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Post by M.S. Head Diva on Dec 24, 2007 2:23:43 GMT -5
New album out in February! Lead single is called "Feedback" and its HOT! GET IT JANET!
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Post by heysus on Dec 24, 2007 2:24:15 GMT -5
FLOP
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Post by M.S. Head Diva on Dec 24, 2007 2:24:55 GMT -5
Plz. This will be a SMASH!
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Post by heysus on Dec 24, 2007 2:25:52 GMT -5
yeah right
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Post by M.S. Head Diva on Jan 15, 2008 21:07:22 GMT -5
A new photo and the supposed album cover!
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Post by **Becky**™ on Jan 15, 2008 21:12:08 GMT -5
LOVE them both, i love the album cover. its diff, and sexy!
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Post by M.S. Head Diva on Jan 15, 2008 21:15:48 GMT -5
The only problem for me is her face. lol I think what I have as my avi should be the cover. LOL!
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Post by **Becky**™ on Jan 15, 2008 21:22:04 GMT -5
i dont mind the face, but ur avi looks great!
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Post by M.S. Head Diva on Jan 15, 2008 21:29:15 GMT -5
Thanks babe!
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Post by Till Da World Ends [MARK] on Jan 15, 2008 21:31:02 GMT -5
ur avi is HOT
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Post by Just No on Jan 16, 2008 9:45:07 GMT -5
I aint feeling the album cover. She looks like this tranny I met at this club, and no it wont Tabitha.
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Post by Scott on Jan 16, 2008 12:15:23 GMT -5
Cool idea, and I love the paint thing, but her face is horrible, and she looks like a tranny!
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Post by M.S. Head Diva on Jan 16, 2008 14:14:18 GMT -5
I think the biggest problem is actually the hair. It doesn't go with her face at all.
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Post by **Becky**™ on Jan 16, 2008 20:08:38 GMT -5
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Post by Till Da World Ends [MARK] on Jan 16, 2008 20:10:43 GMT -5
ouch.
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Post by **Becky**™ on Jan 16, 2008 20:12:44 GMT -5
^LOL, i think that both janets and mariahs albums will be better than that guy makes them out to be...
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Post by M.S. Head Diva on Jan 16, 2008 20:22:45 GMT -5
Yeah, probably.
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Post by Late Winter on Jan 17, 2008 5:37:13 GMT -5
I don't throw the term "tranny" around a lot, but Janet REALLY looks like a transsexual on that cover
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Post by **Becky**™ on Jan 17, 2008 9:39:07 GMT -5
Sooooooooo…what I heard L.A. Reid was out in the UK to let a group of tastemakers hear the new albums by Janet and Mariah Carey. I will keep it 100 and tell you that people I know say that Mariah’s sounds like a better overall album. On the flip side, I was also told that Janet has the better, standout singles. I personally am mostly interested in Mariah, because R&B is stale to me and her last CD was hot. From what I heard, the crowd seemed to favor Mariah as well.
Here are some bullet points and I will unveil the rest on Thursday, Reid said Mariah had a failed album and Janet had two failed albums at EMI and Def Jam brought Mariah back and will do same for Janet.
Janet’s CD is about 80% finished.
Reid commented that he really didn’t want to sign Janet because of her last two projects but realized that it was EMI’s fault, not the icon. To him, Janet is an icon and trendsetter and she had the wrong team. Is that a JD diss?
Reid informed everybody that Mariah’s CD is called That Chick and will be released on April 1st – April Fool’s!
L.A. Reid didn’t play the full album of either star and what was heard sounded really good. They did play a lot though.
Tomorrow we’ll have a break down of the songs that were played.
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Post by Just No on Jan 17, 2008 19:08:54 GMT -5
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by **Becky**™ on Jan 23, 2008 19:47:38 GMT -5
Yesterday, Def Jam honcho L.A. Reid invited a group of journalists into his office to play tracks from Janet Jackson’s upcoming album Discipline (due out Feb. 26). Janet fans worried that the absence of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (her longtime producers who’ve been shaping her sound since 1986’s Control) should fear not: the combination of pillowy, multi-tracked harmonies and virtually non-stop dance tracks results in an album that out-Janets Janet. Easily her most dance-oriented album since Rhythm Nation 1814 (and possibly her most dance-oriented album ever), Discipline is the album so many fans have been waiting for. Below are our impressions of the nine tracks Reid played:
1. “Luv” - An extended automotive metaphor (red lights/headlights imagery, the line: “He hit me with his love”) makes this like a bumper-car rink for Janet’s vocals, which bounce her constant refrain of “Luv, luv, luv, luv…” all over the place. Vocally, it’s hyper like the chorus of Chris Brown’s “With You,” but musically, it sounds like a Southern-fried sequel to Kanye West’s “Good Life.” Reid played this one twice and after the second time, there was some murmuring about it being the next single. Commercially, that would make a lot of sense.
2. “Feeback” - The single, duh. It has a house beat, but it’s the least house-y of the other 4/4 tracks. Oh yeah, Janet goes there. Also, I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to hear Janet sing about her period amongst fine wood office furniture and expensive candles. A moment to remember, for sure.
3. “This Can’t Be Good” - Think Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat” with a more punishing beat, and you’re halfway there. Another obvious reference point would be Michael Jackson’s “Butterflies” and/or Janet’s own “Spending Time With You” from Damita Jo. Lyrics are standard falling-in-love-too-deep fare, although the song is put together well: the thwack of the snare contrasts heavily with the layers of cooing vocals. The layers pile and pile so that by the bridge, the song is virtually dizzying. This one’s extremely well-produced, but perhaps the least exciting track we were privy to.
4. “Rock With You” - This one was rumored to be a cover of Michael Jackson’s classic and/or to feature Michael himself. It’s neither. It seems to have some melodic elements snatched from Mike’s track, although the chorus is more, “Ooh ooh ooh ooooh oooh oooh” than “I wanna rock with you.” Janet’s vocals seem a bit detached and robotic, but that’s not an insult: they’re most reminiscent of Donna Summer’s in “I Feel Love” without the operatic flair. This one is pure house music, with an electroboogie bass line borrowed from the ’80s. It’s bright enough so that it wouldn’t sound out of place on one of those Beach House compilations released by Hed Kandi.
5. “Tonight” - Speaking of bright, this one just shines. It’s another dance track — more or less housey (although the beat pattern has a slight twist keeping it from being straight four-on-the-floor for most of it). It has the filter-house thing of Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music” going on (the second verse is virtually treble-free), but where that song has a darkish vibe, this one’s up up up. Again, Janet seems detached, but that’s only during the verses: she breaks out like the sun between clouds during the chorus, belting in her high register that immediately reminded me of “Young Love.” The song only gets better as it goes, too: two killer bridges and an amazing breakdown (”Don’t leave me alone tonight / Don’t leave me tonight”) close it out. Epic and brilliant: this is by far my favorite track that we were played.
6. “The Greatest Ex” - A departure for Janet, this one’s most akin to OneRepublic’s “Apologize.” Like “Tonight,” there’s this epic sensibility, but this time it’s applied to the power-ballad template. Timbaland-esque beats skitter around Janet’s confession (this definitely seems like the most personal song on the record): “In my heart, I know you’ll always be the greatest ex ever.” I pointed out to L.A. Reid after that this is the pop smash, the Z100 crossover and he agreed. It’s not the best track, but it has tremendous potential to kill at radio. Seriously, if Janet can’t get a hit with this one, it isn’t her fault; it’s the world’s.
7. “Discipline” - The baby-making track (though in an interview conducted with Janet today, she told us about “Curtains,” which is faster but with a sexy vibe). It’s similar in theme to Velvet Rope’s “Rope Burn,” but not in sound. This is slower and sparser, like a Prince song that’s not purple, but black and blue. “I misbehaved / I touched myself even though you told me not to,” coos Janet to her “Daddy” before asking him to “take out your frustrations on me.” It’s heavy stuff, but probably not as dark as it sounds. The snare is made to sound like a whip, which is a pretty brilliant touch.
8. “Rollercoaster” - One of the most bizarre things that Janet’s ever done, it wouldn’t be surprising if this one ended up being left off the album. It’s extremely layered and tough to get your head around: the melody never seems quite right until the bridge and then after, it’s more topsy-turvy. Rodney Jerkins produced this one and though it shares virtually no musical ideas with it, it has the same woozy effect as “What About Us?” which he produced for Brandy.
9. “Let Me Know” - A Miami-bass-esque ballad that’s somewhat indistinct, but nice all the same. It sounds more like filler than anything else we were played, but it’s pleasant enough.
After L.A. played the nine tracks, he asked us if we wanted to hear anything again, and ended up playing “Luv” and “Tonight” another time before saying goodbye. As a bonus treat, he played the title cut from Mariah Carey’s That Chick as we were leaving. Mariah’s tune is a rollerskating jam not unlike Ne-Yo’s “Because of You.” It just never stops bouncing.
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Post by **Becky**™ on Jan 23, 2008 19:48:47 GMT -5
Janet Jackson Wants ‘Discipline’ On New Set
In anticipation of Ms. Jackson's Island Def Jam debut, “Discipline,” set for a February 26th release, a handful of journalists - including moi - were invited to none other than Mr. L.A. Reid’s mid-town Manhattan, 28th floor, corner office at the Def Jam building to take a first-time listen to select tracks from the set yesterday (Jan. 22nd), and we must say, we definitely didn’t hate it. Although gossip blogs were reporting this week that some overseas media outlets were kind of going in on the album, claiming it not to be worthy material, J.I. thinks the set is quite alright.
Here are some of our thoughts on the songs we had the pleasure of previewing:
“Luv” – In contention to be the next single, this track sounds like a cross between Chris Brown’s “With You” and Cherish’s “Do It To It,” aka very youth-like. On it, Janet is doing her usual whisper/talking/singing layered vocals over double drums, cooing “Got me caught in a web/I’m a mess.”
(sidenote: L.A. Reid shouted J.I. out for typing away our sidekick while listening to this track. We explained to the chairman of Island Def Jam and A&R of the project that it was the new modern tech way of taking notes. Stay with me here, Mr. Reid!)
In addition, we don't think "Luv" should be the next single. Continue readin and you'll find out why.
“Feedback” – Although this track, which is the first single, took some time to grow on folks, the beat – not to mention the video – is pretty insane. This week, “Feedback” jumps 72-38 on the Pop 100 chart.
“This Can’t Be Good” – If you ask J.I., we’d say THIS song should be the next single, hands down. Everything from the piano intro to the rolling bassline on “Good” is reminiscent of old Janet i.e. “That’s the Way Love Goes” and “Anytime, Any Place,” which we love. This track was written by Ne-Yo (kudos!).
“Rock With You” – The intro to this dance track features a robotic-sounding Janet saying the title over once. J.I. thinks this Madonna-esque song will be a favorite in the downtown clubs of N.Y. It features running piano keys, hard drums and layered vocals.
“Tonight” – This club/dance track is super flirty, which we think is a good look for Janet. “Something in the air has got me feeling like I want I tonight,”she belts in the chorus. In other parts, Ms. Jackson sings, “Don’t want to be alone / I need you to keep me warm… My body’s here / I’m soaking wet / I wanna give you something that you won’t forget.”
“The Greatest Ex” – At first listen, J.I. thought this song, which begins with the sound of a heart pounding, was redolent of The Dream’s “Nikki” off his debut. Come to find out, the singer/songwriter penned this one for Janet. Typical Dream riffs are noticeable on the set, including a few repetitions and scattered “eghs.” “I loved you and you loved me / I just couldn’t see tomorrow,” Janet sings over bass drums and slow running piano strokes. J.I. thought Janet’s vocal ability sounded the best on this track so far.
“Discipline” – The sexy title-track was one of J.I.’s favorite and should be considered for third single from the album, but that’s just our two-cents. On the sultry track, Janet sings, “I touch myself even though you told me not to / I can smell me on your sheets / I can taste you on my skin.” Hot yet? There’s more. “Now I want you to come punish me / I need some discipline tonight / I’ve been very bad / Daddy, make me cry.” Still not feeling tingly? How about, “Did I make you mad? / Take out your frustrations on me,” which leads to the grand finale of Janet’s heavy breathing and sexual cooing, a la Intro on “Come Inside.” Straight steamy!
“Rollercoaster” – This Darkchild-produced song starts with what appears to be African drums. The beat is big, full of thumping bass line and Swizz Beatz-like adlibs. J.I. thought it appropriately sounded like the noise you hear when inside a bumper car, taking us back to our Ride Playland and Coney Island days. Ahhh, the memories.
“Let Me Know” – This track sounded a little Dream-ish too, although we aren’t hating (Team Dream!). We ain’t mad at the fact that it sounded like a mix between Robin Thicke’s “Wanna Love You” and Lloyd’s “Get It Shawty” - two songs that we love.
Overall, Janet might get some serious radio spins, club play, digital downloads and maybe even respectable album sales on this one if the right singles – in the right order – are chosen and Janet continues to break us off with some serious dancing like she did on the video to “Feedback.”
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Post by M.S. Head Diva on Jan 23, 2008 20:00:50 GMT -5
I don't know. Some of the tracks sound hot and some sound like a mess. lol But, I will wait till I hear it to say whether its hot or not.
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Post by hearthemusic11 on Jan 24, 2008 1:51:27 GMT -5
I want to hear "Tonight" and "Luv" a lot!
But overall it doesn't sound like the type of album she needs to be respected again but it might produce a few hits hopefully so that her next album can be more "serious".
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Post by mpol on Jan 26, 2008 20:13:13 GMT -5
A lot of the songs sound promising. I'm down to buy this album if you Ms Janet, can deliver.
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