We had some unforgettable events this year, thanks to some incredible artists. Here's a few of our favorites from the year with video and photo recaps. What was your favorite show this year? (Much more after the jump...)

+ Gilles Peterson and Questlove double bill 10 hour DJ set at The Florida Room during WMC
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+ Erykah Badu's secret show at Good Units at Hudson

+ Janelle Monáe's The ArchAndroid album release show at Highline Ballroom

+ Raphael Saadiq at Central Park Summerstage

+ Robyn's performance at Skybar at Mondrian in Los Angeles
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+ Aloe Blacc at Art Basel

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If you missed it, here are some photos from Wednesday night's show with V V Brown and special guest DJ GE-OLOGY. Not only did V V look and sound beautiful but she gave a quick nod to Carnival by pulling out an amazing head piece to start off her show.

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In true Giant Step style, alien princess Janelle Monáe gave an unforgettable performance to celebrate the opening of Hudson Hotel's Private Park with Charity Water. In her girl-android persona, she was convincing yet funky in songs like "Many Moons," and her frantic energy was infectious. Later she slowed the vibe down when she sang "Smile," showing off her stunning vocal skills.  With the crowd beckoning for more, she closed her set with what has become Janelle's rock star signature finale: crowd surfing into a sea of fans.

Hosted by Hudson, Giant Step, and Charity Water, the event raised enough money in donations to build a Hudson Well and provide more than 225 people with clean water.

Janelle Monáe's MySpace | Hudson Hotel | Charity Water