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Janelle Monáe & Nate Wonder

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

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Creating Music for Black Women and Non-Binary Individuals

The hosts discuss their process of writing music for Janelle Monáe's record, with a focus on making music specifically for Black women and non-binary individuals. They highlight the impact of seeing Black women smiling and emphasize the importance of giving people something that brings joy as a form of resistance and healing.

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