Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to prominence in the 1980s as one of pop music's most influential performers.
Known for elaborate choreography, socially conscious lyrics, and a distinctive breathy vocal style, she achieved massive commercial success with albums like *Control* and *Rhythm Nation 1814*.
The youngest sibling of the Jackson musical family, she carved out an identity distinct from her brother Michael.
Her 2004 Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction" sparked widespread broadcast censorship debates and introduced the term to American vocabulary.
Visual companion to songs
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- concertLive musical performance
- Super BowlPro football championship
staging · costume · backup dancers · spectacle · setlist · arena · visual · theatrics
Exceptionally famous performer
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- trendsetterOne who initiates styles
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
role model · diva · idol · megastar · celebrity · phenomenon · influence · fame
Unified collection of recordings
- singleOne in number
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- chartData shown visually
- BillboardLarge outdoor advertising display
melody · harmony · producer · collaboration · remix · track · vocals · recording
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- tempoRate of musical performance
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
pulse · percussion · drumbeat · backbeat · breakbeat · funk · bassline · sequencer
Vocal music performer
- dancerOne who moves rhythmically
- choreographerOne who designs dances
- entertainerOne who amuses others
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
showstopper · headliner · soloist · touring · concert · stage · live · production
Introducing radical new ideas
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- discographyCatalog of musical recordings
hall of fame · tribute · blueprint · torchbearer · indelible · dynasty · epochal · milestone
music video
Visual companion to songs
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- concertLive musical performance
Super Bowl · staging · costume · backup dancers · spectacle · setlist · arena · visual · theatrics · encore
superstar
Exceptionally famous performer
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- trendsetterOne who initiates styles
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
pioneer · role model · diva · idol · megastar · celebrity · phenomenon · influence · fame · luminary
album
Unified collection of recordings
Billboard · melody · harmony · producer · collaboration · remix · track · vocals · recording · platinum
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- tempoRate of musical performance
cadence · pulse · percussion · drumbeat · backbeat · breakbeat · funk · bassline · sequencer · drum machine
singer
Vocal music performer
- dancerOne who moves rhythmically
- choreographerOne who designs dances
- entertainerOne who amuses others
vocalist · showstopper · headliner · soloist · touring · concert · stage · live · production · rehearsal
groundbreaking
Introducing radical new ideas
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
discography · hall of fame · tribute · blueprint · torchbearer · indelible · dynasty · epochal · milestone · catalog
- 90s MusicNirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Green Day, Radiohead
- R&BBeyonce, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
- Jacksons
- Dancersdancer, ballet dancer, tap dancer, modern dancer, contemporary dancer
- DivasBeyonce, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey
- Michael JacksonThriller, Billie Jean, Beat It, moonwalk, Bad
Janet JacksonPat Boone
Doris Day · Donny Osmond · Marie Osmond · Julie Andrews · Tiffany
Janet JacksonGarth Brooks
Bestselling male country artist
George Strait · Reba McEntire · Alan Jackson · Yo-Yo Ma · Andrea Bocelli
Janet JacksonJustin Timberlake