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Janet !

The one person I can always count on to understand just what I feel and go thru. In a harmonous way she always come out with the right music. Thinking on a total selfish note. Knowing that she does not create just for me, but I like to thinks so.  As if she is there in spirit with me on each day, to capture my feelings in poetry.

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Musiclogue

Control

Page Music.

Janet Jackson

Dream Street

Rythm Nation

1814

Janet

Design of a Decade

The Velvet Rope

All For You

Damita

Jo

Awards and Honors

A Personal Touch.

Released: 03/04/1986 Label: A&M Records RIAA Cert.: 5x Platinum Billboard Chart Peak: 1   Tracklisting: 1. Control 2. Nasty 3. What Have You Done For Me Lately 4. You Can Be Mine 5. The Pleasure Principle 6. When I Think Of You 7. He Doesn't Know I'm Alive 8. Let's Wait Awhile 9. Funny How Time Flies   Notes: Her first commercially successful album, "Control" proved to the public that Janet Jackson is no pushover. Working with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis of Flyte Tyme Productions for the first time in her career, the producing duo encouraged Janet to sing about the new independence that the young woman was going to start demanding in her life. "Control" brought Janet her first #1 on the Billboard charts as well as her first platinum-selling album. The album would lead to a long professional relationship with the Minneapolis producing team. Singles include "What Have You Done For Me Lately," "Nasty," "When I Think Of You," "Control," "Let's Wait Awhile," and "The Pleasure Principle."   Album Credits: Janet Jackson (vocals, keyboards); Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments, background vocals); Melanie Andrews, Lisa Keith, Hami Wave, Jerome Benton, Jellybean Johnson, Gwendolyn Traylor (background vocals); Monte Moir (drum programming, guitar, synthesizers); Greg Bouchieiz (guitar); Mark Cardenas (synthesizers); Troy Anthony (saxophone). Producers: Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Monte Moir, Spencer Bernard. Engineers include: Steve Hodge, Steve Wiese, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Monte Moir, David Rivkin.

Released: 09/21/1982 Label: A&M Records RIAA Cert.: n/a Billboard Chart Peak: 63   Tracklisting: 1. Say You Do 2. You'll Never Find (A Love Like Mine) 3. Young Love 4. Love And My Best Friend 5. Don't Mess Up This Good Thing 6. Forever Yours 7. Magic Is Working 8. Come Give Your Love To Me   Notes: After the successful careers in the music industry of the Jackson brothers, father Joseph Jackson wanted his daughter to become a music star as well. After getting his daughter a recording contract, Janet quickly recorded her first self-titled album at the age of sixteen. Although no sales figures are known, it is estimated that the album sold around 250,000 copies. Singles include "Say You Do," "Come Give Your Love To Me," and "Young Love."   Album Credits: Janet Jackson (vocals). Producers: Bobby Watson, Rene Moore, Angela Winbush, Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver.

Released: 10/23/1984 Label: A&M Records RIAA Cert.: n/a Billboard Chart Peak: 147   Tracklisting: 1. Don't Stand Another Chance 2. Two To The Power Of Love 3. Pretty Boy 4. Dream Street 5. Communication 6. Fast Girls 7. Hold Back The Tears 8. All My Love To You 9. If It Takes All Night   Notes: "Dream Street," Janet's second album was recorded when she was eighteen-years-old. Janet would admit years later that she never wanted to record this album, as well as her first, but was forced by her father. Although no sales figures are known, it is estimated that it sold around 200,000 copies. In the United States, the album was only released on cassette and vinyl formats, and is only available on CD format internationally. Singles include "Don't Stand Another Chance," "Two To The Power Of Love," and "Fast Girls."   Album Credits: Janet Jackson, Cliff Richard (vocals); Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson (background vocals). Producers: Marlon Jackson, Giorgio Moroder, Pete Bellotte, Jesse Johnson.

Released: 09/12/1989 Label: A&M Records RIAA Cert.: 6x Platinum Billboard Chart Peak: 1   Tracklisting: 1. Pledge (Interlude) 2. Rhythm Nation 3. T.V. (Interlude) 4. State Of The World 5. Race (Interlude) 6. Knowledge 7. Let's Dance (Interlude) 8. Miss You Much 9. Come Back (Interlude) 10. Love Will Never Do (Without You) 11. Livin' In A World 12. Alright 13. Hey Baby (Interlude) 14. Escapade 15. No Acid (Interlude) 16. Black Cat 17. Lonely 18. Come Back To Me 19. Someday Is Tonight 20. Livin'...In Complete Darkness (Interlude)   Notes: Hot off the success of her last studio album, Janet along with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis decided to surprise everybody by releasing a dance album that features a socially conscious message. Issues discussed on the album include racism, illiteracy, bigotry, gangs, education, and drugs. Janet chose the numbers 1814 because that was the year Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star Spangled Banner." The album spawned seven top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, the most off of any album in history. Singles include "Miss You Much," "Rhythm Nation," "Escapade," "Alright," "Come Back To Me," "Black Cat," and "Love Will Never Do (Without You)."   Album Credits: Janet Jackson (vocals, keyboards); Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments, background vocals); Lisa Keith (background vocals); John McClain, Rene Elizondo, James "Popeye" Greer, Randy Ran, Anthony Thomas, Steve Hodge, Jamila Lafleur, Tsehaye Marks, Tarnika McDaniel, Sonja Robinson, Clarice Rupert, Warlesha Ryan, Reshard Taylor, Steven Wilson, Shante Owens, Amy Powell (additional vocals); Herb Alpert (tijuana brass, trumpet); Johnny Gill (finger snaps); Dave Barry, John McClain, Jesse Johnson, O. Nicholas Raths (guitar); Jellybean Johnson (drum programming, drums, percussion, guitar, additional vocals); Julie Ayer, Carolyn Daws, Hanley Daws (violin); John Tartaglia, Tamas Strasser (viola); Peter Howard, Joshua Koestenbaum (cello); Chris Brown (bass); Kathy Kienzle (harp). Producers: Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jellybean Johnson. Engineers include: Steve Hodge, Brad Yost.

Released: 05/18/1993 Label: Virgin Records of America RIAA Cert.: 6x Platinum Billboard Chart Peak: 1   Tracklisting: 1. Morning (Interlude) 2. That's The Way Love Goes 3. You Know... (Interlude) 4. You Want This 5. Be A Good Boy (Interlude) 6. If 7. Back (Interlude) 8. This Time 9. Go On Miss Janet (Interlude) 10. Throb 11. What'll I Do 12. The Lounge (Interlude) 13. Funky Big Band 14. Racism (Interlude) 15. New Agenda 16. Love Pt. 2 (Interlude) 17. Because Of Love 18. Wind (Interlude) 19. Again 20. Another Lover (Interlude) 21. Where Are You Now 22. Hold On Baby (Interlude) 23. The Body That Loves You 24. Rain (Interlude) 25. Any Time, Any Place 26. Are You Still Up (Interlude) 27. Sweet Dreams (Interlude) / Whoops Now [Hidden Track]   Notes: With the release of "janet.," the songstress shows off a new found sexuality and sensuality that the public had never seen the previously conservative artist delivering. Guests include Kathleen Battle ("This Time"), and Chuck D ("New Agenda"). The album was her first after signing a multi-million dollar contract with Virgin Records. Singles include "That's The Way Love Goes," "If," "Again," "Because Of Love," "Any Time, Any Place," "You Want This," "What'll I Do," and "Whoops Now."   Album Credits: Janet Jackson, Kathleen Battle (vocals); Chuck D (rap vocals); The Flow, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments, programming); Dave Barry, Frank Stribling (guitar); David Eiland (alto saxophone); Kenneth Holmen (tenor saxophone); Bernie Edstrom, Robert Hallgrimson, Steve Wright, Jeff Gottwig (trumpet); Steven Pikal (trombone); Larry Waddell (Hammond organ); Jimmy Wright (keyboards, background vocals); Mark Haynes (bass, drum programming); Stokley (drums); Jossie Harris, Tina Landon, Ann Nesby, Jamecia Bennett, Core Cotton, Marie Graham, Jeff Taylor; Sounds Of Blackness (background vocals). Producers: Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson, Jellybean Johnson.

Released: 10/10/1995 Label: A&M Records RIAA Cert.: 2x Platinum Billboard Chart Peak: 3   Tracklisting: 1. Runaway 2. What Have You Done For Me Lately 3. Nasty 4. When I Think Of You 5. Escapade 6. Miss You Much 7. Love Will Never Do (Without You) 8. Alright 9. Control 10. The Pleasure Principle 11. Black Cat 12. Rhythm Nation 13. That's The Way Love Goes 14. Come Back To Me 15. Let's Wait Awhile 16. Twenty Foreplay   Notes: "Design of a Decade 1986/1996" is Janet's first greatest hits album. The album, released by A&M Records, features mostly songs that were recorded when Janet was signed to her former record company. In addition to that, Janet recorded two new songs for the project ("Runaway" and "Twenty Foreplay"). The collection was released with three separate cover photos for the United States, Japan, and the rest of the international community, respectively. The Japanese and international versions of the album contain the bonus tracks "The Best Things In Life Are Free" and "Whoops Now." A limited edition 2-CD version of the greatest hits collection was also released in Europe. Singles include "Runaway," and "Twenty Foreplay."   Album Credits: Janet Jackson (vocals); Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments, background vocals); Mike Scott, Nuno Bettencourt (guitar); Caroline Daws, Brenda Mickens, Helen Foli, Dick Massman, Laurie Hippen, Julia Persitz, Andrea Een, Liz Sobieski (violin); Alice Preves, Hasan Sumen (viola); Josh Koestenbaum, Laura Sewell (cello); Ken Holmen (flute); Greg Hippen (bass); Stokley (drums); Fred McFarlane, Alan Friedman (programming); Jerome Benton, Jellybean Johnson (background vocals). Producers: Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir.

Released: 10/07/1997 Label: Virgin Records of America RIAA Cert.: 2x Platinum Billboard Chart Peak: 1   Tracklisting: 1. Twisted Elegance (Interlude) 2. Velvet Rope 3. You 4. Got 'Til It's Gone 5. Speaker Phone (Interlude) 6. My Need 7. Fasten Your Seatbelts (Interlude) 8. Go Deep 9. Free Xone 10. Memory (Interlude) 11. Together Again 12. Online (Interlude) 13. Empty 14. Full (Interlude) 15. What About 16. Every Time 17. Tonight's The Night 18. I Get Lonely 19. Rope Burn 20. Anything 21. Sad (Interlude) 22. Special / Can't Be Stopped [Hidden Track]   Notes: In her most personal and emotionally revealing album to date, "The Velvet Rope" features Janet tackling sensitive subjects close to her heart including depression, homophobia, abusive relationships, AIDS, and sexuality. Guests on the album include violinist Vanessa Mae ("Velvet Rope"), and rapper Q-Tip ("Got 'Til It's Gone"). In Japan, the album had the bonus track "God's Stepchild." Singles include "Got 'Til It's Gone," "Together Again," "I Get Lonely," "Go Deep," "You," and "Every Time."   Album Credits: Janet Jackson (vocals); Q-Tip (rap vocals); Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments); Mike Scott, Dave Barry, O. Nicholas Raths (guitar); Vanessa Mae, Hanley Daws, Brenda Mickens, Michael Sobieski, Elizabeth Sobieski, Carolyn Daws, Leslie Shank, Daria Tedeschi, Jan Chong (violin); Alice Preves, Myrna Rain, Glen Donnellen, Charles Gray (viola); Josh Koestenbaum, Daryl Skobba, Dale Newton, Camilla Heller (cello); Ken Holmen (flute, clarinet, saxophone); Lynne Erickson (trumpet); James "Big Jim" Wright (organ, keyboards, background vocals); Gary Raynor (bass); Alex Richbourg (drum programming, background vocals); Xavier Smith (drum programming); The United Children's Choir (background vocals); Joni Mitchell. Producers: Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson.

Released: 04/24/2001 Label: Virgin Records of America RIAA Cert.: 2x Platinum Billboard Chart Peak: 1   Tracklisting: 1. Intro 2. You Ain't Right 3. All For You 4. 2wayforyou (Interlude) 5. Come On Get Up 6. When We Oooo 7. China Love 8. Love Scene (Ooh Baby) 9. Would You Mind 10. Lame (Interlude) 11. Trust A Try 12. Clouds (Interlude) 13. Son Of A Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) 14. Truth 15. Theory (Interlude) 16. Someone To Call My Lover 17. Feels So Right 18. Doesn't Really Matter 19. Better Days 20. Outro   Notes: "All For You," Janet's seventh studio album, saw Janet returning back to Flyte Tyme Studios along with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. In adddition to their production, hip-hop and R&B producer Rockwilder worked for the first time with Janet on several of the album's tracks. Singer Carly Simon delivered vocals as well as a sample on the song "Son Of A Gun". In Japan, the album had the bonus track "Who." The album was later re-released in the United States with an additional bonus remix, "Son Of A Gun (P. Diddy Remix feat. Missy Elliot and Carly Simon)." At the same time, a limited edition CD & DVD set of the album was also released. Singles include "All For You," "Someone To Call My Lover," and "Son Of A Gun."   Album Credits: Janet Jackson, Carly Simon, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot, P. Diddy (vocals); Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments); Mike Scott, David Barry (guitar); Rockwilder (drums, programming); Alex Richbourg (programming). Producers: Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Rockwilder. Engineers include: Dave Rideau, Steve Hodge, Chris Seul.

Released: 03/30/2004 Label: Virgin Records of America RIAA Cert.: n/a Billboard Chart Peak: n/a   Tracklisting: 1. n/a   Notes: n/a Singles include "Just A Little While" and "I Want You."   Album Credits: n/a

American Music Awards 1987 - Soul/R&B, "Nasty" 1987 - Soul/R&B, Favorite Female Artist 1988 - Pop/Rock, "When I Think Of You" 1988 - Soul/R&B, "When I Think Of You" 1990 - Soul/R&B, "Miss You Much" 1990 - Dance, Favorite Single "Miss You Much" 1991 - Soul/R&B, Favorite Female Artist 1991 - Pop/Rock, Favorite Female Artist 1991 - Dance Music, Favorite Artist 1999 - Soul/R&B, Favorite Female Artist 2001 - American Music Award of Merit 2002 - Pop/Rock, Favorite Female Artist Billboard Music Awards 1986 - #1 Black Music Artist 1986 - #1 Black Singles Artist 1986 - #1 Dance Club Play Artist 1986 - #1 Dance Sales Artist 1986 - #1 Pop Singles Artist 1986 - #1 Pop Singles Artist - Female 1990 - #1 R&B Album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 1990 - #1 R&B Artist 1990 - #1 R&B Albums Artist 1990 - #1 R&B Singles Artist 1990 - #1 Pop Album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 1990 - #1 Hot 100 Singles Artist 1990 - #1 Hot 100 Singles Artist - Female 1990 - #1 Top Dance Club Play Artist 1990 - #1 Top Hot Dance 12" Singles Sales Artist 1993 - #1 Top Pop Artist - Female 1993 - #1 Top Billboard 200 Album - Female, janet. 1993 - #1 Top R&B Artist - Female 1993 - #1 Top R&B Album - Female, janet. 1993 - #1 Top R&B Singles Airplay - That's The Way Love Goes 1994 - #1 Top R&B Singles Artist - Female 1995 - Artist of Achievement Award 1998 - #1 R&B Artist - Female 2001 - Artistic Achievement Award Billboard/Tanqueray Sterling Music Video Awards 1990 - Best Female Artist, Black/Rap 1990 - Best Female Artist, Dance 1990 - Director's Award (Black/Rap), "Rhythm Nation" 1990 - Director's Award (Dance), "Alright" 1990 - Billboard/Tanqueray Sterling Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement, "Rhythm Nation" 1995 - Pop/Rock Video of the Year, "Scream" Blockbuster Entertainment Awards 1998 - Favorite Female - R&B, The Velvet Rope BMI Film & Television Awards 2001 - Most Performed Song From A Motion Picture, "Doesn't Really Matter" BMI Pop Awards 1990 - Songwriter of the Year 1990 - "Alright" 1990 - "Come Back To Me" 1990 - "Escapade" 1990 - "Rhythm Nation" 1991 - "Black Cat" 1991 - "Come Back To Me" 1992 - "State of the World" 1993 - "That's The Way Love Goes" 1994 - "Again" 1994 - "Any Time, Any Place" 1994 - "Because of Love" 1994 - "If" 1999 - "Together Again" 2002 - "All For You" 2002 - "Doesn't Really Matter" 2002 - "Someone To Call My Lover" BMI Urban Awards 2002 - Song of the Year, "All For You" Bravo Awards 1993 - Goldene Siegerin Der Otto-Wahl 1995 - Goldene Siegerin Der Otto-Wahl Channel V Awards 1998 - Best International Female Artist DMC DJ Awards 1986 - Best Female Vocalist Edison Awards 1987 - Control Essence Awards 2002 - Entertainer of the Year Grammy Awards 1989 - Best Music Video - Long Form, "Rhythm Nation 1814" 1993 - Best R&B Song, "That's The Way Love Goes" 1995 - Best Music Video - Short Form, "Scream" 1998 - Best Music Video - Short Form, "Got 'Til It's Gone" 2002 - Best Dance Recording - "All For You" GLAAD Media Awards 1998 - Outstanding Music, The Velvet Rope International Dance Music Awards 2002 - Best Dance Video, "All For You" MTV Europe Music Awards 1997 - Best Female Artist MTV Movie Awards 1994 - Best Female Performance, Poetic Justice 1994 - Most Desirable Female, Poetic Justice MTV Video Music Awards 1987 - Best Choreography in a Video, "Nasty" 1988 - Best Cinematography in a Video, "The Pleasure Principle" 1988 - Best Choreography in a Video, "The Pleasure Principle" 1990 - Best Choreography in a Video, "Rhythm Nation" 1990 - Video Vanguard 1991 - Best Female Video of the Year, "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" 1994 - Best Female Video, "If" 1995 - Best Dance Video, "Scream" 1995 - Best Choreography, "Scream" 1995 - Best Art Direction, "Scream" Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 1994 - Best Female 2002 - Wannabe Award Radioscope Awards 1986 - Music Award Female Vocalist Soul Train Awards 1987 - Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Music Video, "What Have You Done for Me Lately" 1987 - Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Album Female, "Control" 1988 - Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Music Video, "Control" 1990 - Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 1990 - Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single Female, "Miss You Much" 1990 - Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Music Video, "Rhythm Nation" 1991 - Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Music Video, "Alright" 1994 - Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Music Video, "If" 2000 - Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video, "What's It Gonna Be?!" Source Hip-Hop Awards 1999 - Music Video of the Year, "What's It Gonna Be?!" TMF Awards 1998 - Best International Female Singer 1999 - Best International Female Singer 2001 - Outstanding Achievement Award VH-1 Fashion Awards 1998 - Most Stylish Music Video - "Got 'Til It's Gone" Humanitarian/Outstanding Achievement Awards 1990 - Hollywood Walk of Fame Star 1990 - Center for Population Options - Nancy Susan Reynolds Award 1990 - NAACP, The Greater Hartford - Musical and Civil Rights Efforts 1991 - Starlight Foundation - Humanitarian of the Year 1992 - 24th Annual NAACP Awards - "Chairman's Award" 1992 - Soul Train Awards - Sammy Davis, Jr. Award as "Entertainer of the Year" 1993 - Ebony - American Black Achievement Award 1994 - Friends of The Black Academy Award Nominees, Award of Recognition - Composer/Lyricist "Again" 1995 - C.O.R.E. - The Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Outstanding Achievement (Congress of Racial Equality) 1995 - Essence Award for her humanitarian efforts 1995 - International Dance Award - Outstanding Achievement in Dance Music 1997 - The National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) Honoree Award 1997 - Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards - Lena Horne Award for Outstanding Career Achievements 1999 - World Music Awards - Outstanding Contribution to Pop 1999 - AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) - Commitment to Life Award 2001 - MTV - Declared the first ever mtvIcon 2002 - National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters Awards - Entertainer of the Year 2002 - National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) - Governors Award 2004 - Behind the Bench, NBA Wives Association - Touching a Life Award