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Genre: R&B
Release Date: 05/17/1993
Run Time: 69:39

After Control and Rhythm Nation 1814, Janet Jackson had quite a lot to live up to. Anyone who expected Jackson to top Rhythm Nation -- her crowning achievement and an incredibly tough act to follow -- was being unrealistic. But with janet., she delivered a respectable offering that, although not as strong as either Control or Nation, has many strong points. As before, Jackson is joined by the prolific Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis team, and their input is valuable on everything from the angry "This Time" and the hypnotic "That's the Way Love Goes" to the '60s-flavored "What'll I Do" and the sociopolitical "The New Agenda" (which features Public Enemy leader Chuck D). But perhaps the CD's most exciting track is "Funky Big Band," which samples jazz legend Lionel Hampton's 1938 big-band classic "I'm in the Mood for Swing" with thrilling results. There are a few throwaways (including the lightweight ballad "Again"), but despite its shortcomings, janet. is a welcome addition to her catalog.

~Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

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The Average White Band - ?
James Brown - ?
Janet Jackson - Vocals
Janet Jackson - Vocals (Background)
Janet Jackson - Producer
Janet Jackson - Main Performer
Kool & the Gang - ?
Diana Ross - ?
The Supremes - ?
The Flow - ?
Steve Wright - Trumpet
Kathleen Battle - Vocals
Kathleen Battle - ?
David Barry - Guitar
Jamecia Bennett - Vocals (Background)
Lee Blaskey - Orchestration
David Bullock - Violin
Chuck D - Rap
Core Cotton - Vocals (Background)
Carolyn Daws - Violin
Hanley Daws - Violin
Bernie Edstrom - Trumpet
Bernie Edstrom - Horn Arrangements
David Eiland - Sax (Alto)
Jeff Gottwig - Clarinet
Jeff Gottwig - Trumpet
Marie Graham - Vocals (Background)
Robert Hallgrimson - Trumpet
Robert Hallgrimson - Sax (Alto)
Mark Haynes - Bass
Mark Haynes - Programming
Mark Haynes - Drum Programming
Steve Hodge - Mixing
Kenneth Holman - Clarinet
Kenneth Holman - Sax (Tenor)
Ken Holmen - Clarinet
Ken Holmen - Sax (Tenor)
Jimmy Jam - Keyboards
Jimmy Jam - Vocals
Jimmy Jam - Producer
Jimmy Jam - ?
Jellybean Johnson - Producer
Dave Karr - Flute
Merilee Klemp - Oboe
Tom Kornacker - Violin
Laura Preves - Bassoon
Celine Leathead - Violin
Terry Lewis - Producer
Terry Lewis - ?
Ann Nesby - Vocals (Background)
Steven Pikal - Trombone
Alice Preves - Viola
Gary Rayner - Bass
David Rideau - Mixing
Mike Sobieski - Violin
Stokley - Drums
Tamas Strasser - Viola
Frank Stribbling - Guitar
Daria Tedeschi - Violin
Lawrence Waddell - Organ (Hammond)
Stevie Wonder - ?
Jimmy Wright - Keyboards
Jimmy Wright - Vocals
Jossie Harris - Talking
Jossie Harris - ?
Tina Landon - Talking
Tina Landon - ?
(Ex) Cat Heads - Rap
Diana Ross & the Supremes - ?
Len Peltier - Art Direction
Len Peltier - Design
Gary Raynor - Bass
Jean Krikorian - Design
David Ciland - Sax (Alto)
Mike Solieski - Violin
Patrick Demarchelier - Photography
Jeff Taylor - Bass
Jeff Taylor - Vocals
David Carr - Flute

Provocative
    Johnny Gill / CD / 1993
Music Box
    Mariah Carey / CD / 1993
Toni Braxton
    Toni Braxton / CD / 1993

Release Date: 05/17/1993
Genre: r&b
Run Time: 69:39