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  1. Just 5 left now & here's a reminder of what's left from each era: Janet Jackson - 0/3 Dream Street - 0/3 Control - 0/7 Rhythm Nation - 1/8 Janet - 2/9 The Velvet Rope - 1/6 All For You - 1/4 Damita Jo - 0/3 20 Y.O. - 0/2 Discipline - 0/2 Unbreakable - 0/4 Greatest Hits - 0/4 Collaborations/Other - 0/7 Just 4 albums left in the running now with 'Janet' having the most left with 2, quite a feat considering all the other singles dropped out quite quickly. 'Rhythm Nation' had the most in the top 10, but only the title track is left remaining. Then finally 'The Velvet Rope' & 'All For You' each has 1 left.
  2. Time for another results re-cap 6-10: 06. Escapade - 9.333 07. Love Will Never Do (Without You) - 9.333 08. Someone To Call My Lover - 9.1 09. Got 'Til It's Gone (ft Q-Tip & Joni Mitchell) - 8.966 10. When I Think of You - 8.9 Here's the top 5: Rhythm Nation That's The Way Love Goes If Together Again All For You Thoughts? Predictions? Feel free to share...
  3. Let's save our troubles for another day UFX3gQHIroU 6. Escapade | 9.333 Highest Scores: 11: (Nina West, popchartfreak, Liam.k), 10: (Sour Candy, dandy, Simon, Davidson), Lowest Scores: 7/7.5: (vibe, blacksquare) At the #6 spot is Escapade, released in January 1990 as the 3rd single (4th in the UK) from Janet's 4th studio album Rhythm Nation 1814, and was written and produced by Janet and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The writers and producers came up with the song's theme after hearing the word used in a conversation, deciding it would make an interesting song title due to the word being uncommon. The song was partially inspired by Martha & the Vandellas's 1965 song "Nowhere to Run", which Janet originally considered covering for the album, but instead chose to record a new song after a suggestion from producer Jimmy Jam. Upon release it became the 3rd of the historic seven top 5 singles released from the album, and became her 3rd #1 hit on the US Billboard chart. Elsewhere it also managed to top the charts in Canada & Japan, top 20 peaks in Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, and UK, then top 40 peaks in France & Australia. However, the song didn't get a physical release in many countries, which affected its chart positions despite strong airplay. The song and its video have influenced other songs and videos from several artists, who have cited influence from its upbeat tempo and joyous feel. The track won a BMI Pop Award for Most Played Song due to its frequent airplay and popularity among the general public and was also performed by Janet in her Japanese commercials for Japan Airlines. One of my all-time fave Janet Jackson songs and my personal fave from the 'Rhythm Nation' album hands down. There's no denying its cultural impact with its bubbly and carefree vibe that exudes joy and fun. The loud synthesizers at the very start are instantly captivating before the glorious mid-tempo beats kicks in full of catchy grooves and sparkling rhythms that captures the wonderous sense of abandonment and feel good party vibe of the lyrics thanks to Janet's sleek and energetic vocals. This is something that's full of energy and bliss that stands as one of Janet's very best songs. A iconic classic through and through.
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  5. They've all said we'd never last n0dqk6Vybeo 7. Love Will Never Do (Without You) | 9.333 Highest Scores: 11: (Simon, Cremey, Liam.k), 10: (popchartfreak, Sour Candy, Math), Lowest Scores: 7: (Jessie Where) #7 is Love Will Never Do (Without You), released in October 1990 as the 7th single from Janet's 4th studio album Rhythm Nation 1814, and was composed by songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Originally Jam & Lewis considered the idea of making the song a duet, with artists such as Prince, Johnny Gill, or Ralph Tresvant in consideration. However, there was no concrete plan and during the recording of the first Jam told Janet to sing it in a lower octave register, and then go up in the 2nd verse. Despite being one of the album's last singles released, it was actually one of the first songs recorded with the background vocals recorded in late 1988, while the lead vocals were completed in January 1989. Upon release it topped the US Billboard charts in 1991, becoming her 5th #1 overall and the 4th from this album. This made her the only artist to achieve 7 top 5 hits from one album. The song's success also helped the album to become the first in history to produce #1 hits in 3 separate calendar years, with 'Miss You Much' in 1989, 'Escapade' & 'Black Cat' in 1990, then finally this in 1991. Elsewhere it topped the charts in Canada, but wasn't as commercially successful anywhere else, with a top 20 peak in Australia, then top 40 peaks in Ireland, New Zealand, Netherlands, & UK. The song's music video has won an MTV Music Video award for Best Choreography, as well as a nomination for Best Art Direction, and has appeared on several all-time best lists, by MTV, Rolling Stone, & VH1. Although released in 1990, Pitchfork included it on their list of "Top 200 Best Songs of the 80's'. This is actually tied with the #6 entry, but placed lower due to it getting one less high score. An uptempo love song that cleverly sees Janet take the higher and lower register of song and create a duet with herself, and its absolutely fabulous. The euphoric production that features dramatic synths, slamming drum beats, overlapping four-part harmonies, and the incredible vocal runs makes this an instant joyful experience and a firm classic in Janet's discography. What a grand way to close the chapter on an incredible album campaign.
  6. There's 7 songs left & the next 2 entries will have the same average of 9.3 But which ones? (Look on the first page to see what's left) btw on page 3 for the results 36-34; I changed the video to 'Rock With U' instead of 'Come Back To Me'
  7. Friends say I'm crazy 'cause easily I fall in love jWd9IgPktA4 8. Someone To Call My Lover | 9.1 Highest Scores: 11: (popchartfreak, Math), 10: (Nina West, Sour Candy, blacksquare), Lowest Scores: 7/7.5: (Liam, Davidson, vibe) #8 is Someone To Call My Lover, released in June 2001 as the 2nd single from Janet's 7th studio album All For You and was written and produced by Janet and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, The song uses a guitar riff from America's "Ventura Highway" and the melody from Erik Satie's "Gymnopédie No. 1". Janet heard the Satie track when she was a child and loved it and searched for years for the catchy track. She came across the tune again 7 years later at Ralph Lauren's on a CD. Upon release it became a success by reaching a #3 peak on the US Billboard charts, becoming her 27th and final top 10 hit to date. Elsewhere it managed a top 10 peak in Canada and top 20 peaks in UK, Australia, & New Zealand. Alongside it's single release a So So Def remix was produced and became her first collaboration with Jermaine Dupri. The song would earn a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2002. The last minute score of 11 caused this to skyrocket to a respectable 9.1 average & a top 10 ranking on here. Personally I wouldn't have it this high, but its a great song nonetheless and was an obvious pick to follow the massive title track. Colourful, sweet, vibrant, and tailor made for radio/chart success. The acoustic guitar gives the song a wonderful summery vibe courtesy of the Ventura Highway sample which works incredibly well with the light beats, bright melodies, and catchy chorus. Janet's vocals sounds warm and rich, and are perfectly pitched against the song's samples. This is just a delight listen through and through, and its such a shame that this was her last real hit & her success pretty much ended here. However, this was an instant firm fave upon the album's release, and may in fact be one of the most poppiest moments of her entire career.
  8. Joni Mitchell never lies uznTHSEgx4U 9. Got 'til It's Gone (ft Q-Tip & Joni Mitchell) | 8.966 Highest Scores: 11: (dandy, blacksquare), 10: (Nina West, Bjork, Pandamic Tension, Cremey), Lowest Scores: 7/7.5: (popchartfreak, Jessie Where, Simon, vibe) #9 is Got 'til It's Gone, featuring American rapper Q-Tip and Canadian singer Joni Mitchell due to song's usage of her 1970 song 'Big Yellow Taxi'. Released in September 1997 as the lead single from Janet's 6th studio album The Velvet Rope, and was written by Janet, Jam & Lewis, with additional writing by René Elizondo Jr., Joni Mitchell, and Kamaal Ibn Fareed, with production handled by Janet, Jam & Lewis. For the track Janet opted for a less polished sound which resulted in an authentic blend of R&B, pop, and hip hop with traces of reggae influences. Upon release the song wasn't given a commercial release in the USA, making it ineligible to chart on the top 100, however it did manage a #36 peak on the Hot 100 airplay chart and #3 on the R&B/Hip Hop chart. Worldwide the song was a huge success with top 10 peaks in Hungary, New Zealand, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, UK, Taiwan & Australia, along with top 20 peaks in 10 other countries. The music video was dubbed a masterpiece by many critics and won a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video. The song was also covered by singer Marsha Ambrosius, and was also a source for several book titles. After the song's release there was some controversy with British singer Des'ree sued Janet and the song's producers due to it sounding like her own song 'Feels So High' from 1992. In July 1998, she was awarded an out-of-court settlement granting her 25 per cent of the publishing royalties from the song; around £2 million. What I've always liked about Janet is that you never quite know what to expect with a new album lead-off single, it could be an up-tempo banger or a subtle slow jam or it could be something far more experimental like this a soulful downtempo trip-hop number that incorporates Joni Mitchell's 'Big Yellow Taxi'. A risky move that pays off big time thanks to it's slick production, and the contrast between Janet's understated and nuanced vocals contrasts Joni's vocals & Q-Tip's raps perfectly along with the superb genre blendings and therefore creates a masterpiece of a song. This is perhaps Janet's most adventurous lead single of her entire career.
  9. The next to fall will be later tonight & it will be a 90's single But which one?
  10. Anytime my world gets crazy EaleKN9GQ54 10. When I Think Of You | 8.9 Highest Scores: 11: (Math), 10: (Nina West, Bjork, Jessie Where), Lowest Scores: 7/7.5: (Sour Candy, blacksquare) At #10 and matching it's UK peak When I Think of You, released in July 1986 as the 3rd single from Janet's 3rd studio album Control and was composed by songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Upon release it became Janet's first #1 single on the US Billboard charts, and made Janet and her brother Michael Michael Jackson the first, and only siblings to both have solo number-one singles on the Hot 100. Worldwide it became a commercial success with top 10 peaks in Netherlands, Canada, Belgium, Ireland, & UK, as well as top 40 peaks in Germany & New Zealand. The music video was choregraphed by Paula Abdul and uses an edit of the 12-inch dance remix instead of the album version. In 1995 the song was remixed on two limited-edition CD single formats in the UK, one containing remixes by Deep Dish, Heller and Farley and the other containing remixes by David Morales. Pitchfork included the song on their "The 200 Best Songs of the 1980s" list at number 48. Honestly didn't think that this would have been the top ranking 'Control' single on here, but there you go. This is a glorious euphoric gem that shows a more feel-good side to Janet after the album's previous 2 singles and its a refreshing change of pace as she gets to show her more romantic side with this fun and evocative number. The simplistic pianos works well with the stabbing synths, funky guitars and pulsating dance beats, all of which goes perfectly with Janet's breathy vocals and creates an overall wonderful track. Although I am surprised that the 'Control' era would be the first out of Janet's big 5 to lose all its singles, but at least one of them made the final 10 and its a classic.
  11. Jessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin
  12. Kylie Minogue - 2 Hearts
  13. Here's a reminder of what's remaining from each era: Janet Jackson – 0/3 Dream Street – 0/3 Control – 1/7 Rhythm Nation – 3/8 Janet – 2/9 The Velvet Rope – 2/6 All For You – 2/4 Damita Jo – 0/3 20 Y.O. – 0/2 Discipline – 0/2 Unbreakable – 0/4 Greatest Hits – 0/4 Collaborations/Other – 0/7
  14. Before we head into the top 10, here's are-cap of the results 11-20 11. Black Cat - 8.866 12. What Have You Done For Me Lately - 8.8 13. The Pleasure Principle - 8.7 14. Miss You Much - 8.4 15. Let's Wait Awhile - 8.3 16. Again - 8.266 17. Go Deep - 8.133 18. Doesn't Really Matter - 8.1 19. The Best Things In Life Are Free (ft Luther Vandross) - 8.0 20. Scream (ft Michael Jackson) - 7.966 Here's what's to feature in the top 10: When I Think of You Rhythm Nation Escapade Love Will Never Do (Without You) That's The Way Love Goes If Got 'Til It's Gone (ft Q-Tip & Joni Mitchell) Together Again All For You Someone to Call My Lover
  15. Living on the edge, not afraid to die qH-rPt1ftSo 11. Black Cat | 8.866 Highest Scores: 11: (Liam), 10: (Jessie Where, dandy, Cremey), Lowest Scores: 7: (popchartfreak, Simon) Just outside the top 10 at #11 is Black Cat, released in August 1990 as the 6th single from Janet's 4th studio album Rhythm Nation 1814 and was written solely by Janet herself, who produced it with Jellybean Johnson. The song marked a stark departure from her prior material, transitioning from her customary style of industrial-based dance-pop to the heavy metal and hard rock genre. This was also Janet's first sole writing credit and the first time she worked with producers other than Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It was the last song recorded for the album, after Janet along with Jam & Lewis, composed its main riff when desiring a rock song to complete the record. Upon release it became a commercial success by topping the US Billboard charts, making this the album's 3rd #1 hit and the 6th of the historic 7 singles from the album to reach the top 5. Elsewhere it managed top 10 peaks in South Africa, Norway, Finland, Australia, Canada, Iceland, & Switzerland, along with top 20 peaks in Ireland, UK, Sweden, & Netherlands. The song received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, making her the only artist in history to receive nominations spanning five genres. It also won a BMI award for Most Played Song, and also made Janet the first solo artist to achieve two #1 hits in the 90's. This only missed out on a top 10 placing by a mere 0.5 points. One of the most remarkable and surprising hits off the legendary Rhythm Nation 1814 album. A dance song laced with glam rock, and even though its an anomaly on the album in that it doesn't quite fit in with the themes or sounds, but that doesn't stop this from being a blistering epic guitar driven track that shows that Janet can rock out with the best of them. Upon your first listen through the album, you know that this is something special and cannot be contained as simply just an album track with its frenetic energy, the thunndering bass, flawless production, and of course Janet's aggresive vocal delivery which transforms the song into epic proportions.
  16. Get ready for the next entry that just missed out on a top 10 placement!!!!
  17. Soap opera says, you've got one life to live Who's right, who's wrong? r9uizdKZAGE 12. What Have You Done To Me Lately | 8.8 Highest Scores: 11: (Liam), 10: (Nina West, blacksquare), Lowest Scores: 7: (Simon) A BIG SHOCK now at #12 is What Have You Done For Me Lately, released in January 1986 as the lead single from Janet's 3rd studio album Control. After two unsuccessful albums and a management change, the singer began developing a new album, and this song was originally penned for one of Jam and Lewis's own records, but the lyrics were re-written to convey Janet's feelings about her recent divorce from James DeBarge in January 1985. Upon release the song gained positive critical reviews, with many believing it erased the former image of her first 2 albums, and reestablishing her as an "independent woman" figure. The song peaked at #4 on the US Billboard charts, becoming her first breakthrough hit. Elsewhere it was an international smash hit by topping the charts in Netherlands and hit top 10 peaks in UK, Australia, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland & Ireland. The song has been featured in critic lists as one of the greatest songs of all time and received a nomination for 'Best Rhythm & Blues Song' at the 1987 Grammy Awards. To this day the song is regarded as one of Janet's signature songs which helped establish her as a known artist and finally breaking free from her family's shadow. This originally looked set for a top 10 placement on here, but towards the end other songs started gaining more traction and this sadly got left in the dust. Often seen as Janet's real debut single & for good reason - it's excellent and helped establish Janet as a credible artist. The thumping strutting beats, funky uptempo grooves, and Janet's assertive vocals which bring a real authority to the mesmerizing production. The song's message is simply timeless and blasts away any preconceived notions about what her music really is. Still to this day this track remains a pop feminist anthem.
  18. Here's how I judged UK Series 5: EP 1: Tickety-Boo WIN: Cara Melle TOP 2: Michael Maroulli HIGH: Alexis Saint-Pete, Ginger Johnson, Vicki Vivacious ELIM: NONE EP 2: Purr-fect Looks WIN: Banksie HIGH: DeDeLicious, Tomara Thomas LOW: Cara Melle BTM 2: Alexis Saint-Pete & Miss Naomi Carter ELIM: Alexis Saint-Pete EP 3: Club Bangers WIN: Tomara Thomas TOP 2: Cara Melle HIGH: Michael Maroulli, Kate Butch, Banksie, Ginger Johnson EP 4: DisasterClass WIN: Michael Maroulli, Tomara Thomas, Ginger Johnson LOW: Vicki Vivacious BTM 2: Cara Melle & Miss Naomi Carter ELIM: Miss Naomi Carter EP 5: Panto Dames WIN: Kate Butch HIGH: Ginger Jonhson, Michael Maroulli BTM 2: Banksie & DeDeLicious ELIM: Banksie EP 6: Snatch Game WIN: Ginger Johnson HIGH: Kate Butch, Tomara Thomas BTM 2: DeDeLicious & Vicki Vivacious ELIM: Vicki Vivacious EP 7: Melodrama-Rama WIN: Ginger Johnson, Kate Butch LOW: Cara Melle BTM 2: DeDeLicious & Michael Maroulli ELIM: DeDeLicious EP 8: Hotline Makeovers WIN: Michael Maroulli HIGH: Ginger Johnson, Cara Melle BTM 2: Kate Butch & Tomara Thomas ELIM: Kate Butch EP 9: Dragiators Roast WIN: Michael Maroulli HIGH: Ginger Johnson BTM 2: Cara Melle & Tomara Thomas ELIM: Cara Melle EP 10: Grand Finale Ginger Johnson - 3 Wins, 0 Bottoms Michael Maroulli - 3 Wins, 1 Bottom Tomara Thomas - 2 Wins, 2 Bottoms
  19. Wouldn't say 'Miss You Much' flops on here, 8.4 average is pretty strong & its up against some pretty stiff remaining competition
  20. What I thought was happiness was only part time bliss Q-gu1KETjVY 13. The Pleasure Principle | 8.7 Highest Scores: 10: (Nina West, Davidson, vibe, Cremey, blacksquare), Lowest Scores: 6: (Simon) At #13 is the highest ranking song not to get an 11 its the Pleasure Principle, released in May 1987 as the 6th single from Janet's 3rd studio album Control and was written and produced by Monte Moir, with co-production by Janet and Steve Wiese. This was the only song on the album not to be written or produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, instead , it penned by the Time's keyboardist Monte Moir who was working with his bandmates at Flyte Time studios when they were offered the chance to work with Janet on the album. The song is an "independent woman" anthem about taking control of a personal relationship by refusing to settle for loveless materialism. Upon release the song was a modest commercial success by peaking at #14 on the US Billboard chart, becoming the album's lowest charting single. Elsewhere it managed top 20 peaks in Netherlands and Belgium and top 40 peaks mostly everywhere else, but failed to match the international success of the album's previous singles. The music video was seen as iconic by music critics and received 2 nominations at the 1988 MTV Music Video awards, eventually winning one. The video has been re-enacted by many singers including Mya, Ciara, Tinashe, and Normani. In 2000 Britney Spears referenced the chair routine on her 'Stronger' music video. In 2008, Janet's lingerie line was named after the song. Didn't expect this to rank quite so high on here, but the scores speak for themselves. A prime example of 80's urban synthpop with its frantic pulsating sonic grooves, pounding keyboards, and awesome electric guitar riffs makes this one of the most engaging songs in Janet's back catalogue. Musically bold and liberating, and despite being the only song on 'Control' not to be penned by Jam & Lewis, this seamlessly slots in next to their creations.
  21. I think its time for another
  22. That's the end? IVF0zcqr9Dg 14. Miss You Much | 8.4 Highest Scores: 10: (Nina West, Liam, Sour Candy, Liam,k), Lowest Scores: 6: (popchartfreak, Simon) #14 is Miss You Much, released in August 1989 as the lead single from Janet's 4th studio album Rhythm Nation 1814 and was composed by songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. As with all tracks for the album, recording took place at Lewis and Jam's Flyte Tyme Studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota between 1988 and 1989. Upon release the song was heavily anticipated in the USA during the late summer when it started facing stiff competition from Madonna's 'Cherish', which caused a media stir, but Janet won out in the end by topping the US Billboard charts for 4 weeks, becoming the 2nd #1 of her career, and would later become the year's 2nd biggest selling single behind Phil Collins ''Another Day in Paradise'. Based on changing metrics of how chart performance is evaluated, Billboard magazine listed "Miss You Much" Jackson's all-time biggest Hot 100 hit. Internationally it was also successful with top 5 peaks in Canada & New Zealand, top 20 peaks in Australia, Finland, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands, as well as top 40 peaks everywhere else. The music video for the song directed by Dominic Sena was produced as part of the long form Rhythm Nation 1814 film, a 30 minute special aired on MTV which included two other album cuts 'The Knowledge' & 'Rhythm Nation'. In 1990 the song received Grammy nominations for "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" and "Best Rhythm & Blues Song". It won the Billboard Award for the Top Hot 100 Single of the Year and the American Music Awards for Favourite Dance Single and Favourite R&B Single. The loud pounding percussive beats kicks in just before the frenetic R&B dance infused grooves set against the industrial soundscapes which perfectly accompanies Janet's light and girlish vocals perfectly. The sampled beats are packed with plenty of hooks and the funky guitars that comes at the end, just stellar. The production elements helps everything flow together and creates one of Janet's finest singles of her stellar career. This was the absolute perfect lead single to start the 'Rhythm Nation' campaign and marked just the beginning of an iconic and legendary era.