Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 30 years. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame.
After signing a recording contract with A&M Records arranged by her father and manager Joseph Jackson in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third studio album Control (1986). Her collaborations with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap, and industrial beats, which led to crossover success in popular music. In addition to receiving recognition for the innovation in her records, choreography, music videos, and prominence on radio airplay and MTV, she was acknowledged as a role model for her socially conscious lyrics.
Janet Jackson is the self-titled debut album by American recording artist Janet Jackson. It was released on September 21, 1982, by A&M Records. Jackson's career as a recording artist was established by her father and manager Joseph Jackson, who arranged her recording contract with her recording company. Prior to her rise to fame, the singer had no interest in pursuing a musical career. Despite this, she was motivated to pursue a career in entertainment, and considered the idea after recording herself in the studio. After acting in the variety show The Jacksons, she began starring in several TV series and commenced recording her debut album. Its artwork depicts Jackson submerged in a swimming pool.
Janet Jackson contains predominantly pop and R&B-influenced tracks. Songwriters Angela Winbush and René Moore contributed to much of the album's lyrics. Moore and Winbush share production credits with Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver, and Bobby Watson. Janet Jackson received mixed reviews from music critics who found its content bland, although highlighted some tracks. It also managed to chart on the Billboard 200 and in New Zealand. Three singles from the album had little impact on Billboard charts, among them "Young Love", "Come Give Your Love to Me" and "Say You Do". In order to promote Janet Jackson, she performed the song on American TV shows American Bandstand and Soul Train in 1982.
"Young Love" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her self-titled debut album (1982). It was written and produced by René Moore, Angela Winbush, with additional production by Bobby Watson. It was released as Jackson's debut single on July 7, 1982 by A&M Records. Prior to her rise to fame, the singer had no interest in pursuing a musical career. Despite this, she was motivated to pursue a career in entertainment, and considered the idea after recording herself in the studio. After acting in the variety show The Jacksons, she began starring in several TV series and commenced recording her debut album.
"Young Love" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who highlighted it as a standout song from Janet Jackson and praised its catchiness. It peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was a success on the R&B chart, additionally peaking at number 16 in New Zealand. In order to promote her album, she performed the song on Soul Train and American Bandstand. In recent years, she has included the song on her 2008 Rock Witchu Tour and her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival.
Young Love is the debut album by New Zealand R&B singer J.Williams, released on 13 July 2009 by Illegal Musik. It was a success, certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). The album debuted on the New Zealand Albums Chart at number five, and has sold over 8000 copies.
Recording and production
Described as an honest and open discourse into the life of Williams, the album, features guest appearances from fellow New Zealand rappers Mareko & Scribe, label mates Temple Jones, Erakah and D Love, plus a duet with his sister Lavina Williams.
Reception
Critical reception
Dane Anderson of More FM said that on Young Love "Williams thrives, on the faster, more rhythmic songs...While the slower songs aren't quite up to the par of say Usher or Ne-Yo just yet, you can't deny the catchiness in them."
Commercial performance
Young Love peaked at its debut position of number five on the New Zealand Album Chart before falling out after eight weeks. It then re-entered the chart after the release of the Collectors Edition, and was certified Gold, selling over 7,500 copies. The album spent a total of twenty-eight weeks in the album chart.
Young Love is the fourth studio album from Nashville singer and songwriter, Mat Kearney. It was released on August 2, 2011, although some who pre-purchased the album through Mat Kearney's site received it as early as July 29. On May 1, 2012, a deluxe edition of the album was released with five bonus songs and a video for "Ships In the Night".
Singles
The album's first single, "Hey Mama", was released on May 10, 2011 as a digital download. The album's track listing, artwork, and release date were revealed on June 13, 2011.
Promotion
Over the months leading up to this, Kearney released several videos of his studio sessions. These videos revealed that this album features the rap style that could be heard on Nothing Left to Lose but not City of Black and White. Kearney described it as being a "return to innocence." Blinking Lights and Intimate Things was considered as an alternate album title.
Reception
The album debuted at four on the Billboard 200, a new chart high and best sales week ever for Kearney, with 44,000 copies sold. As of February 2015, the album has sold 213,000 copies in the United States.
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Young Love · Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
℗ 1982 A&M Records
Released on: 1982-01-01
Producer, Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson
Producer, Associated Performer, Keyboards, Moog Bass, Clapping, Background Vocalist: Rene Moore
Producer, Associated Performer, Keyboards, Background Vocalist: Angela Winbush
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Jerry Hey
Associated Performer, String Arranger: Benjamin Wright
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Humberto Gatica
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Peggy McCreary
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer, Engineer: John Van Nest
Studio Personnel, Engineer: John Stronach
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Steve Thume
Associated Performer, Drums: John Robinson
Associated Performer, Drums: An...
published: 29 Jul 2018
Janet Jackson - Young Love - 1983
Can you believe this was 27 years ago!! An appearance on the tv show musikladen back in the early 80's from Ms Jackson with the song "Young Love". The shows resident 'Go Go Girls' also appear.
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JANET JACKSON - YOUNG LOVE
Classic and sweet...I LOVE ME SOME JANET!
published: 02 Jun 2012
Janet Jackson - Young Love (7" Version)
Funk / Disco (USA, 1982) Single edit. Ripped a Japan 7" vinyl.
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Young Love · Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
℗ 1982 A&M Records
Released on: 1982-01-01
Producer, Associated Perf...
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Young Love · Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
℗ 1982 A&M Records
Released on: 1982-01-01
Producer, Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson
Producer, Associated Performer, Keyboards, Moog Bass, Clapping, Background Vocalist: Rene Moore
Producer, Associated Performer, Keyboards, Background Vocalist: Angela Winbush
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Jerry Hey
Associated Performer, String Arranger: Benjamin Wright
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Humberto Gatica
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Peggy McCreary
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer, Engineer: John Van Nest
Studio Personnel, Engineer: John Stronach
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Steve Thume
Associated Performer, Drums: John Robinson
Associated Performer, Drums: Andre Fischer
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: James Jamerson Jr.
Associated Performer, Guitar: Michael McGloiry
Associated Performer, Guitar: Tony Maiden
Associated Performer, Guitar: Greg Moore
Associated Performer, Guitar: Marlo Henderson
Associated Performer, Synthesizer: Jeff Lorber
Associated Performer, Synthesizer: Ian Underwood
Associated Performer, Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
Associated Performer, Clapping: Derwin Suttle
Associated Performer, Clapping: Ambrose Price
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Janet Jackson
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Jerry Knight
Composer Lyricist: Angela Winbush
Composer Lyricist: Rene Moore
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Young Love · Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
℗ 1982 A&M Records
Released on: 1982-01-01
Producer, Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson
Producer, Associated Performer, Keyboards, Moog Bass, Clapping, Background Vocalist: Rene Moore
Producer, Associated Performer, Keyboards, Background Vocalist: Angela Winbush
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Jerry Hey
Associated Performer, String Arranger: Benjamin Wright
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Humberto Gatica
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Peggy McCreary
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer, Engineer: John Van Nest
Studio Personnel, Engineer: John Stronach
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Steve Thume
Associated Performer, Drums: John Robinson
Associated Performer, Drums: Andre Fischer
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: James Jamerson Jr.
Associated Performer, Guitar: Michael McGloiry
Associated Performer, Guitar: Tony Maiden
Associated Performer, Guitar: Greg Moore
Associated Performer, Guitar: Marlo Henderson
Associated Performer, Synthesizer: Jeff Lorber
Associated Performer, Synthesizer: Ian Underwood
Associated Performer, Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
Associated Performer, Clapping: Derwin Suttle
Associated Performer, Clapping: Ambrose Price
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Janet Jackson
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Jerry Knight
Composer Lyricist: Angela Winbush
Composer Lyricist: Rene Moore
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Can you believe this was 27 years ago!! An appearance on the tv show musikladen back in the early 80's from Ms Jackson with the song "Young Love". The shows res...
Can you believe this was 27 years ago!! An appearance on the tv show musikladen back in the early 80's from Ms Jackson with the song "Young Love". The shows resident 'Go Go Girls' also appear.
I have just about the whole series on discs in my collection so if you want to request a clip I'll see what I can do.. Cheers and enjoy!! Please Comment, Rate and Subscribe
Can you believe this was 27 years ago!! An appearance on the tv show musikladen back in the early 80's from Ms Jackson with the song "Young Love". The shows resident 'Go Go Girls' also appear.
I have just about the whole series on discs in my collection so if you want to request a clip I'll see what I can do.. Cheers and enjoy!! Please Comment, Rate and Subscribe
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Young Love · Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
℗ 1982 A&M Records
Released on: 1982-01-01
Producer, Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Bobby Watson
Producer, Associated Performer, Keyboards, Moog Bass, Clapping, Background Vocalist: Rene Moore
Producer, Associated Performer, Keyboards, Background Vocalist: Angela Winbush
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Jerry Hey
Associated Performer, String Arranger: Benjamin Wright
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Humberto Gatica
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Peggy McCreary
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer, Engineer: John Van Nest
Studio Personnel, Engineer: John Stronach
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Steve Thume
Associated Performer, Drums: John Robinson
Associated Performer, Drums: Andre Fischer
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: James Jamerson Jr.
Associated Performer, Guitar: Michael McGloiry
Associated Performer, Guitar: Tony Maiden
Associated Performer, Guitar: Greg Moore
Associated Performer, Guitar: Marlo Henderson
Associated Performer, Synthesizer: Jeff Lorber
Associated Performer, Synthesizer: Ian Underwood
Associated Performer, Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
Associated Performer, Clapping: Derwin Suttle
Associated Performer, Clapping: Ambrose Price
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Janet Jackson
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Jerry Knight
Composer Lyricist: Angela Winbush
Composer Lyricist: Rene Moore
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Can you believe this was 27 years ago!! An appearance on the tv show musikladen back in the early 80's from Ms Jackson with the song "Young Love". The shows resident 'Go Go Girls' also appear.
I have just about the whole series on discs in my collection so if you want to request a clip I'll see what I can do.. Cheers and enjoy!! Please Comment, Rate and Subscribe
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Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 30 years. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame.
After signing a recording contract with A&M Records arranged by her father and manager Joseph Jackson in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third studio album Control (1986). Her collaborations with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap, and industrial beats, which led to crossover success in popular music. In addition to receiving recognition for the innovation in her records, choreography, music videos, and prominence on radio airplay and MTV, she was acknowledged as a role model for her socially conscious lyrics.
"A JanetJackson song was playing in the background as he leaned in and kissed me." ... On one podcast where they were teasing him about it, he said, 'You do a lot of things when you're young and in love.' And that's exactly right.