Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American singer,songwriter,actress,and dancer. She is noted for her innovative,socially conscious and sexually provocative records,as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV,enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues and lived experiences set her reputation as a role model for youth.
"Control" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her third studio album of the same name (1986). The song was written by Jackson,James Harris III,and Terry Lewis and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It was released as the album's fourth single on October 17,1986,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.
James Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III and Terry Steven Lewis are an American R&B/pop songwriting and record production team. They have enjoyed great success since the 1980s with various artists,most intensively with Janet Jackson. They have written 31 top ten hits in the UK and 41 in the US. In 2022,the duo were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Musical Excellence category.
"When I Think of You" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her third studio album,Control (1986). It was released on July 28,1986,as the album's third single. Composed by songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,the song is about a person who finds relief and fun in a lover. It was Jackson's first number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100,and also peaked at number 10 in the United Kingdom.
"Miss You Much" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson. Composed by songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,it was recorded for the singer's fourth studio album,Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). As with all tracks for the album,recording took place at Lewis and Jam's Flyte Tyme Studios in Minneapolis,Minnesota between 1988 and 1989. Lyrically,the song narrates a longing to reconnect with a romantic partner after time spent apart.
"Escapade" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth studio album,Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song was released on January 8,1990,by A&M Records as the third single from Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). "Escapade" became the third of the historic seven top-five singles released from the Rhythm Nation 1814 album,reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Alright" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth studio album,Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). Written by Jackson and Jimmy Jam &Terry Lewis,the song was released on March 4,1990,by A&M Records as the fourth single from Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814. In the United Kingdom,it was issued as the album's fifth single in June 1990.
"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 written and 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 the United States on June 18,1990,while in the United Kingdom,it was issued as the album's third single on January 15,1990. Jackson also recorded a Spanish version of the song titled "Vuelve a mí".
"All for You" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson,released as the lead single from her seventh studio album,All for You,on March 6,2001. Written and produced by Jackson,Jimmy Jam,and Terry Lewis,"All for You" is a dance-pop song that heavily samples "The Glow of Love" by Change,while lyrically is 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 (1997).
"Any Time,Any Place" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album,Janet (1993). It was written and produced by Jackson along with production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,and released as the album's fifth single on May 11,1994,by Virgin Records. A remix produced by R. Kelly was also released. "Any Time,Any Place" reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became another R&B chart-topper for Jackson. She has performed the song on several of her tours.
"You Want This" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album,Janet (1993). Released as the album's seventh single in October 1994,the track was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The single version,also used in the music video,featured an additional rap verse from MC Lyte. The song was listed in the Rock Song Index:The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era (2005) by Bruce Pollock.
This is the singles discography of American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson. Janet has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Billboard ranked her as well as the third greatest female artist of all time on Billboard Hot 100 history.
"Got 'til It's Gone" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson,featuring American rapper Q-Tip and Canadian singer Joni Mitchell,from her sixth studio album,The Velvet Rope (1997). It was written by Jackson,Jam and Lewis,with additional writing by RenéElizondo Jr.,Mitchell,and Kamaal Ibn Fareed. The song was produced by Jackson,Jam and Lewis. It was released as the lead single from The Velvet Rope in 1997,by Virgin Records. The song was recorded at Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina,Minnesota. For "Got 'til It's Gone",Jackson opted for a less polished and more authentic alternative hip hop and trip hop-influenced sound.
"Throb" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album,Janet (1993). It was written and produced by Jackson,James Harris III and Terry Lewis and is a house song with a nu jazz influence. It was released commercially in the Netherlands as the album's sixth single on June 18,1994,while in the United States it was a radio-only release.
"Feel It Boy" is a song by Jamaican dancehall musician Beenie Man featuring American singer Janet Jackson from Beenie Man's 15th studio album,Tropical Storm (2002). The song was written by Beenie Man,Pharrell Williams,Chad Hugo,and Clancy Eccles and was produced by the Neptunes. Virgin Records released the song on 15 July 2002 as the lead single from the album. "Feel It Boy" peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart and became a top-40 hit in eight other countries,including the United States,where it peaked at number 28.
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 announced that tour dates beginning in 2016 would be postponed due to surgery and in April 2016 announced the summer dates would be rescheduled due to her pregnancy. In May 2017,she announced the tour would resume beginning in September,renamed as the State of the World Tour.
Unbreakable is the eleventh studio album by American singer 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 concert tour,and in 2013 announced her third marriage to Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana. Two years later in May 2015,Jackson announced that she would embark on the Unbreakable World Tour and release Unbreakable.
"Dammn Baby" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter 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 songwriting and production contributions by Dem Jointz. The official music video was released on YouTube,on May 4,2016. The single subsequently debuted on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart at number 20 and later peaked at number eight,becoming the album's third consecutive top ten single on the chart,after "No Sleeep" and "Unbreakable".
"Unbreakable" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter 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 and to urban adult contemporary radio on October 5,2015 as the album's second single.
"Made for Now" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson and Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee. It was produced by English songwriter,musician and producer Harmony Samuels,with additional production contributions by Jackson's long-term collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis alongside Jackson. The song was made available for digital download on August 17,2018,with a Dave Meyers-directed music video released simultaneously. The release marks the first for Jackson's new partnership with independent music publisher and distributor Cinq Music Group to distribute future releases her from her independent label Rhythm Nation Records.
