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Janet Jackson’s Growing Pains
November 12th, 2008
I’ll admit that I’m one of the many fans wishing that Janet Jackson’s music would grow up a bit. I thought much of her last album sounded like she was competing with her imitators – Britney Spears, anyone? But I never suggest that she try to sound like Sade!
According to a report of singerroom.com, Janet claims that her former label, Def Jam, wanted her to sound like Sade. Apparently that was the last straw. “I’m not ready for that just yet. I love doing dance songs and I think my fans expect that of me,” she said.
Fair enough, Janet shouldn’t try to sound like another artist, especially someone as iconic as Sade. Still, there has to be a balance somewhere between dance and mature [read: better lyrics, better musical arrangements, better themes] material.
What’s your take? Should Janet’s music sound like her age, not her shoe size?
I guess I’ll be a little biased here because I’m such a fan, but I think her music is great. I do wish that she would make another great song like New Agenda from her JANET. album. But Janet makes music to dance and feel good too. I honestly think Damita Jo and Discipline were great albums. This is Janet’s style she shouldn’t have to change it.
I agree they need to cultivate her style as is…or they’re not good producers.
I like Janet but she does need to grow up a lil. Its ok girl, you are 40 and you look good. time to do the same thing. Recongize that you are older and deal with it. Let the music speak of your aged in wisdom and experience.
Janet is a good performer; as a matter of fact her past concerts were among the best I have ever attended, but we all must grow and move to the next level. I grew up listening to her so as a fan my musical taste has grown and so should hers. I know she loves her boo Jermain but his success was with kids who wore their clothes backwards (Hint Hint) . Stay with the adult hit makers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. They brought you success in the past and they can do it again. PEACE.
I totally agree. I have been telling my sister that for quite sometime. The song Janet has called, “This Can’t Be Good,” is just the type of music Janet need to be making. She is older and the songs she is trying to still make do not fit her anymore. And who is playing those songs. No one.
Janet needs to act her age. I no she needs to get todays youth into her music ,but if they don’t like you then give it up. Like the young people take over, You had your turn ,You have enough money let it go. All you doing is stressing yourself out.
I love Janet, however it is time to change up and get with the times. You have to stay current in order to remain successful. I am still hearing Control when I listen to her music
Janet really does need to grow up both with her music and her tour. Stop simulating intercourse on stage. It’s disgusting. Quit using Jermaine Dupri too. He’s not helping you musically. You still have it in you woman but act like a woman.
Janet needs an enema!!!!!
I agree Janet needed to change her musical direction 2-3 albums ago. The six-kitten act got old.