Design of a Decade 1986/1996

Design of a Decade: 1986 – 1996

“She was nineteen when she released Control in 1986, a declarative statement of purpose and proclamation that her brothers weren’t the only pop geniuses in the family. Janet Jackson’s “I’m a grown woman” mission statement seemed a little odd coming from someone that young, but her resolve and personality gave edge to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ new jack swing and synthpop grooves. She shook off her two prior albums in a manner Alanis Morissette would eventually copy, then strolled down the road towards pop dominance and emerging as an artist of tremendous depth beneath the bouncy pop veneer.   Flash forward ten years and Janet Jackson was one of the music industry titans. She’d just released janet., an album of luxurious beats, sensuality, and opulence. It seemed like a nic” read more

500 CDs You Must Own Before You Die! (500 music items)

"With songwriting and production from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Jackson cooked up the tightest sound of her era. Standout track: “What Have You Done for Me Lately?”"

Favorite Songs of All Time: 1994-1995 (134 music items)

""Runaway""