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Pop sensation Janelle Monáe is now set to play one of the most iconic sirens of the 1920s by not only producing but also starring in a new series about legendary vedette Josephine Baker.

The first season of Amazon Prime's Homecoming starred Julia Roberts and the homie from If Beale Street Could Talk (Stephan James) and it was a-ight. Season 2 ups the ante and the new teaser trailer features its star, singer/songwriter and accomplished actress Janelle Monáe.

Jackson will be honored along with music titans The Cure, Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music, Radiohead and the Zombies.

The actress explains the pair "love each other deeply" when prodded about her relationship with Janelle Monae.