Singer Janelle Monáe shines in the debut of her latest LP, “The Electric Lady.”

This eclectic, progressive album is nothing short of brave and entertaining. Thanks to singles “Dance Apocalyptic” and, most notably, “Q.U.E.E.N.” Monáe’s album gained a sizeable buzz. The record was full of beautiful instrumentals, dance-worthy tunes and insightful stories. The track “Q.U.E.E.N.” gained huge attention due to its revealing lyrics, which reference the singer’s sexuality.

“Say is it weird to like the way she wear her tights,” she sings in “Q.U.E.E.N.”

Even though the singer dove deeper into her personal life on the LP, she managed to keep the album funky and interesting.

The second track on the album, “Givin’ Em What They Love,” featuring Prince, sets the tone of the entire album. It has an infectious groove and Prince adds to Monáe’s flavorful delivery nicely. The album sounds inspired by several genres. Everything from rock, funk, hip hop and jazz seemed to inspire each track. The artist shines using old-school stylings on songs like “It’s Code.” The album’s instrumentals did feel a little dated at times, especially on tracks like “Look Into My Eyes.”

Monáe gets personal on songs like “Ghetto Woman,” where she speaks about the strong influence of her mother.

“Before the tuxedos…everyday…I used to watch my momma get down on her knees and pray,” said the artist. She delivers a timeless love track with “PrimeTime,” featuring Miguel. The smooth, sultry tune is well done, and like most features on the album, it’s well placed.

The album fizzles after its last interlude, providing a few lackluster tracks in “What an Experience” and “Dorothy Dandridge Eyes.” Monáe provides more detail on exactly who she is as a person and provides relatable, insightful tracks. Her gutsy lyrics and electric style make for an album that is interesting, to say the least.