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"Monet dedicates 'Elsewhere' to Sly Stone, stating, 'We were in the studio working on the album and learned of his death. Meshell told me to go home and write something not in memoriam but in homage.'"
"'The next day we started working on the song and it was like he was in the room with us. Everything came together in divine timing.'"
"'The song reminds me of our love for one another and the portal of possibility.'"
"The Color of the Rain features collaborations with artists such as Mick Jenkins, Vic Mensa, and Brandee Younger, showcasing a diverse range of musical talent."
Aja Monet's upcoming album, The Color of the Rain, is set to release on May 22. Co-produced by Monet, Justin Brown, and Meshell Ndegeocello, it follows her 2023 debut. The album features guest vocals from artists like Mick Jenkins and Vic Mensa. The song 'Elsewhere' is dedicated to Sly Stone, created in homage after his passing. Monet expresses a sense of divine timing in the collaboration process. The album includes a live band and Monet will perform at Carnegie Hall on May 20.
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