Janet Jackson, the iconic pop star, can still vividly recall the first song she ever wrote. It was a rainy afternoon in 1975 when she was just nine years old, feeling bored and restless. With her older brothers, who were already international megastars, recuperating from a long world tour, Janet found herself with nothing to do. So, she snuck into the family’s recording studio in Encino, California, and started playing a tune she called Fantasy.
Little did she know that this innocent act would kickstart her legendary music career. The song she wrote at that young age caught the attention of her family, including her brother Michael, and her father, Joe Jackson. Despite initially resisting the idea of pursuing music, Janet eventually gave in and embarked on a journey that would make her one of the most successful recording artists of all time.
Nearly 50 years later, Janet Jackson is still going strong, with a successful career that includes era-defining albums like Control and Janet. She has sold over 100 million records, been named an MTV Icon, and even broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first woman to be nominated for best producer at the Grammys in 1990.
Currently on her Together Again tour, Janet is celebrating almost 40 years in the music industry. The tour showcases her entire career, from the R&B grooves of Nasty and Rhythm Nation to seductive slow jams like That’s The Way Love Goes. Despite her shyness and reluctance towards interviews, Janet opens up about her life, her struggles, and her journey to success.
With her son Eissa by her side, Janet reflects on the joys of motherhood and the challenges she has faced in her personal life. From her early TV appearances as a child to her tumultuous marriage to soul singer James DeBarge, Janet has weathered many storms to emerge as a strong, independent woman in the music industry.
Through hits like Control, Rhythm Nation 1814, and The Velvet Rope, Janet has used her music to address social issues, sexism, and personal struggles. Despite facing pushback from the industry, she has always stayed true to herself and her artistry, creating music that resonates with fans around the world.
As she continues to perform on stage, belting out hits like Together Again and Scream, Janet remains a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. With a career spanning four decades and a legacy that will endure for generations to come, Janet Jackson is truly a living legend.
