ICYMI: How to 'Make Me Feel' with Lizzo

Switched on Pop

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Music Interviews, Music History, Music, Music Commentary

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 3 September 2019

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

"Make Me Feel," is the first hit from Janelle Monáe's 2018 album Dirty Computer, and a sensual song about the fluidity of desire. In the pre-chorus, the singer proudly expresses that she is a "sexual bender." Fans have embraced the song for breaking free of normative sexual expectations. But these non-binary statements aren't limited to the lyrics. The message is reinforced with musical concepts drawn from the blues, Prince and Michael Jackson. To help break down this track, Nate and Charlie are joined by singer/rapper Lizzo. She and Monáe both collaborated with Prince, making Lizzo uniquely qualified to unwind his influence on the song. We also discuss Lizzo's song "Truth Hurts" and her podcast "Good As Hell" where she talks to the queens of hip hop. Hands down, Lizzo is one of the most talented, knowledgable and fun guests. You don't want to miss this episode. Songs DiscussedJanelle Monáe - Make Me FeelMichael Jackson - The Way You Make Me FeelMichael Jackson - Beat ItFats Domino - Blueberry HillPrince - KissYing Yang Twins - Wait (The Whisper Song)Lizzo - Truth HurtsSister Nancy - Bam Don't miss Lizzo's podcast "Good As Hell" on Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:28.0	Come with us behind the headlines to hear what these drugs can tell us about the feelings that bookend each and every meal.
0:34.0	Listen to Gastropod, wherever you get your podcasts.
0:37.0	Hello everyone, Nate here. We're taking this week off, but in the meantime, please enjoy one of our favorite ever episodes.
0:45.0	A breakdown of Janelle Monés make me feel featuring the one and only Lizzo.
0:51.0	We're so...
0:57.0	Welcome to Switched On Puff, I'm songwriter Charlie Harding, and I'm musicologist Nate Sloan.
1:02.0	Today we are joined by Lizzo, singer, rapper, and host of the podcast Good as Hell,
1:07.0	a partnership with Spotify and Refinery29.
1:09.0	We are so honored to have you here as your music has been an absolute hit with our listeners.
1:14.0	Thank you for joining us.
1:15.0	Yay!
1:16.0	That was a high you forgot something, flute player.
1:19.0	No way, really?
1:20.0	Absolutely.
1:21.0	So at that's your list, gosh darn it.
1:24.0	That's the dark part.
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