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Janelle Monáe Takes Fans Behind-The-Scenes On Sesame Street

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Janelle Monáe is joined by a few of her fuzzy friends as she takes fans behind the scenes at Sesame Street ahead of her upcoming appearance on the PBS program. Janelle Monáe's light continues to grow brighter since the release of The Electric Lady LP and the subsequent praise she received for the critically-acclaimed project in 2013. Starting the new year off properly, Janelle Monáe is set to play one of the most coveted gigs in the world with her appearance on Sesame Street. Janelle Monáe will appear opposite Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and Cookie Monster, amongst others. Her visit to Sesame Street will be capped by an original tune about perseverance called "The Power Of Yet." Take a look at the footage from Billboard below to get the full scoop. Stay tuned to Sesame Street and the Sesame Workshop for more.