Janet Jackson
Janet
Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and
actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and
sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and
film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture since the early
1970s. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with 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 and
Fame.
After
signing a recording contract with A&M in 1982, she came to prominence
following the release of her third studio album Control (1986). Her
collaborations with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated
elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap, and industrial beats, which led
to crossover appeal in popular music. In addition to receiving recognition for
the innovation in her records, choreography, music videos, and prominence on
radio airplay and MTV, she was acknowledged as a role model for her socially
conscious lyrics.
In
1991, she signed the first of two record-breaking, multi-million dollar
contracts with Virgin Records, establishing her as one of the highest paid
artists in the industry. Her debut album under the label, Janet (1993), saw her
develop a public image as a sex symbol as she began to explore sexuality in her
work. That same year, she appeared in her first starring film role in Poetic
Justice; since then she has continued to act in feature films. By the end of
the 1990s, Billboard named her the second most successful recording artist of
the decade, following Mariah Carey. She has amassed an extensive catalog of
hits, with singles such as "Nasty", "Rhythm Nation",
"That's the Way Love Goes", "Together Again", and "All
for You" her most iconic.
Having
sold over 100 million records, she is ranked as one of the best-selling artists
in the history of contemporary music. The Recording Industry Association of
America (RIAA) lists her as the eleventh best-selling female artist in the
United States, with 26 million certified albums. In 2008, Billboard magazine
released its list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, ranking her at number
seven. In 2010, the magazine announced the "Top 50 R&B / Hip-Hop
Artists of the Past 25 Years", ranking her at number five. One of the
world's most awarded artists, her longevity, records and achievements reflect
her influence in shaping and redefining the scope of popular music. She has
been cited as an inspiration among numerous
Birth
name: Janet Damita Jo Jackson
Born:
May 16, 1966. Gary, Indiana, United States
Genres:
R&B, pop, dance
Occupations:
Singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, actress, film producer, author,
model, fashion designer, spokeswoman
Instruments:
Vocals, keyboards
Years
active: 1973–present
Labels:
A&M, Virgin, Island
Pictures:
Song:
Concert:
Velvet Rope Tour live in New York,USA 1998
Album:
Janet Jackson - Control
Interview:
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