'Dirty Computer' by Janelle Monae | By Matt Blakeslee

If you have yet to get into Janelle Monae's music, consider this your formal invitation to step into enlightenment. She has consistently pushed the edges of genre, creativity, and writing in her previous two albums, and her latest full length shines yet again. Here you'll find elements of funk, pop, hip-hop, soul, rock and much more.

If you like music that moves you, invites you to get up and dance, and causes you to think...I believe this might be for you. It's her most accessible album to date, but don't let that fool you into thinking there's no depth here. Be warned: it does contain some adult themes and language, but for those willing to explore her ideas, it's an important approach. It is only May, but this might be my favorite album of the year. Welcome to enlightenment!