Janet performs on X-Factor

Janet performs "All For You" and "Make Me" live on X-Factor! Enjoy!

Janet's 'Number Ones' debuts at #22 in the Billboard 200

The Billboard 200 chart date for November 23, 2009 had a great number of debuts from many artists including Janet Jackson, 50 Cent, Norah Jones, Justin Bieber, Leona Lewis, Them Crooked Vultures, Kris Allen, Paul McCartney, OneRepublic, Casting Crowns, and John Mayer, who led the chart with Battle Studies, which raked in 301,204 copies in its first week, becoming the week's number one. Janet's compilation, Number Ones debuted at #22, with over 40,374 sold in its first week.

Number Ones is out now in iTunes and Amazon!

Janet opens the American Music Awards

After an amazing opening tribute performance to brother Michael Jackson in the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Janet does it again this time in the 2009 American Music Awards. Janet performed a medley of "Control", "What Have You Done For Me Lately", "Miss You Much", "If", "Make Me" and closed the performance with "Together Again". For those of you who weren't able to watch the performance, here it is! Enjoy!

"Make Me" Official Music Video!

Here's the "Make Me" video from Janet Jackson! Watch and enjoy!

"Make Me" music video set to premiere this Friday on 20/20

Here's the "Make Me" video snippet from Janet Jackson!

Number Ones/The Best out now!

Finally! The long wait is over! Janet Jackson has released another greatest hits this time, including those after Design of the Decade 1986/1996. Entitled Number Ones (The Best internationally), the two disc compilation album offers all of Janet's number one hits in North America, Europe, Oceania, Japan and South Africa. Not only that, the album includes the new single "Make Me" which is the lead track off this record. Don't forget to buy yourselves copies of this masterpiece!

Poetic Justice (1993)

Here is my favorite Janet movie ever, Poetic Justice. It stars Janet along with Tupac Shakur, as her love interest. The theme song for this movie is "Again" which Janet released as the second single from janet. Hope you enjoy watching this movie.

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Part 5
Part 6
Part 7

Make Me (2009)

I know I'm so late on this one, but I just want to post this bonus gift from Janet, entitled "Make Me". The song samples Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". The song is rumored to be the main single off Number 1's, the newest compilation from Janet. Enjoy!

1. Make Me

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? (2007)

In 2007, Janet starred in Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? alongside Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Michael Jai White and many others. The film grossed $21.4 million in the box office, hitting the number one spot. In total, the film grossed $55,862,886 domestically. Here is the whole movie if you want to check it out. Enjoy!

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Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8

Janet performs in the 2009 MTV VMAs

Here is the opening performance of Janet alongside choreographers Wade Robson, Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Cris Judd, Travis Payne, Tina Landon, Dave Scott, Tyce Diorio, Jerry Slaughter, Laurie Ann Gibson and Gil Duldulao as a tribute to the King of Pop in the highly-controversial 2009 MTV Video Music Awards! Enjoy!

Janet's seat card in the MTV Video Music Awards

Guess who Beyoncé is sitting next to in this year's Video Music Awards. It's none other than Miss Janet Jackson herself! MTV finally gave a sneak peak in this year's seating arrangement in Radio City, and we can see both Beyoncé and Janet's seat cards, right next to each other! Other artists who are seated right behind Miss Janet are Diddy (who collaborated with Janet in 2001's "Son of a Gun", top nominee Lady GaGa (who is right behind Beyoncé), rappers Eminem and 50 Cent, and seated right behind all of them are other famous celebrities like Taylor Swift, Chace Crawford, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner (see seat card arrangement photo above). Janet, who is slated for a tribute performance to her brother Michael in this year's show has been creating a buzz as to how the tribute performance will be like. Catch the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday, September 13, live on MTV.

Miss You Much (1989)

"Miss You Much" is the first single from the multi-platinum selling album, Rhythm Nation 1814. The song became Janet's second number one single in the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at the pole position for four weeks. Selling over four million copies that year, the song also became the biggest hit of 1989. Here are the mixes of the song found in the official maxi single, as well as the B-side, "You Need Me".

1. 7" R&B Slammin' Mix
2. R&B Slammin' Mix
3. You Need Me

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Janet featured in Harper's Bazaar

Janet Jackson will appear on the front cover of the October 2009 issue of Harper's Bazaar. This issue will also feature an exclusive interview with Janet about Michael's death, and her memories with him and their family. Don't forget to buy a copy of this issue!
For more of Janet's photos from the October 2009 issue, click this link.

Janet to pay tribute to Michael in 2009 MTV VMAs

Janet Jackson is set to pay tribute to her brother Michael this Sunday, September 13 2009, in this year's Video Music Awards. Rumor has it that Janet will open the show. If this is true, it will be the second time for Janet to open the show, the first being the 2000 Video Music Awards in New York. Expect to see a brilliant performance from Janet (and maybe other artists, too) in this very special tribute. Make sure you guys watch it live!

For more about the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, click this link.

"Put It On You" & "Love Me" (Unreleased)

"Put It On You" and "Love Me" Are two songs from the Damita Jo era. Perhaps, they were cut from the official track listing of the album. However, I really think that "Love Me" could have been one of the stand-out tracks if it made the album.

1. "Put It On You"
2. "Love Me" [Just Blaze Remix]

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Janet Jackson Official Website

After months of being offline, Janet Jackson has finally relaunched her official website. The website shows her biography, discography, pictures and videos. To view the site, click on to this link.

janet. Remixed (1995)

janet. Remixed is the second remix album from Janet released in 1995. The album contains remixes from songs off the janet. album, as well as two B-sides, "And On and On" and 70's Love Groove". The album was not given a commercial release in the United States, just like her previous remix album, Control: The Remixes.

1. That's the Way Love Goes (CJ FXTC Club Mix)
2. If (Brothers in Rhythm House Remix)
3. Because of Love (Frankie & David Treat Mix)
4. And On and On
5. Throb (Morales Badyard Remix)
6. You Want This (E-Smoove's House Anthem)
7. Any Time, Any Place (CJ's 12" Mix)
8. Where Are You Now (Nelle Hooper Mix)
9. 70's Love Groove
10. What'll I Do (Dave Navarro Mix)
11. Any Time, Any Place (R. Kelly Mix)

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Here we have the album cover scans for janet. Remixed. There are only a few copies of these available in international markets. The download file includes both the front and back cover.

[Album Cover Download Link]

Twenty Foreplay (1996)

"Twenty Foreplay" is the second and final single from Design of a Decade 1986/1996. The song was not released as a commercial single in the United States; however, it saw moderate success in the United Kingdom, peaking at #22. There are two edits of the main version of the song, one is the full length version that is six minutes long, while the international version is only five minutes long.

1. Junior Vasquez Jungle Club Mix
2. Slow Jam Fantasy Mix

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The Pleasure Principle (1987)

Janet's "The Pleasure Principle" is the sixth and final single from Control in the United States. Unlike the success of the first five singles from the album, the song peaked at #14 in the Billboard Hot 100. However, the song peaked at #1 in both the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. For the official single, Shep Pettibone remixes were commissioned for the release.

1. Single Mix
2. 7" Vocal Mix
3. Long Vocal Mix
4. 12" Dub Edit
5. Ultimix
6. DT's Twilo Dub
7. Banji Dub
8. Nuflava Vocal Dub
9. David Morales Legendary Club Remix
10. Acapella
11. 2005 Barry Harris & Jody Den Broeder Full Mix
12. Mixman Mike's Club Mix

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The music video was directed by Dominic Sena, and features Janet ina solo dance performance in a loft. It was nominated for Best Female Video and Best Choreography at the 1988 MTV Video Music Awards, winning the latter. In 2001, Mýa paid tribute to Janet in the first ever MTV Icon.

[Music Video Download Link]

Here is the album cover scan for The Pleasure Principle CD single featuring the two Shep Pettibone Remixes, the 7" Mix and the Dub Edit. The album cover scan includes the front and back cover.

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Don't Worry (2005)

"Don't Worry" is the second single from Chingy's album Powerballin'. The song features Janet's vocals in the chorus. An interpolation of "Just Me and You" by Tony! Toni! Toné! is used as the hook. There was no music video released for this single.

1. Main Version
2. Instrumental

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Design of a Decade 1986/1996 [International Edition] (1996)

Design of a Decade 1986/1996 is Janet's first greatest hits album. The international release includes two more tracks, "Whoops Now" and a remix version of "The Best Things in Life Are Free" with Luther Vandross. In this edition, many of the tracks are shortened, unlike the US standard edition which has the full lengths of the songs. The album peaked at #3 in the Billboard 200 and is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.

1. Runaway
2. What Have You Done for Me Lately [Single Version]
3. Nasty [Edit]
4. When I Think of You
5. Escapade
6. Miss You Much [Vinyl Album Version]
7. Whoops Now [Edit]
8. Love Will Never Do (Without You)
9. Alright [7" Remix without Rap]
10. The Best Things in Life Are Free [UK 7" Remix Edit] (with Luther Vandross)
11. Control [Edit]
12. The Pleasure Principle [Edit]
13. Black Cat [Video Mix with Long Solo]
14. Rhythm Nation [7" Edit]
15. That's the Way Love Goes
16. Come Back to Me [Remix]
17. Let's Wait Awhile
18. Twenty Foreplay [International Edit]

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Here are the scans for the Design of a Decade 1986/1996 greatest hits album. The booklet includes lyrics to the new songs as well as a mini-biography written by David Ritz, and a list of Janet's awards and achievements. The album scan contains the front and back cover, the inlay, the complete booklet and compact disc. Enjoy!

[Album Cover Download Link]

Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun) (1987)

"Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)" is the seventh and last single from Janet's Control album. It was never released as an official single in the United States. The song peaked at #24 in the Irish Singles Chart and #59 in the United Kingdom Singles Chart. Interestingly, Janet performed this song live in the Rockwitchu Tour in 2008.

1. Radio Edit

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Dream Street (1984)

Dream Street is Janet Jackson's sophomore album, released in 1984, two years after her debut. As much as Joe Jackson, Janet's father, wanted it to be a commercial breakthrough, it did not meet his expectations. Dream Street peaked at #19 in the Billboard Top R&B Albums Chart and #103 in the Billboard 200, missing the Top 100 by a mere three spots. Just like Janet's self-titled debut release, Dream Street was not certified by the RIAA. To date, this is Janet's rarest release.

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

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So far, there are only a few copies of Dream Street in print. Here are the scans of the album's front and back cover.

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We Love Janet (2006)

We Love Janet is a radio sampler which circulated in Japan in 2006, right before the release of 20 Y.O. To commemorate the twenty years since the release of Control, Virgin Records Japan issued this promotional radio sampler which included Janet's biggest hits from 1993 to 2006.

1. So Excited (featuring Khia)
2. That's the Way Love Goes
3. If
4. Again - Piano Vocal
5. Because of Love
6. Any Time, Any Place [R. Kelly Mix]
7. Got 'til It's Gone (featuring Q-Tip & Joni Mitchell)
8. Together Again
9. I Get Lonely
10. Go Deep
11. Doesn't Really Matter
12. All for You
13. Someone to Call My Lover
14. Come on Get Up
15. Feel It Boy (Beenie Man featuring Janet)
16. Just a Little While
17. All Nite (Don't Stop)
18. Call on Me (featuring Nelly)
19. Call on Me [Full Phatt Extended Mix] (featuring Nelly)

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Let's Wait Awhile (1987)

"Let's Wait Awhile" is Janet's fifth single from Control, her breakthrough third album. Continuing the streak of her first four singles for the album, the song also entered the Top 5 in the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #2. The song peaked at #3 in the United Kingdom, becoming one of Janet's biggest hits there. The song was released in its remix version, which was used in the music video and is found in the Control: The Remixes album, as compared to the original version which was found in the Control album and in the Design of a Decade 1986/1996 compilation.

1. Remix/Single Edit
2. Cupid Beat Remix
3. Acoustic Mix

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Runaway (1996)

"Runaway" is a song released by Janet as the lead single off the Design of a Decade 1986/1996 compilation album. The song debuted at #6 in the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest debut for any Janet solo single since Janet's previous single "Scream" with brother Michael Jackson, debuted at #5 in the Hot 100. "Runaway" went on to peak at #3 in the United States, and has remained in Janet's set list in every tour since then.

1. G. Man's Hip Hop Extended Mix
2. G. Man's Hip Hop Mix featuring Coolio
3. G. Man's Hip Hop Mix
4. IndaSoul Mix
5. J.A.M. Sessions Mix
6. Jam & Lewis Ghetto Mix
7. Jam & Lewis Street Mix Edit
8. Junior's Factory Mix
9. Junior's Unplugged Mix
10. Kelly's Bum & Run Edit
11. Silk's Housy Mix
12. Silk's Old Skool Radio Mix

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The music video for this song was directed by Marcus Nispel, and features Janet leaving her apartment in New York City through her window, and travels to many places around the world like India, China, Africa, Brazil, Tuscany, Paris, Australia, Egypt, and many more. Janet returns back in her apartment at the end of the video. Here is the DVD rip of the music video in AVI format. Enjoy!

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Janet Jackson (1982)

The debut album entitled Janet Jackson was released in 1982 under A&M Records. Compared to Janet's studio albums after 1985, her first two albums were produced by her father, Joe Jackson. Only eight songs are found in this album, the fewest Janet has made for any studio album in her career. The album peaked at #6 in the Billboard Top R&B Albums Chart, and #63 in the Billboard 200. The album was not certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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. The Magic is Working
8. Come Give Your Love to Me

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As a bonus, here are scans of the rare Janet Jackson CD. The front and back cover, as well as the compact disc is included in this scan. The album cover shows Janet photographed in the Jackson's family house swimming pool.

[Album Cover Download Link]

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

Michael Jackson, one of the biggest legends in music history has just passed away. Jackson's contribution to the music industry is definitely unparalleled, for he has been one of the biggest selling and most influential artists ever. He may be gone but his music will continue to live on. Rest in Peace, MJ.

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Enjoy (2006)

"Enjoy" is a promotional radio single from Janet's 20 Y.O. album. It was released in Japan only, and no music video was made for its release.

1. Radio Edit
2. Album Version

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Control: The Remixes [UK Edition] (1987)

This is the UK edition of Janet's 1987 remix album,
Control: The Remixes. Two more editions of this album exists,
the Standard European Edition and the
Japanese Edition (also known as More Control)
which both have different track listings.

1. Control [Video Mix] - Soundtrack to the Video of Control
2. When I Think of You [Dance Remix]
3. The Pleasure Principle [Long Vocal]
4. What Have You Done for Me Lately [Extended Mix]
5. Nasty [Cool Summer Mix Part 2]
6. Let's Wait Awhile [Remix]
7. Nasty [Cool Summer Mix Part 1]
8. The Pleasure Principle [Dub Edit]

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What'll I Do (1995)

"What'll I Do" is the ninth single from the janet. album. A music video for this song features a live performance from the janet. Tour. The song peaked at #9 in the Australia ARIA Singles Chart.

1. Main Version
2. Red Hot Chili Peppers Mix (a.k.a. Dave Navarro Mix)

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Janet Megamix '04 (2004)

The "Janet Megamix '04" was a promotional release produced by DJ Chris Cox consisting of Janet tracks. The songs that appeared in the full megamix includes "That's the Way Love Goes", "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)", "If", "Got 'til It's Gone", "Doesn't Really Matter", "Go Deep", "You Want This", "All for You", "I Get Lonely", "Someone to Call My Lover", "Throb", "Again" and "Together Again". The promotional megamix was used in line of the release of Damita Jo.

1. Chris Cox Radio Edit
2. Chris Club Megamix
3. Hard Cox Mega Dub

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Whoops Now (1995)

"Whoops Now" is the eighth single from the janet. album. Released in 1995, the song peaked at #9 in the United Kingdom. The video for this song featured Janet and her friends in Anguilla having fun. The song proved to be a modest hit outside the United States, being a bonus track in the international edition of Design of a Decade 1986/1996 as well as appearing in the first Asian edition of NOW That's What I Call Music!.

1. Radio Edit
2. Design of a Decade International Edit
3. Album Version - contains "Sweet Dreams" Interlude

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The Essential Janet Jackson (2009)

The Essential Janet Jackson is an exclusive compilation which features all of Janet's U.S. number one singles. Enjoy!

1. When I Think Of You
2. Miss You Much
3. Escapade
4. Black Cat
5. Love Will Never Do (Without You)
6. That's The Way Love Goes
7. Again
8. Together Again
9. Doesn't Really Matter
10. All For You

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Someone to Call My Lover (2001)

"Someone to Call My Lover" is the second single from Janet's All for You album released in 2001. The song samples a guitar riff loop of America's "Ventura Highway" as well as the "Gymnopedie No. 1" by French classical composer Erik Satie. The song peaked at #3 in the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Janet a Best Female Pop Vocal Performance nomination in the 2002 Grammy Awards.

1. Single Edit
2. So So Def Remix
3. Velvet Mix
4. Hex Hector Mix
5. Total 80's Remix
6. Junior Vasquez Unreleased Club Mix
7. Hex Hector Radio Mix

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You (1998)

"You" is the fifth single from Janet's The Velvet Rope. The music video for this song features Janet's performance in Glasgow, Scotland in 1998. The song contains a sample of War's 1972 song, "The Cisco Kid". The single peaked at #18 in the Japanese J-Wave Tokio Hot 100 and #40 in South Africa.

1. Radio Edit
2. Juanki's Extended Mix

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Son of a Gun (2001)

"Son of a Gun" is the third single from Janet's All for You album. The song samples the 1972 hit "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon. Apparently, Simon appears in the track singing additional rap verses and the chorus. The official remix version features Missy Elliott and P. Diddy appears in a bonus remix found in the special edition for the album. The song peaked at #28 in the Billboard Hot 100.

1. Radio LP Edit
2. Album Version Studio Edit
3. The Original Flyte Time Remix
4. P. Diddy Extended Remix
5. Cottonbelly Remix
6. Rock Remix

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Luv (2008)

"Luv" is the third single from Janet's Discipline. It peaked at #34 in the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #102 in the Billboard Hot 100. The song was released without a music video.

1. Main Version
2. Instrumental

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Just a Little While (2004)

"Just a Little While" is the lead single from Damita Jo. Minutes after the Superbowl halftime controversy, Virgin Records made the decision of releasing the song the following morning. The song went on to peak at #45 in the United States, becoming Janet's first single since "Come Give Your Love to Me" to miss the top forty. A music video for the song was directed by Dave Meyers, however, it is excluded in the Damita Jo: The Videos DVD.

1. DJ Mykey B Club Mix
2. Maurice's Nu Soul Club Mix
3. Maurice Percapella
4. Maurice's Nu Soul Dub
5. Maurice's Nu Soul Mix Instrumental
6. Maurice's Nu Soul Radio Edit
7. Peter Rauhofer Radio Edit
8. Single Radio Edit
9. Rauhofer Vocal Mix

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Because of Love (1994)

"Because of Love" is Janet's fourth single from janet. The song peaked at #6 in the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay, and #10 in the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Janet's first single since "The Pleasure Principle" to miss the top five in the United States.

1. LP Version
2. Frankie & David Classic 12"
3. D&D Extended Mix
4. Muggs 7" w/Bass Intro
5. Frankie & David Dub
6. D&D Slow Version

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Welcome to Ultimate Janet!

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