No really. The Electric Lady let’s it all out, including her famous up-do, for the official “ Dance Apocalyptic “ music video.
Unleashing her glorious crimped mane, the petite futuristic soul diva channels James Brown on stage in this Wendy Morgan -directed visual.
Janelle Monáe in “Dance Apocalyptic” Music Video
“Going crazy, the hitmen always find you / Do that dance, smoking in the girls room / Kiss in France, it’s over like a comic book exploding in a bathroom stall…”
The clip is actually an excerpt from a short film called The Dance Apocalyptic , written by Chuck Lightning , which is set in an alternate version of present-day America.
The upbeat track will appear on Janelle Monáe ‘s forthcoming sophomore album The Electric Lady , out September 10, and will also be featured in her CoverGirl commercials.
Enjoy the video below, check out the accompanying illustration by Sam Spratt , read the full treatment here and download “Dance Apocalyptic” on iTunes .
Watch: Janelle Monáe – “Dance Apocalyptic” Official Video
Janelle Monáe’s “Dance Apocalyptic” Concept Art by Sam Spratt
