Ms Jackson if you’re Nasty

As the youngest child of the Jackson family it would’ve come as a surprise to many that she (after Michael) would go on to become the most successful. Janet’s career soared to amazing heights with some of the most influential songs of pop music. Janet catalogue is hard to define as she has experimented with a variety of styles and genres. So without further ado here is my Janet Jackson top 5.

5.  Nasty (1986)

Nasty incorporates the New Jack Swing genre into its groovy beat. This track has Jackson confronting those men who are not worth her time but try to get up in her face. This number is a classic in Janet’s catalogue and is a jam that everyone can get down with.

4. Go Deep (1998)

Go Deep might seem like a forgettable Janet track but it has a catchy chorus and at a time when most of her songs were more slower numbers Go Deep was a step back towards her earlier work.

3.  If (1993)

If is probably Janet’s most exciting number with its use of electric guitars and hip hop beats, If was well ahead of the curve and has gone on to become a staple track for Janet to perform live.

2. All for You (2001)

This danceable track shows that Janet still has her groove on. This song soared to #1 in the US circa 2001 and has been Janet’s biggest hit since.  All For You is reminiscent of the disco era and the video references the bright colours of the 70ies.

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  Black Cat (1990)

 After making a name for herself in New Jack Swing styled music Janet shocked audiences with this fantastic rock track. Black Cat roars to life with an almost hair metal style vocals from Ms Jackson. The track deals with a lover who keeps running around town and Janet’s warning of what could happen to him if he keeps this up.