On Friday, Janelle Monáe appeared on CBS This Morning to watch and comment on the 2019 Grammy Award nominations [1] in real time. That meant that we got to see her emotional reaction when her critically acclaimed 2018 album, Dirty Computer, received a nod for album of the year! After the moment in question, she explained how much the album and its nomination mean to her.

"Being a young, black, queer woman in America, there was something I had to say .. a group of people I wanted to celebrate, and I'm happy to be representing them. I hope they feel seen, I hope they feel heard. I hope they feel loved. & I hope they feel celebrated" -@JanelleMonae [2] pic.twitter.com/eXPZXyIgWe [3]

— Norah O'Donnell🇺🇸 (@NorahODonnell) December 7, 2018 [4]

"This album is so much bigger than me. It's not about me. It's about a community of 'Dirty Computers' and marginalized voices," she said. "Being a young, black, queer woman in America, there was something I had to say, and there was a group of people I wanted to celebrate, and I'm happy to be representing them. I hope they feel seen. I hope they feel heard. I hope they feel loved. And I hope they feel celebrated."

It's no secret that Monáe's album was laden with deep meaning and personal allegory. Her first single from the album [5], "Make Me Feel," has been hailed by many as a bisexual anthem, while "Pynk" had a clear feminist message [6] stitched into its fabric . . . and the fabric of those vagina pants. So, yeah, it's a pretty big deal that an album rife with so much commentary on today's issues has gotten such supreme recognition! We're rooting for you, girl! Take home the gold!