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Mariah's comeback was definitely overrated. Thank God for that mediocre, yet over played second single that saved her career.
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I got the album today, my mom bought it for me when we went to Target. I got the deluxe edition with the DVD and new case. Unfortunately, their were SOOOO many CD's on the shelf, like ALOT. I hope they just restocked or something.
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Disciplined Diva
Together again with her gay fans, Janet Jackson gabs to BTL about 'the children,' Madonna and why she wants a penis
By Clay Cane
Originally printed 2/28/08 (Issue 1609 - Between The Lines News)
Becoming a pop icon takes undeniable talent, ferocious discipline and, of course, a solid gay fan base. Just ask Janet Jackson, who will prove it with her recently-released 10th studio album, "Discipline."
Miss Janet returns to her pop roots with infectious tracks like "Luv," "Tonight" and the lead single "Feedback." However, this isn't your standard dance record; for those late-night rendezvous, there are freak-session songs like the title track, in which Janet coos, "Daddy take your time ... I want you to punish me ... I need some discipline tonight." Wow, what's next - a Janet Jackson booth at the Folsom Street Fair?
In a relaxed one-on-one chat, a jovial Jackson dished on her gay friend "Keisha," her celebrity girl-crush and hip-hop world homophobia before giving the greatest advice of all: how to battle a "Madonna" drag queen.
What can Janet's gay fans expect from the new album, 'Discipline'?
Janet: What's in it for the children? The kids! (Laughs) I know they love to dance - that's what it is. There's 'Rock With You,' a house song, which everyone's seemed to have fallen in love with - even the kids in Europe.
At what point in your career did you know you had a gay following?
Janet: I think it showed its face more to me, or maybe I realized it more, when I did 'Together Again' - what album was that?
That was 1997's 'The Velvet Rope'!
Janet: Thank you very much for knowing my own work! (Laughs) I don't ever really remember saying, 'I've got a pretty nice gay following,' or 'The children are really into me.' I never thought about it.
Do you have many gay people in your inner circle?
Janet: Yeah, I do.
Who is the closest gay person to you?
Janet: His name is Gil, and we've been best friends for about 11 years. He's a creative director and one of the choreographers that I work with, as well.
How does your man, Jermaine Dupri, react to the gay boys around you?
Janet: He doesn't. We're all friends. As a matter of fact, it's so cute because we all call Gil 'Keisha.' It's a pet name. Jermaine calls him 'Keisha,' too, and it startled Gil because he had never done it before. It's just cute to see. Are you asking because Jermaine's in the hip-hop world?
Exactly.
Janet: It's just another friend, with Jermaine. He loves Gil just as much as I do. I've heard people talk a little bit about that, but that doesn't apply when it comes to Jermaine. He's very comfortable with all my friends, and they've become his friends as well.
You have a strong fan base in hip-hop, which does have a reputation of homophobia. How do you balance that with your own personal acceptance of the gay community?
Janet: I've never really thought about it. I just do what I do. There have been moments where I know people have spoken out about certain things that I've done, which skewed more toward topics that dealt with the gay community, and they disliked it - but I'm not going to stop. For instance, I think it was the 'Velvet Rope' album, and a couple of people had a little bit to say about it. Whether it was 'Free Xone' or 'Tonight's the Night' - because I didn't change the lyrics, so I was singing to another girl; the song is just beautiful. I don't want to change the lyrics, and there's nothing wrong with that. I don't have an issue with that, so if they want to get all wound up in a knot, that's really their issue. I'm not going to stop being who I am and creating the music that I create.
If you could be a man for a day, what's the first thing you would do?
Janet: (Laughs) The very first thing I'd do? I can't say that - it sounds silly!
You can say it, Janet. Let it out!
Janet: It's simple: I'm real curious to see what it feels like to pee.
It's very convenient!
Janet: I'm sure it is! You don't even have to take your pants completely down! Put it through the zipper, right? You guys got it easy!
What are your thoughts on gay marriage?
Janet: I'm all for it. Why not? It's two people that are in love with one another. What's the issue?
Who would be your celebrity girl-crush?
Janet: You know who I think is flawless? Alicia Keys. I think she's absolutely beautiful, such a sweetheart, down to earth. So maybe Alicia Keys.
I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but there's an Internet war between Janet and Madonna fans. I know you and Madonna had some beef in the '90s, but do you think the heat between Madonna and Janet fans has any validity?
Janet: No. I didn't know this was going on. (Laughs)
They argue, make videos - and, of course, it's mostly the gay fans. People are curious: What are your thoughts on Madonna now?
Janet: I think she's done wonderful things. She's done great things in her career, in her life, and more power to her. I think fans will always be that way. Always. They're just incredibly loyal and they love you so much that if anyone says anything remotely negative, they're there to just immediately jump on them. It'll always be that way - very loyal.
If a 'Janet' drag queen had to battle a 'Madonna' drag queen, what advice would you give the Janet drag queen?
Janet: Kick the bitch's ass!
Source: Pridesource.com
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Disicipline is expect to sell close to 200K!
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janets fans are so lame
always trying to compare her idol with the big one in music industry mariah and madonna
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^Lmao. Janet is bigger than Mariah, and is on par with Madonna.
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Oh please!
That's so not true!
It's lame that you think Mariah and Madonna are the big ones in the music industry because we all know the big ones are Britney Spears and Beyonce!
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Originally posted by terrellezell
^Lmao. Janet is bigger than Mariah, and is on par with Madonna.
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mariah is better songwriter
mariah is better producer
mariah has a better voice
mariah is hotter than janet
mariah is the best selling female artist with madonna
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^Mariah's ugly, she can't sing without that awful raspiness, and she has no personality. 
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Originally posted by TRL Girl
Oh please!
That's so not true!
It's lame that you think Mariah and Madonna are the big ones in the music industry because we all know the big ones are Britney Spears and Beyonce!
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beyonce???
britney it's not so talented but at least she have been sucessful
but beyonce 
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Originally posted by TRL Girl
Oh please!
That's so not true!
It's lame that you think Mariah and Madonna are the big ones in the music industry because we all know the big ones are Britney Spears and Beyonce!
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Its lame that he thinks Janet is a big anything.
Terrell, and I'm REALLY not trying to argue so don't turn it into an argument with some smart comment, but Janet isn't big anymore. You continue to say she's bigger than Britney, bigger than Mariah, blah blah. She is NOT on par with Madonna, and Mariah is way more popular and bigger than Janet. I mean what does Janet have to say for herself?
Don't say songwriting because she didn't write anything on Discipline, and I know she was embarrased as hell when Larry King asked if she wrote any lyrics on the album. She was lost of words cause she didn't want to come out 100% and say no, other people did. And the last 2 albums had horrible lyrics, which is probably why she was opted not to write anything on the new one.
Don't say dancing, cause all Britney, Madonna, and Janet can dance so let's not even argue or compare cause they ALL can.
And don't say singing, cause Britney might not be singing the way she can, but she CAN sing, she just chooses not to and would rather showcase her writing and entertaining abilities. Madonna can't sing really either, but she can write and dance.
So what makes Janet big? Michael?
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I'm sorry, I don't want to start a mess, just don't stretch this into a worthless all-nighter. 200k is good.
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Originally posted by Xtinaboy
beyonce???
britney it's not so talented but at least she have been sucessful
but beyonce
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how is Britney not talented? and Beyonce is talented.
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Originally posted by Xtinaboy
mariah is better songwriter WHAAAAAAAT? lol
mariah is better producer
mariah has a better voice
mariah is hotter than janet
mariah is the best selling female artist with madonna
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anyways...we all have an opinion.... in my case
its all about Madonna and Janet...Mariah comes later on, maybe when she gets older :P
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Yeah! Beyonce will and is the bigger and more talked about star!
Madonna and Mariah are so yesterday.
Janet>Mariah>Madonna
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Originally posted by Hit The Lights
how is Britney not talented? and Beyonce is talented.
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yeah she's talented
she has a beautiful voice
she's not in the same level with mariah and madonna
by the way her albums 
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Originally posted by Hit The Lights
Its lame that he thinks Janet is a big anything.
Terrell, and I'm REALLY not trying to argue so don't turn it into an argument with some smart comment, but Janet isn't big anymore. You continue to say she's bigger than Britney, bigger than Mariah, blah blah. She is NOT on par with Madonna, and Mariah is way more popular and bigger than Janet. I mean what does Janet have to say for herself?
Don't say songwriting because she didn't write anything on Discipline, and I know she was embarrased as hell when Larry King asked if she wrote any lyrics on the album. She was lost of words cause she didn't want to come out 100% and say no, other people did. And the last 2 albums had horrible lyrics, which is probably why she was opted not to write anything on the new one.
Don't say dancing, cause all Britney, Madonna, and Janet can dance so let's not even argue or compare cause they ALL can.
And don't say singing, cause Britney might not be singing the way she can, but she CAN sing, she just chooses not to and would rather showcase her writing and entertaining abilities. Madonna can't sing really either, but she can write and dance.
So what makes Janet big? Michael?
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I'm sorry, I don't want to start a mess, just don't stretch this into a worthless all-nighter. 200k is good.
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I <3 Britney! I'm not comparing her to Janet.
I was just stating that Janet is just as good as Madonna and Mariah.
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Originally posted by Hit The Lights
Its lame that he thinks Janet is a big anything.
Terrell, and I'm REALLY not trying to argue so don't turn it into an argument with some smart comment, but Janet isn't big anymore. You continue to say she's bigger than Britney, bigger than Mariah, blah blah. She is NOT on par with Madonna, and Mariah is way more popular and bigger than Janet. I mean what does Janet have to say for herself?
Don't say songwriting because she didn't write anything on Discipline, and I know she was embarrased as hell when Larry King asked if she wrote any lyrics on the album. She was lost of words cause she didn't want to come out 100% and say no, other people did. And the last 2 albums had horrible lyrics, which is probably why she was opted not to write anything on the new one.
Don't say dancing, cause all Britney, Madonna, and Janet can dance so let's not even argue or compare cause they ALL can.
And don't say singing, cause Britney might not be singing the way she can, but she CAN sing, she just chooses not to and would rather showcase her writing and entertaining abilities. Madonna can't sing really either, but she can write and dance.
So what makes Janet big? Michael?
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I'm sorry, I don't want to start a mess, just don't stretch this into a worthless all-nighter. 200k is good.
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Be serious! Britney's WRITING abilities??? What meaningful lyrics has she associated and penned on her albums since she began?? It's a serious question, not trying to start ANYTHING. Janet has bragging rights, throughout her career, she's had deep meaningul songs, has several albums named the greatest of all time, of which Mariah has none, and im not sure about Madonna.
Janet is a legend, we ALL know it. Can this argument cease???
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Originally posted by Joster
anyways...we all have an opinion.... in my case
its all about Madonna and Janet...Mariah comes later on, maybe when she gets older :P
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Thank you Joster! 
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Originally posted by Xtinaboy
yeah she's talented
she has a beautiful voice
she's not in the same level with mariah and madonna
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Beyonce is A-List just like Mariah and Madonna!
Beyonce will pass their level once she proves her versatility to outlast them for years to come.
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