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After being missing for 7 years, Janet Jackson is back at it. Ever since the #ConversationsInACafe teaser was released, many have been speculating what will be the sound. What will Ms. Jackson talk about? Let’s hope it’s sex. In the beginning, Ms. Jackson’s image was borderline A-sexual and the abstinence anthem “Let’s Wait Awhile” fortified that image. However, by her 5th album, Ms. Jackson (because I’m nasty) began to educate us, in detail, about her sexual desires. And with her recent seductive singles “No Sleeep” (“so you better get ready, my king / cause I’ma be the queen of insomnia“) and “Unbreakable” (“I dedicate myself to you“), it appears that Ms. Jackson is on a mission to continue to musically seduce us. Here are Ms. Jackson’s 10 top sexiest songs: http://therawsuga.com/janet-jacksons-10-top-sexiest-songs/

Two exclusive tracks. I don't know if they're different tracks than from the Target exclusive. If anyone finds out, let me know! http://store.hmv.com/music/cd/unbreakable

September 16, 2015 “Dear Janet, Welcome back to Air Canada Centre! We are thrilled to have you take our stage for the third time with the Unbreakable World Tour. Your contribution to the entertainment industry has inspired millions of young people and your career is that of a living legend. In honour of your influence on the music world and dedication to children’s organizations, we’ve made a donation to MusiCounts in your name. MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity, is helping keep music alive in schools across Canada. MusiCounts’ mission is to ensure that Canadian children, regardless of socio-economic circumstances or cultural background, have access to a music program through their school.” http://www.janetjackson.com/news/all/a-beautiful-letter-to-janet#.Vfl4oJfICVN

The 25 Best Janet Jackson Songs Comments (2) by Eric Henderson And Sal Cinquemani September 14, 2015 Nothing summarizes Janet Jackson's contributions to pop music any clearer than the interlude that serves as the transition between Rhythm Nation's opening trio of socially conscious tracks and the largely feel-good love songs that follow: “Get the point? Good, let's dance.” She's gone through many phases (industrial trainee, man-conquering vamp, spiritual gardener, 20-year-old), but span her entire career and those stages seem less clearly delineated than most comparable icons' respective chapters, with symmetrically uniform peaks and surprisingly rare valleys. With Janet, the pleasure principle has always served as her musical conscience, and it's guided her through a career near unparalleled in its ability to serve unfussy pop confections. Unlike that of big brother Michael or her rival on the '80s and '90s dance charts, Madonna, there ain't no acid in Janet's delivery, just bubblegum. In honor of Unbreakable, her long-awaited 11th album, and its accompanying world tour, the nasty boys of Slant have decided once and for all to count down her 25 greatest songs, from her most iconic hits to her least heralded cult favorites. Eric Henderson [Editor's Note: Listen to the full playlist on Spotify.] http://www.slantmagazine.com/features/article/the-25-best-janet-jackson-songs

In Defense Of Janet Jackson’s Genie Pants + Other Nonsexy Unbreakable Tour Choices Let’s be grateful she’s returned to us in tip top dancing form with great new material. by VH1 22m ago -by Michael Arceneaux When I awoke on September 1, best known as the morning after the launch of Janet Jackson’s Unbreakable world tour, I immediately checked social media for footage of the Vancouver. I wanted to know whether Janet would play it safe with her dancing, as she has in recent years. As in, some moves here and there (obviously), but a lot of speed walking in between—like your mom on the treadmill. The iconic dancer has always managed to put on a good show, but longtime fans noticed during the last tour (or as I did at the 2010 Essence Festival) that she wasn’t doing as much of the original choreography as she used to. The fear of a knee injury will do that to you. Ask Britney Spears. However, Janet danced as hard as she did in her prime. If you lived in my building, you would have heard me shout “Do that s–t!” several times around 6:30 a.m. Many of my fellow Janet fanatics were just as excited, though some were distracted by her attire. As you can see, the top gives janet. era tour while the bottom offers a tease of Aladdin’s house party. Overall, Janet doesn’t seem keen on offering the overtly sexual version of herself that we had become used to seeing since 1993. Indeed, reviewing the first tour stop for the New York Times, Jon Pareles used phrases like “a newly demure Janet Jackson” while noting that she was “dressed in white and covered.” Then came the other observation that’s since been shared by many others: “And she avoided one big subset of her songwriting: her salacious, sometimes kinky whispers.” It has since sparked speculation as to why that is. Is it her husband? Has she changed her religions? Does she just not want to become a victim of ageism and be mocked like Madonna? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, do yourself a favor: let it go. Do I love Janet Jackson’s tour outfits (all two of them)? Not particularly. Would I love to her some of Janet’s nastiest song selections on stage? Sure, but I have my memories to tide me over. Listen, y’all. Ridiculous reactions to wayward nipple derailed Janet Jackson’s career. She’s done some other things here and there, but the reality is she’s Janet Jackson and is well within her right to stay in Qatar with her billionaire bae husband and sit on diamond encrusted loveseats. Let’s be grateful she’s returned to us in tip top dancing form with great new material. Yes, her body is covered, but her body roll is still intact. That’s what matters most. Now quit talking about those pants before you scare her away— or worse, convince her to make those pants even baggier. http://www.vh1.com/news/205614/janet-jacksons-unbreakable-genie-pants/

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Thanks, homie!

Does anyone have a link to that video where she praises Janet during some Top 100 Countdown on VH1 back in the day?

All throughout the Control and Rhythm Nation eras (until Love Will Never Do), Janet's body was covered. I just feel like this: Women's bodies are always under scrutiny. Whether they are scantily dressed or covered up, someone is always analyzing who, what, when, why, or how. My position is that it's none of my business what Janet Jackson decides to do with her own body--unless she, herself, makes it a topic of discussion. As long as her singing, dancing, and music are on point, as long as her well-being is on point, I'm so good.

http://www.winnipegsun.com/2015/09/08/jackson-unstoppable-untoppable Jackson unstoppable, untoppable By Darryl Sterdan, Postmedia NetworkFirst posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 10:17 PM CDT | Updated: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 10:40 PM CDT Janet Jackson is playing to win on her first tour in four years. (PERRY MAH/Postmedia Network) Janet JacksonTuesday Sept. 8, MTS Centre 4.0 stars Janet Jackson has no time to lose. After all, it’s been four years since the youngest member of Motown’s first family toured. Seven since she released an album. That's no big if you’re Axl Rose or Dr. Dre. But in the here-today, gone-later-today pop world, it’s forever. So excuse the 49-year-old Jackson if she played catchup Tuesday night at MTS Centre. But make no mistake: She played to win. And did. On the local stop of her Unbreakable tour, Jackson hit the ground running and never looked back. Dressed for business in white-and-gold dance togs and sneakers, fronting a crew of dancers, supported by an slick but unobtrusive band and surrounded by all the usual high-tech concert gear and gizmos, she took fans on a 90-minute dance-marathon sprint through her catalogue. It was a show seemingly designed to reinforce her status as the original pop queen. And perhaps to notify pretenders she is out to reclaim her throne. If so, mission accomplished. “So many hits, and we’re just getting started, you guys,” she exclaimed minutes into the night. She wasn’t kidding on either count. Over the course of two fast-paced sets, Jackson crammed in more than 30 jams. Many came in multi-song medleys. Some blew by so fast you could easily miss them. But she didn’t miss many gems from the decades. After opening with the fiery new BURNITUP! — a preview of her long-awaited comeback Unbreakable, due in October — she worked her way back through chart-toppers like What Have You Done for Me Lately, Pleasure Principle, Escapade and Nasty. Speaking of, there was little of the conspicuous carnality that has defined much of her work — surprising for the woman who introduced the words ‘wardrobe malfunction’ to the vocabulary. But there was no shortage of energy, with Jackson and co. flawlessly and endlessly executing precision dance moves on the large, uncluttered stage. Things slowed in the second set, when she perched on a stool to purr more seductive fare like I Get Lonely and Again, the audience frequently joining in. But she soon got her second wind, ramping up the tempo with groovers like Got ’Til it’s Gone — until she was flat-out rocking out on Black Cat and the Michael duet Scream before ending the night with Unbreakable. Unstoppable, Untoppable or Unforgettable would have worked just as well. darryl.sterdan@sunmedia.ca Twitter: @darryl_sterdan

This is my question too, Pale. If she's Muslim, so what? Why does it matter?

Janet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ Is Right on TimeBy JON PARELESSEPT. 7, 2015 Photo Janet Jackson began her world tour to promote the album “Unbreakable” in Vancouver at Rogers Arena in August.Continue reading the main story Share This PageEmailSave Beyoncé, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Janelle Monáe, F.K.A. twigs, Tinashe, Kelela — they’d probably all admit that Janet Jackson established their 21st-century archetypes decades in advance. So in a way, Ms. Jackson’s timing is appropriate for the release of “Unbreakable,” her first album since 2008 and the resumption of her collaboration with her longtime co-producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Ms. Jackson’s albums — particularly the Jam-Lewis productions from “Control” in 1986 to “All for You” in 2001 — were pop that lived up to both commercial and innovative ambitions. She sold millions of albums and consistently topped the charts. But she also toyed with a broad spectrum of sounds and textures, from brittle, pointillistic funk to ultra-plush orchestrations infused with her own endlessly layered vocals. While she never had a big voice, she did wonders with her airy whisper. Continue reading the main storyRelated Coverage Pop and Jazz Listings and Albums for the Fall SeasonSEPT. 7, 2015 Review: Janet Jackson, on Unbreakable Tour, Shows Off Her Demure SideSEPT. 1, 2015In songs and videos, she embodied characters that live on in R&B and pop. She was the grown-up finding her own way in “Control.” She was the independent, no-means-no woman of “Nasty.” She was the idealistic community leader of “Rhythm Nation.” She was the Afrofuturist sci-fi heroine who shared a video with her brother Michael in “Scream” and leapt from planet to planet in “Feedback.” And in video after video, she’s the dancer who can suddenly sync an entire room to her angular moves. Most of all, Ms. Jackson has played the complete lover: a woman who mingles the sweetly cooing affection of “Come Back to Me” and the steamy sexuality of songs like “If” and “Any Time, Any Place.” Her later albums, like “Damita Jo,” all but dissolve into soft-core erotica — and the teaser single from “Unbreakable,” “No Sleeep,” promises an insomniac marathon of pleasure. But advance word of the album, and other songs she previewed as her tour began, have positioned “Unbreakable” as more family-oriented and socially conscious. It’s not as if current pop and R&B have left behind lust, romance, rhythm or thoughts of community and the future; Ms. Jackson should still be at home there. Her international tour has already begun, though it doesn’t reach the New York area until February. “Unbreakable” (Rhythm Nation/BMG) is due for release on Oct. 2. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/13/arts/music/janet-jacksons-unbreakable-is-right-on-time.html?referrer&_r=1

Janet Jackson: is her past pop stardom 'Unbreakable' enough to stay relevant?The pop icon piqued online curiosity when she announced her first album in seven years, but she’ll need more than her nostalgic fame to make a comeback Janet Jackson kicks off her Unbreakable tour in Vancouver. Photograph: R Chiang/Splash News/CorbisMichael Cragg Friday 4 September 2015 12.10 EDT Last modified on Friday 4 September 2015 20.38 EDT Comments45 There’s a tier of proper pop megastars whose gloss can seemingly never be dulled, even when their record sales slip well below average. This is down to the perfect storm of nostalgia that continues to swirl around their past glories, the hard work they’ve already put in and the flickers of genius that remain. Prince, for example, hasn’t made a properly brilliant album in a very long time, while Madonna’s last two veer more towards the “oh yes that one” end of her discography – yet both are still capable of causing media meltdowns. Fellow pop icon Janet Jackson – who recently announced details of her first album in seven years, Unbreakable, to an online frenzy – finds herself in a more interesting position, having spent enough time away for people to actually want to know what a new Janet album in 2015 might sound like. Janet Jackson: 10 of the bestRead moreFor a proper megastar, whose run of commercial imperiousness ran from 1986’s Control to 2001’s All For You, Janet’s influence can sometimes get lost in the talk of the 80s and 90s holy trinity of pop (Michael Jackson, Prince and Madonna). While her last three albums have all had their moments, it felt like her legacy was being tarnished, the hullabaloo surrounding her 2004 Super Bowl half-time show and the now notorious “wardrobe malfunction” pulling the focus away from the music. That latter aspect is perhaps why there’s so much goodwill towards her return, with artists as diverse as Ciara, Dev Hynes, Tinashe and Jason Derulo all citing her music and performance style as an inspiration. Her influence has also bled into the more alternative pop fringes, with blog-friendly downtempo R&B practitioners such as How To Dress Well and Shura citing 1997’s The Velvet Rope as a huge inspiration. Launching the Unbreakable tour in Vancouver earlier this week, it seemed like Janet herself was also keen to put the focus back on her legacy, with hit after hit squeezed into the 33-song setlist. In the 80s you could get away with being an aloof megastar, but social media means fans want to feel directly connected But nods from your peers about your past glories doesn’t necessarily suggest an appetite for new material, as any hoary old rock goliath will tell you. Perhaps the surest sign to fans that Unbreakable is a serious comeback is the return of collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, whose presence was missed on 2008’s Discipline. So while they haven’t exactly been challenging the upper reaches of the charts during Janet’s absence, theirs is a creative alchemy on par with that of Quincy Jones and 1980s Michael. So will Unbreakable fit into radio’s current love of rib-rattling dancefloor behemoths? Well if lead single No Sleep’s sultry R&B purr is anything to go by, then no, but as with Beyoncé – another massive fan and the closest we have to a new breed of megastar – you sense that Janet’s more focused on cementing a legacy and creating a body of work, itself a fairly old-fashioned notion now, rather than trying to fight it out with Pitbull et al on the singles chart. As Madonna’s found, chasing constantly shifting musical trends when you’ve helped shape the fabric of pop itself can sometimes make you look a bit desperate. Crush of the week: Janet JacksonRead moreAnother key factor in people’s excitement is the promise of an insight into the real Janet Jackson. The Velvet Rope is often cited as her masterpiece – a deeply revealing song suite about her battles with depression and loneliness that also featured a handful of bangers. Her albums since have often told us about how much Janet enjoys having sex and little else. In the 1980s you could get away with being an aloof megastar that no one will ever truly know, but social media means fans want to feel directly connected and part of the story (interestingly, the new album’s title, release date, artwork and single details were all announced by Janet via Twitter, while the song’s title track is a dedication to her fans). According to the press release, Unbreakable also marks the first time Janet has written about her brother (Michael, obviously, not Tito) and her childhood, creating the sense that this is an album she needed and wanted to make, rather than to fulfill a contract. As she/her social media team keeps saying on Twitter: “Let’s keep the conversation going.” http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/sep/04/janet-jackson-unbreakable-new-album-comeback

http://www.est1997.com/music/review-unbreakable-embodies-everything-that-makes-janet-unbreakable/ Review: “Unbreakable” embodies everything that makes Janet unbreakableBy Vincent on September 4, 2015@VIAtheRoofWhen you think of Janet Jackson, musically, it’s hard to pinpoint one sound to define her. Throughout her 30+ years in the music business, she has released an innovative, classic, and well, unbreakable, catalogue of music. Yes, her last two sets weren’t up to par, we’ll give you that, but so far… the 7 year wait for Unbreakable seems to be worth the wait, and the title track helps to prove just that. Here are some elements that come to mind when I think of Janet’s music, in categories: Vocally: warm, layered, intricate arrangements, with varied, but always soulful stylingsMusically: undefinably genreless, but diverse in influence, groovy, danceable, funky (and/or sensual, quiet storm, sexy, moody, smooth)Lyrically: personal, relatable, heartfelt, fun, sing-a-long, deep, narrative, thoughtful (and/or tongue-in-cheek (or elsewhere), naughty, innuendo-laden, explicit)“Unbreakable” offers just about all of the (non-parenthesized) elements above. It begins with Janet saying “side one,” and singing warmly over sparse production. The words are heartfelt, as she sings to her family, friends and fans. The pace is slow…until the beat drops. By no means is “Unbreakable” a fierce, dance floor ready uptempo – but you can still dance and groove to it. It is indeed a fun, funky, soulful bop but still feels genreless in a way unique to Janet. Then, of course, there’s her signature vocals – sometimes indiscernible but mostly warm, soulful and layered with the type of intricate background vocals that fans have come to expect from the Legend. Lyrically, the song is an ode to her supporters and reflective about her life, but it also ends with a spoken interlude (which Jan is famous for) that sets up what seems to be a larger narrative for the album. She declares, “it’s been a while, lots to talk about… I’m glad you’re still here, I dedicate myself to you, I hope you enjoy.” Certainly, I’m glad I’m still here, glad she’s still here, and can’t wait to hear what Ms. Jackson has to talk about. “Enjoy” doesn’t even begin to describe how I’m sure I’ll feel when I hear the whole album. As Janet would say, let’s keep the conversation goin’… In the meantime, be sure to pre-order the album and get your download of “Unbreakable” on Janet’s site or iTunes. Grade:97/97

15 Janet Jackson Dance Moves That Will Bring You BACKWe are a part of a Rhythm Nation.Aaron Barksdale Voices Editorial Fellow Posted: 09/03/2015 01:30 PM EDT | Edited: 09/03/2015 10:04 PM EDTThis post is part of a weekly series celebrating #ThrowbackThursday with reflections of our favorite childhood memories, past pop culture moments and more! Janet Jackson is officially back. It's been four long years since Janet has been on tour and seven since her last album release. The 49-year-old superstar is promoting her new album Unbreakable on a world tour, which is currently in Canada and will be coming to the U.S. September 11. Janet fans know exactly what to expect -- hit songs, but also epic choreography performed by the queen herself backed up by world-class dancers. From her classic slow jams to her uptempo hits over the decades, Janet's versatility as an artist and a dancer solidifies her place as one of music's all-time legends. Her signature dance moves have held the test of time. In honor of Janet's return, we've compiled 15 of her best dance moments that will bring you back. Enjoy! 15"What Have You Done For Me Lately" "What Have You Done For Me Lately" reached number one on the chart of the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Single's back in 1986. Check out retro Janet get down with the get down as she slays with the shimmy. 14"Nasty" "Nasty," from 1986's "Control," is the track where Janet demanded her name isn't "baby," it's "Ms. Jackson if you're nasty." Those dance moves? Definitely nasty. 13"When I Think Of You" "The When I Think Of You" music video is peak '80s Janet -- it's almost too much. The song was a single for the highly successful "Control" album. 12"Control" The lyrics to "Control" speaks to the rebellious teen in us all, and takes it's title from Janet's third studio album. In this live performance of "Control" at the 1987 American Music Awards, Janet slayed. 11"Pleasure Principle" Admit it. You tried to do this move over the chair, and it didn't end well. "Pleasure Principle" was the sixth single from from 1986's "Control," and won the best choreography at The MTV Video Music Awards in 1988. 10"Rhythm Nation" Janet's army from the "Rhythm Nation" has gone down in dance history. The single was from Janet's fourth studio album, "Rhythm Nation 1814," back in 1989 and over 20 years later, the choreography is still on point. 9"Escapade" Who else could look this fierce dancing in the desert in so many layers? Only Janet could pull this off in the video for "Escapade," a featured single from her "Rhythm Nation 1814" album. 8"Scream" There will never be a cooler celebrity sibling moment than Michael and Janet in the video for "Scream." The legendary stars proved why they're icons in this black-and-white video from Michael's 1993 album "History." 7"That's The Way Love Goes" Janet put her heart and soul into this 1998 performance of "That's The Way Love Goes" at Madison Square Garden. She never misses a beat, but what else would you expect from Janet? 6"If" In the video for "If, "Janet and her bad-ass team of dancers pull off this intricate hand and arm sequence in perfect harmony. 5"Got Til It’s Gone" In this 1998 live performance of "Got Til It's Gone," featuring Q-Tip, Janet brings the house down. 4"I Get Lonely" Janet bared it all in the music video for "I Get Lonely" from 1997's "The Velvet Rope." Flawless, Ms. Jackson. 3"Doesn't Really Matter" Janet performed on a moving platform in the music video for "Doesn't Really Matter," which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2000. 2"All For You" We'd like to pretend that Janet's dancing all for us in this music video for "All For You" off the 2001 album of the same title. 12009 American Music Awards Medley At the 2009 American Music Awards, Janet performed a medley of her best hits, which could be every Janet song ever, and she killed it with her precise moves. The move in the above GIF is from "Miss You Much" off the classic "Rhythm Nation 1814". http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/15-janet-jackson-dance-moves-that-will-bring-you-back_55e745ade4b0c818f61a4301?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000047

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I think it's weird that this is news, but: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWsjPu2ZDJg

Rene Elizondo took the picture for me.

Tweet pre-ordered the album, too!

Done.

I met Janet at a meet and greet during THE VELVET ROPE period in 1997.

http://www.vulture.com/2015/09/janet-jackson-unbreakable.html?mid=fb-share-vulture Listen to Janet Jackson’s Very Lovable ‘Unbreakable’By Sean Fitz-Gerald 12.2k Shares Email Print Janet Jackson. Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/2013 Getty ImagesJanet Jackson unveiled the track list, release date, and titular single from her latest album, Unbreakable, on Thursday. The song (listen below) plays like a pleasantly retro-sounding, long-overdue love letter. To whom? Well, it's hard to listen to the outro and not think she's at least slightly winking at her fans: "Hello / It’s been a while / Lots to talk about / I’m glad you’re still here / I hope you enjoy." But Unbreakable, song and album, like much of Janet's prior material, will likely work on various levels. "Themes [of Unbreakable] will include, Janet's views on where we stand today as individuals and as the inter-related elements of a planet. Some of these relate to her convictions passionately expressed in Rhythm Nation 1814, including the need to bring things out in the open and to have a dialogue," notes a statement on her website. "The album also will mark the first time Janet Jackson has opened up about her brother Michael and with reflections concerning her youth." The record, Janet's first studio album in seven years, drops October 2. Glad to have you back, Miss J.