Atlanta Music Scene

By 15 Minutes is Over

June 11, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Janet who?

By lsijtt

June 11, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

who out there cares? echo..echo…echo…

By Eric

June 11, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

I heard two singles from the CD, and almost threw-up. This is by far the worst material Janet has ever done. She’s a has been, and everybody knows she’s only with JD to use his pull in the industry. Wake-up brother!!

By wee wee

June 11, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

I remember when my great great great grandmother listen to janet jackson when she was a girl.

By Larry

June 11, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Here the AJC goes again … once again …. who really cares ? Cover the news, will ya?

By whocares

June 11, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Ditto to the first 2 posts

By The Truth

June 11, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

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By Eric

June 11, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Another attempt of Sonia Murray’s to try and cast a shadow of another black entertainer. Last week it was Monica….As if we don’t know why she has to place a blog on every one of them…..racist

By drew

June 11, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

With the price of gas and food steady going up, who in their right mind would buy a whole cd? Just do like every one else and go to itunes and download the couple of good songs and leave the rest.

By Harold

June 11, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Some artist don’t know when it’s time to leave the stage. Janet, stop trying to be a kiddie. Enough of the hip hop techno stuff. Become a Diva and act your age. Go to the Vegas stage like Celion Dion make your millions singing your prior hits and call it day.

By Whatever

June 11, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Janet needs to grow up. Her music is played and she’s played. I USED to love Janet when she reinvented herself for her janet album, but what grown woman still sings about touching herself while she’s talking to her boyfriend or clubbing?? Janet’s original fans have kids, mortgages, careers, etc. and obviously she didn’t get the memo that err’body else grew the hell up. I’m glad I burned Discipline instead of buying it. The electronica sound doesn’t do it for me and there’s only 3 songs on there I can stomach.

By Madonna

June 11, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

Oh my God, I hope this never happens to me.

By You Care

June 11, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

Get real people. You all must CARE, otherwise you would not have opened the article to read about Janet! If you only want the news, then only read the news. There is plenty of it in AJC!

By Tom

June 11, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

What is wrong with reading information like this?? This is news….its ENTERTAINMENT NEWS. Its a refreshing change from “who got shot”, “who got robbed”, “how bad the economy is” and “how high gas prices are”. Those are all depressing topics. Is there anything wrong with covering news on the lighter side every now and then???

By Cane

June 11, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

@ERIC

I don’t think this is rascist. I did not know that Janet even had a CD out? How does it sound? I think someone already said it wasn’t that good. But I do agree that when people are washed up like Monica, you should just leave them be instead of run them into the ground.

By MarkScottMusic.com

June 11, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

Janet’s not 24 anymore and neither are her fans. And repeating the word “sexy” over and over and over and over as she did on that first single doesn’t make it so… it sounded a little desperate and sad. She’s definately a great entertainer, but just can’t compete with Beyonce, Ciara or the other young hotties. She should stop trying. If she did something really unexpected like a jazz album or smooth R&B and I’ll bet she’d get a lot of attention and sell a heck of a lot more CDs.

By Traci

June 11, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

Janet - is HOT!

I heard “Feedback” and thought it was a great dance song!

The problem is, it’s a dance song. Folks don’t go clubbin’ to get sweaty and work on their dance moves any more.

Too Busy tryin’ to be seen.

Most of the songs being played are by rappers who are men - and MOST of THEM ARE FAT!

When is the last time you danced through a whole RAP SONG?

Janet needs to a show in Vegas like Toni Braxton and wait until - DANCE MUSIC is really DANCE MUSIC AGAIN.

By itdoesnttakeagenius

June 11, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

janet is a part-time resident of one of the music industry’s hubs, i.e. atlanta - has she considered a local label with local production - the things she needs in order to be successful are right here in the city - a major red flag is jermaine’s unwillingness to put her on his label but that notwithstanding she is surrounded by talented producers, dancers, singers, musicians, you name it - plus several local radio stations that cater to her format - she needs to stop digging around nyc, l.a. and europe and embrace what exists right here in the ‘A’

By Doug

June 11, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Maybe it’s because Janet’s music over the past few years shares little in common with the Control, Rhythm Nation, and janet. albums that the public actually liked. It’s all hyper-breathy, hip-slop with no hooks. Those albums were full of powerful, sexy and danceable tracks. Her last few releases have been more plastic than the discs they’re impressed upon.

By Yeah, okay

June 11, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Sad to say, I used to be a real Janet Jackson fan. But didn’t hear one song on this album that even made me want to go buy the single on Itunes, much less the entire CD.

Janet, get a clue and stop letting your man produce your albums. You are not that talented of a singer, you are an entertainer. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis understood that & knew how to market your type of voice. Jermaine Dupree is talented but not talented enough I guess to recreate you as he did Mariah Carey - but the difference there is Mariah can really sing it was just a matter of time before somebody brought her back to life.

Sorry Janet. You need to beg Jimmy & Terry to take you back on as a client & produce you a hit before you are a complete has been.

This is a classic example of not mixing business with pleasure.

By Kanish

June 11, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

(V-103’s Frank Ski - who predicted this would happen - noted this morning that Janet needed to “touch the people” more).

Yeah right. Maybe she should go back to touching her crotch and exposing nipples more.

By Shawn

June 11, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

She needs to get back with Jam & Lewis and actually let them them their jobs. She starting going down when starting trying to write and co-produce her records. Jam & Lewis are still writing hits for Yolanda Adams and other artists. Jermaine can’t do anything for her artisically.

By Tenaj

June 11, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

Janet you are 42 years old… please get out of the club and sing about something a 42 year old would sing about. You have fallen into the “cougar” thing and it’s not cute on you.

By Larry

June 11, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

To Tom : Can you tell me why we need a couple of blogs like this every week? Do you think THAT many people really give a #### ?

By yolanda bradwell

June 11, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

I Love Janet, but I agree call Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

By Jodi

June 11, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

Janet use to be fresh and trendsetting. What happened?

Jermaine Dupri happened! He is not the right fit for her style/voice. Mariah Carey - yes, Usher - maybe, Janet - no

She should have got with Rodney Jerkins or something.

By Lee

June 11, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

Atlanta may be a music hub, but I read two or three times a year of artists who either live and start off here, or move here, eventually move out of state to greener pastures. Atlanta is NOT Los Angeles, it is NOT Las Vegas and it is NOT New York. Face it.

By Travis

June 11, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

Janet is not washed up or a has been - she just hasn’t had some really good material to work with. She’ll be back and all you haters will be running to the store for her album!

By yoyo12

June 11, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

I Love Janet and Jermain, but I agree call Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

You have nothing to be ashame of.

You look better than these girls that in their 20’s.

By Comedian Darryl Moore

June 11, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

I hope she has money saved up…she is DONE!!! She only used Jermaine Dupri to boost her career. He can’t seriously think that she wants him for his looks…can he??? Dang!!!

By ten

June 11, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

OH WELL! Who’s dancing today anyway? The consumer today is worried about getting shot, shooting, or looking as close to an inmate as possible.

By Voice of Reason

June 11, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

The bottom line is…Janet CAN’T sing! Period.

And, if you had regular abdominal, liposuction, facial cheek implants, breast implants (for you gals who need them [pity]) and a chef to cook your food, a makeup artist, hair stylist, etc., you’d look good, too.

By Shut The Hell Up!!

June 11, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

Damn! So many haters……Leave Janet alone if you don’t like, don’t support her. But if you are like me and think she is a beautiful talented Sista who can sing…give her her props. The rest of you haters can’t sing and have never had the success that she has had.

By Jerome

June 11, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Janet’s latest attempts at music have fallen waaaaaay short. I would rather listen to Krazy girl on the Marta train. Better moves and more rhythm. Beat dat ass! Beat dat ass! I’m free styling on you boo!

By Voiceofreason

June 11, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

I loved Feedback, but all the rest just made me uncomfortable……in my secret places. I’ll pass.

By Gigi

June 11, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

Voice of Reason, you’re so damn right…

By Ghost

June 11, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

When I saw the 1st video from this album, I was thinking that it’s about over for her.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Janet and still think she’s beautiful, but I think her singing career is over. I wish her the best.

By Know What I Mean

June 11, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

(3 things) Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis or Sit that a$$ down ..

By diehard janet fan

June 11, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

time to sing GROWN FOLKS music…

u cant cater to an audience that didnt exist nor grew up with u..

we are in our 30-40 and up…

Trust me.. i dont even hit the club…. u dont see Lena Horne bebopping like she used to…

Look at Jill Scott… ole girl kill it because she keep it simple……. and she uses a live band……

come on if Jill or Alicia Keys can do it.. then u need to really get on Blue Note Records……

By Kittypat

June 11, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

Do you think maybe Janet has had cheek implants?

By livingwell

June 11, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

why is everyone so hateful and mean? Lighten up a little. Sonia Murray’s story can’t be rascist since she’s black herself. i’m 47 and i happen to like the cd. i thinks it’s far better then the one before. janent is still good at what she does. love you JANET!!!!

By Jodi

June 11, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

@ Kittypat - it sure does look like it in the pic above!

By diddy

June 11, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

Janet may have a point here. Even though I feel this album could be way better, the promotion was terrible. Look at Mariah’s promotion for her current album. They changed the lights of the Empire State Building in NY the announce here album release. That’s CRAZY!!! Janet barely got air play.

She should focus on acting.

By Mike

June 11, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this

It saddens me to hear some of the things you guys have said about Janet. I have been a Janet fan since the first album, and I see prgression every step of the way. Im one of those people with a career and family etc etc, and I think her cd is off the hook…much better that some of the music being played by SEVERAL other artists. I think some of you need to take a step back an re-listen to the cd. I think the CD is HOTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!! Also - EVERY SONG on the radio is about LOVE and Relationships and SEX…HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, why cant she sing about it - she is EXPERIENCED in all of those aspects and can put it down better than any of the youngins that have come after her. Before you talk about anyway in a negative light, take a look at yourself and see if you have accomplished ALL of the things that JANET JACKSON has done - NOT A DARN THING!!!! LUV - Mike :-)

By Reality Check

June 11, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

Poor Janet. She is trying to hold on to her popularity from the past. The fact of the matter is that her CDs are not selling because people are not into her music anymore. All the marketing in the world won’t change that.

By KRBTheAuthor

June 11, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

I think Janet needs some new direction with her music, but she will have to be the one to make the turn. As for competing with these so called divas of today, I say why waste your time. Aside from perhaps Jill Scott and a couple others, not including Beyonce or Ciara (who is actually more dancer than singer). The music of today is simply rehashed, revamped, rip-offs of the music from 1950 to now. Everyone already knows Rappers do nothing original, but there are quite a few R&B personalities guilty of the same thing. I am not so arrogant enough to think that my one opinion of Janet’s talent or lack thereof to some, is the end all, be all of her career. I simply say, SPEND 6 MONTHS CLEANING UP YOUR OWN BACKYARD, AND 6 MONTHS STAYING OUT OF YOUR NEIGHBORS YARD…you’ll find your time and your year completely filled.

By SuaveMixx

June 11, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

JANET you are still great! I can’t wait for Oct the 5th. There are several songs on Discipline that I enjoyed. Was this the CD I was expected, no. However, I don’t understand all the hatred. Today you have people with less talent, no appeal and they lack charisma; Yet, people flock to them like flies on shyt. I just don’t get it! And I don’t care to understand the stupidity of the world today. Janet continue to do your thing, you have nothing to prove. I agree Def Jam did not do anymore for this CD, than Virgin did for the last two CDs. Def Jam and Janet should’ve agreed on a CD that they both could support whole heartedly. If Def Jam had doubts they should’ve scrapped the CD and made Janet start fresh.

The next thing I need to say is, “who gives a damn about Frank Ski?” That is the real question! I really cannot tolerate Frank Ski. He is over opinionated and he’s just a jerk. Frank has beef with Janet and he hates on her at every opportunity. Except of course, when she’s in his face or on the radio. I wonder how it feels to have people loving YOUR show, but only when your OUT ! I stopped listen to V103 between 6am-10am b/c of Frank Ski.

By Haters 2008

June 11, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this

JANET you are still great! I can’t wait for Oct the 5th. There are several songs on Discipline that I enjoyed. Was this the CD I was expected, no. However, I don’t understand all the hatred. Today you have people with less talent, no appeal and they lack charisma; Yet, people flock to them like flies on shyt. I just don’t get it! And I don’t care to understand the stupidity of the world today. Janet continue to do your thing, you have nothing to prove. I agree Def Jam did not do anymore for this CD, than Virgin did for the last two CDs. Def Jam and Janet should’ve agreed on a CD that they both could support whole heartedly. If Def Jam had doubts they should’ve scrapped the CD and made Janet start fresh.

The next thing I need to say is, “who gives a damn about Frank Ski?” That is the real question! I really cannot tolerate Frank Ski. He is over opinionated and he’s just a jerk. Frank has beef with Janet and he hates on her at every opportunity. Except of course, when she’s in his face or on the radio. I wonder how it feels to have people loving YOUR show, but only when your OUT ! I stopped listen to V103 between 6am-10am b/c of Frank Ski.

By What?

June 11, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this

Miss Jackson has a new CD out?

Will she breathe all over the microphone? Will she talk in between tracks?

How about production…will it be over-mixed and produced to death, with a wall of sound or tired hip-hop beats drowning out her reed-thin voice?

How about the baby talk? Will there be more baby talk?

Has she had some voice lessons? No?

Will there be a video?

Will she do some of her 25-year-old choppy dance moves? Will she have cobra neck? Sling her hair around?

Like, oh my God…I musn’t have it.

By FRED

June 11, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

So sad how we all put each other down, I LOVE JANET her album is very nice I like and it is sad that it didn’t get the promotion it should have janet’s music is better than the GARBAGE v-103 plays daily and why are people comparing janet to beyonce or ciara when they themselves mimic her. Young people to rather listen to silly sh@$T no one makes TIMELESS music anymore. Imagine kids today 20yrs from now will be saying YAAAH YAAH from soulja boy was their JAM!!!… LMAO unlike the music we grew up on..TIMELESS!

By g

June 11, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

The comment by whatever is spot on her crowd had grown up . Go to vegas and act like a diva. As for Jd he is so smitten he is going out with Janet. He must think it is like beyonce unfortunately Janet is not the hottest chick in the game and Jd ain’t got no chain.

By los

June 11, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

Janet has been an icon for awhile…growing up I cannot tell you how much I loved all of the albums she put out. But when she left her bread and butter (jimmy jam & terry lewis) everything has gone down the drain. Jermaine Dupri and his production literally drowns her out; she has a very different voice from Mariah Carey and simply cant cover the type of range it would take to make Dupri’s stuff sound legit. I don’t know if she left her production team on a bad note or not but if she wants to get her game back, she needs to get them back as well.

By FRED

June 11, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

FYI sonya it’s not BAD NEWS for Janet on that European Tour she had already stated in an interview and questions from fans that the european tour won’t be happening. IDJ made a statement to BILLBOARD days ago regarding janets album.

By kim

June 11, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

Yes, I agree. Janet should go back to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. She needs her original producers and management. Leave Jermaine as your boyfriend. Pleasure and business does not always work well together. They knew how to bring the best out of you and you definitely have but it is not working with Jermaine.

By tina

June 11, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

Janet, This is directed to you. I am a fan, have always been a fan and will always be a fan. I think the problem is you let Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis go. Together the 3 of you were pure magic. I still exercise to ryhthm nation. It gets the blood moving. In fact I play your 10 year album while on the elliptical. You are still sexy as hell and no many 42 year olds can look you or move like you. So,please don’t listen to these haters. Just go back to your roots and you will get the results you want. As for Jermanine….he is a sweety…but his work does magic for Mariah. It is not working for you. But we still love him. This is just one example where sometimes business and pleasure doesn’t mesh well. I will be buying my tix when they go on sale this saturday. best of luck to you. Tina

By Jay

June 11, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

Janet has been black balled since the Super Bowl incident. The Karma surrounding her is just bad now. People never forgave her. It’s sad. She was reacting because of all the criticism pointed at her brother about those kids.I don’t think she meant any harm. She chose the wrong venue to vent. It’s sad. The other reality is you have to have hits. Janet is not really a singer so she can’t bring out c grade songs and make them a grade like Mariah. The tracks for Janet have to be vicious and hipnotic. Terry and Limmy would be better for her. But it will still be hard because of the Super Bowl incident. Most of her record buyers were white. That is were she miscalculated. Black people usually don’t buy records unless the artist can really sing. No disrespect but she is gimmick pop. Not real soul music.You cannot fool black people on music. Many of her fans could sing better that she can. There are a thousand girls in the so call hood who could blow her away. Trust me. You can’t fool these kids. They know when you can sing and when you faking.

By charley

June 11, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

To tell you the truth, I hoesntly think she played a lot of people as fools when she did the “little inocient trick” at the Super Bowl, and people are still p** that she thought they were stupid enough that she could pull it off, no pun intended, and they would believe her little “accident” story.

By Loni

June 11, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

I agree with the person who said that Janet should focus on acting from now on. I love ya girl but it’s time to move to the next phase in your life.

By Listen up

June 11, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

When Janet is no longer portrayed as a teenage dancing machine, she will regain respect. Change the image and give us some smooth soulful jazzy numbers. They will move off the charts. She is too old for the way she is being promoted.

By Kevin

June 11, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Janet needs Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. They are the originators of her sound.

By Dolemite

June 11, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

That’s Ms Jackson because I’m nasty.

By jumpeddafence

June 11, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this

lol Actually scrapping the European Portion of her tour is an extremely BAD idea. EU music lovers actually by albums & will easily spend 2 weeks wages on a concert ticket!! SHAME on IDJ for that poor decision. I love Janet so I will support her no matter what & in this case I have to agree with her that her album was very poorly promoted but she ALSO needs to go back to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.

By jumpeddafence

June 11, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

lol Actually scrapping the European Portion of her tour is an extremely BAD idea. EU music lovers actually by albums & will easily spend 2 weeks wages on a concert ticket!! SHAME on IDJ for that poor decision. I love Janet so I will support her no matter what & in this case I have to agree with her that her album was very poorly promoted but she ALSO needs to go back to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.

By donald

June 11, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this

I’m not surprised about the poor cd sales. Her last truly great cd was Janet, almost 13 years ago. From there it has been a long slow slide to this. Frankly, people have moved on with their lives while ahe is still stuck in the RN mode. I first saw the Feedback video and laughed because I knew this would bomb. I’m not being a hater, it’s fact, plain and simple. The proof is in the cd sales!!

By The Truth Hurts

June 11, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this

Obama is a leftist wing nut and will take the economy down!! Democrats are the Death of America Vote Republican!!!

By Asand2111

June 11, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this

Give me a break. She’s been ridden hard and put up wet. Worn out. The claims of racism don’t surprise me either. Some people use the race card if they stump their toe on the sidewalk. Ridiculous.

By steve

June 11, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

Since none of you have accomplished anything in the music biz you must do what most musically talentless people do; criticize. If her songs are no good (and some of them are) his a novel suggestion YOU WRITE AND SUBMIT SOME .

By steve

June 11, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

Since none of you have accomplished anything in the music biz you must do what most musically talentless people do; criticize. If her songs are no good (and some of them are) hERE’S a novel suggestion YOU WRITE AND SUBMIT SOME .

By steve

June 11, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

Since none of you have accomplished anything in the music biz you must do what most musically talentless people do; criticize. If her songs are no good (and some of them are) hERE’S a novel suggestion YOU WRITE AND SUBMIT SOME .

By mamaj

June 11, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

I don’t think anyone is really hating on Janet. Everyone loves her, but it’s time for her image to be recreated. JD can’t do it because he is just so stupified with her that she lets him breathe the same air as her. Her singing and hip-hop moves are not what a 40 year old beauty like her should be doing anymore. She should move on and catch up with folk who “brung” ya.

By James Bond

June 11, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

She could NEVER sing, it was all studio voice. She is doing the same thing she did back in the early 90’s. People in there 40’s are not feeling her, so why would the younger generation want to here her. Has any one really paid close attention to her durning interviews? She sounds like she is retarded.

By Yulanda

June 11, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this

Janet,,I am and will always be crazy about U..However,,It’s time to find something else to do..We all have seasons to shine and yours is GONE..Duval County checking out…

By Eddie

June 11, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

Janet is over 40 now. Her era is the 90’s early 2000’s. This is Beyonce era. Teenagers feel like they are listing to their parents trying to be hip when buying Janet’s CD’s. If she waits couple of more years the 90’s will make a come back like all past decades and she will be back in style again.

By UDoU

June 11, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

She will always be good but she needs to sang about flowers and birds or something. She should just find a group to promote.

By Courtney

June 11, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this

Frank Ski is such a phony!!! He praises Lil Wayne’s new CD and it is horrible but he will in turn bring someone on like Donell Jones who came out with a good CD and will not play his songs!!! V-103 plays the same whack songs over & over. And Janet can attempt to promote this CD but it is REALLY BAD!!! Alicia Keys CD is horrible too but they promote it because she is in for right now.

By Martha

June 11, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

Who cares? I didn’t read the article because I don’t give a rat’s fanny if Janet ever sings, dances, tours, whatever—again, in my lifetime. And it’s not a race thing, it’s a tired of the ridiculous info being pedaled as news? Janet Jackson is news?? Not in this lifetime!

By jc from INDIANA

June 11, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

You know I am sick of all you JANET haters. She is one, if not the best pop artist in the world. Trust me, Janet is not with Jermaine to boost her career, babes it’s definitely the other way around. Janet was a mega star before she even start dating mini mouse so don’t get it twisted. She’s made over a 100 million dollars, stop hating on Janet………………..

On her worst day, she outdances any of these young stars, so don’t trip.

I bet all of you haters, will be right there at her concert. Love her, don’t hate her!

I’m going back to INDIANA!

By Jungleland

June 11, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

Janet has had a much longer career than most 80’s artists. OF the BIG groups to come out of the 1980’s she is not doing so poorly. Madonna, George Michael, Prince, Whitney, Mariah - none of them sell like they used to. Of course same goes for REM, Tom Petty, Springseen, Elvis Costello, all who have released career worthy CDs in the last 12 months (IMO) People in their late 30 - mid 40’s (these artist’s true demos) do not buy as many CDs as they did when they were watching MTV in their teens and 20s. R&B is even more about young people than most genres. I think Janet will have to make an album for people her own age…but then again who is going to play it?

By Ripdog

June 11, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

Janet needs to just do the old school tours. She seems too untouchable to get out and hustle her own CD. Maybe if she did interviews, performed on shows, go to the cities, somebody would feel sorry for her and buy her stank ass album.

By wanda smith

June 11, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

Frank Ski, you suck! What are you talking about Janet needs to connect with the people. You are a clown. You are a fake wanna be freedome fighter, and support stupid ass artist like little Wayne and others.

I wish you go away from the Atlanta market, you remind me of Bob Johnson, a fake ass black man, supporting b****** all day and all the way.

I wish you would connect with the people, but guess what you don’t buddy. Get off of Janet! You suck

I am so glad that Tom Joyner and Big Steve are on in the morning, because V-103 Sucks! period.

By Voice of Reason

June 11, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

Thanks, Gigi.

And everyone, please note: There is someone on here working on a version of my username. I am “Voice of Reason”

NOT “Voiceofreason.” [Why can’t you get your own name!…? Be creative.]

By ejn

June 11, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

Janet….Can you say Europe

By The Truth

June 12, 2008 12:25 AM | Link to this

Thank you for calling out Frank Ski….how did he ever* become a DJ, and commentator!…He just needs to get off the air, period!

By Preshana Price-Cox

June 12, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this

I’m a huge fan of Janet’s. However I believe she’s had a wonderful season and needs to concentrate on acting or starting a family. She has been the inspiration of many of the great artist we have today. I wish she would rest in that and work on reinventing herself.
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By ELLE

June 12, 2008 1:49 AM | Link to this

Janet needs to remember who her fan base “WAS”.

Her fan base was “PEOPLE in her age group”.

She has put out “SEVERAL” bad albums. After her last album… if I want her music, I will download a song at a time.

She is OVER 40, and she needs to remember she is just okay as a “whispering” singer. She was VERY

By Beth

June 12, 2008 1:54 AM | Link to this

I admit, I thought Janet had a babyish voice and couldn’t sing until I was home from school one day in the late 80s/early 90s and heard her singing on that show, Fame. That’s when I realised that she actually has talent.

I don’t know what she’s been up to lately, and I don’t need to know, but I like that song “Luv”, even though I can hardly understand what she’s saying. I wish she’d enunciate more.

By ELLE

June 12, 2008 2:06 AM | Link to this

Janet needs to remember who her fan base “WAS”.

Her fan base was “PEOPLE in her age group”.

She has put out “SEVERAL” bad albums. After her last album… if I want her music, I will download a song at a time.

She is OVER 40, and she needs to remember she is just okay as a “whispering” singer. She was VERY good as an entertainer!

She needs to learn from somebody like Madonna… REINVENT yourself. Remember who your fan base is.

You can’t try to compete with the younger singers; their fans don’t really know you. YOu are somebody they associate with their parents.

Call Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Do a Vegas show…. Remember your strengths.

You are an entertainer, and a pretty good actress! RECONNECT with your fanbase.

By Patrick

June 12, 2008 3:12 AM | Link to this

Janet has the beauty to die for. As far as her artistic talent, unfortunately I must say she sounds almost like an American Idol auditioner. Doesn’t matter if Jermaine Dupre produces her, it might as well be Moe, Larry and Curley. Wasn’t her last failure at Virgin Records and Virgin decided not another dollar was to be spent to produce and promote her, and that’s why JD severed his comittment with them?

By LaMaude

June 12, 2008 4:09 AM | Link to this

Im soooo heart broken over the stuff you guys are saying about Janet. She is a great person the album is great at 42 she looks Great. The album is for alduts its about love and sex too bad some of you old freaks are not having none maybe you will like it a lil more.Im 21 and all my friends love the new album including my mom and she is 41. so janet baby keep up the work keep making music for your true fans cause soon you will get a big hit on your hands the haters will be the first ones to go out and buy it! Janet Jackson is a living ICON!!!!

By Claucworc

June 12, 2008 6:08 AM | Link to this

Discipline isnt her worst album, but the sales are indicative of her losing her fanbase over the years.

I dont know if Terry and Jimmy are still the answer for her or not, but clearly the musical product represents a decline from the standards they set with her.

Discipline works in the stripclubs, but not really in the IPOD or in the ride…….I know stripper music is selling in most of the ATL, but its not been good for Janet…..she needs someone else to paint that “sexual edge” portrait in her next effort. JD aint doing it for her.

By SustaGuhl

June 12, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this

Janet…SWEETIE…THE GAYS…TARGET THE GAYS…Look at Cher, Madonna and so many others…Like hippie college kids are to the Greatful Dead and Widespread Panic the Gays are your ticket. Do some Club appearances, look at Debra Cox, Robyn S, so many laydeez that always get coin from the disco dancing, music loving, diva worshiping Sister Girls…Your biggest competition will be when DQ runs footlong specials and the boyz get confuzed.

By Truthfully Speaking

June 12, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this

Janet needs to perform more age appropriate music.

No one is buying her same-ole-same-ole… style of music anymore…literally.

She needs to evolve as a MUSIC artist. Discipline was simply the Damita Jo CD part II.

By Jocelyn

June 12, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

Janet GROW UP and Get in your lane. Its pathetic!!! First it was VIRGIN now its ISland records.. Get in where u fit in and be flippin happy.

U are starting to get on my nerves. and 15 years ago when I was twelve U were plastered all over my walls.

I grew up now U need to

By Da Man

June 12, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

Janet is WHACKED!!!!

She just needs to sit down end enoy life before she ends up on TMZ…

By Da Man

June 12, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this

Janet is WHACKED!!!!

She just needs to sit down end enoy life before she ends up on TMZ…

By Da Man

June 12, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

Janet is WHACKED!!!!

She just needs to sit down end enoy life before she ends up on TMZ…

By JANET JACME

June 12, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

JANET THERE IS ONLY ONE PROBLEM, PROMOTION!!

THE RADIO STATIONS ARE NOT PLAYING YOUR MUSIC BACK TO BACK LIKE THEY ARE PLAYING MARIAH. I AGREE WITH YOU!

I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO LIKE SONGS THAT I INITIALLY HATED, JUST BY HEARING THEM OVER AND OVER.

YOUR AUDIENCE IS OLDER, BUT U SHOULD STILL BE ABLE TO MOVE RECORDS.

YOU HAVE TO GO BACK TO THE BARRY GORDY PLAY BOOK, AND GET THE MAJOR STATIONS BACK IN YOUR POCKET.

BEFORE YOU RELEASE ANOTHER ALBUM.

THE SONGS ARE GOOD, ITS PROMOTION!!!

PS. SONYA MURRY YOU ACT LIKE YOUR ON SOME PERSONAL CRUSADE TO TEAR THIS WOMAN DOWN, AND FRANK SKI THINK YOU CAN PLAY A SISTA’S RECORD INSTEAD OF BEING A PINT SIZED HATER!!

By Hit Man

June 12, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

She looks like the Joker from BATMAN with those Cheek implants? What The F????

By d1andonly

June 12, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

“Hit Man” u are a dumb ass! those aren’t cheek inplants u troll!!! she has always had high cheek bones. just look at her old shows (good times/different strokes) janet has more money and fame then any of you jealous b**ches here would ever have! stop hating!

By pop-klik media

June 12, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

It’s totally promotion,Janet like Madonna and Mariah still GOT IT, for some reason, they’re not promoting her like they should.The music,cd etc. is great.I’ll be at the concert as always.

By cliffie

June 12, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

All I can say is ‘WOW!’

First of all let it be known that I am a die hard Janet fan. She is and will always be one of my favorite artists. If she sells one or one million records I will always be a fan!

So much that I agree with that others have previously stated, both positive and negative. I do have to agree that I think that her main downfall is that she is trying to appeal to the youngsters and they think of her as ‘old, washed-up, and a has been.’ These are words that my 11-year-old step-daughter used. This younger generation just doesn’t know who she is and what she has accomplished in the music industry.

Janet, if you ever read this, know that I will ALWAYS love you! Like I said earlier, if you only sell one record know that I bought it! Much LUV and continued success in whatever you persue!

By Mr Charlie

June 12, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Maybe it was the infamous “bare show” at the Super Bowl… But you think that would have at least spurred some sales, no?

By MissV

June 12, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Whatever you do please don’t try to pull out a gospel tune. Too many crossover flakes out there already.

By ChAzZ

June 12, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

Janet is an artist; this cannot be denied. The problem she faces is that her music has not evolved. We understand that her latest is about sex and love. But, that’s it. Yes, she looks good for her age, but think about her longevity. She doesn’t have any. You cannot blame the Super Bowl incident for the music that she is releasing.

I have every Janet album she has ever released. And I have to say that since janet., there has not been another stand out album. She needs to evaluate and reflect and get herself back on track.

On another note, Atlanta Radio Stations are the worst in the country! 94 and Q100 claim to be top 40, but they are not! They play the same music over and over and over again. Corporate radio is why I bought and listen to Sirius over five years ago. Satellite radio plays what it wants without restrictions!

By Tom

June 12, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

To Larry: Sorry this is so late but to answer your question…..you see all these people who have been debating about Janets music since you put your last post out here?? Do I need to say more??

By Regina

June 12, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

All I want to say is, Usher, please continue your quest to save R&B. To the radio stations, play recent R&B and the neo-soul artists (actually just new people with the old style). We desire good music!

By Regina

June 12, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

Sonia Murray is an excellent music critic who is often correct with her view of the music scene. I have met her and I am very impressed with her knowledge about music and the music industry. Sonia, you are doing a great job!

By BeBe KID

June 12, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Janet needs to accept the reality that she is “OLD SCHOOL” not RAP or HIP-HOP.

By Nodnarb

June 12, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

Janet is no longer relevant in music. She was never a talented singer, she just had good production and a lot of help from the studio. Now, with the combination of a horrible voice and trash production, people can really see how much she really SUCKS. Janet, please give it up, retire, and oh yeah, stay out of movies. Your acting is worse than your singing.

By LayZ

June 12, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Janet is finished. Music is for the younger kids unless one is iconic which Janet is not.

I hope she keeps her blouse buttoned this time…yuck.

By Tito

June 12, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

Janet should stop being so self centered and share her fortune with the rest of us Jacksons. Jackie is working as a busboy, Marlan as the car wash and Michael, well we all know about Michael.

“Sistah can ya spare a dime?”

PS…Latoya…get your behind back in Penthouse and make us some money.

By Janet Jackson

June 12, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

Hello to all my lovely fans. I know you all have missed your Queen, so lettuce all celebrate my return with an album purchase. Please purchase my album…please? I know its well below par but…please?

Keep in mind I have 6 brothers to feed, Michaels enormouse legal problems, saving Michaels beloved “Never-tell Land,” and hopefully keeping Latoya out of Penthouse.

Oh…my brother Michael would like to say something…Go ahead Michael…

“Tree…climb a tree.”

Never mind Michael…he is missing his young Lover, Ahem…I mean lover. Excuse me fans…What Michael? NO…you cant try on my bra’s and panties.

Im so sorry…once again my loyal fans…I have returned to grace you with my prescence so PLEASE pickup a copy of my newest CD…its the best ever.

Well gotta run…Im jetting off to Naples for the weekend.

Love, Janet.

By Janet Jackson

June 12, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

Hello to all my lovely fans. I know you all have missed your Queen, so lettuce all celebrate my return with an album purchase. Please purchase my album…please? I know its well below par but…please?

Keep in mind I have 6 brothers to feed, Michaels enormouse legal problems, saving Michaels beloved “Never-tell Land,” and hopefully keeping Latoya out of Penthouse.

Oh…my brother Michael would like to say something…Go ahead Michael…

“Tree…climb a tree.”

Never mind Michael…he is missing his young Lover, Ahem…I mean lover. Excuse me fans…What Michael? NO…you cant try on my bra’s and panties.

Im so sorry…once again my loyal fans…I have returned to grace you with my prescence so PLEASE pickup a copy of my newest CD…its the best ever.

Well gotta run…Im jetting off to Naples for the weekend.

Love, Janet.

By Janet Jackson

June 12, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

Hello to all my lovely fans. I know you all have missed your Queen, so lettuce all celebrate my return with an album purchase. Please purchase my album…please? I know its well below par but…please?

Keep in mind I have 6 brothers to feed, Michaels enormouse legal problems, saving Michaels beloved “Never-tell Land,” and hopefully keeping Latoya out of Penthouse.

Oh…my brother Michael would like to say something…Go ahead Michael…

“Tree…climb a tree.”

Never mind Michael…he is missing his young Lover, Ahem…I mean lover. Excuse me fans…What Michael? NO…you cant try on my bra’s and panties.

Im so sorry…once again my loyal fans…I have returned to grace you with my prescence so PLEASE pickup a copy of my newest CD…its the best ever.

Well gotta run…Im jetting off to Naples for the weekend.

Love, Janet.

By Flavor Flav

June 12, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

YYYOOOOOOOOOOOOOo Boi…whats happening. Now yall dont be dawgin my girl Janet cuz you know she’s got the love for ya. Give my girl Janet some love. Get off ya lazy behind, Yea boi…Im talkin to you New York and getcha a copy of her new CD.

PS…hey Janet…if you reading this I need a loan.

By ELLE

June 12, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

Janet may need to go talk to Michael.

Michael… has always been on the cutting edge. I believe if/when he releases something people will buy it.

Janet forgot who her fans were. Another example of someone who is old school but can bring it…”PRINCE”. Prince can sing the alphabet, and his fan base will buy it! They love Prince and he is a great entertainer.

LaMaude: With ITUNES… a lot of people will no be dupped by Janet releasing future bad albums. This is whether they are freaks having sex or not! They will download a single. If the record label doesn’t make $$$$ they will not promote Ms. Jackson.

By Tiffany aka New York

June 12, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

Flav, lemme tell ya something. Dont you be comin on here with yo charcoal lookin #$% tellin New York where the bear $%&* in the buckwheat. Me and my man will kick yo #&$ all the way back to $&*#s ville where yo Monkey-@#$ belongs you got it $%#@face.

I dont need no mo a yaw @#%# Flav ya Mutha $#%@a. Flav you took a #$%@ and thought you had a baby…thats how #$%@in dumb you are.

By Pandora

June 12, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Frank Ski is very phony! He is probably really happy that Janet is having trouble! He is very hypocritical! He always play artist’s like (Soldier Boy) who is a very triflin’ person (just REALLY listen to his sexually explicit lyrics), then Frank Ski turn right around and have “inspirational vitamin”….Frank Ski you can’t have it both ways! Then I heard him once on V-103 talking badly about Lil’Wayne because one of his songs on his new album is ‘allegedly’ suicidal….Frank Ski had the nerve to compare Lil’ Waynes lyrics to that of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur before they were killed and tried to say that Lil’ Wayne will be next!

V-103 is self entitled as “The People Station” and it should be titled “The Phony Station”..because both he and Wanda are VERY PHONY! That’s why I REALLY don’t listen to their radio show…it just so happens that I was at work listening to it when he was commenting on Lil’Wayne….

Stop Hatin’ Frank Ski!!!

By missy

June 12, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

Wow! You folks are mean!

I like Janet and hope that she gets with a label that will truly support her and her efforts.

By Pandora

June 12, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Janets’ album is really nice! I love it and so do hundreds of thousands of other people!

By Lil Wayne

June 12, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

Im gay…I love manholes, greasy poles, man-sausage, baby-batter, c*-dumplings, weiners, wankers, goobers, sack lunches, Schnitzengroobers, hot-beef injections, tossing salad, having my fudge packed, rimming, butt-monkeys, turd burglars, butthole surfers, Hob-gobblin, knob-shinin, bobin the knob, weiner whistles, starring as back-door betty, cornholing, goober gobblin, deep throating, ball gagging, butt shaggin, f*-haggin, testicle teasing, rump riding, tea baggin, queer baitin, golden showers, being a c* dumpster…

By yolanda

June 12, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

I think Janet is a great entertainer, but just because your boyfriend is a writer/producer does NOT mean he should produce you & your music. My suggestion to Janet, Please call Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. They made you who you are, and before you are fogotten by your fans, let “them” bring you back. BTW, it’s not the record label it’s the music that’s chosen by the artist.

By Janet Jackson

June 12, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Thanks yolanda but I think you are better suited for painting nails than offering advise to YOUR QUEEN.

Now…get back to work.

By Lisa Lopez

June 12, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

Yall all a buncha a frontin an scabbin jack-dawg butt wipers. Janet aint nut-in butt a ho. When I made TLC I took em to da TOP baby…dats right. Fuhget that fake-#$@ punk Janet.

By Lisa Lopez

June 12, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

Hey…its me “Jenny from da block” Dont act like you dont know me, YOU KNOW me. Im the Hispanic girl that got the bestest/hotest/prettiest rump in showbiz. My @#$ makes me money. The sun rises and sets on my backdoor boogie…you KNOW that right, UH HUH…you heard what Im sayin all you fake-@#$ Beetches.

Yall ALLL wish you was me bunch a jealous ho’s.

By Jennifer Lopez

June 12, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Hey…its me “Jenny from da block” Dont act like you dont know me, YOU KNOW me. Im the Hispanic girl that got the bestest/hotest/prettiest rump in showbiz. My @#$ makes me money. The sun rises and sets on my backdoor boogie…you KNOW that right, UH HUH…you heard what Im sayin all you fake-@#$ Beetches.

Yall ALLL wish you was me bunch a jealous ho’s.

By Now I'm All Grown Up

June 12, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

Janet,

On your tour stick to the hits. It’s okay. I’m willing to put up the dough to see you perform THOSE songs.

By Kim

June 12, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Janet is a grown woman and for years we have had to listen to her whine like a lil girl. It’s not cute, open up your mouth and sing….

By Ole Skool

June 12, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

I remember Janet in ‘85 when she was killing it. My bad, that was 23 years ago. Three words, baby gurl… “Let It Go.” Go be with your pocket boyfriend… Truthfully, your new stuff “Stinks.”

By MICHAEL

June 12, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

Madonna still talks about sex and clubbing, Mariah talks about touching her body, Cher has mesh clothing, so why cant Janet do what she wants? Why are the comments so crude here? I think Janet is great! But her Record Lable is controlling what she sings and does.

By MICHAEL

June 12, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

Madonna still talks about sex and clubbing, Mariah talks about touching her body, Cher has mesh clothing, so why cant Janet do what she wants? Why are the comments so crude here? I think Janet is great! But her Record Lable is controlling what she sings and does.

By MICHAEL

June 12, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

Madonna still talks about sex and clubbing, Mariah talks about touching her body, Cher has mesh clothing, so why cant Janet do what she wants? Why are the comments so crude here? I think Janet is great! But her Record Lable is controlling what she sings and does.

By MICHAEL

June 12, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

Madonna still talks about sex and clubbing, Mariah talks about touching her body, Cher has mesh clothing, so why cant Janet do what she wants? Why are the comments so crude here? I think Janet is great! But her Record Lable is controlling what she sings and does.

By ed from ga

June 12, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

“Give me a break. She’s been ridden hard and put up wet. Worn out.”

That generates one heck of a visual. JJ has been so overhyped over time, anything less than that is “no promotion”. Your music isn’t relevent anymore. It happens. Down the road.

By LOL

June 12, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this

to “Lil Wayne”…..i’m ashamed to admit u made me laugh….hard!….thank you for making my day!

By LOL

June 12, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this

to “Lil Wayne”…..i’m ashamed to admit u made me laugh….hard!….thank you for making my day!

By leah

June 13, 2008 12:52 AM | Link to this

janet jackson hasn’t had a hit album since “janet.”, and with jermaine dupri whispering in her ears about how good this or that sounds, she won’t ever have another one. doesn’t she know that love and business doesn’t mix? besides she doesn’t have the voice to match the music that she’s trying to put out. she needs to go back to what made her famous, and quit trying to cater to younger generations who don’t care about her music.

By teee

June 13, 2008 5:30 AM | Link to this

I’m really feeling the comments Ive read on Janet..she really should keep her boyfriend out of her music(but its always appeared to be a pattern with her).Its very evident that his impact on her musical career is becoming a liability much like the impact Bobby had on Whitney during their time together.I completely agree that Jimmy and Terry set a standard for her that she has not maintained since she last worked with them.I felt like she took that movie role in the Tyler Perry movie as an attempt to reconnect to fans unfortunately the movie did not do as well as expected.I don’t think she should just go and set up for vegas but she does need to reinvent herself.She is still a great entertainer but she needs Jimmy and Terry to give her strong production that fit her voice and sound.Regarding V-103,after my initial move to Atlanta in 2001 the primary reason I stopped listening to V-103 was Frank Ski’s morning show..I felt like he was trying to hard to be something he just wasn’t.

By chuck

June 13, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

This is not her best work it’s a flop she over ,retire forget it Janet get a life

By Nichole

June 13, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Personally, Janet’s last 3 cd’s didnt do it for me..I still love Janet because she gives me hope that maybe the music industry will turn itself around….The music industry doesn’t give credit when credit is due, and prides on promoting junk,i.e Souljah Boy…and all the rest of these horrible, no good songs that are messing up the minds of the teenagers today. Instead of what’s good, its all about what will bring in money and a quick sell. And while there is nothing wrong with that, let’s put our money to good use. My suggestion? Janet needs better producers…J.D. is just not cutting it anymore…if she gets a good producer, then she will be back to the Rhythm Nation/Velvet Rope days…..

And by the way, Frank Ski is the LAST person to talk about anyone and their music. He doesn’t even know what good music is, as much as he talks everyday about NONSENSE….not to mention he’s the biggest hypocrite ever.

By Nichole

June 13, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

Personally, Janet’s last 3 cd’s didnt do it for me..I still love Janet because she gives me hope that maybe the music industry will turn itself around….The music industry doesn’t give credit when credit is due, and prides on promoting junk,i.e Souljah Boy…and all the rest of these horrible, no good songs that are messing up the minds of the teenagers today. Instead of what’s good, its all about what will bring in money and a quick sell. And while there is nothing wrong with that, let’s put our money to good use. My suggestion? Janet needs better producers…J.D. is just not cutting it anymore…if she gets a good producer, then she will be back to the Rhythm Nation/Velvet Rope days…..

And by the way, Frank Ski is the LAST person to talk about anyone and their music. He doesn’t even know what good music is, as much as he talks everyday about NONSENSE….not to mention he’s the biggest hypocrite ever.

By Nichole

June 13, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

Personally, Janet’s last 3 cd’s didnt do it for me..I still love Janet because she gives me hope that maybe the music industry will turn itself around….The music industry doesn’t give credit when credit is due, and prides on promoting junk,i.e Souljah Boy…and all the rest of these horrible, no good songs that are messing up the minds of the teenagers today. Instead of what’s good, its all about what will bring in money and a quick sell. And while there is nothing wrong with that, let’s put our money to good use. My suggestion? Janet needs better producers…J.D. is just not cutting it anymore…if she gets a good producer, then she will be back to the Rhythm Nation/Velvet Rope days…..

And by the way, Frank Ski is the LAST person to talk about anyone and their music. He doesn’t even know what good music is, as much as he talks everyday about NONSENSE….not to mention he’s the biggest hypocrite ever.

By Toni B.

June 13, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

It’s all a bit ridiculous don’t you think?!?! Janet is not Madonna and even Madonna is not Madonna anymore at the age of 50 (yes, in August she will be). Prince is 50 and doesn’t have the sales he used to, but he is very talented and knows how to work what he has & is still a great draw for his longtime fans. He’s current, but certainly not 24 anymore (Purple Rain 1984). However, he is still hot, his music is different BUT he doesn’t have to compete with 24 year olds or anyone for that matter since NO ONE can touch him and he still puts on the best show I’ve ever seen & he’s not afraid of his past (mixing the new stuff with the old favorites) to remind us why we loved him then and will continue to. Janet needs to realize she’s at the point where she is older, her singing is lackluster and starving herself to keep her weight down and killing herself to dance is ridiculous (you know she has to soak in the tub after all of that just like the rest of us 40 somethings). She needs to reinvent herself. I can’t stand one more article on her diet secrets (starvation & paying somebody a truckload of money, give them a key to her house so he can literally drag her butt out of bed and p** her off to make her work out - she said it not me). She doesn’t have to be a size 2, but VERY few women’s bodies stay the same size as they get older. She loves to eat. She was (somewhat) innovative when she started 20 something years ago, but now forget 20 something, it’s teenagers (like Rihanna who started at 17 with Jay-Z) who are cornering the market. I think the reader who said she should do like Celine Dion and go to Vegas. Even Toni Braxton did that and made a lot of money. With a husbad, kids, a mortgage, REAL work, and a normal life, I can’t quite get excited about a 42 year old woman who has more than I might ever have upset because her fans grew up while she tried to stay 20. In your own words Janet, What Have You Done For Me Lately? She was on the Steve Harvey Morning show with her last cd and she sounded so uncomfortable around Black people. She is NOT an around the way girl regardless of Jermaine Dupri.

By Archie

June 13, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

I think Discipline is one of her best albums but it is dance music and young folk don’t dance the way they used to. Younger women dance by themselves or with other women. I do think the record company could have done a better job promoting the album. The young people(people in their 20’s) that I talked really liked the song Luv and Feedback but like someone said earlier bootlegging is how some folk get their music and Janet was not getting any airplay on the hip-hop stations which really surprised me.

By LaMaude

June 14, 2008 3:47 AM | Link to this

I still dont get why majority of the ppl on here keep making these bad comments about janet it disturbs me if she wants to keep making music let her she said that she feels she doesnt have anything to prove so i think she enjoy what she does rather she have 2 soak afterwards or not! Janet i love you boo keep doing ur thing the new album is HOOOTTTT! and you did your thing!

By stylesp

June 14, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

First lets get something straight. Janet is a monument in this industry. Second, she should be able to make her music. Just because some of you didn’t like it, what makes you think that everyone else should feel the same way. I happen to like Janet and feel that if she puts out a good album great, if not hey you know what, she can brush herself off and try again. THATS WHAT YOU CALL A FAN.which she has alot of. alot of people that think she should quit-Nobodys’ payin you a dime for what you think & oh by the way if you feel she should quit so much or you hate her album-why’d you click on this story again.

By stylesp

June 14, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

I think the 392,000 Janet sold is impressive considering people don’t buy music. An artist is good to sell just a couple thousand. Everybody is downloading or buying bootleg. I think the reason Def Jam isn’t promoting is that they don’t have any money. All the layoffs they did is definite sign. Not to mention all the other top artist they have on their label they are not promoting. that companies going.

By Kacee

June 15, 2008 12:49 AM | Link to this

Janet is a monumental disaster. She hasnt learned where she fits. Now 10 15 years ago she was awesome. She had an audience that she was able to maintain with. Maybe she has always been this lost soul that hid behind a lot of success. She has gotten used to the hype and its sad becuz when u are GENUINELY talented it will sustain you. I never understood an artist that let records sales determine whats a great album.. Janet GO SIT DOWN.

By kclove

June 20, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

As i read most of the comments its amazing how fair-weather so called “fans” can be…..you all sound as if Janet still has something to prove..SHE DOESNT!!! She is an ICON..A LIVING LEGEND!!!..all these so called new artist use to pretend they were her singing in their mirrors ..Beyonce…Ciara..Britney…so maybe her newest CD isn’t that great….stop talking like she is some new act trying to prove herself….she already has!!!..her record lable should be shame of themselves….for not pushing her cd..like they are doing for NEYO…and some of their other artist..shame on you!

By kclove

June 20, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

As i read most of the comments its amazing how fair-weather so called “fans” can be…..you all sound as if Janet still has something to prove..SHE DOESNT!!! She is an ICON..A LIVING LEGEND!!!..all these so called new artist use to pretend they were her singing in their mirrors ..Beyonce…Ciara..Britney…so maybe her newest CD isn’t that great….stop talking like she is some new act trying to prove herself….she already has!!!..her record lable should be shame of themselves….for not pushing her cd..like they are doing for NEYO…and some of their other artist..shame on you!

By kclove

June 20, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

As i read most of the comments its amazing how fair-weather so called “fans” can be…..you all sound as if Janet still has something to prove..SHE DOESNT!!! She is an ICON..A LIVING LEGEND!!!..all these so called new artist use to pretend they were her singing in their mirrors ..Beyonce…Ciara..Britney…so maybe her newest CD isn’t that great….stop talking like she is some new act trying to prove herself….she already has!!!..her record lable should be shame of themselves….for not pushing her cd..like they are doing for NEYO…and some of their other artist..shame on you!

By kclove

June 20, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

As i read most of the comments its amazing how fair-weather so called fans can be…..you all sound as if Janet still has something to prove..SHE DOESNT she is an ICON..A LIVING LEGEND..all these so called new artist use to pretend they were her singing in their mirrors ..Beyonce…Ciara..Britney…so maybe her newest CD isn’t that great….stop talking like she is some new act trying to prove herself….she already has..her record lable should be shame of themselves….for not pushing her cd..like they are doing for NEYO…and some of their other artist..shame on you

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November 13, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

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