Reaction to Full Album | Damita Jo by Janet Jackson

[@BIG8ch]

It’s sad how underrated this album was due to the superbowl , this album is superb

[@thechanelissue]

oh wow, i had no idea this was after that incident

[@JacxonLRyan]

⁠@@thechanelissueoh yea, the next month actually. There’s SO much surrounding this album. It’s crazy what they did to her. This album is so good to be so unfortunate. And this isn’t even the intended version of the album (which is why there are SO many leaked songs from the DJ sessions and ALOT we haven’t heard). Post Super Bowl the label wanted to tone her image away from anything sexual - however that directly contradicted her and what she was creating. So as she continued recording- forming the album we have. And I personally feel like she kept the 2 most explicit sexual songs as a FU to the entire situation lol that could just be my petty mind 😂 Just a little while was leaked after the Super Bowl to radio and started climbing the charts. But the SB happened on CBS who (at that time) owned most of radio. So when the incident happened, Janet publicly apologized (it’s on KZbin) - and two written statements to the press. But that wasn’t enough for former head of CBS Les Moonves and he blacklisted her across CBS radio stations (which were mostly pop, mainstream top 40 stations - an important (but not total) loss for Janet. She then released the Kanye produced I Want You as the first single just for Pop to ignore it and only the urban/r&b/ adult contemporary stations supported it. It did very well on the urban charts and even went platinum. She then released a total pop song All Nite out next and Pop ignored it and it doesn’t work on the urban stations so it didn’t do well on the charts. The clubs however made it #1 on the dance charts. After this the tour was cancelled, she was being trashed across the media as this “aging pop diva desperate for attention” as CBS news called it at the time at the time. Every interview she went on they’re asking her about it - So she ended the whole thing. Because of this, the next two album take a strong urban/R&B direction.

[@HaileyJackson10]

Even with the blacklisting this album still did well and it sold more copies in its first week than most of today’s artists and all nite don’t stop is considered one of her biggest hits and Janet fans have made this album chart so much in recent years and even the music videos from this album took over the charts a few times on iTunes so I wouldn’t say it’s underrated even the album cover is iconic

[@SaintDanielMusic]

@@thechanelissue Yeah Super Bowl was 1st Feb, and 2nd Feb they dropped first single Just a Little While. Not sure why she didn’t perform any songs from the album during Super Bowl - would’ve been best promo

[@forresthinton8109]

@SaintDanielMusic Actually, the single was leaked. Just A Little While was always supposed to be the first single. According to Jimmy Jam, they weren't done with the album. By the time they stopped the leak in the US, it was on the radio in Europe. So yeah, it wasn't an official release. It was leaked.

[@blkicestorm6981]

They don’t call her the blueprint for nothing. Janet is all over today’s pop Girlies. Really been loving your reactions to all of Janets albums.❤❤❤

[@Mr.Jamie.D]

✨️It's so great to see Janet getting her flowers. Being a fan myself since 1986 and a part of the rare and blessed group to have seen EVERY TOUR live, the nostalgia lives strong and channels like yours help. Plus GURL YOU LOOK LIKE JANET DAMITA JO JACKSON! DAMN!

[@jeremyallennossette6426]

BTW I love your jànet reactions 😅"okay potty mouf😂!"

[@shaivius]

Yo!!!! Really really really appreciate you taking the time to listen and really appreciate a true icon. Janet has revolutionized music and is an influence for so many younger artist today. Looking forward to watching you review her other albums, including Discipline and Unbreakable. Thank you, thank you thank you…for recognizing greatness!!

[@prismaze]

after you're done with mama janet's flawless discography, you should react to aaliyah's "one in a million" and her self-titled album. that would be hella cute ❤

[@JohnnyR-kt4oo]

Loyal fans miss the late great legend trailblazer humanitarian philanthropist Aaliyah.

[@briandrumgold642]

Love your reactions to Janet's album. I can't wait til you get to Unbreakable. You are going to lose your mind 😁

[@CharlesMosley129]

"I Want You" was a massive mega hit in 2004. it was everywhere. the BET Network even did a 30 minute special on the making of the video that year. she also performed a few of these song on Good Morning America's summer concert series in Central Park. it was a big year for Janet. but "Spending Time With You", "Moist", "Truly" and my favorite: "SLOLOVE" are my picks from this album.

[@PacePoetry]

Loving these videos!!!!

[@thechanelissue]

Thank you!!

[@tonyaholder4782]

You are breath of fresh air! U keep it 100!! Love it!!!! I freakn LOVE Janet!! My bday is 2days after hers!! TAURUS GANG

[@thechanelissue]

thank you so much ❤️

[@Krissyloveem]

This is one of my favs from her.

[@pc7563]

So many slept on this album due to the superbowl debacle but I think people are now turning back in time and are like “damn this is a banger”

[@mrbrownroyyal]

“Put Your Hands On” (Japanese bonus track) ran so that “Virgos Groove” 🐝 could walk! 🔥 There’s a ton of outtakes from this era “Pops Up”, “Speed It Up”, “I’m Here”, (another Japanese bonus track), Just A Little While Just Blaze Remix”, “Could This Be Love” (this song was on the original track listing but removed because of Usher’s “Truth Hurts” since it was the same producers and his album was released a week before hers). I feel like I’m forgetting some other songs but check them out, and great review! 👊🏿

[@JohnnyR-kt4oo]

Amazing album review and check out 70'sLoveGroove Bside banger loyal fans from around the world love Miss Jackson.

[@mrbrownroyyal]

@@JohnnyR-kt4oo 70s Love Groove is a good gem to listen to by the Empress Miss Jackson, but just to clarify, its a b-side from the janet. album, not the Damita Jo...

[@htbald1]

This album should have been a number 1 album like Justin Timberlake's first solo album was, they were released at the same exact time, but after the right tit wrong color racism happened after the Superbowl, It was unfortunately widely ignored! Janet took all of the blame, heat, and criticism like the consummate professional she is and kept it moving only to say ONE TIME ONLY. " Justin knows what happened, and he said nothing!" THE COUNTRY attempted to make it up to her when, on the 25th anniversary of "Control," the people made sure it went to No.1 AGAIN! JT finally got some much deserved backlash, and the world kept turning! Love seeing your REAL appreciation of her artistry! She's not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Michael and her other brothers for nothing!

[@jeremyallennossette6426]

Usher, actually beat her to the number one spot not Justina timberfake, I'm not trying to be negative but even with the blacklisting like no artist (black artist!) Had experienced since the 40's. I think Janet's "Damita Jo" performed very well. The album is great, it's unfortunate that everyone else turned their backs on her because of a rapist "Les Moonves " and she didn't do what he asked of her to save her career. I actually have more respect for her because anyone else would have backed down like Justina did. Janet took the hit and kept going. Sorry, I'm venting. 😡 😞

[@htbald1]

@jeremyallennossette6426 Thanks for the correction. However, I believe she was kept out of the top spot because of the Superbowl incident, and that was my main point!

[@jeremyallennossette6426]

@htbald1 no you are totally correct when it comes to that. I almost erased my comment except that I got passionate 😆 sorry. I love Ms. Janet so it was hard for me to believe that one man could tear (try to take down!) Such a strong powerful woman. I was disgusted in how she was treated. That less than moor. Person and Julie Chen for accepting that behavior BTW.

[@JhonValdes-v5o]

One of my all-time favorite albums. I can't wait to see the full video.

[@levihayden66]

After being blacklisted the world missed out on many Janet hits that would have charted high. Island Life is my favourite song on the CD!!

[@Mr.Jamie.D]

To this day, Les Moonves is the devil to me. And the irony he's married to a woman of color. But he got his! #karma

[@Supernova_87]

I was 16 when I bought this album. 20 years later, I am now 36 and the album still makes me feel alive.

[@MsLafayette12]

loved this!!

[@kriskross21]

I had to become an adult to get this album. Now listening present day… this is easily one of her best body’s of work! So slept on

[@thechanelissue]

it’s really a true masterpiece! i listened to it a second time and i’m just obsessed

[@jonjgonzales9152]

I want you , that song is such a vibe. It makes you smile! The clean the house type of jam

[@tlewisisdope]

R&B Junkie is a full song. But yes, all the songs are short on Damita Jo

[@zachjake8367]

My obsession started w this album last summer❤️‍🩹 BEEN OBSESSED W MOTHER EVER SINCE💕💕

[@shay4121]

Ugh the video for all night don’t stop is INSANE!!!! ❗️❗️🔥🔥🔥

[@quinmarkus-pawliuk8150]

R&B Junkie is my favourite song to dance to of all time

[@JuanCarvajalC]

thanks for react to my QUEEN!!!

[@andrewmohar3613]

Please don't be too disappointed by 20 Y.O. and Discipline. Unbreakable is much better! I would recommend listening to the Control album before 20 Y.O./Discipline.

[@Mr.Jamie.D]

20 YO is meh but COME ON, Discipline is pretty solid.

[@RTS_87]

But 20 yo and Discipline are amazing albums. She’s going to love them but yes Unbreakable it better

[@elysianfields504]

Luvn ur journey through Janet's catalogue and recognizing her evolution as an artist. I was here vibing again with ya lol. I hadn't listen to this album in years. Forgot how fire it was. Also, re: Janet doing sexy stuff in the booth with producers there - she would have the lights turned off completely in her booth so no one could see in.

[@JhonValdes-v5o]

Island life is one my all-time favorites. I hope you like it. Also Like You Don't Love Me.

[@JhonValdes-v5o]

Oh, I don't think you like Island Life. I'm sad.

[@JhonValdes-v5o]

Cheers to Warthm....wait to yout get to Moist. Pop another bottle.

[@JhonValdes-v5o]

You Are so real. JANET MAKES ME FEEL GOOD.

[@JhonValdes-v5o]

Please check out Can This Be Love and the other Bsides from Damita, it gets even better.

[@mikekling]

So glad you appreciated this album because this was when mainstream media blacklisted Miss Jackson and this album suffered from poor promotion and backlash. It's such a gem, but isn't her greatest album in my opinion, even though I love it immensely. You're going to enjoy 20 Y.O. ("Years Old") a lot. Her album "Discipline" should follow that, similar vibe. I was thinking you should check out listening to Michael Jackson's Dangerous and History albums. Masterpieces start to finish!! Keep it up!! 🕺🎶

[@jamesbarber4]

Loving your reactions to all my favourite Janet albums. So we getting Rhythm Nation next?🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@thechanelissue]

i’m just going in order from what i HAVEN’T listened to ❤

[@dawngrey7053]

RHYTHM NATION, changed a lot people’s lives. Some people who, contemplated suicide and some who dropped out of school, it turned their life around. Rhythm Nation… She did her thing with that one. I was so incredibly proud of her boldness and creativity. She just plain, showed out, with THAT one! My favorite female artist. 💯

[@Dalasjanetluv]

All nite ………thinking about my ex ……slo love ….damita jo

[@AllNiteDontStop]

Say it again for them about the influence of Janet in music - some refuse to acknowledge it for whatever odd reason

[@knightnu1]

Love this album! Still listen to it. Love to listen while I'm driving.

[@shelomis5255]

Me too!! Playing it on my way to work straight vibing

[@davidmassey9243]

Janet’s song Nasty gave birth to New Jack Swing

[@troyster6539]

SLO love is my ish!

[@dannybello3677]

One particular album of Ms Janet ♥️ it's The Velvet Rope hands down It's so damn private Like she's really hitting those deep spots as a human

[@AdrianAire]

the reaction at 3:47 is sending me 😭😭 love your reactions 💙

[@dannybello3677]

I'm herrre for itttt❤❤❤❤

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

This album was so slept on. It was released around the time Janet was dealing with the whole Super Bowl incident and being blacklisted. "I Want You" was produced by Kanye West and you was correct, "Thinkin Bout My Ex" was written and produced by Babyface. This was her first album where she didn't work with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, her main producers.

[@elijahm7844]

My favorite Janet Album ❤❤❤

[@teepeeNC]

As much as you're enjoying Jan's discography, there's another dimension to her artistry just as critical - THE VISUALS! All the groundbreaking and trend setting you've discussed around her music applies just as much (if not more so) to her videos. Love your content

[@breamrux1746]

At the time the producer was Jermaine for the song warmth and she said they recorded that privately especially since it was in the act

[@JulioRiveraSaniel]

Actually, the producers for this track were Janet herself along with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. No Jermain here. Janet and Jermain first worked together for the remix of Someone to call my lover and after that he produced some tracks for her "20 YO"album looong after that

[@sagelovescoffee]

One of those albums where I don’t need to skip any songs 😊

[@timewtell9239]

THE UNBREAKABLE ALBUM is good too!

[@brandyspain7125]

Indeed

[@rowanpilgrim2910]

7:05 SPEAK ON IT!!!!!!

[@timewtell9239]

I love this album too

[@timewtell9239]

Janet like a tweet of mine and I bout passed out! lol!

[@Jamesjb5005]

I think you favor "Monica" to me! 🎉

[@forresthinton8109]

If you loved this, research the leaks from this album session. Better than the album....

[@WEBBbyDerrickWebb]

YES THEY ARE! Clap your hands What can I say Pops up Put it on you

[@JulioRiveraSaniel]

You are rigth. Babyface produced "Thinkin'bout my ex" About "I want you" it was produced by Kanye

[@Sassytat27]

Just off taste in music alone you have a new subscriber and your prettttty ❤

[@thechanelissue]

thank you so much! welcome ❤️❤️

[@b2bgood870]

Can u do brandy albums when u can 🙂🙂

[@thereelistrebel]

New subscriber here! Now you need to watch the music videosl

[@billyjohn7846]

Someone ever told you you favour Vivica A. Fox??

[@thechanelissue]

i’ve never heard that one lol but thank you ❤️

[@thechanelissue]

old vivica or current? 😭 for my peace of mind

[@billyjohn7846]

@@thechanelissue prime Vivica

[@kingsofrb3078]

Can you react to Mariah Carey's Debut album from 1990?

[@dman221]

You should watch the transformation to your feminine side. Janet bring that feminine, sexy side you wouldn't know exist until you listen to this childhood crush. From 1986 to late 90's.