Janet Jackson

By Robbie Daw But—oh, right—Janet is actually an artist herself, lest we forget in MJ-obsessed 2009. Below is one of the more interesting clips from the interview, where songwriter-producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis—who Janet refers to as “my two dads”—discuss the pop star’s “inner turmoil.”

By Rohin Guha And think back to a previously small-time R&B all-girl quartet that went by the name Destiny’s Child. After their first album, half the members were dismissed, and two new ones were drafted—then one of those girls was let go. With each of these shakeups, Beyoncé was pushed more and more...

By Maura The denouement Jackson’s career has experienced since this happened may be one of the saddest things in pop music over the last decade–just listen to the songs that lead up to Justin taking over the stage! “All For You” was a frothy bit of Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis-helmed pop, and “Rhythm Nati...

By Maura Johnston Michael Jackson - "PYT" (from Thriller, 1982) Helium - "Superball" (from The Dirt Of Luck, 1995) Mother Love Bone - "Captain Hi-Top" (Apple, 1990) PJ Harvey - "50Ft Queenie" (from Rid Of Me, 1993) Janet Jackson - "Miss You Much" (from the CD version of Rhythm Nation 1814, 1989)

By Maura Johnston 1989 (4 albums) 14. Disintegration, The Cure 22. 3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul 43. Paul's Boutique, Beastie Boys 54. Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, Janet Jackson 2006 (2 albums) 31. FutureSex/LoveSounds, Justin Timberlake 80. Back to Basics, Christina Aguilera