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Samsung’s first threw an epic block party after the unpacking of Galaxy Note9 and now to celebrate its official retail launch they enlist the help of Janelle Monáe put on a fantastic performance.
Friday, August 24th, press, invited guests, and fans of Monáe packed the Samsung 837 flagship store located in New York City’s famed Meatpacking District. Before Electric Lady blessed fans with her talent, she sat down for a Q&A session moderated by Founder of Slay TV, Sean Torrington where she spoke about how technology help’s keep her passions going forward, what inspires her craft and answering questions from Facebook live viewers.
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Once the discussion wrapped up, Janelle Monáe used a Galaxy Note9 to take an epic selfie with the guests in the building utilizing the upgraded S Pen. Once that was done Monáe took over the stage and put on an epic mini-concert.
She performed fan favorite cuts such as “Django Jane” off her latest album Dirty Computer as well as classic tracks like “Tightrope,” off her The ArchAndroid album and “PrimeTime” which lived on her Electric Lady album.
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Monáe didn’t cheat a single soul in the building and put on a show for the ages showing why she his so highly respected as musician, entertainer, and actor. Definitely a great way to celebrate the arrival of the Galaxy Note. The Note9 is already receiving rave reviews from tech enthusiasts all over, and you can read what we thought about the phone here. If you haven’t done so already you definitely should add her Dirty Computer album to your collection it’s a groove. To see more photos of Janelle Monáe tearing down the Samsung 837 stage check out the gallery below.
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Samsung Galaxy Note9 retail launch celebration kicks-off with a live performance from Janelle Monáe at Samsung 837.
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Janelle Monáe soaks in all of the fans in the building.
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Janelle Monáe doing what she does best.
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The performance fits are fire.
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Samsung Galaxy Note9 retail launch celebration kicks-off with a live performance from Janelle Monáe at Samsung 837.
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Janelle Monáe performing one her many hits.
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Janelle Monáe takes a moment before rocking the crowd at Samsung 837.
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Django Jane sitting in her throne.
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Janelle Monáe perfomring “Primetime” showing off her amazing voice.
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James Brown would be proud.
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James Brown would be proud.
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Janelle Monáe performing “Tightrope.”
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Janelle Monáe’s stage presence is off the charts.
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Monáe’s stage presence is undeniable.
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Janelle Monáe’s style is unmatched.
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Janelle Monáe’s lead guitarist Kellindo Parker ended the show with a firer guitar solo.
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Lead guitarist, Kellindo Parker closes the show with an impressive solo.
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Janelle Monáe and her band take a bow after an impressive performance.
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Samsung Celebrates the Retail Launch of the Galaxy Note9 with Janelle Monáe Live Performance in NYC.
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