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Janet Jackson is one of the greatest recording artist making ground breaking albums, such as “Control”, “Rhythm Nation 1814”, and “Janet.” The album “Control” was about growth, “Rhythm Nation 1814 gave insight into social responsibility. Following, after that album was
“Janet” which she unleashed a sexual being. Janet received several accolades for “Rhythm Nation 1814, it was the only album listed on Billboard 100 in three separate calendar years, and won her a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video. She Incorporates pop, R&B, soul, dance, jazz, rock, and rap, opening door for new upcoming artist. Expanding her craft as an actress, she started with her family’s TV show called “The Jacksons.” Leading her into features on several other TV

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