bu. Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 JANET JACKSON CELEBRATES ANOTHER 20-YEAR MILESTONE From a No. 1 album to almost flashing her boobs on the cover of Rolling Stone, the summer of '93 was all about Ms. Jackson. This week marks 20 years since the release of director John Singleton’s Poetic Justice, which means its also been 20 years since Janet Jackson’s film debut. The groundbreaking flick, about a lonely balladista who recites the works of Maya Angelou to a love-scorned mail clerk, broke form from other early-’90s African-American films by having a female lead in a marketplace that was predominantly driven by males. The film was a success, opening at No. 1 at the box office and making Ms. Jackson an official crossover success. The release of Poetic Justice came in a year that was already all about Janet. Earlier in the season, she released her fifth studio album, janet., a sultry mix of interludes and leather- and laced-up grooves that let the world know Michael’s kid sister wasn’t so much of a kid anymore. Then came that now-iconic Rolling Stone cover that had us wondering whose lucky hands those were covering Janet’s bazungas. As it turns out, they were the hands of then-secret boyfriend, video director Rene Elizondo. (The pair is long divorced now, but something tells me he still hasn’t washed his hands.) Three of the seven singles released from janet. controlled radio stations around the world. The first was the seductive “That’s The Way Love Goes,” which was accompanied by a simple, sexy videostarring post-In Living Color fly girl Jennifer Lopez. The baby-maker is also one of Janet’s longest running No. 1′s, spending seven weeks on top. The second single, “If,” was released early summer and its video was nothing short of a gay boy’s dream come true. I’m sure I’m speaking for several boys out there when I say that close-up crotch-grab during the video’s dance routine will be embedded in our dirty gay minds forever. Lastly — and tying it all together — the power ballad “Again” was released as the theme to Poetic Justice. It shot straight to No. 1 and earned Janet a Golden Globe Award and Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. To mark the anniversary of the summer Janet ruled the world, I’ve compiled a playlist of songs from the era, plus a recent remix and a Janet-sampling by Kendrick Lamar to show how her influence is still rocking the airwaves today. http://blogs.phillymag.com/gphilly/2013/07/26/playdar-janet-jackson-celebrates-20-year-milestone/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 She was one week away from simultaneously having the #1 song, album, and movie all in the same week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 My first year as a fan What a perfect era. She made entertainment an amazing experience beyond my wildest dreams sidenote: TTWLG was 8 weeks #1, not 7. How dare they diminish her success with these false scriptures lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrylf Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 My first year as a fan What a perfect era. She made entertainment an amazing experience beyond my wildest dreams sidenote: TTWLG was 8 weeks #1, not 7. How dare they diminish her success with these false scriptures lol YAAAAAS, that 1 week is what gave her the longest #1 song of any Jackson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I was too young to see the movie at the time. I think I was only 13 and I was such a huge Janet fan then. My cousins went to the movies and told me about it. It was rated N-17. I even tried to sneak it but back then they'd actually check I.D. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I was too young to see the movie at the time. I think I was only 13 and I was such a huge Janet fan then. My cousins went to the movies and told me about it. It was rated N-17. I even tried to sneak it but back then they'd actually check I.D. lol LOL they still do check ID. I learned the hard way two years ago lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 20 years and still influencing. *sighs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 "Why are you a Janet stan? She's irrelevant/a has been" The impact. The longevity. The success. The influence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I was too young to see the movie at the time. I think I was only 13 and I was such a huge Janet fan then. My cousins went to the movies and told me about it. It was rated N-17. I even tried to sneak it but back then they'd actually check I.D. lol LOL they still do check ID. I learned the hard way two years ago lol Yeah, I had to wait until college to see it for myself lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 hate to be a buzz kill but "Again" lost both the Golden Globe and Academy Award to "Streets of Philadelphia" by Bruce Springsteen for the movie "Philadelphia" both times...some folks need to do their research, but not me, I've been a hardcore fan since 1989 I mean EVERY moment Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 hate to be a buzz kill but "Again" lost both the Golden Globe and Academy Award to "Streets of Philadelphia" by Bruce Springsteen for the movie "Philadelphia" both times...some folks need to do their research, but not me, I've been a hardcore fan since 1989 I mean EVERY moment Janet Hate to be a buzz kill but the article clearly said 'nomination'...some folks need to read, but not me, I've been a hardcore reader since I could first read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 such a brilliant artful cover... she was bringing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 LOL they still do check ID. I learned the hard way two years ago lol LOL they still do check ID. I learned the hard way two years ago lol wtf for real? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 You won't find a more iconic magazine cover in existence. It's not my favourite Janet album, but I think it was definitely the one which cemented her status. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 wtf for real? lol yes they still check ID. Why wouldn't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 hate to be a buzz kill but "Again" lost both the Golden Globe and Academy Award to "Streets of Philadelphia" by Bruce Springsteen for the movie "Philadelphia" both times...some folks need to do their research, but not me, I've been a hardcore fan since 1989 I mean EVERY moment Janet What are you talking about Debbie Downer? No one said she won either award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 What are you talking about Debbie Downer? No one said she won either award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 yes they still check ID. Why wouldn't they? did I quote you or someone else? Anyway I know people who've been to movies when they were underage and didn't get i.d.'d thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I know what I read ....someone must have changed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 I know what I read ....someone must have changed it Did you read it in the original post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackboy Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 My first year as a fan What a perfect era. She made entertainment an amazing experience beyond my wildest dreams sidenote: TTWLG was 8 weeks #1, not 7. How dare they diminish her success with these false scriptures lol How old are you?! I thought you were younger than me for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 did I quote you or someone else? Anyway I know people who've been to movies when they were underage and didn't get i.d.'d thanks doesn't matter who you quote.. thought you knew Yeah it happens a lot... but most outstanding theaters still ID people... usually after a certain time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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