Discussions of Janelle Monae’s recent single, “Make Me Feel,” often involve comparisons of the new song’s sound to that of the late Prince. As it turns out, Monae and Prince worked together on the single’s album, Dirty Computer.

Monae told BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac that Prince helped her “come up with sounds.” Monae talked about a relationship with Prince that went beyond their work together. I do miss him, and his spirit will never leave me,” she said.

Prince died on April 21st at his home in Minnesota, at age 57. Many artists paid tribute to Prince, a true musical legend, by covering his songs. Monae’s single however is almost something better, a vestige.

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