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Janet.
''Janet'' (stylized as ''janet.'') is the fifth studio album by American singer Janet Jackson, released on May 18, 1993, by Virgin Records America. Prior to its release, Jackson was at the center of a high-profile bidding war over her recording contract. In 1991, her original label A&M sought to renew her contract, while others, such as Atlantic, Capitol, and Virgin all vied to sign her. After meeting with Virgin owner Richard Branson, she signed with the label. The contract was worth an estimated $40 million, making her the world's then-highest paid musical act. Criticism that her success in the music industry was attributed to being a member of the Jackson family and a producer-dependent artist led her to write all lyrics for the album, in addition to co-producing every song and co-writing each of their arrangements with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Its title, read "Janet, period.", is meant to disassociate her public image from her family, dropping her surname. An R&B recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That's The Way Love Goes (Janet Jackson Song)
"That's the Way Love Goes" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album, ''Janet'' (1993). The song was released on April 20, 1993, as the lead single from the ''Janet'' album. Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the song's themes of romantic lust saw Jackson transitioning to sensual territory, considered a shocking contrast to her previous releases among critics and the public. The song's slow tempo fused R&B, pop, funk and soul music with flourishes of downtempo and hip hop music. It received positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who praised it as "iconic", "hypnotic", and "extravaganza" for its production and vocals. "That’s the Way Love Goes" is one of Jackson's biggest hits in the United States. It was one of the longest-reigning hits of 1993, topping the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for eight weeks, To date, it is the longest running number-one single of any member of the Jackson family on the Hot 100. It also topped t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If (Janet Jackson Song)
"If" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album, ''Janet'' (1993). Jackson co-wrote and co-produced "If" with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with Harvey Fuqua, John Bristol and Jackey Beavers receiving songwriting credits for the sampling of their composition "Someday We'll Be Together", performed by Diana Ross & the Supremes. "If" was released as the album's second single on July 13, 1993, by Virgin Records. It fuses various genres, including rock, trip hop and industrial music, with elements of new jack swing and hip hop. "If" received critical acclaim, with most critics noting Jackson's evolution into a sexual persona from her prior reserved, celibate public image. It received a BMI Pop Award for Most Played Song and was also ranked among '' Slant Magazines Best Singles of the 1990s. It peaked at number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. It also performed well in Canada, New Ze ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Remixed
''Janet Remixed'' (stylized as ''janet. Remixed'') is the second remix album by American singer Janet Jackson. Released on March 13, 1995, it featured two non-album B-sides, including the radio hit " And On and On" and "70's Love Groove", as well as a number of exclusive remixes of tracks from the ''Janet'' album. The rare B-side to the single " If", "One More Chance", was not included on the CD version of ''Janet Remixed'' but on vinyl and cassette versions. However, like 1987's '' Control: The Remixes'', it was never given a commercial release in Jackson's native United States. Track listing Personnel * Jeff Bender – photography * Brothers in Rhythm – production, remixing (track 2) * Terry Burrus – piano (track 3) * Steve Burton – keyboards (track 7) * Peter Daou – keyboards (track 3) * Dave Darlington – remix (track 1) * Marius De Vries – programming (track 8) * Patrick Demarchelier – photography * Tom Dolan – design * E-Smoove – production, remixi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Again (Janet Jackson Song)
"Again" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson, appearing first as the closing song to the 1993 film ''Poetic Justice'', and later included on Jackson's fifth album, ''Janet'' (1993). Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the ballad was released as the album's third single on October 12, 1993, by Virgin Records, and talks about the reconnection with an old lover. Originally an experimental sound Jam and Lewis was considering for the album, they did not give the song serious contemplation until the film producers from ''Poetic Justice'' requested a ballad for the soundtrack. Critics were divided on their opinions of "Again". Some praised it as a highlight from the ''Janet'' album and a classic, while other critics responded negatively to its sentimental lyrical content. However, "Again" became a commercial success, topping the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for two weeks in late 1993, while also reaching the top 10 in Canada, Sweden and the United Kingdom. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whoops Now/What'll I Do
"Whoops Now" and "What'll I Do" are songs by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, ''Janet'' (1993). They were released in January 1995 as the album's eighth and ninth and final single, respectively. The songs reached number one in New Zealand and peaked within the top 20 in several countries. Background "Whoops Now" and "What'll I Do" were released as a double A-side in Europe, Japan, and Oceania, whereas the latter was released on its own in Oceania as well as certain European markets. Both releases included ''janet.s "The Body That Loves You" as a B-side. "Whoops Now" was added as a hidden track on the regular edition of ''janet.'' after the interlude "Sweet Dreams", while the UK and Japanese pressings of the album list the tracks separately. An edited version of the song also appears on the international version of Jackson's first greatest hits package, '' Design of a Decade: 1986–1996''. The shorter version omits the risqué coda about activities in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Any Time, Any Place
"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. Composition "Any Time, Any Place" was co-written and co-produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It is an R&B ballad. According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com, "Any Time, Any Place" is written in common time with a slow tempo of 64 beats per minute. It is composed in the key of C minor with Jackson's voice spanning from B♭3 to D♭5. Lyrically, the song is based on sexual liberation, similar to the music of Barry White and Marvin Gaye. Jackson sings abou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Want This
"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 (sixth and final in the U.S.) 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. Song information Based on samples from Diana Ross & the Supremes' 1968 song " Love Child" and Kool & the Gang's 1973 song "Jungle Boogie", the song is about Jackson being told by her girls that a guy is watching and wanting her. Jackson proclaims if the guy wants to be with her, he has to work for it. The single contains two B-sides, the ''janet.'' track "New Agenda" and the then-unreleased "70's Love Groove", which also appears on 1995's '' janet. Remixed''. MC Lyte said of the song: "By th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Throb (song)
"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. "Throb" was well received by critics who appreciated its production. In the Netherlands, the song peaked at 20 on the Tipparade—a chart of 30 positions below the Top 40. It peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play and UK Dance Charts respectively as well as peaking at number 66 on the U.S. airplay chart. The song was performed on five of Jackson's tours. Composition "Throb" begins with Jackson saying "come for me", before promising to "boom, boom, boom until noon, noon, noon" . The song is accompanied by elements of house music, C&C Music Factory-esque beats and a saxophone loop. Chuck Arnold from ''Philad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) 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. The tenth and youngest child of the Jackson family, she began performing at the MGM Grand. She starred in the variety television series ''The Jacksons'' in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including '' Good Times'', ''Diff'rent Strokes'', and '' Fame''. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third and fourth studio albums ''Control'' (1986) and ''Rhythm Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B (or simply R&B) is a popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip hop, and electronic music. The genre features a distinctive record production style, drum machine-backed rhythms, pitch corrected vocals, and a smooth, lush style of vocal arrangement. Electronic influences are becoming an increasing trend and the use of hip hop or dance-inspired beats are typical, although the roughness and grit inherent in hip hop may be reduced and smoothed out. Contemporary R&B vocalists often use melisma, and since the mid-1980s, R&B rhythms have been combined with elements of hip hop culture and music and pop culture and pop music. Pre-history According to Geoffrey Himes speaking in 1989, the progressive soul movement of the early 1970s "expanded the musical and lyrical boundaries of &Bin ways that haven't been equaled since". This movement was led by soul singer-songwriter/producers such as Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Because Of Love
"Because of Love" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album, ''Janet'' (1993). It was released as the album's fourth single in January 1994, the track is a love song written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. A remix of the song, the Frankie & David Treat Mix, appears on Jackson's second remix compilation ''Janet Remixed'' (1995). Critical reception Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' wrote, "Jackson is at her most playful on this adorable pop/funk ditty. Though it does not have the lyrical depth or musical range of past hits, tune has an instantly memorable hook and several fun sing-along passages that renders it simply irresistable." Alan Jones from ''Music Week'' rated the song four out of five, adding, "not a number one, but bound for the upper reaches." Tom Doyle from ''Smash Hits'' gave it two out of five, saying, "Janet keeps the Jackson flag a-flying with another track from her ''Janet'' LP. In it she goes "Shoop-shoop-a-doo-doop" ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis
James Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III (born June 6, 1959) and Terry Steven Lewis (born November 24, 1956) are an American R&B/pop songwriting and record production team. They have enjoyed great success since the 1980s with various artists, most notably 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. History Jimmy Jam is the son of Cornbread Harris, a Minneapolis blues and jazz musician. Jimmy Jam met Lewis while he was a student at Washburn High School in Minneapolis. They did not meet in class, however, but while attending a TRIO Upward Bound program on the University of Minnesota campus. Harris formed or joined an 11 piece band called Mind & Matter. Later came Flyte Tyme, which evolved into the Time. In 1981, they were joined by Morris Day and toured with Prince as his opening act. As members of the Time, they played instruments on all but o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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