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Janelle Monáe - So Afraid (Re-Issue)

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Deconstructing 'So Afraid' and Addressing Fears

Janelle Monet shares the journey of how her song 'So Afraid' was born, from recording her fears in a voice memo during a dental visit to collaborating with Nate Wonder to make it a powerful anthem. She also opens up about dealing with anxiety and the struggle of self-forgiveness.

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