The Age of Pleasure

by Janelle Monáe

The Age of Pleasure cover art

Shedding the intricate, sci-fi alter-egos of her previous work, this album is a breezy, unabashed celebration of queer joy and physical intimacy. The production leans heavily into pan-African rhythms, reggae, and dancehall, creating a seamless, party-oriented atmosphere. It operates as a carefree, radically hedonistic soundtrack designed specifically for communal leisure and summer escapism.

Genres

  • Contemporary R&B
  • Pop

Tracklist

  1. Float (feat. Seun Kuti & Egypt 80)
  2. Champagne Shit
  3. Black Sugar Beach
  4. Phenomenal (feat. Doechii)
  5. Haute
  6. Oooh La La (feat. Grace Jones)
  7. Lipstick Lover
  8. The Rush (feat. Nia Long & Amaarae)
  9. The French 75 (feat. Sister Nancy)
  10. Water Slide
  11. Know Better (feat. CKay, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80)
  12. Paid In Pleasure
  13. Only Have Eyes 42
  14. A Dry Red