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| Janet Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Dream Street | |
| Control | |
| Rhythm Nation 1814 | |
| Janet | |
| The Velvet Rope | |
| All for You | |
| Damita Jo | |
| 20 Y.O. | |
| Discipline | |
| Unbreakable | |
| Other songs | |
| As featured artist | |
