An ongoing exploration of global culture, framed through music, the latest chapter of The Sound of Prada – presented by Prada Eyewear - took place in Berlin on May 28, 2025, featuring a trio of international talents.
Held at the Kranzler Eck, a historic café located on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin’s Charlottenburg district that has been a hub of the city’s social and cultural scene since the 19th century, The Sound of Prada Berlin showcased a set from multi-award winning American singer, actor, and producer Janelle Monáe. A multihyphenate performer who also helms her own record imprint, Wondaland Arts Society, helping to elevate new and exciting musical talent, for The Sound of Prada Monáe performed a DJ set under her alter ego, DJ Johnny Jane.
Monáe’s set was accompanied by two DJs whose musical styles find perfect reflection in the cross-pollination characteristic of Berlin. The opening act, Christian AB, seeks to break down musical barriers within electronica while closing act Channel Tres blends techno and house with West Coast rap in his distinct style.
The latest iteration of Sound of Prada in Berlin invites guests into a sound chamber lined with speaker modules wrapped in gray felt. With its monochromatic, tilted walls, the installation - conceived by architect Andrea Faraguna - becomes a sculptural soundscape, subtly altering perception as visitors move through the space.
