Janelle Monáe’s "Make Me Feel"

One Song

Hartbeat

Music, Comedy, Music Commentary, Music Interviews

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 23 October 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Is Janelle Monáe’s “Make Me Feel” an homage to Prince’s “Kiss”? Diallo and LUXXURY break down the connections, Prince’s influence, and how Monáe created a musical world that is uniquely her own. Don’t let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code ONESONG at Monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. One Song Spotify Playlist Songs Discussed: “Make Me Feel” - Janelle Monáe “Make Me Feel (EDX Dubai Skyline Remix)” - Janelle Monáe “Pynk” - Janelle Monáe feat. Grimes “Tightrope” - Janelle Monáe feat. Big Boi “We Are Young” - fun. feat. Janelle Monáe “Moonage Daydream” - David Bowie “Let’s Go Crazy” - Prince “Givin’ ‘Em What They Love” - Janelle Monáe feat. Prince “Americans” - Janelle Monáe “Kiss” - Prince “Munchies for Your Bass” - Nemesis “Cars” - Gary Numan “Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osbourne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	So luxury, today we're talking about a track that isn't just a song, but a declaration of desire, freedom, and self-expression.
0:06.1	That's right, D'allel, with its prince-worthy grooves, it marked a turning point for Janelle Monet, revealing a more playful, unapologetically sensual side of her artistry.
0:13.8	That's right. We're talking one song, and that song is Make Me Feel by Janelle Monet.
0:18.0	There's nothing better. That's just the way you make me feel. by Janelle Monet. Those who lead
0:21.5	That's just the way you make me feel.
0:22.6	That's just the way you make me feel.
0:26.6	That's just the way you make me feel.
0:27.6	Those who lead deserve a car that leads with them.
0:35.6	Because a car that doesn't move you is a car that falls short of amazing.
0:41.5	That's the Lexus standard.
0:43.2	The standard of amazing.
0:47.7	If I get my kid to phone, I'll be able to keep in touch with them all the time.
0:50.9	You'll be on it all the time.
0:52.2	He could walk to school by himself.
0:53.8	She could see something she shouldn't.
0:55.0	You could chat with grandma.
0:56.0	Friends, trolls.
0:57.0	They can access anything on the internet.
0:59.0	They can access anything on the internet.
1:01.0	So, should I give my kid a phone?
1:04.0	Growing up with phones isn't always easy.
1:06.0	Introducing EE-E Safe for Sims.
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