query: What year was Janet Jackson's first album released?

title: Janet Jackson (album)

text: Jackson" a "debut album of youth-oriented pop". "The Rolling Stone Album Guide" book stated that the album and its follow-up "Dream Street" (1984) sound like bland dance-music ready-mades. Janet Jackson (album) Janet Jackson is the debut album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on September 21, 1982 by A&M Records. "Janet Jackson" is described as a post-disco and contemporary R&B record. Songwriters Angela Winbush and René Moore contributed to much of the album's lyrics. Moore and Winbush share production credits with Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver, and Bobby Watson. On release "Janet Jackson" charted on the "Billboard" 200 and in

title: Janet Jackson (album)

text: Janet Jackson (album) Janet Jackson is the debut album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on September 21, 1982 by A&M Records. "Janet Jackson" is described as a post-disco and contemporary R&B record. Songwriters Angela Winbush and René Moore contributed to much of the album's lyrics. Moore and Winbush share production credits with Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver, and Bobby Watson. On release "Janet Jackson" charted on the "Billboard" 200 and in New Zealand. Three singles from the album had little impact on "Billboard Hot 100" charts, among them "Young Love", "Come Give Your Love to Me" and "Say You

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: Control (Janet Jackson album) Control is the third studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on February 4, 1986, by A&M Records. Her collaborations with the songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis resulted in an unconventional sound: a fusion of rhythm and blues, rap vocals, funk, disco and synthesized percussion that established Jackson, Jam and Lewis as the leading innovators of contemporary R&B. The album became Jackson's commercial breakthrough and enabled her to transition into the popular music market, with "Control" becoming one of the foremost albums of the 1980s and contemporary music. The album

title: Number Ones (Janet Jackson album)

text: Number Ones (Janet Jackson album) Number Ones (released internationally as The Best) is the second greatest hits album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on November 17, 2009, by Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Universal Music Enterprises. The double-disc album is composed of 33 of her number-one hit singles spanning various music charts across the globe. "Number Ones" collects singles from her third studio album "Control" (1986) to her 10th studio album "Discipline" (2008), and was made possible as a joint venture between Universal and EMI Music. The album's single, "Make Me", was made available for digital download on

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: FKA Twigs and Tinashe in that "all of them take cues from Jackson's blueprint. And all that began with "Control"." Notes !scope="row"|Worldwide Control (Janet Jackson album) Control is the third studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on February 4, 1986, by A&M Records. Her collaborations with the songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis resulted in an unconventional sound: a fusion of rhythm and blues, rap vocals, funk, disco and synthesized percussion that established Jackson, Jam and Lewis as the leading innovators of contemporary R&B. The album became Jackson's commercial breakthrough and enabled her to

title: Control (Janet Jackson song)

text: Fame's list of 500 songs that shaped rock and roll. Control (Janet Jackson song) "Control" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson for her third album "Control" (1986). It was written by Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song was released as the fourth single from the album on October 21, 1986 by A&M Records. Its arrangement, built upon complex rhythmic tracks, showcased state-of-the-art production. The song is about Jackson wanting to finally take control of her life. In 1988, the song won a Soul Train Music Award

title: Control (Janet Jackson song)

text: Control (Janet Jackson song) "Control" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson for her third album "Control" (1986). It was written by Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song was released as the fourth single from the album on October 21, 1986 by A&M Records. Its arrangement, built upon complex rhythmic tracks, showcased state-of-the-art production. The song is about Jackson wanting to finally take control of her life. In 1988, the song won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video, beating out her

title: Nasty (Janet Jackson song)

text: Spotify. US, UK, and European 7" single US and European 12" single/Australian limited edition 12" single US and European 12" single – Cool Summer Mix Parts I and II UK 12" single Nasty (Janet Jackson song) "Nasty" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her third album "Control" (1986). It was released in April 15, 1986 by A&M Records as the album's second single. It is a funk number built with dummy-sucking samples and a quirky timpani melody. The first and last 30 seconds incorporate the emphases from "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" but

title: Nasty (Janet Jackson song)

text: Nasty (Janet Jackson song) "Nasty" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her third album "Control" (1986). It was released in April 15, 1986 by A&M Records as the album's second single. It is a funk number built with dummy-sucking samples and a quirky timpani melody. The first and last 30 seconds incorporate the emphases from "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" but in a different key. The single peaked at number three on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and remains one of Jackson's signature songs.

title: Janet Jackson

text: Best Short Form Music Video. Jackson's first compilation album, "", was released in 1995. It peaked at number three on the "Billboard" 200. The lead single, "Runaway", became the first song by a female artist to debut within the top ten of the Hot 100, reaching number three. "Design of a Decade 1986/1996" was certified double platinum by the RIAA and sold ten million copies worldwide. Jackson's influence in pop music continued to garner acclaim, as "The Boston Globe" remarked "If you're talking about the female power elite in pop, you can't get much higher than Janet Jackson, Bonnie Raitt,

title: Janet Jackson (album)

text: much of the album's lyrics. Moore and Winbush share production credits with Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver, and Bobby Watson. The cover photo was shot by Harry Langdon in the swimming pool of the Jackson family's home. Jackson took the idea from a Helmut Newton photograph of actress Elizabeth Taylor submerged in a swimming pool, which she found "dramatic". The album was released on September 21, 1982, by A&M Records. The "Baltimore Afro-American" noted that the album had been released, commenting that Jackson does not have any members of the Jackson family helping out, that she is relying "solely on her

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: with a "blockbuster momentum all its own", while Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine noted "Control" "was every bit the hit machine that her brother's "Thriller" was." Steve Morse of "The Boston Globe" commented: "All things considered, 1986 was a stellar year for the black female vocalist—the best, in fact, since the disco era of a decade back ... Black music crossed over to the pop charts in dramatic fashion, with Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle and Janet Jackson each having No. 1 albums." In addition to stepping out of the Jackson family shadow, "Control" established Jackson as one of the preeminent

title: Janet Jackson

text: third and fourth studio albums "Control" (1986) and "Rhythm Nation 1814" (1989). Her collaborations with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap and industrial beats, which led to crossover success in popular music. In 1991 Jackson signed the first of two record-breaking multimillion-dollar contracts with Virgin Records, establishing her as one of the highest-paid artists in the industry. Her fifth album "Janet" (1993) saw her develop a public image as a sex symbol as she began to explore sexuality in her music. That same year, she appeared in her first starring

title: Unbreakable (Janet Jackson album)

text: Unbreakable (Janet Jackson album) Unbreakable is the eleventh studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson. It was released on October 2, 2015, and is the first album released under her independent label Rhythm Nation, distributed by BMG Rights Management through a partnership with the singer. Jackson had parted ways with Island Records in 2008 due to dissatisfaction over the company's lack of promotion for her tenth studio album, "Discipline" (2008). The singer began recording new material with producer Rodney Jerkins the following year, but eventually abandoned the project. She became busy with film roles and embarked on a worldwide

title: Unbreakable (Janet Jackson album)

text: edges of her voice on 'Well Traveled' (and that the whole thing would work!)?" Andy Kellman of Allmusic gave the album 3.5/5 stars, complimenting Jackson's diversity of sound while referencing her own catalog and familial influences. He remarked: "No one but Jackson can directly reference previous triumphs, address her audience, and yet move forward quite like this." Unbreakable (Janet Jackson album) Unbreakable is the eleventh studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson. It was released on October 2, 2015, and is the first album released under her independent label Rhythm Nation, distributed by BMG Rights Management through a partnership

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: All for You (Janet Jackson album) All for You is the seventh studio album by American singer Janet Jackson. Released on April 24, 2001 by Virgin Records America, its development and theme was rooted in Jackson's separation from husband René Elizondo, Jr, getting to know what dating is like for the first time. Unlike "The Velvet Rope", which saw Jackson tackling darker issues such as domestic violence and depression, "All for You" showcased an upbeat dance-pop sound, incorporating rock, disco, and funk, as well as soft rock and Oriental music. Its lyrics focus on passion, romance, and intercourse, also discussing

title: Discipline (Janet Jackson album)

text: all the technical stuff". A few months before the split, a spokesperson for the label told "Billboard", "Unfortunately we haven't experienced the results we would have liked with this new album. But we respect and support Janet". Notes Discipline (Janet Jackson album) Discipline is the tenth studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released by Island Records on February 26, 2008. It is her only album released on Island Records, after her five-album deal with Virgin Records America was fulfilled with the release of "20 Y.O." Jackson worked with producers such as Darkchild, Ne-Yo, Shea Taylor, Stargate, Johntá Austin,

title: Discipline (Janet Jackson album)

text: Discipline (Janet Jackson album) Discipline is the tenth studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released by Island Records on February 26, 2008. It is her only album released on Island Records, after her five-album deal with Virgin Records America was fulfilled with the release of "20 Y.O." Jackson worked with producers such as Darkchild, Ne-Yo, Shea Taylor, Stargate, Johntá Austin, Jermaine Dupri, Tricky Stewart, and The-Dream on the album. Jackson's long-time producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, did not contribute to the project. The album was executive produced by Island Urban president Dupri and Jackson. The album experimented

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: UK Singles Chart. Upon its release, the album garnered general acclaim from critics. "Rolling Stone"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Rob Hoerburger commented that the "sharp-tongued" Janet Jackson is "more concerned with identity than with playlists", as "Control" declares she is no longer the Jacksons' baby sister. Hoerburger expressed the view that tracks such as "Nasty" and "What Have You Done for Me Lately" erased the former "pop-ingénue image" of Jackson's first two albums, and that ""Control" is a better album than Diana Ross has made in five years and puts Janet in a position similar to the young Donna Summer's—unwilling to accept novelty status

title: Dream Street (Janet Jackson album)

text: Dream Street (Janet Jackson album) Dream Street is the second album by American musician Janet Jackson, released on October 23, 1984, by A&M Records. More pop than her debut album's "bubblegum soul" feel, the album wasn't the runaway success that Janet's father Joseph thought it would be, peaking at number one hundred forty-seven on the "Billboard" 200 in 1984. The album did have one modest hit for Jackson, the top ten R&B single, "Don't Stand Another Chance", produced by brother Marlon. Also, the video for the song "Dream Street", her first music video, was shot during the shooting of the

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: titled "Janet: The Virgin Years", includes fifteen music videos released throughout Jackson's involvement with Virgin Records, including the album's hits "Someone to Call My Lover" and "All for You." It also includes exclusive tour audition footage, in addition to behind-the-scenes clips and Jackson's performance on "MTV Icon: Janet Jackson". Promotional footage for each of her albums are featured, focusing on interviews and touring. All for You (Janet Jackson album) All for You is the seventh studio album by American singer Janet Jackson. Released on April 24, 2001 by Virgin Records America, its development and theme was rooted in Jackson's separation

title: Dream Street (Janet Jackson album)

text: version (12"). The song was later included on the Japanese edition of "Control." Adapted from AllMusic. Dream Street (Janet Jackson album) Dream Street is the second album by American musician Janet Jackson, released on October 23, 1984, by A&M Records. More pop than her debut album's "bubblegum soul" feel, the album wasn't the runaway success that Janet's father Joseph thought it would be, peaking at number one hundred forty-seven on the "Billboard" 200 in 1984. The album did have one modest hit for Jackson, the top ten R&B single, "Don't Stand Another Chance", produced by brother Marlon. Also, the video

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: with new material to study." Charles Taylor of "Salon" exclaimed Jackson "has turned into a more interesting figure than Madonna, and a maker of better music." The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan announced Jackson to be the highest paid recording artist in history, signing a contract with Virgin Records in the mid of the 90's worth $90 million, and was declared to have surpassed the influence of Michael Jackson. MTV News also noted the album's first week sales nearly doubled those of Michael's "Invincible", released later that year. Steve Burgess of "Salon" stated, "Janet Jackson may well be the beneficiary

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: Janet Jackson is on her sixth from the LP "Control"." Jackson subsequently became the first female artist to produce six top 40 hits on the "Billboard" Hot 100 from a single album. "Los Angeles Times" writer Paul Grein wrote a segment titled "The influence of Madonna and Janet Jackson", reporting Debbie Gibson's manager Doug Breitbart claimed "Madonna has brought back a really strong, melodic component to pop music", while "Teen Beat" editor Maggie Murphy remarked "Janet Jackson may have started this more than anyone else." Anthony DeCurtis, author of "Present Tense: Rock & Roll and Culture" (1992) wrote that "Madonna

title: That's the Way Love Goes (Janet Jackson song)

text: the album "For You". Jazz musician Norman Brown covered the song and released it as the first single from his sophomore album "After the Storm". Alexander Ethan Gray also covered the song, which appeared on the tribute album "Smooth Sax Tribute to Janet Jackson". That's the Way Love Goes (Janet Jackson song) "That's the Way Love Goes" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album "Janet" (1993). The song was released in April 20, 1993 as the lead single from the "Janet" album. Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the song's

title: Alright (Janet Jackson song)

text: Alright (Janet Jackson song) "Alright" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" (1989). Written by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the song was released in March 4, 1990 by A&M Records as the fourth single from "Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814". While it was to become the only single of the seven released off the "Rhythm Nation 1814" album to not hit the top-two on the US "Billboard" Hot 100, reaching number four, it became the fourth consecutive single from the album to reach number one on the

title: Again (Janet Jackson song)

text: the closing song to the film, but was not included on its soundtrack album. It was later released as "janet."'s third single on October 12, 1993, with the jazz-funky track "Funky Big Band" from the album appearing on the single as a B-side, as well as a French version of the song, which also appeared on the limited edition of the "janet." album. "Again" was written and produced by Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. It is set in common time with a key of C major. Jackson's vocal chords ranges between the tonal nodes of low-tone G to

title: Again (Janet Jackson song)

text: Again (Janet Jackson song) "Again" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson, appearing first as the closing song to the 1993 film "Poetic Justice", and later included on Jackson's fifth album "Janet" (1993). Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the ballad was released as the album's third single in October 12, 1993 by Virgin Records, and talks about the reconnection with an old friend. Originally an experimental sound Jam and Lewis was considering for the album, they did not give the song serious contemplation until the film producers from "Poetic Justice" requested a ballad

title: Alright (Janet Jackson song)

text: edition shaped picture disc UK cassette single UK 12" single UK maxi CD single International 12" single Japan maxi CD single Alright (Janet Jackson song) "Alright" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" (1989). Written by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the song was released in March 4, 1990 by A&M Records as the fourth single from "Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814". While it was to become the only single of the seven released off the "Rhythm Nation 1814" album to not hit the top-two on the US

title: Janet (album)

text: from the austere to the ecstatic, Janet, every bit as serious-minded as Marvin, moved from Rhythm Nation to "Janet", her statement of sexual liberation". The image was cropped to show only Jackson's face on the album cover, and midriff in the interior booklet. The full version appears as the cover of the limited edition double-disc edition of the album, as well as the video compilation "Janet" released later that year. Sonia Murray of "The Vancouver Sun" later reported, "Jackson, 27, remains clearly established as both role model and sex symbol; the Rolling Stone photo of Jackson ... became one of

title: You (Janet Jackson song)

text: CD single Japanese CD single US video single You (Janet Jackson song) "You" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her sixth studio album, "The Velvet Rope" (1997). It was released as the album's fifth single on September 3, 1998. A trip hop-flavored song, "You" contains a sample from War's 1972 hit song "The Cisco Kid", penned by Harold Brown, Sylvester Allen, Morris Dickerson, Howard Scott, Leroy Jordan, Lee Oskar, and Charles Miller. Responding to "Q"s suggestion that backing vocals on "The Velvet Rope" sounded like her brother, Jackson said: "You're the second or third person that's

title: You (Janet Jackson song)

text: You (Janet Jackson song) "You" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her sixth studio album, "The Velvet Rope" (1997). It was released as the album's fifth single on September 3, 1998. A trip hop-flavored song, "You" contains a sample from War's 1972 hit song "The Cisco Kid", penned by Harold Brown, Sylvester Allen, Morris Dickerson, Howard Scott, Leroy Jordan, Lee Oskar, and Charles Miller. Responding to "Q"s suggestion that backing vocals on "The Velvet Rope" sounded like her brother, Jackson said: "You're the second or third person that's said that. It's not him, though. You know

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: of musicians, was known for managing the careers of all nine of his children; most notably, the successful career of The Jackson 5. After arranging a recording contract with A&M in 1982 for a then 16-year-old Janet, he oversaw the entire production of her debut album, "Janet Jackson", and its follow-up, "Dream Street" (1984); the latter of which was written and produced by her brothers Marlon and Michael, and Jesse Johnson. Best known as a television actress, she was initially reluctant to begin a recording career. She said, "I was coming off of a TV show that I absolutely hated

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: "Icon" tribute. "The Sun Sentinel" stated, "Before Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, there was Janet Jackson, with her choreographed songs and trendsetting fashion," with the special intended as a "star-studded salute to the singer-songwriter-actress." MTV News added, "Pop Lolitas-of-the-week may come and go, but this Jackson, it seems, is forever." Entertainment journalist Kelley L. Carter regarded it among "the most influential albums to be released since 2000," declaring it "set the tone for much of what we’re hearing on the radio from current female pop stars. Anything Rihanna, Beyoncé and Britney are doing right now, was heard on this album."

title: Do What You Do (Jermaine Jackson song)

text: Do What You Do (Jermaine Jackson song) "Do What You Do" is a single by American R&B singer Jermaine Jackson, sibling of singers Michael and Janet Jackson and former member of The Jackson 5. It was released as the second single from his 1984 album, entitled "Jermaine Jackson" in the United States but marketed as "Dynamite" in the United Kingdom and other countries. This was one of Jermaine's first releases with Arista Records after a long recording career with Motown Records, first as a member of The Jackson 5, then later as a solo artist. Although Jermaine Jackson never achieved

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: story for "Spin" magazine titled "Damn It, Janet: The Battle for Control of Janet Jackson," Joseph was reported saying "[i]f Janet listens to me, she'll be as big as Michael." She and McClain disregarded his objections. Commenting on the final product, Jackson stated: "It's aggressive, cocky, very forward. It expresses exactly who I am and how I feel. I've taken control of my own life. This time I'm gonna do it my way." Fashion photographer and illustrator Tony Viramontes created the stylized cover for the new album and the singles "Nasty" and "Control". Jackson said of Viramontes, "He was very

title: Janet Jackson (album)

text: a failure at the time. Five singles were released from the album. "Young Love" was the first. It reached number 64 on the principal American singles chart, the "Billboard" Hot 100, and number six on the American Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In New Zealand, "Young Love" reached number 16. The second single from "Janet Jackson" was "Come Give Your Love to Me" and peaked at number 58 on the Hot 100. The follow-up single, "Say You Do", only appeared on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and the Hot Dance Club Songs charts, peaking at numbers 15 and 11, respectively. The last

title: Janet Jackson (album)

text: own talent", and that she has "the poised voice of a dynamic individual." On the US "Billboard" 200, "Janet Jackson" had its peak at number 63. In New Zealand, the album peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand Albums Chart, during its only-week chart on April 17, 1983. As of 2003, "Janet Jackson" sold 82,000 copies through BMG Music Club in the United States. And sold additional 62,000 copies according to Soundscan since 1991. But the majority of the sales occurred before Soundscan began tracking sales in the US in 1991. Worldwide, the album has sold 400,000 copies, considered

title: Janet Jackson

text: artist at the time. The recording contract also established her reputation as the "Queen of Pop." In 1992, Jackson provided guest vocals on Luther Vandross's "The Best Things in Life Are Free", becoming a top ten "Billboard" hit and reaching the top ten internationally. Jackson's fifth studio album "Janet", was released in May 1993. The record opened at number one on the "Billboard" 200, making Jackson the first female artist in the Nielsen SoundScan era to do so. Certified sixfold platinum by the RIAA, it sold over 14 million copies worldwide. "Janet" spawned five singles and four promotional singles, receiving

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: and Janet Jackson have produced videos that explore the female gaze," and described Jackson's music video for "Nasty" as feminist theory on film that deconstructs the objectification of women. "The New Rolling Stone Album Guide" (2004) documented that within two years of the release of "Control", "a new crop of female singers (such as Paula Abdul and Karyn White) were charged with imitating Janet." Anthony DeCurtis of "Rolling Stone" remarked: "Control—with its quintuple-platinum sales and string of hit singles—established" a then-twenty-year-old Jackson "as one of the most popular recording artists in the world." "The Guardian" described the album's release as

title: Again (Janet Jackson song)

text:
UK CD maxi single Japanese 3" CD single
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 US 7" promo single Japanese CD single
 UK CD single Again (Janet Jackson song) "Again" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson, appearing first as the closing song to the 1993 film "Poetic Justice", and later included on Jackson's fifth album "Janet" (1993). Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the ballad was released as the album's third single in October 12, 1993 by Virgin Records, and talks about the reconnection with an old friend. Originally an experimental sound Jam and

title: Janet Jackson

text: Madonna and Yoko Ono. Their collective influence ... is beyond measure. And who could dispute that Janet Jackson now has more credibility than brother Michael?" Jackson renewed her contract with Virgin Records for a reported $80 million the following year. The contract established her as the then highest-paid recording artist in history, surpassing the recording industry's then-unparalleled $60 million contracts earned by Michael Jackson and Madonna. Jackson began suffering from severe depression and anxiety, leading her to chronicle the experience in her sixth album, "The Velvet Rope," released October 1997. Jackson returned with a dramatic change in image, boasting vibrant

title: Runaway (Janet Jackson song)

text: Runaway (Janet Jackson song) "Runaway" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her first greatest hits album, "" (1995). Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the track was released as the album's lead single on August 29, 1995, by A&M Records. "Runaway" was created to be a possible duet with Jackson's brother Michael Jackson, but they chose "Scream" instead. "Runaway" blends hard pop-hip hop beats with influences from African and Asian music, and has a similar sound to her previous hits "Escapade" and "Whoops Now". Towards the end of the song, Jackson

title: Luv (Janet Jackson song)

text: 2008 on ABC, in a medley with "Rhythm Nation" (1989). During the Rock Witchu Tour which happened on the same year, "Luv" was performed by Jackson during its encore, along with "Runaway" (1995). A interlude of the song was used during her 2015-2016 Unbreakable World Tour. Luv (Janet Jackson song) "Luv" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson, it was released as the third single from her tenth studio album, "Discipline" (2008). Written by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Dernst "D'Mile" Emile, Tasleema Yasin, and LaShawn Daniels, production was handled by Darkchild and D'Mile. Described as a "feel-good" clap-and-bounce track,

title: Janet (album)

text: limited 2 disc edition of the album was released shortly after the album's release, the limited edition is in the form of a hard-covered book. The book's cover is an unedited version of the album's cover art, the book contains pictures of Jackson and lyrics of the songs from the album. The end of the book contains 2 CD's, the second CD is a compilation of rare remixes of songs from the album "Rolling Stone" magazine declared "[a]s princess of America's black royal family, everything Janet Jackson does is important. Whether proclaiming herself in charge of her life, as she

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: Award's "Artistic Achievement Award," American Music Award's "Award of Merit," and Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award's "Wannabe Award." Jackson was selected to appear on the cover of the premiere issue of "Blender", launched as an alternative to "Rolling Stone". A limited edition deluxe version of the album was released in November, including a bonus DVD featuring Jackson's complete videography (excluding releases via other labels and collaborations), interviews and behind the scenes footage, spanning from the promotion of "janet." to the making of "All for You". Furthermore, Microsoft Network launched an ISP service titled "Janet on MSN", with Jackson also given her

title: Janet (album)

text: Janet (album) Janet (stylized as janet.) is the fifth studio album by American singer Janet Jackson, released on May 18, 1993, by Virgin Records America. Prior to its release, Jackson was at the center of a high-profile bidding war over her recording contract. In 1991, her original label A&M sought to renew her contract, while others, such as Atlantic, Capitol, and Virgin all vied to sign her. After meeting with Virgin owner Richard Branson, she signed with the label. The contract was worth an estimated $40 million, making her the world's then-highest paid musical act. Criticism that her success in

title: Runaway (Janet Jackson song)

text: dancers wearing white outfits. "Runaway" was also dedicated to cities Paris and Sydney on her 2011 Number Ones, Up Close and Personal tour. It was included as a DJ interlude on the 2015-2016 Unbreakable World Tour and the 2017 State of the World Tour. Jackson sang the song in full on the second leg of her 2018 State of the World Tour. "Runaway" was released with "When I Think of You" as a double A-side in certain territories. Runaway (Janet Jackson song) "Runaway" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her first greatest hits album, "" (1995).

title: Janet (album)

text: choreography as much as musical talent. Notes !scope="row"|Worldwide Janet (album) Janet (stylized as janet.) is the fifth studio album by American singer Janet Jackson, released on May 18, 1993, by Virgin Records America. Prior to its release, Jackson was at the center of a high-profile bidding war over her recording contract. In 1991, her original label A&M sought to renew her contract, while others, such as Atlantic, Capitol, and Virgin all vied to sign her. After meeting with Virgin owner Richard Branson, she signed with the label. The contract was worth an estimated $40 million, making her the world's then-highest

title: Discipline (Janet Jackson album)

text: a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 61, based on 14 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews". Music critic Keith Harris of "Rolling Stone" wrote, "Janet Jackson has abandoned the plastic R&B of 2006's "20 Y.O." for a sexier brand of digitized megapop [...] you can dismiss any images of the abusive Jackson clan that flit into your mind. Just lie back and enjoy the sensations as pure aural autoeroticism." Andy Kellman of AllMusic gave a four-out-of-five star rating, noting several tracks were "as innocent, universal, and inviting as

title: If (Janet Jackson song)

text: done oh so right." Credits adapted from the "janet." liner notes. If (Janet Jackson song) "If" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album "Janet" (1993). Jackson co-wrote and co-produced "If" with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with Harvey Fuqua, John Bristol and Jackey Beavers receiving songwriting credits for the sampling of their composition for Diana Ross & the Supremes entitled "Someday We'll Be Together". The song was released as the album's second single in July 13, 1993 by Virgin Records. It fuses various genres, including rock, trip hop and industrial music, with elements of new

title: Janet Jackson (album)

text: singles from the album, "Love and My Best Friend" and "Don't Mess Up A Good Thing" did not appear on any chart worldwide. In order to further promote "Janet Jackson", she performed "Young Love" and "Say You Do" on American TV shows "American Bandstand" and "Soul Train" in 1982. In a retrospective summary for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine felt the album had "no distinctive musical personality", feeling that the choice of songs was poor, with "Young Love" as the only song which "stands out among the undistinguished, sub-disco thumpers and drippy ballads". Bil Carpenter from the same website called "Janet

title: Say You Do (Janet Jackson song)

text: Say You Do (Janet Jackson song) "Say You Do" was the third single from Janet Jackson's self-titled debut album "Janet Jackson" (1982). The specially remixed version of the song appears on CD versions of Jackson's debut album, Janet Jackson, while a shorter, slightly different version appears on vinyl and cassette versions of the album. It peaked at number fifteen on the R&B chart, and eleven on the dance chart. This was her third top 20 R&B and first top 20 dance single. An edited version of the song exists. For the first time, Jackson included the song on her 2008

title: I Want You (Janet Jackson song)

text: was released as a double A-side with "All Nite (Don't Stop)". Credits and personnel adapted from "Damita Jo" album liner notes. I Want You (Janet Jackson song) "I Want You" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her eighth studio album, "Damita Jo" (2004). It was released April 5, 2004, by Virgin Records as the second single from the album. It was written by Harold Lilly, Kanye West, and John Legend, while it was produced by West, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Jackson. The mid-tempo ballad consists of a retro sound and arrangement, paying homage to

title: Nothing (Janet Jackson song)

text: Nothing (Janet Jackson song) "Nothing" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson. It was released on March 23, 2010 by A&M Records and So So Def Recordings as a soundtrack single from the film "Why Did I Get Married Too?", which starred Jackson. The song was later included on Jackson's compilation album "". It was written by Jackson, Johntá Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox and Jermaine Dupri and produced by Jackson, Cox, and Dupri. Initially titled "Trust in Me", the song was written about the different character's personas and emotions in the film. "Nothing" received mostly positive reviews from music

title: If (Janet Jackson song)

text: If (Janet Jackson song) "If" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album "Janet" (1993). Jackson co-wrote and co-produced "If" with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with Harvey Fuqua, John Bristol and Jackey Beavers receiving songwriting credits for the sampling of their composition for Diana Ross & the Supremes entitled "Someday We'll Be Together". The song was released as the album's second single in July 13, 1993 by Virgin Records. It fuses various genres, including rock, trip hop and industrial music, with elements of new jack swing and hip hop music. "If" received critical acclaim, with

title: Together Again (Janet Jackson song)

text: Together Again (Janet Jackson song) "Together Again" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her sixth album "The Velvet Rope" (1997). It was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional writing by Jackson's then-husband René Elizondo, Jr. It was released as the second single from the album in December 2, 1997 by Virgin Records. Originally written as a ballad, the track was rearranged as an uptempo dance song. Jackson was inspired to write the song by her own private discovery of losing a friend to AIDS, as well as by a piece

title: Luv (Janet Jackson song)

text: Luv (Janet Jackson song) "Luv" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson, it was released as the third single from her tenth studio album, "Discipline" (2008). Written by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Dernst "D'Mile" Emile, Tasleema Yasin, and LaShawn Daniels, production was handled by Darkchild and D'Mile. Described as a "feel-good" clap-and-bounce track, "Luv" is an electro and contemporary R&B song, with Jackson relating a car crash to falling in love. It was released to urban radio on February 11, 2008 as the album's third U.S. single. The song received generally positive feedback from music critics, who agreed that

title: Call on Me (Janet Jackson song)

text: of "Call on Me" by 2000's Stars appears in 2007 Wii game "Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party". Girl Talk sampled the song on "Hands in the Air", which appeared on his fourth album "Feed the Animals" (2008). English electronic duo Disclosure released a remix of "Call on Me" known as the "Disclosure Bootleg" in 2012. Digital download U.S. promo CD single U.S. CD single French Remixes Other UK CD 1 UK CD 2 UK 12" single U.S. 12" single Call on Me (Janet Jackson song) "Call on Me" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson with guest vocals from

title: Nasty (Janet Jackson song)

text: '80s Janet Jackson" by "Entertainment Weekly". Spears also pays homage to the song in "Break the Ice", released as the third single from her fifth studio album "Blackout", in the line "I like this part", which references Janet saying "I love this part" in "Nasty". Spears' official site said she was "stopping the song à la Janet Jackson to say, "I like this part. It feels kind of good." The opening scene of her "Ooh La La" video also pays homage to Jackson's "Nasty" video, with MSN Music saying "The clip plays out like a more kid-friendly version of Janet

title: Unbreakable (Janet Jackson song)

text: Unbreakable (Janet Jackson song) "Unbreakable" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her eleventh studio album "Unbreakable" (2015). It was co-written and produced by Jackson and her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional writing by Thomas Lumpkins and additional production by Tommy McClendon and Dem Jointz. The song debuted on September 3, 2015 on Apple Music's Beats 1 radio station and was made available for digital download on the same day Jackson officially announced the studio album's release date and track list. It was subsequently released to urban contemporary radio on September 29, 2015

title: Janet Jackson

text: the fourth season of "Fame", but expressed indifference towards the series, largely due to the emotional stress of her secret marriage to R&B singer, James DeBarge. Jackson later elaborated on her time on the show in an interview with Anderson Cooper, revealing that the cast would occasionally play pranks on her, but she spoke fondly of them. When Jackson was sixteen, her father and manager Joseph Jackson, arranged a contract for her with A&M Records. Her debut album, "Janet Jackson", was released in 1982. It was produced by Angela Winbush, René Moore, Bobby Watson of Rufus and Leon Sylvers III,

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: away. The wheels have already been set for Janet Jackson. Anyone who jumps on now will be getting a free ride." McClain responded by saying "I'm not trying to pimp Janet Jackson or steal her away from her father." He subsequently introduced her to the songwriting/production duo of James "Jimmy Jam" Harris III and Terry Lewis, former Prince associates and ex-members of The Time. When Jam and Lewis agreed to produce Jackson's third studio album, they wanted to appeal primarily to the African American community, in addition to achieving crossover success on the pop music charts. Jam commented in an

title: Come Back to Me (Janet Jackson song)

text: remix of the song. Come Back to Me (Janet Jackson song) "Come Back to Me" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth studio album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" (1989). It was co-written and co-produced by Jackson in collaboration with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The R&B ballad talks about a lover trying to rekindle a romance that faded away a long time ago. It was released as the fifth single from the album in June 18, 1990. Jackson also recorded a Spanish version of the song titled "Vuelve a Mí". The song received positive reviews

title: Come Back to Me (Janet Jackson song)

text: Come Back to Me (Janet Jackson song) "Come Back to Me" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth studio album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" (1989). It was co-written and co-produced by Jackson in collaboration with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The R&B ballad talks about a lover trying to rekindle a romance that faded away a long time ago. It was released as the fifth single from the album in June 18, 1990. Jackson also recorded a Spanish version of the song titled "Vuelve a Mí". The song received positive reviews from most music critics,

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: doing, "Fame". I didn't want to do [the first record, "Janet Jackson"]. I wanted to go to college. But I did it for my father ..." and elaborated that she was often in conflict with her producers. Amidst her professional struggles, she rebelled against her family's wishes by marrying James DeBarge of the family recording group DeBarge in 1984. The Jacksons disapproved of the relationship, citing DeBarge's immaturity and substance abuse. Jackson left her husband in January 1985 and was granted an annulment later that year. Jackson subsequently fired her father as her manager and employed John McClain, then A&M

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: the campaign, Rihanna also evoked Jackson's "Velvet Rope" era imagery. Ne-Yo's "Say It" was thought to resemble the album's sensual ballads. Record producer Rockwilder revealed Jackson to be his first pop collaboration and an essential part of his career, leading him to work with Christina Aguilera for the singles "Lady Marmalade" and "Dirrty." "Rolling Stone" likened the production of Aaliyah's self-titled third album to the record. Sal Cinquemani of "Slant" observed several songs on Usher's "8701" to recall "bona fide Janet Jackson tracks" similar to the album. Christina Milian's debut album was considered to be heavily influenced by the album.

text: That's the Way Love Goes (Janet Jackson song) "That's the Way Love Goes" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album "Janet" (1993). The song was released in April 20, 1993 as the lead single from the "Janet" album. Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the song's themes of romantic lust saw Jackson transitioning to sensual territory, considered a shocking contrast to her previous releases among critics and the public. The song's slow tempo fused R&B, pop, funk and soul music with flourishes of downtempo and hip hop music. It received

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: most influential albums in the history of rhythm and blues and the first album to bridge the gap between R&B and rap music. Its success in both the mainstream R&B and pop music charts "led to the incorporation of many of the stylistic traits of rap over the next few years, and Janet Jackson was to continue to be one of the leaders in that development." Furthermore, the album's second single "Nasty" has been credited with influencing the new jack swing genre, pioneered by Teddy Riley. "The New Rolling Stone Album Guide" (2004) wrote that the album impacted popular music

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: twist with Janet, elegantly escorted with acoustic guitars and the whole gamut of computerized yet natural-sounding instrumentals. Perhaps what sells the album, more than the songs, is Janet’s voice and her innovative (and frankly, courageous) use of beats and harmonies. Janet’s voice is as pristine as ever, and, never outshined... she overpowers every track." Upon the release of "All for You", Jackson was awarded Billboard's Artistic Achievement Award. Jackson also received four nominations at the "Billboard" Awards ceremony. She had also been the recipient of the American Music Award's "Award of Merit," awarded to artists who provide "major contributions to

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: William Ruhlmann of AllMusic commented Jackson "came across as an aggressive, independent woman", he asserts the album's true value is the production talents of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. "The Rolling Stone Album Guide" gave the album four stars out of five. "Control" is widely considered to be the breakthrough in Jackson's career, establishing her independence and dominance in the realm of popular music. In "The Sex Revolts: Gender, Rebellion, and Rock'n'roll" (1996) author Simon Reynolds wrote that "Janet Jackson became a superstar with the immaculately designed soft-core feminism of "Control"." "Jet" magazine commented that although the Jackson family's musical

title: Together Again (Janet Jackson song)

text: which still charms when she lets it run". The song is also included on the 2017-2018 State of the World Tour. Source: !scope="row"|Netherlands (NVPI) Together Again (Janet Jackson song) "Together Again" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her sixth album "The Velvet Rope" (1997). It was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional writing by Jackson's then-husband René Elizondo, Jr. It was released as the second single from the album in December 2, 1997 by Virgin Records. Originally written as a ballad, the track was rearranged as an uptempo dance song.

title: All for You (Janet Jackson song)

text: All for You (Janet Jackson song) "All for You" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson, released as the lead single from her seventh studio album "All for You" (2001). Written and produced by Jackson and Jam and Lewis, "All for You" is a dance-pop song about flirting with someone on the dance floor. It received positive reviews from critics and was noted for its transition to a brighter and more optimistic sound from the darker tone of the singer's previous album "The Velvet Rope". Jackson was titled the "Queen of Radio" by MTV as the song made radio

title: Janet Jackson discography

text: Rope" albums are included in "Rolling Stone"s "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list. She has won five Grammy Awards and placed nine consecutive albums at top ten on the US "Billboard" 200. Janet Jackson discography This article contains the discography of American pop and R&B singer Janet Jackson and includes information relating to her album and single releases. She has sold an estimated 100 million records worldwide, and is listed as the eleventh best-selling female recording artist in the US. She has attained 10 Hot 100 number-one singles, 16 Hot R&B number-one singles, and 20 Hot Dance/Club Play number-one

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: come-ons, Miss Jackson is cheerfully standoffish." For the 29th Annual Grammy Awards, "Control" received four nominations: Album of the Year, Best R&B Song for "What Have You Done for Me Lately", Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Non-Classical Producer of the Year for Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Jam and Lewis won Producer of the Year. The album earned a record-breaking twelve nominations from the American Music Awards, winning four. Jackson also won three Soul Train Music Awards and six "Billboard" Music Awards. Later reviews continue to find the album favorable. Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine expressed that the misconception

title: I Want You (Janet Jackson song)

text: I Want You (Janet Jackson song) "I Want You" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her eighth studio album, "Damita Jo" (2004). It was released April 5, 2004, by Virgin Records as the second single from the album. It was written by Harold Lilly, Kanye West, and John Legend, while it was produced by West, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Jackson. The mid-tempo ballad consists of a retro sound and arrangement, paying homage to the classic pop sound of the Motown era. Its composition is based on Jackson's passion and desire for an estranged lover.

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: legacy had given her an opportunity to tap into an international audience, "Control" was the turning point at which "her career took off and she became a bona fide superstar. "Control" showcased Janet as a person who was firmly and finally in control of her own life." Dennis Hunt of the "Los Angeles Times" wrote: "Previously, she had recorded two unsophisticated, kiddie soul albums. If you listened carefully to that kid stuff, there was a grown-up singer there somewhere struggling to get out. [Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis] liberated the real Janet Jackson." Lyrically, Jackson's album is said to exhibit

title: All for You (Janet Jackson song)

text: single / U.S. 12" remix single U.S. double 12" promo single U.S. 12" promo single All for You (Janet Jackson song) "All for You" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson, released as the lead single from her seventh studio album "All for You" (2001). Written and produced by Jackson and Jam and Lewis, "All for You" is a dance-pop song about flirting with someone on the dance floor. It received positive reviews from critics and was noted for its transition to a brighter and more optimistic sound from the darker tone of the singer's previous album "The Velvet

title: Unbreakable (Janet Jackson song)

text: groove, her vocals and its harmonies. "Unbreakable" was added to Jackson's 2015–16 Unbreakable World Tour. After a period of hiatus and numerous rumours about whether she was recording a new album or not, Janet Jackson officially announced her return on May 16, 2015. Jackson announced she had founded her own label, Rhythm Nation, becoming the first female African-American recording artist to do so, while also planning the album to be distributed by BMG, as well as preparing herself for a new world tour in the same year. She also announced that her world tour was called Unbreakable World Tour, and

title: Nasty (Janet Jackson song)

text: (2009) and "" (2010). Britney Spears covered "Nasty", along with "Black Cat", during her ...Baby One More Time Tour, and has paid homage to the song and video multiple times. The song appears in video games "DJ Hero 2", "Dance Central 2" (as DLC), and Lips (as DLC). After arranging a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982 for a then-16-year-old Janet, her father Joseph Jackson oversaw the entire production of her debut album, "Janet Jackson", and its follow-up, "Dream Street" (1984). Jackson was initially reluctant to begin a recording career, commenting "I was coming off of a TV show

title: Jackson 5 Christmas Album

text: Christmas, an album joyful enough to make me feel like it’s the most wonderful time of the year rather than merely telling me so." Rolling Stone also praised the album, calling it a "gem". Source: Jackson 5 Christmas Album Jackson 5 Christmas Album is the first Christmas studio album (and fourth overall) by Motown family quintet the Jackson 5, released in October 1970. Included on the "Christmas Album" is the Jackson 5's hit single version of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town". The Jackson 5's versions of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"

title: Janet Jackson

text: "Janet.", it's a cultural moment." In July 1993, Jackson made her film debut in "Poetic Justice". While the film was critically panned, her performance was described as "beguiling" and "believably eccentric." Jackson's ballad "Again", which was written for the film, received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for "Best Original Song." In September 1993, Jackson appeared topless on the cover of "Rolling Stone", with her breasts covered by her then-husband, René Elizondo, Jr. The photograph is the original version of the cropped image used on the "Janet" album cover, shot by Patrick Demarchelier. "The Vancouver Sun" reported, "Jackson, 27, remains

title: Unbreakable World Tour (Janet Jackson tour)

text: well as a few new ones to give fans an idea of what they can expect from her upcoming record." Unbreakable World Tour (Janet Jackson tour) The Unbreakable World Tour was the seventh concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson. It was in support of her eleventh studio album "Unbreakable" (2015). In addition to Live Nation and Rhythm Nation, the tour is also sponsored by Nederlander Concerts, Jam Productions, Another Planet Entertainment, Bamp and Tommy Meharey. When the tour was announced in June 2015, multiple legs were planned for North America, Asia and Europe. However, in December 2015, Jackson

title: Control (Janet Jackson album)

text: creative, and I believe one day his work will be iconic. He was such a joy to work with. I miss him." Author Dean Rhys Morgan in "Bold, Beautiful and Damned: The World of Fashion Illustrator Tony Viramontes" discusses how Jackson was "transformed from a former child star into an assured fashion forward figure with her trendsetting big hair and severe all black ensemble. Until this point, Jackson had been more a reflection than pioneer, more interpreter than innovator. This album was all about Janet and who she wanted to be." Alexander Fury wrote in "The Independent", "the artwork created

title: Janet Jackson

text: So when you're thinking of asking Miss Jackson, 'What have you done for me lately?' remember that Britney, Ciara and Beyoncé live in the house that Janet built." At age 18, Janet Jackson eloped with singer James DeBarge in September 1984. The marriage was annulled in November 1985. On March 31, 1991, Jackson married dancer/songwriter/director Rene Elizondo Jr. The marriage was kept a secret until the split was announced. In January 1999, the couple separated and were divorced in 2000. Elizondo filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against her, estimated to have been between $10–25 million, which did not reach a settlement

title: Number Ones (Janet Jackson album)

text: September 22, 2009. On December 22, "Make Me" became her 19th number-one hit single on the "Billboard" Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The compilation album was acclaimed by music critics, who praised her catalogue and influence in the music industry. Jackson promoted the album with interviews and television performances, including a performance on American Music Awards 2009. It was further promoted with the Number Ones, Up Close and Personal Tour in 2011, which visited North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa. In September 2009, Janet Jackson performed "Scream" on the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards as part of a medley

title: Unbreakable (Janet Jackson album)

text: label system... Always known to break new ground and set trends, Jackson's departure from Island Records makes her one of the first superstar artists to have the individual freedom to promote their work through a variety of avenues such as iTunes, mobile carriers and other diverse and innovative channels."<ref name="Billboard - Janet/label split"></ref> Mariel Concepcion of "Billboard" magazine suggested "Jackson would seem to be a natural fit at Live Nation Artists, which is already home to Jay-Z, Nickelback and Shakira." The following year, she suffered the unexpected death of her brother Michael Jackson; she later performed a special tribute to

title: Say You Do (Janet Jackson song)

text: the 2010 Essence Music Festival, held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The song is also used during the DJ intermission on the 2017-2018 State of the World Tour. Say You Do (Janet Jackson song) "Say You Do" was the third single from Janet Jackson's self-titled debut album "Janet Jackson" (1982). The specially remixed version of the song appears on CD versions of Jackson's debut album, Janet Jackson, while a shorter, slightly different version appears on vinyl and cassette versions of the album. It peaked at number fifteen on the R&B chart, and eleven on the dance chart. This was her third

title: Call on Me (Janet Jackson song)

text: Call on Me (Janet Jackson song) "Call on Me" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson with guest vocals from American rapper Nelly from Jackson's ninth studio album, "20 Y.O." (2006). It was written by Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin, James Phillips, Cornell Haynes Jr., James Harris III and Terry Lewis, and produced by Dupri, Phillips, Jam and Lewis, in addition to Jackson. "Call on Me" was released as the album's lead single in June 19, 2006, by Virgin Records. The song is a mid-tempo ballad which talks about calling on a person when a friend or somebody to listen

title: Young Love (Janet Jackson song)

text: Young Love (Janet Jackson song) "Young Love" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her self-titled debut album (1982). It was written and produced by René Moore, Angela Winbush, with additional production by Bobby Watson. It was released as Jackson's debut single on July 7, 1982 by A&M Records. Prior to her rise to fame, the singer had no interest in pursuing a musical career. Despite this, she was motivated to pursue a career in entertainment, and considered the idea after recording herself in the studio. After acting in the variety show "The Jacksons", she began starring

title: Janet Jackson

text: Derulo and Tinashe. It was announced she would launch a luxury jewelery line called the "Janet Jackson Unbreakable Diamonds collection," a joint venture between herself and Paul Raps New York. On August 20, she released a preview of a new song "The Great Forever," while also confirming the title of her eleventh studio album as "Unbreakable". Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis stated that Jackson's concept for the album was developed simultaneously with the accompanying tour's production and that its composition will differ from the majority of her catalog. They also stated that the album's theme reflects "being able to be

title: Make Me (Janet Jackson song)

text: Louisiana. The song was also included on the tour which happened the following year. Make Me (Janet Jackson song) "Make Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson included on her second greatest hits compilation "Number Ones" (2009). The song was written by Jackson, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Thomas Lumpkins, and Michaela Shiloh. Initially presented as an audio stream to those who joined her web site's official mailing list in September 2009, it was released via digital download later that month, on September 22, 2009, as the lead and only single from "Number Ones" by A&M Records. "Make Me" features

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: the musical entertainment of the American public," and the Recording Academy's "Governor's Award." Janet received three nominations on the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, winning Best Dance Recording for "All for You", and nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Someone to Call My Lover." She received the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and was nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B Album. "All for You" debuted at number one on the "Billboard" 200, selling 605,128 copies in its first week. It made Jackson the first artist to have five consecutive number one albums debut

title: Discipline (Janet Jackson album)

text: improvement on Jackson's two previous albums. Despite positive reviews it became one of her least successful albums. It debuted at number one on the US "Billboard" 200, becoming her sixth to top the chart and it was her first album to reach number one in the United States after 2001's "All for You". However, sales of the album quickly fell, and by June the album's promotion had officially ended. Jackson started her Rock Witchu Tour—with the support of Live Nation—in early September to positive reviews but by the end of that month Jackson parted with her record label due to

title: All for You (Janet Jackson album)

text: promotional single in Japan. Additionally, a modified version of Jackson's 2000 hit single "Doesn't Really Matter", taken from the of the comedy film "", was included in the album's track list. In support of the release, Jackson embarked on the All for You Tour, which ranked her as the year's third most successful touring act. In promotion for the album, Jackson was declared MTV's inaugural icon, receiving a televised tribute titled "MTV Icon: Janet Jackson". The special honored Jackson's contribution within music and popular culture, in recognition of "one of the most influential and beloved tastemakers in contemporary pop." Jackson

title: If (Janet Jackson song)

text: fresh faced girl singing little ditties about young love." The lyrics "purposely leaves something to the imagination," leaving one to wonder what Jackson is referring to: "Could Janet be talking about the lips, chest, or a man’s procreation stick? For freakiness’ sake, I’d like to go with the last option over everything." Music critic Richard Croft raved "the "janet." album was a big sex-fest from beginning to end but nowhere was it hotter than ‘If’," labeling the chorus "infectious, at the same time bitchy and vulnerable, defiant and desperate." The song's sexuality was considered to accomplish "the rare thing of

title: Janet (video)

text: Janet (video) Janet (styled as janet.) is a video compilation released by American R&B/pop singer Janet Jackson. Released on VHS on November 15, 1994, it was Jackson's first compilation of music videos produced under her then-label Virgin Records. The videos featured were produced for singles from her "Janet." album, which had been released in May 1993, but omits "Whoops Now", "What'll I Do" and "Because of Love", 3 singles from the album for which videos were also produced. The compilation features two versions of "That's the Way Love Goes" and an exclusive version of "If" (All Dance Version) which does

title: Janet Jackson

text: for three years. From 2002–2009, Jackson dated music producer/rapper/songwriter Jermaine Dupri. In 2010, Jackson met Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana and began dating him shortly after that. The couple became engaged and married privately in 2012. In 2016, Jackson announced that they were expecting their first child together. On January 3, 2017, Jackson gave birth to a son, Eissa Al Mana. In April 2017, it was announced that the couple had separated and were pursuing a divorce. Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. A prominent figure in popular

title: Again (Janet Jackson song)

text: scenes from "Poetic Justice". The song was covered by How to Dress Well for his second album "Total Loss" and sampled by Iyaz on his single "Solo". In 1992, Janet Jackson filmed her first film, "Poetic Justice", prior to recording a new album. In "Poetic Justice", Justice (Jackson) uses her poetry to deal with her grief after her boyfriend is killed in a shooting incident at a drive-in. After shooting the film, Jackson started recording a new album, declaring that the film inspired her to take new direction in her music, "Rhythm Nation was a heavy record, and Poetic Justice

text: "Loose", saying "Janet Jackson came out with "That's the Way Love Goes," and she was comfortable in her sexuality and womanhood, and that was inspiring to me." "Pitchfork" likened Ciara's "This is What Love Is", appearing on the album "Basic Instinct", to "a trance-inspired take on the breathy spoken word of Janet Jackson's vastly superior "That's the Way Love Goes". Kat DeLuna stated "This song made me want to pursue music!" "Yahoo! Music" considered Mariah Carey and Miguel's "#Beautiful" "one of the most appealing summer jams since Janet Jackson’s "That’s The Way Love Goes". Jackson has evoked the song's feel