album, Jessie J says, “The songs on R.O.S.E. are simply me singing my diary in a melody. I am so grateful and happy that anyone who has been waiting for this record in full will finally have it.”

Jessie J recently premiered an empowering video for “Queen,” which will appear on the new album. Obsessions, the second installment, will be released on tomorrow (May 23). Fans can hear Sex (May 24) and Empowerment (May 25) later this week.

Stream Realisations below.

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