Janet Jackson Celebrates Another Milestone Today with Classic Album
As much of the world continues to gear up for Michael Jackson’s biopic Michael, debuting in movie theaters in the US on April 24, his very talented and legendary sister Janet is celebrating a milestone this month as well. Although she’s built quite the resume in Hollywood, Janet is a prolific musician with Grammys, chart-topping songs, iconic music videos, and an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. While it’s possible to spend days bragging about her musical legacy, one of the star's albums in particular is celebrating an important milestone today, April 16.
Janet Jackson’s ‘All For You’ Turns 25
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It’s hard to believe, but Janet’s All for You album was released 25 years ago today on April 16, 2001. It was her first after her iconic Velvet Rope era, and her first album of the new millennium. Additionally, the project saw her reunite with longtime music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and it featured single tracks, “Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song is About You)”, “Someone to Call My Lover”, and the title track, “All for You”.
In terms of sales and chart performance, it was again another success for Janet. All for You debuted at the top of the Billboard Charts, sold 7 million copies worldwide, and earned her three Grammy nominations. “Someone to Call My Lover” did well on the charts, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, while “All for You” was #1 for seven weeks.
Where Does ‘All For You’ Fall in Ranking of Janet Jackson Albums?
As a fan of the “Rhythm Nation” entertainer, I’ll be honest and say All for You isn’t her best or worst album. While it does have tracks that I love, like “All for You” and “Someone to Call My Lover”, as a whole body of work, she’s respectfully had better. So it doesn’t quite compare to Velvet Rope, Control, or Janet. However, it’s an album that is still worth listening to. In fact, I’d argue that it’s her best album of this millennium.
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