Janelle Monae Talks 'Dirty Computer,' Black Girl Magic, Prince, & Pushing Past Fear

With a retro-futuristic vision and an uplifting voice, there's no doubt the Wondaland CEO was designed for pure greatness. It's been nearly two years since Janelle Monáe starred in the Oscar-nominated films Moonlight and Hidden Figures, and five years since she graced us with her sophomore work of art, The Electric Lady. However, the multi-talented star tells Fuse that Dirty Computer has been in the making for quite some time.

Fuse sat down with Monáe before the premiere screening of her Dirty Computer "emotion picture" at the Walter Reade Theater in New York's Lincoln Center. Above, Monáe dives into the "magical" meaning behind the gorgeous visuals for the track "Pynk" and the creative process behind her highly-anticipated third studio album.