r/janetjackson

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What is your favorite Janet Jackson world tour? What did you love most about the tour or costumes?

My favorite is the The Velvet Rope Tour. It was a true cultural phenomenon with its incredible stage production, choreography, and iconic wardrobe. I still remember watching it on HBO when I was 6 years old. 🎤✨

40 years ago, in February 1986, Control changed everything for Janet Jackson. I may be late on the anniversary, but this will always be my favorite Janet album.

Her first two albums barely sold 300,000 copies, but with Control, Janet took control of her career — firing her father as manager, teaming up with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and bringing in Paula Abdul for choreography. Control went on to sell 10 million copies worldwide 📀 and turned the baby sister of the The Jacksons into a superstar in her own right. The result was an iconic album that changed pop and R&B forever. 🎶🔥

What are your favorite top two songs from the Control album?

Janet’s unreleased tracks of any era are sooo good. “Work is no exception”! Definitely one of my go-to tracks! 🔥

Happy 33rd anniversary 🎉 to Janet Jackson’s iconic self-titled album janet., released on May 18, 1993. 📀✨

With over 14 million copies sold worldwide, it remains her best-selling album.

What are your top two favorite songs from the album? 🎶

>"I’m so grateful for the outpouring of love today. You have all made my 60th so special. Every single post, tribute, and wish touches my heart. I thank God for every additional day of life and for putting each of you in it. Wishing you all returned blessings & I look forward to seeing you soon. I love you. ♥️ J"

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For Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star podcast, host Andrew Unterberger, celebrated Janet Jackson with a nearly weeklong appreciation for her 60th birthday. The show did deep dive episodes on her five biggest album from 1986’s Control through 2001’s All For You.

For each of the five episodes, he posed a question to his guests on what they think her greatest superpower is as a pop star is. Basically, he believes that elite pop stars have that one thing (or two) that they can do better than everyone else. With Michael, he could dance and put on a show better than everyone else. Whitney had a once in a generation voice and vocal ability, Prince was an unparalleled musician and Madonna’s confidence and fearlessness allowed her to do almost anything.

These were answers his guests gave:

Gail Mitchell: Her being “the full package”.

Christine Wertham: Her dancing.

Naima Cochrane: The ability to have ERAS.

Lina Morgan: Her being personable.

Trevor Anderson: Reinvention.

Andrew’s final answer was very similar to what Lina said by saying Janet’s niceness is her greatest superpower as a pop star. In a profession that doesn’t particularly encourage selflessness, Janet’s gentle spirit and good natured demeanor makes people want to root for her. She is not big on ego stroking and oftentimes, has to be encouraged to take credit for things she’s done. So, I want to open it up to everyone. What do you think is Janet’s greatest superpower as a pop star?

>I’ve been blessed to have a front row seat watching you navigate your life with beauty, grace, and poise. Even to this day, you make it all look so effortless while always being there for me. I love you, Auntie Janet. Happy Birthday. This one is a milestone. I would’ve given you a hug after this speech, but that damn table was blocking us lol. - Austin

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Happy Birthday 🎂🥳Janet Jackson

May 16, 1966 (age 60)♉