[78] The Vancouver Sun reported, "Jackson, 27, remains clearly established as both role model and sex symbol; the Rolling Stone photo of Jackson became one of the most recognizable, and most lampooned, magazine covers. [352][353] Jennifer Lopez,[354][355] Kesha,[356] Toni Braxton,[357] Aaliyah,[358] Britney Spears,[359] Christina Aguilera,[360] Crystal Kay,[361] Kelly Rowland,[362] Rihanna,[363] Brazilian singer Kelly Key,[364] and Christine and the Queens[365] have all named her an inspiration, while others such as Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas of TLC,[366] Cassie,[367] Nicki Minaj,[368] Keri Hilson,[369] and DJ/singer Havana Brown,[370] have all expressed desire to emulate her. In the more scaled-down setting, Jackson brought a warmth and a passion that wasn't always evident in stadiums the best Janet Jackson performance I've covered in 20-plus years. [242] Her album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming her seventh album to top the chart in the United States. [86] Its music video, directed by Mark Romanek, was listed in Guinness World Records as the "Most Expensive Music Video Ever Made", costing $7 million. In 2008, Billboard placed her number seven on its list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, and in 2010 ranked her fifth among the "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years". [57][58] As Jackson began her tour, she was acknowledged for the cultural impact of her music. "[293], On Janet, Jackson began focusing on sexual themes. She interrupted plans for touring and began recording with various producers, including Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Tricky Stewart, and Stargate. [289] According to Rolling Stone and MTV, other artists attributed as influences include the Ronettes, Dionne Warwick, Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Teena Marie, Prince, Parliament-Funkadelic, Zapp, and Tina Turner. [14] The Jacksons were devout Jehovah's Witnesses, although Janet would later refrain from organized religion. Janet Jackson: Scream (1995) and Ma: Case of the Ex - Whatcha Gonna Do (2000). [44] Jackson's total production and staging reportedly cost $2 million. [222] The launch of Rhythm Nation established Jackson as one of the few African-American female musicians to own a record label. As we look to the future of keeping catalog relevant in a digital age, we find what resonates most are activations where we come to the fans. "[321] She has also named other socially conscious acts, such as Tracy Chapman, Sly and the Family Stone, U2, and Bob Dylan as sources of inspiration. [144] A Mickey Mouse statue wearing Jackson's iconic "Rhythm Nation" outfit was mantled at Walt Disney World theme park the previous year to honor her legacy, but it was removed following her controversial performance. "[278], Matthew Perpetua of Fluxblog suggested Jackson's vocal techniques as a study for indie rock music, considering it to possess "a somewhat subliminal effect on the listener, guiding and emphasizing dynamic shifts without distracting attention from its primal hooks." [287][288] David Ritz compared Jackson's musical style to Marvin Gaye's, stating, "like Marvin, autobiography seemed the sole source of her music. By the end of the 1990s, she was named by Billboard magazine as the second most successful recording artist of the decade in the United States after Mariah Carey. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. [336], Simon Reynolds described Jackson's collaborations with her record producers as a reinvention of the dance-pop genre, introducing a new sonic palate. "When I Think of You" became her first No. Jackson subsequently experienced reduced radio airplay, televised promotion and sales figures from that point forward. "[79], The Janet World Tour launched in support of the studio album garnered criticism for Jackson's lack of vocal proficiency and spontaneity,[80] but earned critical acclaim for her showmanship. "[294] During the promotion for Janet, she stated "I love feeling deeply sexualand don't mind letting the world know. We wanted to create a celebration of Janet Jackson through the language of dance. [235] "Burnitup!" At age 18, Janet Jackson eloped with singer James DeBarge in September 1984. "[190] The performance was lauded by critics, with Entertainment Weekly affirming the rendition "as energetic as it was heartfelt". As part of that, UMe connected two key Janet choreographers, Tina Landon and Anthony Bam Bam Thomas, with influencers from the dance communitys next generation to recreate some of her iconic moves and DanceOn is sharing footage of those breakneck sessions. 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[280] Sal Cinquemani wrote that in addition to defining Top 40 radio, she "gave Prince's Minneapolis sound a distinctly feminineand, with songs like 'What Have You Done for Me Lately?,' 'Nasty,' 'Control,' and 'Let's Wait Awhile,' a distinctly feministspin. [112], As the tour concluded, Jackson lent guest vocals to several collaborations, including Shaggy's "Luv Me, Luv Me",[113] used for the film How Stella Got Her Groove Back, as well as "Girlfriend/Boyfriend" with Teddy Riley's group Blackstreet,[114] and "What's It Gonna Be?!" [266][267] Jackson was set to embark on the Black Diamond World Tour in 2020. [73][74] Jackson's ballad "Again", which was written for the film, received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for "Best Original Song". The Los Angeles Times complimented Jackson's showmanship. [8] Jackson also played the role of Cleo Hewitt during 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. [254] On August 16, 2018, it was announced that Jackson and Rhythm Nation had entered into a partnership with Cinq Music Group. [40] Rolling Stone wrote "[a]s princess of America's black royal family, everything Janet Jackson does is important. We miss him so much. In April 2017, it was announced that the couple had separated and were pursuing a divorce. On Friday (July 26), several of her albums are beingreissued on vinyl, and Billboard can announce that Janet, her team andUMe are celebrating #DanceToJanet as well. [268] On January 29, 2022, Jackson previewed a clip of a new song, "Luv I Luv", during the end credits of the last episode of her documentary, Janet Jackson. The tenth and youngest child of the Jackson family, she began performing at the MGM Grand. Jackson met Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana in 2006, and began dating him in 2010. It chronicled her struggle with weight and confidence, also publishing letters from fans. [66], Jackson's fifth studio album Janet, was released in May 1993. [55], Jackson's first compilation album, Design of a Decade: 19861996, was released in 1995. [204] Universal Music released the hits compilation Icon: Number Ones as the debut of the Icon compilation series. [24] Both albums consisted primarily of bubblegum pop music. [119][120] Jackson's single "Doesn't Really Matter", used for the film's soundtrack, became her ninth number-one single on the Hot 100. The tour received praise for its theatrics, choreography, and Jackson's vocal performance. [284] She is described by music critic Greg Kot as "an artist who has reshaped the sound and image of rhythm and blues" within the first decade of her career. 147 on the Billboard 200, and No. [245][246] Refocusing the tour's theme to reflect socially conscious messages from Jackson's entire music catalog, many songs selected for the concert set list along with corresponding imagery depicted on stage address racism, white supremacy, fascism, xenophobia and police brutality. "[26] Jessie Carney Smith wrote "with that album, she asserted her independence, individuality, and personal power. 1 hit on the Hot 100. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. All Rights Reserved. [272], Jackson possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range. [150] Conglomerates involved in the boycott included Viacom and CBS, subsidiaries MTV, Clear Channel Communications, and Infinity Broadcasting, the latter two among the largest radio broadcasters. To celebrate her album reissues and Vegas residency in Las Vegas this Friday, UMe has partnered with DanceOn to host a masterclass featuring Janet Jacksons original choreographers. The flame feeds off the most highly combustible elements: survival and ambition, caution and creativity, supreme confidence and dark fear. [332] Her business savvy has been compared to that of Madonna, gaining a level of autonomy which enables "creative latitude and access to financial resources and mass-market distribution". [373][374], Other artists who have drawn comparison to her include Ma,[375] Brandy,[376] Tatyana Ali,[377] Christina Milian,[378] Lady Gaga,[379] Namie Amuro,[380] and BoA. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. . [49][50], Famous for its choreography and warehouse setting, the "Rhythm Nation" music video is considered one of the most iconic and popular in history, with Jackson's military ensemble also making her a fashion icon. [259][260] In September and November 2019 Jackson performed a series of concerts in support of the 30th anniversary of the Rhythm Nation album in Welch Treasure Island Resort & Casino, San Francisco and Hawaii. Your email address will not be published. [115], Jackson also contributed the ballad "God's Stepchild" to the Down in the Delta soundtrack. But the voice is not the star. "[312], Thor Christensen of The Dallas Morning News reported Jackson often lip syncs in concert; he wrote: "Janet Jacksonone of pop's most notorious onstage lip-syncersconceded she uses 'some' taped vocals to augment her live vocals. [268] Later that year, the tour was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. "[319][320] She holds reverence for Tina Turner, stating "Tina has become a heroic figure for many people, especially women, because of her tremendous strength. [110] The concert won an Emmy Award from four nominations. production accountant (as Tena Fanning) . was certified Platinum by the RIAA and sold 1.5 million worldwide, also receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album. [158] The organization responded to criticism for honoring Jackson in light of the Super Bowl incident by saying that "an individual's worth can't be judged by a single moment in that person's life. In 2015, she partnered with BMG Rights Management to launch her own record label, Rhythm Nation and released her eleventh studio album Unbreakable the same year. (2022) 16 Videos 99+ Photos Janet Damita Jo Jackson was born on May 16, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, to Katherine Jackson (ne Katherine Esther Scruse) and Joe Jackson, a musician. "[306] However, accusations of cosmetic surgery, skin lightening, and increasingly hypersexual imagery have led to her being viewed as conforming to a white, male-dominated view of sexuality, rather than liberating herself or others. After the album's release, Dupri was condemned for his production and misguidance of the album, and subsequently was removed from his position at Virgin Records. [257] On December 13, 2018, Jackson was announced as one of the seven inductees of the 2019 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jackson's Us Weekly cover, revealing her slim figure after heavy media focus was placed on her fluctuations in weight, became the magazine's best-selling issue in history. [216], In 2012, Jackson endorsed Nutrisystem, sponsoring their weight-loss program after struggling with weight fluctuations in the past. American singer and songwriter Janet Jackson has released fifty-two music videos, in addition to eight video albums and two concert tour videos. The album's title was a reference to the two decades since the release of her breakthrough album Control, representing the album's "celebration of the joyful liberation and history-making musical style". [151][152] The blacklist was placed into effect preceding the release of Damita Jo and continued throughout the course of Jackson's following two albums. [192][193] The album's promotional single "Make Me", produced with Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, debuted in September. Her records from the 1980s have been described as being influenced by Prince, as her producers are ex-members of the Time. [128] The song received a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. [219], On May 16, 2015, Jackson announced plans to release a new album and to embark on a world concert tour. [69], Jackson embarked on The Velvet Rope Tour, traveling to Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. She is also the only artist in the history of the chart to have seven commercial singles from one album (Rhythm Nation 1814) peak within the top five positions. [346] Recipient of eleven Billboard Music Awards,[347] she is one an elite group of musical acts, such as Madonna, Aerosmith, Garth Brooks and Eric Clapton, whom Billboard credits for "redefining the landscape of popular music". [232][233], 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. Her art, also like Marvin's, floated over a reservoir of secret pain. [29][149], The album's performance was affected by blacklisting from radio and music channels, in part at the behest of CBS CEO Les Moonves. mayo 29, 2022 . [27][28] The album shot to No. [172] Slant Magazine stated, "After promising a return to Janet's dance-pop origins, [Dupri] opted to aim for urban audiences, a colossal mistake that cost Dupri his job and, probably, Janet her deal with Virgin. "[382], On season 30 of Dancing with the Stars in 2021, the 8th week's theme, "Janet Jackson Night", was dedicated as a tribute to Jackson.[383]. The release of her seventh studio album All for You in 2001 coincided with a celebration of her impact on the recording industry as the subject of the inaugural MTV Icon special.[2]. [247] The tour opened to positive critical reception, with several commentators praising Jackson's post-pregnancy physical fitness, showmanship and socially conscious messages. [21][29][30] Rolling Stone observed Jackson's artistic growth shifted from "personal freedom to more universal concernsinjustice, illiteracy, crime, drugswithout missing a beat. Jackson met with Houston mayor Sylvester Turner and evacuees at the George R. Brown Convention Center prior to the performance. [11][12] Janet's great-grandfather, July "Jack" Gale, was a US Army scout. She was such a great talent. "Because of Love" and "You Want This" charted within the top ten. "[159][160] In June 2005, she was honored with a Humanitarian Award by the Human Rights Campaign and AIDS Project Los Angeles as recognition for her involvement in raising money for AIDS charities. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. It opened at number one on the Billboard200 with 605,000 copies sold, the highest first-week sales of her career, and among the highest first-week sales by a female artist in history. [44] She stated, "I know an album or a song can't change the world. [223], On June 15, 2015, Jackson announced the first set of dates for the North American leg of her Unbreakable World Tour. She's obviously aiming for a sexy, sultry effect, and on one level that works nicely. "[118] The film became her second to open at number one, grossing an estimated $170 million worldwide. Menu. "[166] Ben Hogwood of MusicOMH applauded the "huge influence she has become on younger pretenders to her throne," most notably Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Christina Aguilera. [21][29][30], Control was declared "remarkably nervy and mature" for a teenage act, also considered "an alternative to the sentimental balladry" which permeated radio, likening Jackson to Donna Summer's position of "unwilling to accept novelty status and taking her own steps to rise above it. When looking back on Janet Jackson's trailblazing career, it's clear her indelible dance moves are as tightly woven into culture as the timeless material that boosted her into the Rock and Roll Hall. Businessman Wissam Al Mana in 2006, and Jackson 's first compilation album, she was acknowledged for the impact. 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