Janet Jackson documentary coming to Lifetime this 2022 in honor of 40th anniversary of debut album

 

As a little toddler I got my musical education very early. The Jacksons were introduced to me at a very early age. I had to be about 31/2 almost 4 years old. My mother, father, family friends introduced me to their music…the first Jackson was Michael who I knew about then I learned about the woman next in line the Queen of R&B/Pop of the 1980s and 1990s his baby sister, Janet. The title was turned over to her when she Janet you say her name whether her first name solely or you add her royal household last name Jackson it’s like a bomb goes off in your brain because she’s part of the royal Pop/R&B family the Jacksons. The baby girl, the youngest of 3 girls, LaToya and Rebbie (her older sisters) and 6 brothers (Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, Marlon, Michael, and Randy). Janet has changed and left a mark for women in R&B, pop, soul, contemporary, and dance music for the past 3 decades. 

Her debut album came out in 1982, "Dreamstreet" was first.  She will be celebrating the 40th anniversary this year in 2022. To kick of a year of Janet we are going to go back down memory lane to celebrate her, her impact in the music industry, pop culture, the entertainment industry, fashion, hairstyles, as a humanitarian, an African American woman, a singer, dancer, and as the youngest Jackson. Janet has influenced me since I was a kid I first heard her song, “Alright” when I was about 5 years old I knew about Michael Jackson one of her older brothers but then listening, watching Janet I was instantly hooked. It was a natural attraction to her music, her song lyrics I felt like I knew her, I can feel some of her experiences, especially as she matured as an artist. I am able to get Janet’s music now as an adult in my mid-thirties. 

As a kid I got some of what she was talking about in her lyrics. She celebrated life, embraced it, saw goodness in others, having a great time no matter what in her songs. Songs like “Escapade”, “Alright”, "Runaway",

“Pleasure Principle”, “Rhythm Nation” a songs you want to party, dance to, enjoy the moment in the music. Songs that make you feel empowered like “You Want This”, “Nasty”, and “What have you done for me lately?” give you the extra boost of confidence, sassiness, and empowerment for yourself. Songs that demand respect like “Control”, “If”, “Let’s Wait A While” are songs that were written to show young ladies and men that you can demand respect, appreciation, and reciprocity in your relationships. My personal favorite love songs to play for your lover and significant other from her there are too many I listen to and still listen to as an adult. “Come Back to Me”, “That’s the way love goes”, “Again”, “Every time”, “Funny How Time Flies (When you’re having fun”, and “Anytime, Anyplace”. These songs are timeless and they make everyone’s hearts swoons, everyone’s legs want to get up and dance, and she takes you back to a certain time in your life whether it was the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s or currently. Janet’s music continues to inspire us, make us want to party, and so many people are influenced by her. Her last major tour for Black Diamond Tour in 2017 is the one where we saw our Queen of Pop immerse herself into her music from a 2-year period her last album, “Unbreakable”. Her most recent album released during the pandemic “Black Diamond” right when she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. She has influenced a generation of musicians and dancers for these last few decades. Her style, the way she has flipped, moved, and more. It all has made us inspired, her warm smile makes us feel “Alright” no matter what is happening at that current time. Janet’s documentary is going to take us all on a inside magical ride about the living legend, the queen of pop, and recording artist who continues to reinvent herself over again and keeps up with the current generation. That’s why she stays relevant with the entire music and entertainment industry. For more information on the documentary and Janet Jackson’s music, film, or television projects and upcoming tours visit http://www.janetjackson.com and follow her on all social media platforms. Also visit http://www.lifetime.com for more information on the airing of the documentary.

2 decades in Chris Brown his 10th album is coming to us in 2022, titled "Breezy"

 

He was born to be an entertainer, create, use his voice, use his abilities, he’s not just a handsome face, but he’s has gone from teenage R&B, Pop, Dance, and Hip-Hop recording newbie in 2005 to 17 years later declaring this generation, and decade as his era. Despite what some naysayers may have opinions about he has not allowed his passion, his tenacity, and persistence with music cease. I remember vividly I was in my spring semester of college studying for my Journalism degree. I am on the bus out to my college from North Bergen to Paramus, New Jersey reading one of my favorite magazines, Vibe magazine. 

They did a full on spread for Christopher Maurice Brown inside the magazine there was an article with him about his debut album. A 16-year-old from Tappahannock, Virginia who has an amazing voice, next in line after Usher’s spot. Who knew that not only would he become the next R&B star he would prove to the music industry, his true music fans, and the entertainment

 

Love this photo is so dope was painted by one of his fans. 

 

business? You need to bet on me I have exactly what you need. He was born May 5, 1989 (Cinco de Mayo) what a fun way to celebrate to bring the future next king of R&B music. Recently Brown was saying with his tenth album he was ready to declare this time as his era. I believe he has been living in his era he doesn’t realize his influence has touched his peers and this generation of new recording artists too. 

 He has proven himself showing us his slick dance moves influences from Michael Jackson, James Brown, Bobby Brown, Usher, and many artists. His music he’s done collaborations with everyone and continues to earn a hit, Rita Ora, DJ Khaled, August Alsina, Juelz Santana, Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo, T-Pain, Aaliyah, Big Sean, Rihanna, Fat Joe, Fabolous, Trey Songz, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj, H.E.R, Omarion, Jhene Aiko, Busta Rhymes, and that’s just the beginning I have not even covered everyone else yet. His musical influence has spanned into EDM, Dance, Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop. 

He covers songs about everything in relationships from the unexpected twists and turns it can take heartbreak, betrayal, and loneliness. To praising his ladies on their beauty, their worth, celebrating their attributes. How the special ladies in his life have opened-up his mind spiritually, mentally, and his heart. What Brown has offered to the table as a musician for the millennial generation, generation X-Z is he shows the vulnerability of the man. He shows the softer side, but he still knows how to relate to all his audiences, he shows his flashiness, his toughness, and then he also shows even as a man he won’t tolerate any mess in his relationships too. Brown, he knows of course how to get any party started whatever you may celebrating. Songs like “Forever”, “Wall to Wall”, “Run It”, “Kiss Kiss” ft T-Pain, “International Love” ft Pitbull, “My Last” ft. Big Sean, then when Chris exposes his vulnerability you will hear in his song lyrics his true voice. 

What he has experienced with songs like “Don’t Judge Me”, “On My Own” ft. Justin Bieber, “Perfect” ft. Dave East, “Sorry” featuring Rick Ross. This is one of my favorites it’s about him exposing the truth in a failed relationship. He owned his flaw, but he also knew apologizing g was enough. He made a mistake about getting a new girlfriend pregnant while still in a love triangle. This man has done so many collaborations you must give him his own concert special just to be able to acknowledge everyone who he has teamed up with in the studio. He’s not afraid to do a duet songs like “I Luv this ….”ft. August Alsina, and Trey Songz. I loved his music from the first moment I heard it and then seeing his videos. You see this charmer, this kid who has amazing confidence not afraid to interact with women. You knew he had this charisma and skills that would impress the music industry. 

His video, “Yo Excuse Me Miss” where he serenades model and future reality television star, Erica Mena. He could light up any room you put him in he just has the IT Factor. There’s no price on that it’s God given, natural born talent. You know when a star is walking into the room even if they don’t realize it themselves. His music has shown tremendous growth not just from a cute teenage Pop/R&B singer, you see the growth of a man who isn’t afraid to show I am human, yes I made mistakes, but I also learned my lessons, and I own it all. Chris Brown’s documentary, “Welcome to My Life” debuted in 2017 that reflected his journey and rise from his stardom to his success as a performer and entertainer. You saw the rawness and honesty of his experiences personally and professionally in the music industry. You also see his maturity and growth. A lot of times we the public forget how old our recording artists are and what stage of life they are in. We tend to attack right away as opposed to realizing the person may have experienced things prior or even in that moment too. There are entertainers who are inexperienced with handling the price of fame of success, some entertainers are born into it, others choose the career, some are groomed, they have connections, and some are discovered. What I am saying is despite some of the issues that affected his reputation in the music and entertainment industry. Chris rose and surprised all of us continuing to record, write, produce, and extend himself in other areas of his career. 10 albums later, over 100 collaborations how do you give a young man who has been in hit films like “Stomp the Yard”, “Takers”, “Think Like A Man”, and “This Christmas”. Has been apart of tours selling out, multi-platinum albums, one album, “Heartbreak on a Full Moon” (2017) with over 45 hits worth of songs. So now with the upcoming celebration of his tenth album. He has way too much to celebrate with his fans, numerous accomplishments to be proud of as a young man, a father of 2 to Royalty and Aeko Brown, he’s a recording artist, songwriter, entertainer, actor, and more. He has proven to us despite personal flaws, mistakes he made as a very young man. He is now 32 years old will be 33 in 2022 he has come into his own as an artist. He followed his passions, and he was destined to be one of the most successful American, African American recording artists. I believe he’s going to have future singers, songwriters, and dancers emulating his style, copying his moves to match their own, and wanting to follow in his footsteps in the music business. He’s done more than leave his mark, he has a music catalogue worth of number 1 hits and hits on the Billboard charts. I will not be surprised if he makes it to Music Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and more Grammys in the future. For more information on Brown’s upcoming album, tours, and news  visit http://www.chrisbrownworld.com