The Official Janet Jackson Thread

explodingbird · #1 23rd November 2006, 11:08 PM

Yes, from the highly-dysfunctional and well-known, controversial Jackson family comes oversexed little sister Janet. Known for her steamy (downright smutty) lyrics, smooth, sexy dance moves - and, oh, not to mention her overexposure in 2004 - she once was an R&B/pop icon dabbling in energized dance music, highly sexualized ballads, and social commentary (Rhythm Nation, anyone?) up the wazoo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_jackson

Having just turned 40 this year, and having released her latest album, 20 Y.O. - a reference to the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album Control AND to how old she feels - her star has dimmed quite a bit, but she's still there, having fun and making music we can enjoy or make fun of.

Any fans among us? Any non-fans with something to say about her anyway? All opinions are welcome.

Discussion... go.

..:Hot:Like:Wow:.. · #2 24th November 2006, 12:30 PM

Hmm, you interest me, you always make threads about singers I like.

I can't believe the crap songs she chose to release first from 40 yo, if she released something like "Get it out me first" I bet the album would have greater success. I hate "Call on me" and and "So excited"

My fav album is "All for you" it just makes me giddy. I love it so much, especially the title track.

Mad_Cactuar · #3 25th November 2006, 04:07 AM

I only like Together Again and Just A Little While...

Her abs scare me.

extepan · #4 26th November 2006, 09:31 AM

i like janet jackson. her music is very emotional.

the velvet rope album is so deep, dark and emotional. it is her best album, definitely!

'doesnt really matter' has a beautifully layered chorus. i love it as well!

**Halla** · #5 26th November 2006, 10:51 AM

I like Janet's 'All for You' & 'Design of a Decade' albums. the latter has all her best songs from her earlier albums , I especially like 'love will never do (withouth you)'

I like Janets upbeat songs , I hate her sexualized ballads. they don't sound sexy or anything , just gross

'20 YO' sucks bad , I only like 'Call on You' & 'With U'. I'm a big fan of JD's productions , but Janet just hasn't got the voice to pull of the type of songs JD produces so the end result is 20YO sucks.

..:Hot:Like:Wow:.. · #6 13th December 2007, 02:37 AM

Janet's comeback single "Feedback" is amazing, I have alot of confidence for her new album!

kotora · #7 13th December 2007, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ..:Hot:Like:Wow:..

Janet's comeback single "Feedback" is amazing, I have alot of confidence for her new album!

Yeah it is so hot.
My new favourite song for now.

**Halla** · #8 15th December 2007, 12:53 PM

her new album is scheduled for a release in late february 2008.

I think "Feedback" is ok, there's one little lyric there that really grosses me out. the part that starts "I'm heavy like a ....." , the finish to that sentence is just a bit TMI

I like my songs withouth mentions of bodily functions

Aisha_Angel · #9 15th December 2007, 03:07 PM

I can't wait for her new album. According to the press release issued by Def Jam the album is called [Discipline] and as usual will be released in Japan first (Feb. 20) & then America (Feb. 25).

atashida · #10 19th December 2007, 03:36 AM

I'm kind of getting into her now. My parents bought Rhythm Nation for some reason (just weird because the rest of their collection is def. not R&B..) and I like it. I might try and find a copy of the velvet rope now.

I think the Super Bowl thing just shows how nudity-phobic the US is...OMG a boob. Whatever.

..:Hot:Like:Wow:.. · #11 21st December 2007, 09:12 AM

I think people outside of America were more shocked at the American peoples reaction to her "Wardrobe malfunction" than the actual malfunction itself... I remember when it was on the news here, everyone was just like WTF is the big deal and then jokes were made about prudish Americans etc etc....

anyway, soon as I saw this pic I decided i'm going to buy her new album... I don't care at all what the rest of the songs are like... She deserves my 20 bucks for such a damn stunning/hot/amazing/fierce pic.

Partino · #12 21st December 2007, 10:47 AM

holy mother of freaking gucci... that's some breath-taking cover ... haven't heard any clips yet cause I don't wanna spoil the surpirse ...

criminal · #13 21st December 2007, 12:16 PM

OMG it's like she's an African-American robot from Björk's All Is Full of Love video! :O :O :O

atashida · #14 21st December 2007, 05:01 PM

Some people proved that cover's fake, it's a pity though.

I don't really like the new song that much but I've been listening to a lot of her older songs via youtube and last.fm.

Jordan · #15 28th December 2007, 01:31 AM

I have all of Janet's albums (even the remix ones) but ive slowly fallen out of love with her!!!

But im sure ill be buying the new album

..:Hot:Like:Wow:.. · #16 8th January 2008, 07:27 AM

judging by this snippet... The Feedback video is gonna be amazing!

JANET JACKSON IS BACK!

**Halla** · #17 8th January 2008, 02:24 PM

I wonder if MTV will play that new video. There's a rumor that they blacklisted janet because of the superbowl incident, they had to pay huge fines for it.

..:Hot:Like:Wow:.. · #18 9th January 2008, 02:28 AM

The full version is out... ahhh it's stunning

ronin542001 · #19 9th January 2008, 08:57 AM

Whoah....I am so loving Janet's new style! Cannot wait for this new album!

Huaka · #20 9th January 2008, 09:17 AM

I don't like Janet Jackson. I don't think she's pretty. The only songs I liked from her was the one where was running across the rooftops of buildings and It Doesn't Really Matter to some extent.