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Singer Janet Jackson performs during the Dubai World Cup horse racing event Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty ImagesAnyone old enough to remember back to the 1970s may remember Jackson’s first entertainment industry roles, something she was destined to do. After all, when you’re the younger sister of, you’re likely not going to branch off into a humble livelihood.Her family goaded her into performing in Las Vegas. Within a couple of years, she was appearing on the short-lived 1977 CBS variety show The Jacksons.Fans of Good Times will also remember Jackson appearing in a recurring role as Penny Woods. Her original intention was to act on the side, though acting became a central focus up until the early 1980s. Yet, appearances on Diff’rent Strokes and the memorable series Fame didn’t help her stand out from her superstar brother(s). Competing with brother MichaelBy 1982, Jackson was thinking more seriously about a singing career.
It was arranged through her powerful father and manager, Joe. This arrangement involved a contract with A&M Records, owned by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss at the time.did well, but not gangbusters. Of course, 1982 was the watershed year for Michael Jackson once Thriller hit stores. You have to give Janet Jackson credit for having the guts to compete with her brother’s musical tidal wave.Fortunately, she was almost an equal with him four years later. Breakthrough in the music industry. A post shared by (@janetjackson) on Sep 30, 2018 at 9:44am PDTYou can argue that the reason behind Jackson’s middling success in her first two albums was because she was focusing on bubblegum pop.
With so many other pop stars doing the same at the time, it was necessary for her to find her own niche.In 1986 (and following a second album called Dream Street), Jackson teamed up with legendary music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to create a more urban sound., Jackson was off to the races in music superstardom. It received rave reviews and praise for having more edge when more emotional pop balladry was in then.For the next couple of years, Jackson toured and placed herself as an equal with her older bro. Follow-up album and later careerIt’s still astonishing Janet Jackson managed to become a major music star before she even turned 25. Sustaining a career beyond such a point isn’t easy for anyone, though she’s continued to.took her to even further heights in the music industry.
Some might say this album truly defined her style outside of a second new wave by the 1990s when moving to Virgin Records.Her Virgin career brought Janet (debuting at #1 in 1993), Poetic Justice, and The Velvet Rope. All sold in the millions, despite controversy within the family name as Michael Jackson faced serious child sex abuse scandals.All for You, Damita Jo, and 20 Y.O. Followed into the 2000s, the latter of which celebrated 20 years of her music success.Signing up with Island Records in 2008 brought a whole other level to her ensuing albums, including mixing up musical genres. She even started her own label called Rhythm Nation in 2015. This places Jackson as one of the few African-American women who’ve managed to start their own label.In total, Jackson’s managed to create 11 powerful albums so far, not including singles. Jackson’s current ageAt 52, Jackson doesn’t look anywhere near her age. Her youthful appearance belies some personal troubles she’s had over the years, including.Along with past bad relations with her late father, Jackson hasn’t always had it easy.
Regardless, she can take full credit for defining her own career and bringing iconic hits that will stand the test of time alongside MJ.
What a night! Janet, Daddy Yankee and over 500 people celebrated the release of “Made For Now” Friday night at Samsung 837 in New York City’s Meatpacking District. Janet’s record label, Rhythm Nation, welcomed the crowd and long-time friend & Creative Director Gil Duldulao introduced the “Made For Now” video followed by Janet entering with a procession of African drummers looking absolutely stunning. The night continued on with a star studded party at The Boom Boom Room hosted by Legendary Damon. Watch a re-cap of the exciting night below. August 18, 2018.