Tag Archives: Janet Jackson
10 Best Late-Era Janet Songs #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay
Today is #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay. To celebrate, I thought I’d list my top 10 late-era Janet Jackson songs, which I’m defining as anything released after All For You. Continue reading
Thinking about Janet Jackson’s (Alleged) Retirement
I’ve been thinking a lot about the news that Janet Jackson is allegedly going to retire from the entertainment industry for a minute now. I think if I were honest, I’d feel the need to say that Janet Jackson has … Continue reading
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Tagged black self-determination, Control, Janet Jackson, self-love, The Velvet Rope
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What’s the Best Way to Make Music?
I’m rather opinionated about music. Folks know this. And while all that frustration criticism comes through loud and clear when I write or tweet, I’m definitely not as good at communicating that I understand and respect how profoundly difficult making … Continue reading
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Tagged A Song For You, appropriation, black music, black pop, black popular music, Brandy, Jamey Jaz, Janet Jackson, Jazmine Sullivan, Jimmy Jam, Kelly Rowland, Lalah Hathaway, making music, music industry, music producers, producers, Rahsaan Patterson, Salaam Remi, singer-songwriter, songwriters, standards, Terry Lewis, Tyrese, Usher
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Britney Spears’ Lame Reinvention
My thoughts on the deterioration of Britney Spears’ video persona.
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Behind the Velvet Rope
My thoughts on where Janet should go next.
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Tagged confessional, Janet Jackson, Lonely, Michael Jackson, pop music, The Jacksons, The Velvet Rope
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