[266] She is considered a trendsetter in pop balladry, with Richard Rischar stating "the black pop ballad of the mid-1980s had been dominated by the vocal and production style that was smooth and polished, led by singers Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and James Ingram. "[327][331], In November 2014, Jackson was voted 'Queen of Pop' by a poll conducted online by VH1.com. [156] Rolling Stone disagreed with the album's reference to Control, saying "If we were her, we wouldn't make the comparison."[156]. [4][6][7][8] In 1997, the Jackson 5 was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Janet Jackson is notoriously private when it comes to her 3-year-old son Eissa, who she shares with ex Wissam Al Mana. They also stated that the album's theme reflects "being able to be vulnerable and to be able to withstand what comes to you," drawing on Jackson's experiences over the past several years. He adds that while her voice is suitable for studio recording, it doesn't translate well to stage because despite having "great songs, incredible dancing, and her star like presence, the live show is still magnificent. [169] Jackson was awarded the Vanguard Award at the 19th annual GLAAD Media Awards, honoring her contributions in promoting equal rights among the gay community. [86] Jackson returned with a dramatic change in image, boasting vibrant red hair, nasal piercings, and tattoos. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third and fourth studio albums Control (1986) and Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). In 2008, Billboard placed her number seven on its list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, and in 2010 ranked her fifth among the "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years". [209] The launch of Rhythm Nation established Jackson as one of the few African-American female musicians to own a record label. [18], After her second album, Jackson terminated business affairs with her family, commenting "I just wanted to get out of the house, get out from under my father, which was one of the most difficult things that I had to do. She was left with a permanent limp after acquiring polio syndrome in her childhood. She is the youngest of ten children. With Their New Song", "Review: Janet Jackson's 'Unbreakable' Focuses on Love Outside the Bedroom", "Album of the week: Janet Jackson turns reflective on 'Unbreakable, "Review Janet Jackson's new 'Unbreakable' includes a tender tribute to Michael", "Janet Jackson: Unbreakable review – sunny serenity on reflective 11th album", "Janet Jackson, N.W.A., Los Lobos among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees", "Janet Jackson Earns Historic Seventh No. [10][11][12], When Jackson was sixteen, her father and manager Joseph Jackson arranged a contract for her with A&M Records. "[81], Jackson renewed her contract with Virgin Records for a reported $80 million the following year. [33] Leon McDermott of the Sunday Herald wrote: "Her million-selling albums in the 1980s helped invent contemporary R&B through Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis's muscular, lean production; the sinuous grooves threaded through 1986's Control and 1989's Rhythm Nation 1814 are the foundation upon which today's hot shot producers and singers rely. [67] The Vancouver Sun reported, "Jackson, 27, remains clearly established as both role model and sex symbol; the Rolling Stone photo of Jackson ... became one of the most recognizable, and most lampooned, magazine covers. [139] However, several critics' reviews focused on the Super Bowl incident, rather than critiquing the album itself. [11][87], The record was hailed as "her most daring, elaborate and accomplished album" by The New York Times, while Billboard ranked it as "the best American album of the year and the most empowering of her last five. It became her third consecutive film to open at number one at the box office, grossing $60 million. That same year, she appeared in her first starring film role in Poetic Justice, and has since continued to act in feature films. The marriage was annulled in November 1985. [41][42][43] The long-form "Rhythm Nation" music video won a Grammy Award. [143][157] However, lead single "Call on Me", which featured rapper Nelly, peaked at number twenty-five on the Hot 100, number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and number six in the United Kingdom. [217] It was announced she would launch a luxury jewelry line called the "Janet Jackson Unbreakable Diamonds collection," a joint venture between herself and Paul Raps New York. 1 on the Billboard 200, the album was certified sixfold platinum by the RIAA and sold over 12 million copies worldwide. [299] Chris Richards of The Washington Post stated "even at its breathiest, that delicate voice hasn't lost the laserlike precision. 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