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Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. She began her career as a child star in several sitcoms during the late seventies, before transitioning into popular music with her self-titled debut album and breakthrough, Control. [1]In addition to being declared a global "pop culture phenomenon,"Jackson is considered an iconic figure in the fields of pop music and contemporary R&B, entertainment, fashion, along with dance and choreography.
By 2008, Jackson had been the most-searched person in internet history, and upon the debut of her tenth studio album, ranked as the ninth biggest-selling pop artist and second most-successful female artist within contemporary pop.[2]
Influence
[edit]Image
[edit]Jackson has secured a position as a prominent Fashion icon, Her iconic ensembles include her Control-era attire, "Rhythm Nation" outfit, Velvet Rope period of crimson hair and piercings, and standard of midriff-baring wardrobe.[3]
Upon her image transition, she has pioneered the "teen pop evolution"; taking authority of her career and progressing from a child star into a sultrier, adult image.
As a Sex symbol, Jackson became known for her toned abdominal muscles and midriff-baring style, thought to become "standard operating procedure" within contemporary pop.
Commercial success
[edit]Janet Jackson has sold more than 100 million records, making her one of the world's best-selling artist of all time.[4] [5]
She has attained 10 Hot 100 number-one singles, 16 Hot R&B number-one singles, and 20 Hot Dance/Club Play number-one singles.[6][7][8]
She also has a career high of 28 top 10 hits on the Hot 100, 31 top 10 hits on the Hot R&B chart, and 34 top 10 hits on the Hot Dance/Club Play chart.[9]
She is the first and only artist in history to produce seven top five hits from one album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, and holds the record for the most consecutive top-ten entries on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart by a female artist with 18.[10]
On January 9, 2010, Jackson's single "Make Me" reached number one on the US dance charts, upping her total to 19 number-one singles on the dance charts (the second-best sum in the chart's history at the time), and making her the first artist to achieve a number one single in each of the past four decades.[11]
In 2018, "Made for Now" marked her 20th number one and 40th entry on this chart and the only other collaboration to reach number one besides "Scream" with Michael Jackson, this one with Daddy Yankee (and his first number one on this chart).[12]
Janet's Control, Rhythm Nation 1814 and The Velvet Rope albums are included in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list.[13][14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ Barker, Andrew (2013-05-23). "Janet Jackson: Beyond the Velvet Rope". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ Lester, Paul (2008-03-07). "'Fame can be addictive. But not for me'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ Phill (2012-08-02). "Goldmine's Hall of Fame Inductees - Volume 5". Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ VIBE (2020-04-30). "Janet Jackson Biopic Reportedly In Development". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Why Janet Jackson is pop's most underrated legend". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Janet Jackson | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Janet Jackson | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Janet Jackson | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Murray, Gordon (2018-10-18). "Janet Jackson Earns Milestone 20th No. 1 on Dance Club Songs Chart With 'Made for Now'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Anderson, Trevor (2019-09-23). "Rewinding the Charts: In 1989, Janet Jackson's 'Miss You Much' Started a Record Top 10 Streak". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Trust, Gary (2009-12-24). "Chart Beat Thursday: Ke$ha, Janet, Reba". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Murray, Gordon (2018-10-18). "Janet Jackson Earns Milestone 20th No. 1 on Dance Club Songs Chart With 'Made for Now'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Stone, Rolling (2023-12-31). "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "500 Greatest Albums of All Time: Janet Jackson, 'The Velvet Rope' | Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. 2013-07-28. Archived from the original on 2013-07-28. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "500 Greatest Albums of All Time: Janet Jackson, 'Rhythm Nation 1814' | Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. 2013-07-27. Archived from the original on 2013-07-27. Retrieved 2024-09-30.