[257] In comparing her vocal technique to Houston and Aretha Franklin, vocal coach Roger Love states that "[w]hen Janet sings, she allows a tremendous amount of air to come through. His 1982 album Thriller became the best … [73], She collaborated with Michael on "Scream", the lead single from his album HIStory, released 1995. "[107] The film became her second to open at number one, grossing an estimated $170 million worldwide. [205] She also participated in a public service announcement for UNICEF to help starving children. [254] In June of the same year, the tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And who could dispute that Janet Jackson now has more credibility than brother Michael? "[315] The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Women: Global Women's Issues and Knowledge documented that Jackson, along with other prominent African-American women, had achieved financial breakthroughs in mainstream popular music, receiving "superstar status" in the process. 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". [282] Throughout her career, she has worked with and brought numerous professional choreographers to prominence, such as Tina Landon, Paula Abdul, and Michael Kidd. "[295] Critics observed that in the smaller scale of her "Number Ones: Up Close and Personal" tour, she forwent lip-syncing. "[267], Jackson continued her musical development by blending pop and urban music with elements of hip-hop in the nineties. [153], Jackson began recording her ninth studio album, 20 Y.O., in 2005. [236][237][238] Proceeds from the concert of September 9, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas were donated to relief efforts supporting evacuees of Hurricane Harvey. Director Peter Segal stated "Janet Jackson was a natural fit, and an obvious choice. [28][29][30], At this point, Jackson was successfully "shaking off the experience of being a shadow Jackson child", becoming "an artist in her own right". [52][53] The recording contract also established her reputation as the "Queen of Pop. [229] Her album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming her seventh album to top the chart in the United States. titled Why Did I Get Married Too?. [253], On February 10, 2020, Jackson announced the Black Diamond World Tour, as well as her upcoming twelfth studio album Black Diamond due sometime in 2020. Janet Jackson already grew up in a talented family. They also stated that the album's theme reflects "being able to be vulnerable and to be able to withstand what comes to you," drawing on Jackson's experiences over the past several years. "[281], Jackson drew inspiration for her music videos and performances from musicals she watched in her youth, and was heavily influenced by the choreography of Fred Astaire and Michael Kidd, among others. In June 2009, Jackson's brother Michael died at age fifty. [8] Her debut album, Janet Jackson, was released in 1982. [273] 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. [82] 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. [160] 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. [327] The magazine ranked her at number seven on their Hot 100 50th Anniversary "All-Time Top Artists", making her the third most successful female artist in the history of the chart, following Madonna and Mariah Carey. In April 2010, Jackson reprised her role in the sequel to Why Did I Get Married? "[62][63] Jackson's ballad "Again", which was written for the film, received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for "Best Original Song. [230], On April 6, 2016, Jackson announced that she was "planning her family" with husband Wissam Al Mana, resulting in her postponing her tour. The lead single "That's the Way Love Goes" won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks. ... Ronan Keating refuses to reveal his age on The One Show . [87] The album is primarily centered on the idea that everyone has an intrinsic need to belong. To Damita Jo: The Videos – music DVD reviews", "The 10 Best '80s Music Videos: Poll Results", "First-Person Reflections on a Pop Career", "Janet Jackson lets fans see her sweat with energized Constitution Hall show", "The Immortals – The Greatest Artists of All Time: 61) Tina Turner", "Dueling Divas Top Five Singers Slug It Out To See Who's The Real Queen Of Pop", "Billboard Hot 100 Chart 50th Anniversary", "The Top 50 R&B / Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years — Billboard Underground", "VH1's Pop Queen Faceoff: The Winner Revealed! "[150] 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. Her father helped her to get a contract with the A&M Records through which her debut self-titled album was released in 1982. [217] It was announced she would launch a luxury jewelry line called the "Janet Jackson Unbreakable Diamonds collection," a joint venture between herself and Paul Raps New York. Upon Horne's death, she stated "[Horne] brought much joy into everyone's lives—even the younger generations, younger than myself. Whether proclaiming herself in charge of her life, as she did on Control (1986), or commander in chief of a rhythm army dancing to fight society's problems (Rhythm Nation 1814, from 1989), she's influential. [249][250][251][252], On June 25, 2019, The New York Times Magazine listed Janet Jackson among hundreds of artists whose material was reportedly destroyed in the 2008 Universal Studios fire. "[295] When Jackson was asked "do you understand it when people talk about [The Velvet Rope Tour] in terms of Broadway? [203], In 2012, Jackson endorsed Nutrisystem, sponsoring their weight-loss program after struggling with weight fluctuations in the past. "[32], Its innovative fusion of dance-pop and industrial music with hip-hop and R&B undertones influenced the development of the new jack swing genre by bridging the gap between the latter two styles. Her art, also like Marvin's, floated over a reservoir of secret pain. was released in September 2006 and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. [193][194] Her performance earned Black Reel Awards nominations in the categories of Outstanding Supporting Actress and Outstanding Ensemble. [325], In March 2008, Business Wire reported "Janet Jackson is one of the top ten selling artists in the history of contemporary music; ranked by Billboard magazine as the ninth most successful act in rock and roll history, and the second most successful female artist in pop music history. [44], Jackson's Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 became the most successful debut tour in history and set a record for the fastest sell-out of Japan's Tokyo Dome. In an Instagram post, the pop singer and mom of one wished her little … [19] Within six weeks, Jackson and the duo crafted her third studio album, Control, released in February 1986. Brigitte Nielsen, Tammy Duckworth, Janet Jackson ... all are or were pregnant at or after 50. [196] The tour, entitled Number Ones, Up Close and Personal, held concerts in thirty-five global cities, selected by fans who submitted suggestions on her official website. Although her record label desired a direct sequel to Control, Jackson chose to include a socially conscious theme among various musical styles. "Together Again", a "post-Aids pop song", and "Free Xone", considered "a paean to homosexuality" and an "anti-homophobia track", were praised for their lyrical context, in addition to Jackson's lesbian reinterpretation of Rod Stewart's "Tonight's the Night". But she refused to say what percentage of her concert 'voice' is taped and how much is live. 9 on Billboard's R&B singles chart. This included a softer representation, articulated by lush, soulful ballads and up-tempo dance beats. [100] Jackson donated a portion of the tour's sales to America's Promise, an organization founded by Colin Powell to assist disenfranchised youth. Janet Jackson has been married three times and divorced twice. Janet Jackson has two sisters, La Toya Jackson, and Rebbie Jackson. And when she announces her sexual maturity, as she does on her new album, Janet., it's a cultural moment. Janet Jackson is giving a rare glimpse into her life as a mother!. Janet Jackson had her latest marriage life with the Qatari business magnate Wissam Al Mana. I just want my music and my dance to catch the audience's attention, and to hold it long enough for them to listen to the lyrics. Jackson … "[23][24][25] The album spawned five top five singles, "What Have You Done for Me Lately", "Nasty", "When I Think of You", "Control", and "Let's Wait Awhile", and a top 15 hit with "The Pleasure Principle". [198] Additionally, she signed a film production contract with Lions Gate Entertainment to "select, develop and produce a feature film for the independent studio. "[154] 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. [67] 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. President is one of the most important ministers of any country. Well!! "[278] Joan Morgan of Essence magazine remarked: "Jackson's Control, Rhythm Nation 1814 and janet. [93], Several other singles were released, including "Go Deep" and the ballad "Every Time", which was controversial for the nudity displayed in its music video. [285] Qadree EI-Amin remarked that many pop artists "pattern their performances after Janet's proven dance-diva persona. [279], Jackson has also been recognized for playing a pivotal role in crossing racial boundaries in the recording industry, where black artists were once considered to be substandard. The Los Angeles Times complimented Jackson's showmanship. [101], As the tour concluded, Jackson lent guest vocals to several collaborations, including Shaggy's "Luv Me, Luv Me",[102] used for the film How Stella Got Her Groove Back, as well as "Girlfriend/Boyfriend" with Teddy Riley's group Blackstreet,[103] and "What's It Gonna Be?!" She spoke publicly concerning his death at the 2009 BET Awards, stating "I'd just like to say, to you, Michael is an icon, to us, Michael is family. [191] Universal Music released the hits compilation Icon: Number Ones as the debut of the Icon compilation series. [335][336] Kesha,[337] Toni Braxton,[338] Aaliyah,[339] Britney Spears,[340] Christina Aguilera,[341] Crystal Kay,[342] Kelly Rowland,[343] Rihanna,[344] Brazilian singer Kelly Key,[345] and Christine and the Queens[346] have all named her an inspiration, while others such as Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas of TLC,[347] Cassie,[348] Nicki Minaj,[349] Keri Hilson,[350] and DJ/singer Havana Brown,[351] have all expressed desire to emulate her. [210], On June 15, 2015, Jackson announced the first set of dates for the North American leg of her Unbreakable World Tour. "[316] 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. As Timberlake sang the lyric "I'm gonna have you naked by the end of this song", he tore open her costume, exposing her right breast to 140 million viewers. [115] Jackson was titled "Queen of Radio" by MTV as the single made airplay history, being "added to every pop, rhythmic and urban radio station" within its first week. [119] The tour traveled throughout the United States and Japan, although European and Asian dates were required to be canceled following the September 11 terrorist attacks. ", In November 2004, she was honored as a role model by 100 Black Men of America, Inc. and presented with the organization's Artistic Achievement Award saluting "a career that has gone from success to greater success. The foundation's CEO stated "We are profoundly grateful to Janet Jackson for joining amfAR as a chair of its first event in Milan.... She brings incomparable grace and a history of dedication to the fight against AIDS. "[270] Selected material from the following decade has been viewed less favorably, as Sal Cinquemani comments "except for maybe R.E.M., no other former superstar act has been as prolific with such diminishing commercial and creative returns. He is the eldest child of pop legendMichael Jackson. [44] It was Jackson's eighteenth consecutive top ten hit, making her the only female artist to garner that achievement; and surpassed only by Elvis Presley and the Beatles. It opened at number one on the Billboard 200 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. [322] She also placed at number 134 on their list of the "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons of All Time",[323] number seven on the "100 Greatest Women In Music",[324] and at number two on the "50 Greatest Women of the Video Era", behind Madonna. [14] The album received mixed reviews, with multiple critics chastising the production and involvement of Jermaine Dupri. She commented, "it's still important to face reality, and not that I'm running, but sometimes you just need to get away for a second. "[273] Much of her success has been attributed to "a series of powerful, metallic grooves; her chirpy, multi-tracked vocals; and a lyrical philosophy built on pride and self-knowledge. "[38] With singles "Miss You Much", "Rhythm Nation", "Escapade", "Alright", "Come Back to Me", "Black Cat" and "Love Will Never Do (Without You)", it became the only album in history to produce number one hits in three separate calendar years, as well as the only album to achieve seven top five singles on the Hot 100. [234] The tour opened to positive critical reception, with several commentators praising Jackson's post-pregnancy physical fitness, showmanship and socially conscious messages. 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[137], Jackson's eighth studio album Damita Jo was released in March 2004, titled after her middle name. Motherhood was in the cards in 2017 with then-husband Wissam Al Mana, when she gave birth at the age of 50 to Eissa. Their collective influence ... is beyond measure. [14][56] Certified sixfold platinum by the RIAA, it sold over 14 million copies worldwide. He first rose to prominence at the age of six singing with the family group The Jackson 5 alongside his brothers Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and Jackie Jackson. The film opened at number two, grossing sixty million. Jackson then released her sixth studio album The Velvet Rope (1997), which is distinguished for its innovative production and dark lyrical content. Jackson met with Houston mayor Sylvester Turner and evacuees at the George R. Brown Convention Center prior to the performance. It became her third consecutive film to open at number one at the box office, grossing $60 million. 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