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Strobe lights make everything sexier XY7Qc_VMKmk 36. Rock With U | 6.733 Highest Scores: 10: (blacksquare, Math), Lowest Scores: 1: (popchartfreak) 35. Because of Love | 6.866 Highest Scores: 8: (Math), Lowest Scores: 6.5/6: (Liam, Bjork, popchartfreak, Simon, blacksquare) 34. Come Back To Me | 6.9 Highest Scores: 8: (Sour Candy, Simon. Cremey, Liam.k), Lowest Scores: 5: (dandy, Pandamic Tension) #36 is Rock With U, released in February 2008 as the 2nd single from Janet's 10th studio album Discipline and was written by Ne-Yo, Jermaine Dupri, and Eric Stamile, with production by the latter two. The song was recorded with the gay community in mind, as Janet felt the necessity to do something for her gay fans, as well as the wider community members. Despite gaining positive critical reviews the song was met with very minimal success as it only managed to chart on the US Bubbling Under chart peaking at #121. Due to this underperforming the album's next 2 singles 'Luv' & 'Can't B Good' would only receive very limited promo & therefore both of which failed to make any significant impact on any worldwide chart. After the song was released, Janet was awarded the Vanguard Award at the 19th annual GLAAD Media Awards, honoring her contributions in promoting equal rights among the gay community. This was a great follow-up choice to 'Feedback', but sadly it fell under the radar. A shame really as the crisp electronic beats, the sharp laser like synths and sensual vocals makes this a cute little bop, although the autotune in the chorus wasn't really needed, but still a fun track. #35 is Because of Love, released in January 1994 as the 4th single from Janet's fifth studio album Janet and was written and produced by Janet and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Upon release the song peaked at #10 on the US Top 100, her first solo single to miss the top 5 there since 'The Pleasure Principle' in 1987. Elsewhere it was a moderate success by reaching top 10 in Canada, top 20 peaks in UK & Top 40 peaks in New Zealand, Australia & Netherlands. This is a nice playful little pop/funk number with Janet letting loose and just having fun over the catchy melodies. Sure this isn't one of her most memorable hits but its decent enough. #34 is Come Back To Me, released in June 1990 as the 5th single from Janet's 4th studio album Rhythm Nation 1814, while in the UK it was issued as the 3rd single in January 1990. It was written and produced by Janet and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Janet also recorded a Spanish version of the song titled "Vuelve a mí". Upon release it became a commercial success on the charts by reaching top 3 peaks in USA & Canada, while also reaching the top 20 in the UK. This is a stunning silky smooth ballad swathed in elegant instrumentals and cascading strings that goes beautifully with Janet's sombre vocals. Quite surprised that this was the first to fall from the incredible 'Rhythm Nation' album, but something had to drop out first I suppose.

Ready for the next set of results....

In the next lot there will be a 'Rhythm Nation' single & a 'Janet' single Any guesses? Thanks for all your comments so far :heart:

I'd rather keep the trash and throw you out 2_t0ffY3JvE 39. Just A Little While | 6.566 Highest Scores: 11: (Simon), Lowest Scores: 4/4.5: (Davidson, vibe) 38. No Sleeep | 6.6 Highest Scores: 10: (Cremey), Lowest Scores: 1: (popchartfreak) 37. Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song is About You) (ft Carly Simon & Missy Elliot) | 6.666 Highest Scores: 10: (Sour Candy), Lowest Scores: 1: (dandy) #39 is Just A Little While, released in February 2004 as the lead single from Janet's 8th studio album Damita Jo and was written by Janet & Dallas Austin & produced by the latter. The song leaked online ahead of schedule in January 2004, causing several radio stations in the United States to play it illegally, which caused her record label to rush with a music video and promotion. Upon release the song's commercial performance was affected by Janet's Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy; despite being the most added and played song on radio following its release in the USA. but because of the blacklisting it ended up peaking at #45 on the US Top 100, which would be her lowest charting lead single since 1983. Internationally it was more successful, reaching top 10 peaks in Canada & Spain and top 20 peaks in Australia & UK. This was a very odd choice to lead the album campaign, not that it didn't matter because in hind sight, nothing else would have stood a chance due to the blacklisting. But this pop/rock number doesn't represent the album at all & even its placement on there, being tucked away at the end, simply because it wouldn't have fitted anywhere else. While I do like the carefree vibe of the song, it just feels very lightweight even with the punchy production. Not that it would have mattered but 'All Nite (Don't Stop)' would have been my choice as the lead single. #38 is No Sleeep, released in June 2015 as the lead single from Janet's 11th studio album Unbreakable and was co-written and produced by Janet and her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, it is the first record to be released under Jackson's independent label Rhythm Nation Records, distributed by BMG Rights Management. The album version of the song features additional verses from American rapper J Cole. The song almost didn't make the final cut of the album and due to producer Jimmy Jam was having a sleepless night and came up with the skeleton of the track, before it evolved from there months later and was asked to come up with a melody for it, which Janet loved. Upon release the song debuted at #67 on the US Hot 100, marking her 40th chart entry and when the album version came out featuring J Cole, it attained a new peak of #63, while also topping the US Adult R&B Songs chart. This is a gorgeous quiet storm R&B ballad with warm bass, excellent jazzy production and excellent breathy vocals by Janet who conveys the simplistic message of the song perfectly. Even the addition of J Cole adds a different perspective and adds even more greatness to this solid soulful number. This deserved to rank far higher on here than #38. #37 is Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song is About You), which features Carly Simon and Missy Elliot. Released in November 2001 as the 4th and final single from Janet's 7th studio album All For You and was written and produced by Janet, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional lyrics by Carly Simon. The song is built around a sample of Carly Simon's 1972 hit "You're So Vain", who also added some new spoken parts into the song. The track was remixed for its single release to feature Missy Elliot. Janet phoned Carly to ask for her permission to use the 'You're So Vain' sample, she agreed but wanted to re-record her vocals and ended up rapping on the track, which the producers decided to use. Many speculated that the song was about Janet's ex-husband René Elizondo Jr, but she denied these claims. Upon release it was met with weak charting positions due to the label abruptly ending the promotional campaign for All For You due to the company's financial difficulties. In the USA it peaked at #28, her first to miss the top 10 in over a decade. Elsewhere it managed top 20 peaks in UK, Denmark, Australia and Belgium. This isn't one of my fave Janet tracks to be honest and having 3 back to back sampled singles was probably a bit much and considering that there were much better tracks on the album such as 'Come On Get Up', 'Trust A Try' or even 'Feels So Right' that could have made better singles (the former 2 were due to be released but were scrapped). The song is just way too cluttered and unfocused to be called enjoyable, despite a somewhat catchy chours.

As we're now heading into the top 40 here's a reminder of what's left from each Janet Jackson era: Janet Jackson - 0/3 Dream Street - 0/3 Control - 6/7 Rhythm Nation - 8/8 Janet - 8/9 The Velvet Rope - 5/6 All For You - 4/4 Damita Jo - 2/3 20 Y.O. - 0/2 Discipline - 2/2 Unbreakable - 1/4 Greatest Hits - 2/4 Collaborations/Other - 1/7 As you can see we've lost 3 eras already, none of which are surprising though as 'Janet Jackson' & 'Dream Street' were expected to drop out quickly. '20 Y.O.' only had 2 singles & neither of them were very well recieved. 'Rhythm Nation', 'All For You' & 'Discipline' are the only albums not to lose any of their singles yet, but all that could change within' the next lot of results.

Here's a re-cap of the results 40-62 40. BURNITUP (ft Missy Elliot) – 6.366 41. Every Time – 6.3 42. I Want You – 6.266 43. Made for Now (ft Daddy Yankee) – 5.933 44. What’ll I’ll Do – 5.9 45. Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun) – 5.892 46. Make Me – 5.8 47. What’s It Gonna Be (ft Busta Rhymes) – 5.75 48. So Excited (ft Khia) – 5.566 49. Twenty Foreplay – 5.433 50. Girlfriend/Boyfriend (ft Blackstreet) – 5.142 51. Unbreakable – 5.133 52. Dammn Baby – 5.033 53. Young Love – 5.0 54. Call on Me (ft Nelly) – 4.966 55. Come Give Your Love to Me – 4.954 56. Say You Do – 4.545 57. Luv Me Luv Me (ft Shaggy) – 4.214 58. Nothing – 4.192 59. Feel It Boy (ft Beenie Man) – 4.107 60. Don’t Stand Another Chance – 4.0 61. Fast Girls – 3.181 62. Two to the Power of Love (ft Cliff Richard) – 1.458

Miss Jackson, oh she wear the crown Hce2pQvJ6eA 42. I Want You | 6.266 Highest Scores: 9: (Sour Candy), Lowest Scores: 2: (popchartfreak) 41. Every Time | 6.3 Highest Scores: 8.5/8: (Nina West, Sour Candy, Simon, Math), Lowest Scores: 0: (Jessie Where) 40. Burnitup (ft Missy Elliot) | 6.366 Highest Scores: 10: (Nina West, Liam), Lowest Scores: 1: (popchartfreak) #42 is I Want You, released in February 2004 as the 2nd single from Janet's 8th studio album Damita Jo and was written by Harold Lilly, Kanye West, and John Legend, while it was produced by Kanye, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Janet. It was originally titled "Have Your Way With Me" during its early stages, and was one of two songs from the album that Janet did not co-write. The song is notable for being among the first singles to have writing and production credits by Kanye West and John Legend, who were both upcoming artists at the time. Upon release the song's performance was largely affected by the blacklisting of her music videos and singles worldwide due to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, regarding her infamous Superbowl performance, which caused the song to stall at #57 on the US Billboard charts & wasn't given a worldwide release apart from the UK where it was released as a double a-side alongside 'All Nite (Don't Stop)' & peaked at #19 there. The track did receive a Grammy nomination 'Best Female R&B Vocal Performance' in 2005. A nice nostalgic trip back to the Motown era with sweet melodies, sensual vocals and soulful laid back grooves. A nice little number that perhaps felt a little out of place during its time, but due to the backlash, nothing could have saved her career by that point. #41 another Janet ballad drops - Every Time, released in November 1998 as the 6th and final single from Janet's 6th studio album The Velvet Rope and was written by Janet, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Rene Elizondo Jr with production by Janet and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The music videos for Britney's 'Everytime' & Rihanna's 'Stay' have both been compared to this by critics with many noting the similar themes. Upon release the song wasn't quite as successful as the album's previous singles by reaching top 40 peaks in Netherlands & New Zealand as well as top 75 peaks in UK, Australia & Germany. In the USA it failed to chart on the Hot 100 and peaked at #125 on the Bubbling Under chart. This is a lovely tender wistful Janet Jackson ballad with delicate piano lines and gorgeous breathy vocals against the understated percussion. What makes this song so effective is the way that Janet's vocals quivers with such emotion. An underrated beautiful number for sure that deserved far more than the mere chart performance that it got. At the #40 spot is the fabulous Burnitup (stylized as "BURNITUP!") which features on Janet's 11th studio album Unbreakable and features rapper Missy Elliot. It was written and produced by Janet, Dem Jointz, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Missy Elliot. The song marked the 4th time Janet and Missy collaborated and was released as a promotional single in September 2015, while a digital promo single containing the album's version and a radio edit was released in October of that same year. The pair's other duets include the 1998 remixes of 'Go Deep', 'Son of a Gun' in 2001 & 'The 1' back in 2008. Despite not getting a proper single release the song did manage to chart at #16 in Japan and hit a #17 peak on the US R&B songs chart. I know I was cheating a bit by including this, but for the life of me I could have sworn that this was a single. I mean WHY THE HELL wasn't it a single anyway with a kick ass music video full of Janet and Missy's epic dance moves. The chemistry between the both artists is off the wall (literally), and was my instant firm fave from Janet's fantastic comeback album 'Unbreakable'. The song is an epic, electrofunk, dance classic with stabbing synths and awesome vocals. This is one of Janet's most exciting and thrilling songs she's recorded in many years.

Thanks for that, typing error :wub:

The next lot will feature a single from 'The Velvet Rope' & a single from 'Damita Jo' Any guesses? How are you liking these results and commentaries so far?

Dancing with a whole new meaning seh_fZJqB94 46. Make Me | 5.8 Highest Scores: 8: (Liam,k), Lowest Scores: 1: (popchartfreak) 45. Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun) | 5.892 Highest Scores: 8: (Bjork), Lowest Scores: 3: (popchartfreak) 44. What'll I'll Do | 5.9 Highest Scores: 7/7.5: (Nina West, Liam, Sour Candy, Jessie Where, Simon, Davidson), Lowest Scores: 3: (dandy) 43. Made For Now (ft Daddy Yankee) | 5.933 Highest Scores: 10: (Simon), Lowest Scores: 0: (Bjork) #46 is Make Me, released in September 2009 as the lead and only single included on Janet's 2nd greatest hits album Number Ones and was written by Janet, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Thomas Lumpkins, and Michaela Shiloh. The song was originally presented as an audio stream to those who joined her web site's official mailing list in September 2009, it was released via digital download later that month, then released as a single later that month. There were claims made that the song was a tribute song to her late brother Michael's 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough', Janet later stated in an interview that it is not, despite the lyrical similarities in the outro. Upon release it saw very minor success by only charting on the US component charts and peaking at #71 on the UK singles chart, her first release since her collaboration with Nelly to chart in the UK top 75. This is a nice little disco banger that bounces on a tight electro beats with a nice breezy playful charm to it. Not up there with some of Janet's other pop jams of course, but a nice throwaway number tailor made for a greatest hits album. #45 is Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun), released in November 1987 as the 7th and final single from Janet's 3rd studio album Control and was written and produced by Janet and collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The single was only officially released in the UK & Australia where it attained a minor peak of #59, but fared better in Ireland where it peaked at #24. It wasn't given a full release in the USA, solely for airplay where it became something of a late night staple on some radio stations there. The song has been sampled and covered a few times over the years, Jazz musician Stanley Clarke covered it in 1988 & more recently Tinashe sampled it on her song 'How Many Times' in 2014. 2 years later it was sampled on SWV's 'MCE (Man Crush Everyday)'. The most forgotten single from Janet's iconic breakthrough album 'Control' due to it not having a music video which probably led to its poor chart performance. But that aside it probably was one single too many and by the time it was released the album was nearly 2 years old. A nice soothing quiet storm ballad that demonstrates Janet's ability to command a melody and give the song thw nuanced emotion it deserves. A nice ending to an iconic era, even if it wasn't necessary. #44 is What'll I'll Do, released in March 1995 as a double a-side alongside "Whoops Now" as the final single from Janet's 5th studio album Janet. The song is a cover of Johnny Daye's 1967 song called "What'll I Do for Satisfaction". While it did serve as a double a-side in Europe, Japan & Oceania, this track did get released on its own in certain parts of Europe and on its own in Australia. Upon release the overall chart performances for the single was successful by topping the charts in New Zealand, reaching top 10 peaks in Austria, France & UK, and top 20 peaks in Australia, Germany, Denmark & Switzerland. Another largely forgotten final single from an iconic album, but this time the song was an actual hit, however, it was overshadowed by its counterpart. On its own its a rather decent number with its guitar driven funk beats giving it a nice 70's throwback vibe. Not as memorable as the album's previous singles, its still a nice bop though. #43 is Janet's most recent offering to date - Made For Now, which features Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee. Released in August 2018 as a standalone single was co-written by Janet alongside many others and produced by Harmony Samuels, Janet and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The release marks the first for Jackson's new partnership with independent music publisher and distributor Cinq Music Group to distribute future releases her from her independent label Rhythm Nation Records. The project came about when Janet wanted to record a song about love, unity and "the world coming together" and songwriter Harmony drew upon his own Nigerian heritage and past work with Nigerian recording artists and recorded it with various other. After hearing it Janet made changes so the song would fit her and recorded it with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Upon release the song peaked at #88 on the US Billboard charts, becoming Janet's 41st chart entry on there and Daddy Yankee's 10th. Did hope that this could have done better on here, but oh well. The track is really solid with its infectious beats and cool tropical upbeat rhythms. The mixtures of pop, afrobeats with hints of latin and reggaeton are uplifting and glorious. Nice to see that even at this stage in her career, Janet can still deliver a joyous dancefloor banger.

The next lot of results will include a single from 'Control' & 'Janet' Any guesses?

Kiss and caress me, make love to my mind hUxN0K1ykNo 50. Girlfriend/Boyfriend (ft Blackstreet) | 5.142 Highest Scores: 7: (Sour Candy, blacksquare), Lowest Scores: 2: (Liam.k) 49. Twenty Foreplay | 5.433 Highest Scores: 7: (popchartfreak, Sour Candy, vibe), Lowest Scores: 3: (dandy) 48. So Excited (ft Khia) | 5.566 Highest Scores: 8.5/8: (Sour Candy, Math), Lowest Scores: 2: (popchartfreak) 47. What's It Gonna Be (ft Busta Rhymes) | 5.75 Highest Scores: 9: (Sour Candy), Lowest Scores: 2: (popchartfreak) #50 is Girlfriend/Boyfriend by American R&B group Blackstreet and features Janet Jackson as well as rappers Ja Rule & Eve. Released in May 1999 as the 2nd and final single from Blackstreet's 3rd studio album Finally and was co-written by the group themselves and Cynthia "Lil' Mo" Loving. Originally the collaboration was meant to feature the Spice Girls, but for whatever reasons their version of the song was never released, and the song was re-recorded to feature Janet instead. Upon release the song was a minor hit in the USA by reaching a #47 peak and achieved moderate success elsewhere with top 20 peaks in UK, New Zealand, Canada & Australia. The song is an okay slice of 90's R&B with funky hip-hop grooves, but ultimately very forgettable and doesn't quite stand out amongst Janet's far better collaborations. #49 is Twenty Foreplay, released in December 1995 as the 3rd and final single from Janet's first Greatest Hits album, Design of a Decade: 1986-1996. Written and produced by Janet & Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as one of the two new songs on the album. The song is a play on the word "foreplay" and "24 hours a day", and has an unusual musical structure, containing "over-the-top" lyrics which find Jackson singing to a boyfriend. Upon release the song was a moderate success by reaching top 40 peaks Australia, Canada, UK and New Zealand. In the USA it was unable to enter the charts due to a lack of a commercial release. The blending of 24 hours with foreplay reminds us all of how brilliant Janet had become at delivering sensuous and smouldering mid-tempo r&b gems. However this was one single too many from her 'Greatest Hits' album and wasn't really needed as a single release. #48 is So Excited, released in August 2006 as the 2nd and final single from Janet's 9th studio album 20 Y.O. and features guest vocals from rapper Khia. The song samples Herbie Hancock's 1983 song 'Rockit' and was written by Janet, Jermaine Dupri, James Phillips, Johntá Austin, James Harris III, Terry Lewis and Khia Chambers, with production by Dupri, LRoc, Jam, Lewis and Janet. Upon release the song gained mixed reviews and performed poorly on the US Billboard charts, peaking at #90 and due to the other planned singles 'With U' & 'Enjoy' were both scrapped and promotion for the album ended. After Khia was given a diminished role in the music video, she went to her MySpace account to say she was not pleased with her scenes being displayed in a TV during the music video, and criticized Jackson. This is definitely the best cut from her lacklustre '20 Y.O.' album with its clever use of the pulsating Herbie Hancock sample and the choppy synths adds a nice touch to this fun R&B jam, but Khia's rap while good felt very choppy and severly edited. The song is okay but Janet is capable of far better and like the album itself it lacks any progression. #47 is What's It Gonna Be by American rapper and featuring Janet Jackson. Released in March 1999 as the 4th and final single from Busta Rhyme's 3rd studio album Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front and was written by Rhymes, Antoinette Roberson and its producer Darrell "Delite" Allamby. Upon release the song was a commercial and critical success, reaching a #3 peak on the US Billboard charts and hitting top 10 peaks in UK & New Zealand. The song was also nominated for a Grammy award for 'Best Rap Performance by a duo or group' and the music video, directed by Rhymes & Hype Williams, was critically lauded, and received four MTV Video Music Awards nominations at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. It is one of the most expensive music videos ever made. This is a solid offering from both artists with its slick futuristic sounds with Busta's cool rap flows and Janet's sensual vocals make for a great time and gives this a very nostalgic feel that really takes you back to the late 90's.

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I wish me being happy didn't make you so sad L.U.T.F.A PYCAvP57MzA 55. Come Give Your Love To Me | 4.954 Highest Scores: 6: (Liam), Lowest Scores: 4/4.5: : (Sour Candy, Pandamic Tension, Liam.k) 54. Call On Me (ft Nelly) | 4.966 Highest Scores: 8: (Sour Candy, Cremey), Lowest Scores: -1: (Jessie Where) 53. Young Love | 5.0 Highest Scores: 6.5/6: (Bjork, Liam, Math), Lowest Scores: 4/4.5: (Sour Candy, dandy, Davidson, Cremey, blacksquare) 52. Dammn Baby | 5.033 Highest Scores: 9: (Sour Candy), Lowest Scores: 1: (popchartfreak) 51. Unbreakable | 5.133 Highest Scores: 9: (Sour Candy), Lowest Scores: 1: (popchartfreak) #55 is Come Give Your Love To Me, released in January 1983 as the 2nd single from Janet's self-titled debut album Janet Jackson. The song was written by Glen Barbee and Charmaine Sylvers and peaked at #58 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making this her highest charting 'pre-Control' single, as well as reaching #17 on the R&B charts and hit top 30 on the Dance charts. The song was later included as a B-side to her 1986 hit 'When I Think of You' and other than a few TV appearances at the time of its release, Janet has never performed this song live on any of her tours. Despite an interesting intro that builds with the electronic guitars this song fails to go anywhere interesting and stays on the same level throughout its 5 minute runtime. Kinda shocked that this was the highest charting single from Janet's pre-teen era. #54 is Call On Me, released in June 2006 as the lead single from Janet's 9th studio album 20 Y.O and features guest vocals from American rapper Nelly. The song was written by Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin, James Phillips, Cornell Haynes Jr., James Harris III and Terry Lewis, and produced by Dupri, Phillips, Jam and Lewis, Upon release it received mixed reviews from music critics and became a moderate commercial success by reaching a #25 peak on the US Hot 100 and managed to hit top 20 peaks in Ireland, Italy, New Zealand & UK becoming her 33rd and final top 20 hit in the latter country. The music video was directed by Hype Williams with a production cost of $1 million dollars, making it one of the most expensive music videos of all-time. Even without the blacklisting I doubt this lackluster comeback single would have fared any better as it's far too restrained and repetitive to really stand out amongst the crowd and the lack of chemistry between both Janet and Nelly doesn't help matters either. This felt like a shameless re-creation of Nelly's hit 'Dilemma' only without any of the magic. #53 is Janet's debut and the last of her 'pre-Control' era to feature here - Young Love, released in July 1982 as the lead single from Janet's self-titled debut album Janet Jackson and was written and produced by René Moore, Angela Winbush, with additional production by Bobby Watson. Prior to her rise in fame Janet actually had no interest in becoming a singer and instead wanted to be a horse racing jockey or an entertainment lawyer. Despite this she was motivated by her father to pursue a career in entertainment and started working on her debut album after starring in several TV shows. Upon release the song received minor attention on the singles chart and managed to peak at #64 on the US Hot 100, and was more successful on the R&B charts with a #6 peak, as well as managing a top 20 peak in New Zealand in 1983. I'm honestly surprised that any of her early stuff didn't all drop in the last batch of results. This is a cute post-disco pop track that despite lacking in personality it manages to be quite joyous and cathcy. Definitely the best track from Janet's very early days. #52 is Dammn Baby, released in May 2016 as the final single from Janet's 11th studio album Unbreakable and was co-written and produced by Janet and her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional songwriting and production contributions by Dem Jointz. The song didn't chart on the US Billboard charts, but did manage a top 10 peak on the R&B charts, becoming the album's 3rd top 10 hit on that chart. This track was Janet's first collaboration with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in nearly a decade and was the final song completed during the album's recording sessions in 2015. On the same day this single was released Janet announced her pregnancy. This is a solid offering from Janet's fantastic comeback album with its slick synths, funky beats and solid R&B dance grooves and plus loved the shout out to her 'I Get Lonely' single, but wasn't impressed with the heavy vocoder effects which made the song feel very cluttered at times, but still a great track overall. #51 is another Unbreakable era single to drop - Unbreakable, released in September 2015 as the 2nd single from Janet's 11th studio album of the same name. It was co-written and produced by Jackson and her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional writing by Thomas Lumpkins and additional production by Tommy McClendon and Dem Jointz. Lyrically the song is a dedication to her fans. Upon release the song was serviced to urban contemporary radio in September 2015 and to urban adult contemporary radio in October of that same year. While I do enjoy the sentiment of this souful midtempo pop song, I don't think it made for a great 2nd single and lacked the distinct melodies and edge that some of her previous singles had, but its still a decent number and may have worked better as a final single like 5th or 6th to cap off the era instead of kick-starting it.

Nothing means more than the truth UXx5prQWzpY 60. Don't Stand Another Chance | 4.0 Highest Scores: 5: (Nina West, Bjork, Sour Candy, Math), Lowest Scores: 2: (dandy) 59. Feel It Boy (ft Beenie Man) | 4.107 Highest Scores: 8: (Sour Candy), Lowest Scores: 0: (Jessie Where) 58. Nothing | 4.192 Highest Scores: 8: (Sour Candy), Lowest Scores: 1: (popchartfreak) 57. Luv Me, Luv Me (ft Shaggy) | 4.214 Highest Scores: 8: (popchartfreak), Lowest Scores: 0: (Bjork) 56. Say You Do | 4.545 Highest Scores: 6.5: (dandy, Math), Lowest Scores: 3.5/3: (Sour Candy, Davidson) #60 is Don't Stand Another Chance, released in August 1984 as the lead single from Janet's 2nd album Dream Street and written by Marlon Jackson and John Barnes. Marlon also produced it, and provided backing vocals along with his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie. Despite receiving generally positive reviews the failed to reach the US Top 100, instead peaking at #101 on the Bubbling Under charts. This a somewhat pleasant little 80's new wave bop, but a very subpar lead single and feels like a cheap knock off from her brother Michael's 'Off The Wall' album. All 3 of her 'Dream Street' singles ranked in the bottom 3, not surprising. #59 is Feel It Boy by Jamaican dancehall musician Beenie Man featuring Janet Jackson. Released in July 2002 as the lead single from his 15th studio album Tropical Storm and written by Beenie Man himself and Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Clancy Eccles and was produced by the Neptunes. The song did well upon release by reaching #9 on the UK singles chart, becoming her 17th and final top 10 hit there and setting the record for having the most top 10 hits without reaching #1. Elsewhere it hit top 40 peaks in 8 other countries including in the USA where it reached a #28 peak. In 2004 Janet expressed her regret for the duet due to Beenie Man's association with homophobia. Didn't realize this was so hated on here, I don't find it that bad. A cute little number with the fusion of Reggae and Hip-hop beats helps make this quite catchy and the song really comes alive with Janet's sultry vocals. #58 is Nothing, released in March 2010 as a soundtrack single from the film Why Did I Get Married Too? which starred Janet herself and was later included on her Icon: Number Ones compilation album. The song was written by Janet, Johntá Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox and Jermaine Dupri and produced by Jackson, Cox, and Dupri. Originally titled 'Trust in Me' the song was written the different character's personas and emotions in the film. The song wasn't officially released to radio formats for airplay, but did manage to achieve moderate rotation on adult contemporary and jazz formats. This would be Janet's final release for 5 years. Not much to say about this really its a cute heartfelt ballad with a touching sentiment, but doesn't really go anywhere and feels way too understated to stand out amongst the crowd. #57 is Luv Me, Luv Me by Jamaican-American singer Shaggy. This was first released in July 1998 as a collaboration with Janet Jackson for the soundtrack to the film How Stella Got Her Groove Back. The song originally sampled "Impeach The President" by The Honey Drippers,[1] and the chorus of Rose Royce's "Ooh Boy" sung by Jackson. Upon release the song managed to peak at #76 on the US Billboard charts due to airplay alone without a commercial release. The song was re-recorded in 2000 with Samantha Cole's vocals after Janet's label withheld the song from being included on Shaggy's next album and would later become a worldwide success when it was released in 2001. Shaggy later described working with Janet as "the worst experience of his musical career", and didn't want to co-operate. This was a fun little duet and probably would have been a bigger hit if it got properly released back in 1998 with Janet's vocals, even if it does sound a little unfinished with Janet not putting much effort into the song (due to her not wanting to be there) and she's just going through the motions. The song did have hit potential because when it got re-released in 2001 it did well even with Samantha Cole. #56 is Say You Do, released in April 1983 as the 3rd single from Janet's self-titled debut album Janet Jackson and written by René Moore & Angela Winbush. While the album's first 2 singles managed to make minor impacts on the US Top 100, this failed to make hardly any impact at all by missing the top 100 altogether, but did fare better on the R&B and Dance charts by peaking at #15 & #11 respectively. This song didn't need to be nearly 7 minutes long, there must have been an edited version out there somewhere for its single release as its such a slog to get through. Other than that its not that bad there's some nice disco house beats going on and Janet's vocals sound decent.

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No one that stands more responsibility Fmju6js6qyE 62. Two To The Power of Love (ft Cliff Richard) | 1.458 Highest Scores: 3.5/3: (Nina West, Sour Candy, Liam.k), Lowest Scores: -1/0: (Bjork, dandy, blacksquare) 61. Fast Girls | 3.181 Highest Scores: 5: (Liam), Lowest Scores: 0: (dandy) Right then kicking off this countdown with an abysmal 1.4 average is Two To The Power of Love, released in September 1984 as the 2nd single from Janet's 2nd studio album Dream Street & features British singer Cliff Richard. This was Janet's first single to chart in the UK by peaking at a paltry #83. This is probably the worst song Janet has ever recorded and as for Cliff yeah this is like a majority of his output which is awful. Saccharine, cringey, dated, and totally forgettable (like pretty much all of her pre-Control stuff). Jnate performed this song with Jesse Borrego in season 4 of the TV series 'Fame' as shown in the video above. At #61 is another early Janet number Fast Girls with a slightly better (but still poor) average of 3.1. Released in October 1984 as the 3rd and final single from Janet's 2nd studio album Dream Street, it only managed a #40 peak on the R&B charts and was written and produced by fellow A&M artist Jesse Johnson. The song later appeared as a B-side to both of her US singles "Control" & "The Pleasure Principle". Jesse Johnson would also use the song as B-side to his own single "I Want My Girl" in 1985. While this is better than the previous track, it's still not very good and apart from the funky catchy grooves it doesn't go anywhere interesting and Janet's vocals feels very buried in the dated production. The title track 'Dream Street' was set to be released as the 4th single, but due to low album sales, the producers cancelled these plans, but thanks to the TV show 'Fame' it did get a music video.

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Janet Jackson - Singles Rate The Results A big THANK YOU to the 15 voters who took part. 62 songs in the running with many, many iconic hits, but who will come out on top & what will fall by the way side, stay tuned to find out? A reminder of what's to come Young Love Come Give Your Love to Me Say You Do Don't Stand Another Chance Two To The Power of Love (ft Cliff Richard) Fast Girls What Have You Done For Me Lately Nasty When I Think Of You Control Let's Wait Awhile The Pleasure Principle Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun) Miss You Much Rhythm Nation Escapade Alright Come Back to Me Black Cat Love Will Never Do (Without You) State of the World The Best Things In Life Are Free (ft Luther Vandross) That's The Way Love Goes If Again Because of Love Any Time Any Place Throb You Want This (ft MC Lyte) Whoops Now What'll I'll Do Scream (ft Michael Jackson) Runaway Twenty Foreplay Got 'til It's Gone (Q-Tip & Joni Mitchell) Together Again I Get Lonely (ft Blackstreet) Go Deep You Every Time Luv Me Luv Me (ft Shaggy) What's It Gonna Be (ft Busta Rhymes) Girlfriend/Boyfriend (ft Blackstreet) Doesn't Really Matter All For You Someone To Call My Lover Son of a Gun (ft Carly Simon & Missy Elliot) Feel It Boy (ft Beenie Man) Just A Little While I Want You All Nite (Don't Stop) Call On Me (ft Nelly) So Excited (ft Khia) Feedback Rock With U Make Me Nothing No Sleeep Unbreakable BURNITUP (ft Missy Elliot) Dammn Baby Made For Now (ft Daddy Yankee)

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