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Janet Jackson confirms new album “Black Diamond”

10 Feb

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Janet Jackson has confirmed the title for her new album.

“Hey U Guys! I’ve heard all your wishes and now from my lips to your ears. I’m working on my new album and going on a brand new World Tour this summer! Both titled “Black Diamond,” the American singer, songwriter, and actress posted to Instagram on Monday (February 10, 2020).

Jackson’s last studio collection, 2015’s “Unbreakable,” topped the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart and spawned five singles in the shape of “No Sleep,” “Burn it Up,” “Unbreakable,” “The Great Forever” and “Damn Baby.”

Her most recent single “Made for Now” – which was written by Jackson alongside Al Sherrod Lambert, Shawn Butler, Thomas Lumpkins, Varren Wade, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, and Edgar “JV” Etienne – is now available via Apple Music and all other digital streaming outlets.

Watch the music video for “Made for Now” below.

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Janet Jackson confirms new single “Made for Now”

11 Aug

Janet Jackson has confirmed the details for her new single.

The American singer/songwriter christened “Made for Now” as the first promotional cut from her upcoming album and will release it on August 17 via iTunes and all other digital streaming outlets.

As per ASCAP’s ACE Repertory, the track was written by Jackson alongside Al Sherrod Lambert, Shawn Butler, Thomas Lumpkins, Varren Wade, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, and Edgar “JV” Etienne.

Jackson’s upcoming twelfth album – featuring further contributions from regular collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis – is expected to arrive later this year via Rhythm Nation / BMG Rights Management.

The still-untitled project serves as the follow-up to 2015’s “Unbreakable,” which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart and spawned singles “No Sleep,” “Unbreakable” and “Damn Baby.”

Watch the music video for “No Sleep” below.

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Janet Jackson debuts new single “Unbreakable”

6 Sep

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Janet Jackson has debuted a new song online.

The singer/songwriter posted the audio clip for “Unbreakable” to her official YouTube channel on Thursday (September 03, 2015).

“Unbreakable” – now available for download via iTunes – was written by Jackson along with Jimmy Jam (Usher, Gwen Stefani), Terry Lewis (Mariah Carey, Deborah Cox) and Thomas Lumpkins (Jordin Sparks, Nelly Furtado).

Jackson’s upcoming eleventh album “Unbreakable” – featuring previous promotional cut “No Sleeep” – will hit stores on October 2nd through Rhythm Nation Records in partnership with BMG Rights Management.

The keenly-awaited project – boasting further alliances with Missy Elliot, J. Cole, Dem Jointz, and Mickey Shiloh – serves as the follow-up to 2008’s “Discipline,” which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart.

Listen to the audio clip for “Unbreakable” below.

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Janet Jackson unwraps new album “Unbreakable” tracklisting

3 Sep

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Janet Jackson has unwrapped the tracklisting for her eleventh album.

The singer/songwriter is scheduled to release “Unbreakable” on October 2 through her own imprint Rhythm Nation Records.

Lead single “No Sleep” – featuring Columbia recording artist J. Cole – is now available for download via iTunes and all other digital outlets.

As mentioned in earlier posts, the keenly-awaited project is executive produced by regular collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.

“Unbreakable” delivers additional alliances with Dem Jointz (Rihanna, Christina Aguilera), Rodney Jerkins (Ciara, Toni Braxton), Thomas Lumpkins (Jordin Sparks, Nelly Furtado) and Avila Brothers (Usher, Anthony Hamilton).

Peep the tracklisting for “Unbreakable” below.

(01) Broken Hearts Heal / (02) Promise / (03) 2 B Loved / (04) No Sleeep / (05) Night / (06) Lessons Learned / (07) Black Eagle / (08) Burn it Up / (09) The Great Forever / (10) Damn Baby / (11) Dream Maker (Euphoria) / (12) Shoulda Known Better / (13) Well Traveled / (14) After You Fall / (15) Gon B’ Alright / (16) Take Me Away / (17) Unbreakable

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Janet Jackson unveils artwork for new album “Unbreakable”

2 Sep

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Janet Jackson has unveiled the artwork for her upcoming album online.

The singer/songwriter is scheduled to release “Unbreakable” later this year through BMG Rights Management and Rhythm Nation Records.

In addition to the lead single “No Sleeep” (featuring J. Cole), the highly-anticipated collection will also deliver new cuts such as “The Great Forever” and the Missy Elliot-assisted “Burn it Up.”

On the songwriting and production front, Jackson has reunited with regular collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Usher, Mariah Carey).

Other musicians expected to appear on the follow-up to 2008’s “Discipline” are Dwayne “Dem Jointz” Abernathy (Rihanna, Sevyn Streeter), Rodney Jerkins (Beyonce, Kelly Rowland), Jean Baptiste Kouame (Fergie, Chris Brown) and Shondrae “Bangladesh” Crawford (Kelis, Marsha Ambrosius).

Watch the music video for “No Sleeep” below.

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Janet Jackson previews new song “The Great Forever”

24 Aug

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Janet Jackson has previewed a new song online.

“The Great Forever” is slotted for inclusion on the legendary singer/songwriter’s upcoming eleventh album, tentatively entitled “Unbreakable.”

The track was co-written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who have also worked with Usher [RCA], Mariah Carey [Epic], Mary J. Blige [Capitol], Gwen Stefani [Interscope] and Little Mix [Syco].

Current single “No Sleeep” – which features rapper J. Cole and additional production duties from Dwayne “Dem Jointz” Abernathy – is now available for download via iTunes and all other digital outlets.

As mentioned in earlier posts, “Unbreakable” will hit stores later this year through Rhythm Nation Records in partnership with BMG Rights Management.

The highly-anticipated project serves as the follow-up 2008’s “Discipline,” which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart and delivered three singles in the shape of “Feedback,” “2Nite” and “Luv.”

Watch the music video for “No Sleeep” below.

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Janet Jackson’s “No Sleeep” gets a Two Inch Punch remix

3 Aug

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Janet Jackson’s new single has been remixed by Two Inch Punch.

The British record producer and songwriter posted the reworking audio clip for “No Sleeep” to his SoundCloud channel on Monday (August 03, 2015).

“No Sleeep” marks the first promotional cut from Jackson’s upcoming album under Rhythm Nation Records and BMG Rights Management.

The track – now available for download via iTunes – was originally helmed by Jackson and regular collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, with additional production duties by Dwayne “Dem Jointz” Abernathy.

Two Inch Punch is known for co-writing and producing Years & Years’ “Desire” [Polydor], Sam Smith’s “Money on My Mind” [Capitol], Ella Eyre’s “Deeper” [Virgin EMI] and Jessie Ware’s “Say You Love Me” [Island].

Other notable works by the hitmaker – real name Benjamin Ash – are with Becky Hill (“Caution to the Wind”), Moko (“With You”), Anne-Marie (“Gemini”), Lulu James (“Sweetest Thing”) and Indiana (“Heart on Fire”).

Furthermore, he has contributed to the next projects by Raye [Polydor Records], Kacy Hill [G.O.O.D. Music], Sinead Harnett [Virgin EMI Records], Ava Lily [Naughty Records] and M.O. [Operator Records].

Listen to the Two Inch Punch remix of “No Sleeep” below.

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Janet Jackson premieres “No Sleeep” music video with J. Cole

24 Jul

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Janet Jackson has premiered the music video for her new single online.

The singer/songwriter posted the visual clip for “No Sleeep” – featuring J. Cole – to her official YouTube channel on Friday (July 24, 2015).

“No Sleeep” was produced by Jackson along with regular collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, who also worked with Usher (“Bad Girl”), Mariah Carey (“Through the Rain”) and Celine Dion (“Dance with My Father”).

Co-production duties were handled by Dem Jointz, whose other credits include Jordin Sparks’ “Right Here Right Now” [Louder Than Life], Rihanna’s “Cockiness (Love It)” [Def Jam] and Brandy’s “Put it Down” f/ Chris Brown [RCA].

Jackson’s eleventh studio collection and follow-up to 2008’s “Discipline” is scheduled to hit stores and digital outlets later this year through BMG Rights Management and Rhythm Nation Records.

Watch the Dave Meyers-directed clip for “No Sleeep” below.

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Janet Jackson shares lyric video for new single “No Sleeep”

7 Jul

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Janet Jackson has shared the lyric video for her new single online.

The singer/songwriter posted the lyrical clip for “No Sleeep” to her official YouTube channel on Tuesday (July 07, 2015).

“No Sleeep” – now available for download via iTunes – was written by Janet Jackson along with regular collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.

Co-production duties on “No Sleeep” were handled by Dem Jointz, who is also responsible for Rihanna’s “Cockiness (Love It)” [Def Jam Recordings] and Brandy’s “Put it Down” f/ Chris Brown [RCA Records].

Jackson’s upcoming eleventh studio album is scheduled to be released later this year through BMG Rights Management and Rhythm Nation Records.

The still-untitled project serves as the follow-up to 2008’s “Discipline,” which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart and spawned singles including “Feedback” and “Rock with U.”

Watch the lyric video for “No Sleeep” below.

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Janet Jackson unleashes new single “No Sleeep”

22 Jun

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Janet Jackson has unleashed her new single online.

The singer/songwriter posted the audio clip for “No Sleeep” to her official YouTube channel on Monday (June 22, 2015).

“No Sleeep” marks the first promotional cut from Jackson’s upcoming eleventh studio album under her own label Rhythm Nation Records.

The still-untitled collection serves as the follow-up to 2008’s “Discipline,” which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart and spawned two singles in the shape of “Feedback” and “Rock with U.”

For the new album, Jackson has reportedly reunited with regular collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Usher, Mariah Carey) and Rodney Jerkins (Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston).

Listen to the audio clip for “No Sleeep” below.

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