The word original is often tossed about loosely when describing modern music, but Jaspects truly are. Part Jazz, part Soul, part Hip Hop and part Funk their brand of music defies conventional genres.

The Polkadotted Stripe is the fourth album for these Morehouse College graduates and features Janelle Monae, PJ Morton & Chantae Cann. We caught up with them after a recent performance in Brooklyn, to discuss their sound, group synergy, performing live and more.