10 Moments Janelle Monáe Gave Us the Illest Prince Vibes

Moments we saw a little Prince in Janelle Monáe.

A Hint of Purple - The cover of her Electric Lady album gives us that smoky Purple Rain vibe.(Photo: Bad Boy Records, Atlantic Records, Wondaland Arts Society)

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A Hint of Purple - The cover of her Electric Lady album gives us that smoky Purple Rain vibe.(Photo: Bad Boy Records, Atlantic Records, Wondaland Arts Society)

Prince in 'Primetime' - Both Janelle Monáe and Miguel are inspired by Prince and it shows on her song "Primetime."(Photo: Bad Boy Records, Wondaland)

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Prince in 'Primetime' - Both Janelle Monáe and Miguel are inspired by Prince and it shows on her song "Primetime."(Photo: Bad Boy Records, Wondaland)

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She Went Crazy - During the Prince tribute performance at the 2010 Bet Awards, Janelle gave us life with her rendition of Prince's "Let's Go Crazy."  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

The Archandroid Is Art Official  - The cover of Janelle's The Archandroid album is very similar to Prince's Art Official Age.(Photo from left: NPG Records, Warner Bros. Records, Wondaland Arts Society, Atlantic Records, Bad Boy Records)

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The Archandroid Is Art Official  - The cover of Janelle's The Archandroid album is very similar to Prince's Art Official Age.(Photo from left: NPG Records, Warner Bros. Records, Wondaland Arts Society, Atlantic Records, Bad Boy Records)

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The Androgynous Android - She bends the gender roles of style just like Prince did.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS) 

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Her Controversy  - You can't tell us Janelle didn't sample Prince's look from his Controversy album.(Photo from left: Warner Bros. Records, Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Her Controversy  - You can't tell us Janelle didn't sample Prince's look from his Controversy album.(Photo from left: Warner Bros. Records, Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

The Artist Apocalyptic  - Ms. Monáe channeled Prince in her "Dance Apocalyptic" music video.(Photo: Wondaland, Bad Boy Records)

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The Artist Apocalyptic  - Ms. Monáe channeled Prince in her "Dance Apocalyptic" music video.(Photo: Wondaland, Bad Boy Records)

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Her Passion for Fashion  - Like Prince, Janelle makes a statement with her outfits.(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images) 

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She Has Her Own Revolution - Her Wondaland group reminds us of Prince's protégés. (Photo: Marcus Ingram/WireImage) 

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She Gave Us What We Love - When Janelle and Prince came together to record "Givin 'Em What They Love" on her Electric Lady album, it was clear the two share a kindred spirit.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for NPG Records 2013)