Janelle Monáe Sings “Smile” Live

Thursday Jun 24, 2010 – By Clutch

Never witnessed the live Janelle Monáe slow and sultry experience? Well then you need this video. The singer recorded her rendition of Charlie Chaplin’s classic hit on her debut album “Metropolis: The Chase Suite.” Now just in time for the first year anniversary of the Michael Jackson’s passing, the rising star sings the King of Pop’s favorite joint live for Billboard. Dunning her signature pompadour, Monae joins her band in their go-to black tuxes for a near tear-jerking performance.

We think the King of Pop is smiling now. What do you think?