SO WHAT HAPPENED?: JANET JACKSON From "All For You" to "Damita Jo" (PART 1 & 2)...

In this episode we discuss the events leading up to the release and promotion of Janet's "All For You" and "Damita Jo" albums. We also dive into the earlier half of her career while highlighting the changing music landscape in the early 1980s.
Also please remember that music opinions are subjective and not the law of the land. This is just my synopsis and perspective. Everyone is going to have their own taste and interests musically.
PART 1
0:00- Opening Introduction
1:25- Janet's Early Acting & Music Career
3:46- Janet's Second Thoughts About A Music Career
7:29- Why There Wasn't A Musical Lane For Janet Jackson In The Early 80s
21:47- The Takeoff! Impact, Tours, Accolades, Hits, & Blockbuster Success
38:23- "The Velvet Rope" Challenges & Label Decisions
46:16- The Successful Half Of The "All For You" Era
51:24- "All For You" Challenges, Label Decisions, World Events
PART 2
1:02:55- Superbowl Halftime Show, Backlash, Blacklisting, & Censorship
1:22:16- Damita Jo, Radio Shut Out "Just A Little While" & "I Want You"
1:28:46- MTV Blacklisting, The Machine, Media Punching Bag, Collateral
1:38:34- Sales Decline, Readjusting Promotion, "All Nite (Don't Stop)"
1:43:41- "R&B Junkie", Sustainability, Tour?, Peers, Blacklisting Impact
1:59:30- The Damita Jo Album Track Listing
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[@Ace-ki3rr]

I’m a Gen Z kid and I really only knew about Nasty, Rhythm Nation and (funnily enough) Feedback growing up and it wasn’t until I started really getting into music that I discovered Janet’s hits. It’s so crazy how little younger generations know about Janet considering she’s one of the most successful and influential artists of all time… We really need to start a movement on social media to restore her legacy because her discography (and videography) is way too damn excellent to be forgotten.

[@Exedeee]

OMG same

[@Only4_janett]

FINALLYY A GEN Z LIKE ME IM ONLY 13 TURNIN 14 BUT I STARTED LISTENIN TO HER AT 12 BRUU BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE HER BRITNEY AND MARIAH ARE THE BEST THING THAT AHVE EVER HAPPENED TO ME

[@Ethan-en2ij]

Same, I knew only What Have You Done For Me Lately, Rhythm Nation, and eventually Nasty through MTV classic. It’s not until I started getting into her music where I really understand how bas the aftermath of her getting blacklisted really was because how did I not know a hit as big as That’s The Way Love Goes until getting into her music

[@deesenuts8730]

She deserves her flowers. She's humble and never claimed to be a powerhouse singer. The dancing world loves her like a goddess for a reason. Goated

[@amorrisii]

It would be a dream to see The Janet tour remastered and released. She was performing at such a high, physical level during those years. I hope we get to see bits of it during her new documentary.

[@Sttephy30]

Yes! I need that tour in high definition!

[@rxtv1016]

Yes it would be!

[@hopeross3167]

I’m all for it!

[@vitorrocha9298]

Tbh, I don't see that happening. Janet had the chance to give us a mega duluxe anniversary edition of Rhythm Nation in 2019, but all we got was the Japanese remix EPs on streaming services.

[@nicolesherman8974]

Janet Jackson’s life and career is really one for the books. She’s been through it all. Her career trajectory is inspiring for lots of people. I’m so happy that I can live in the same time as her and still witness her greatness.

[@TSR228]

Can’t wait for the documentary 💞🥰

[@JARRTEE123]

Couldn't have said it better

[@shawnjones4527]

Me Too!

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Absolutely @Nicole Sherman you said it pretty well!! 💯👏🏽💜

[@circusm139]

I’m pretty sure she would’ve still been cranking out top 10 hits last decade if the Super Bowl incident never happened. She was so versatile sound-wise. She would’ve outlasted Madonna 100%.

[@nathalielkapuya1456]

Calvin put a lot of RESPECT on Janet's name. She is a legend. Would have loved to see her as Storm. People who could not compete latched onto that "nipplegate scandal" to bring her down. I still enjoy her new material - just a huge fan❤

[@mercedes7811]

Racism played a part in that also.

[@BabySwearWords]

@@mercedes7811 A Huge Part

[@ST-nz4bf]

@@mercedes7811 💯

[@ceebee1744]

@@mamadouaziza2536 Why was it so important for you to black ball her and derail her career? What role did you play in that?

[@alw.8849]

lauren hill dont compare to janet, it was totally that superbowl incident and damito jo was a good as album more r and b with splashes of pop

[@zheahra]

Timely. Right before her documentary is released. Can't wait!

[@MrTsTech]

What doc?!?!?!

[@MrTsTech]

Nevermind.....I always do that! Lifetime?

[@phatjazzyj]

P

[@phatjazzyj]

@@MrTsTech p

[@AntonioJCRM]

See, you can't kill Janet's legacy. Eventhough Damita Jo and the era's after that didn't produced any hits, it still sold 3 million WW, something ppl would die for 2day. On her next project, 2OY.O, Call on Me was #1 for several weeks on on the R&B charts and #25 on Hot 100 based on her name. On Discipline, Feedback reached all the way to #19 and the album went to #1, all while blacklisted. Unbreakable also went to #1, her 7th #1 album. She can still sell out arenas and stadiums. It's funny how things come full circle because today in 2021, she's beloved and favored more than anytime in her career. Her legacy is still intacted, she's in the R&RHOF and it's no question she's still Pop Royalty.

[@BabySwearWords]

You never win when you play dirty! Les Mooves is a disgraced executive accused of sexual misconduct. Had to step down and fade into obscurity. Janet is here to stay.

[@yecart5691]

Facts!

[@TINKERB121]

She was no longer blacklisted by Discipline, hence why she charted higher. She was all over MTV in 2008.

[@BabySwearWords]

@@TINKERB121 but the damage was done.

[@slimtee2]

@@TINKERB121 maybe so, but her music and videos were still being blocked by the industry from airplay. Probably 10 years after the blacklisting, you were starting to see more of her old videos on KZbin. Her artistry and contribution was blocked for several years, meaning not given credit for her decades of craftsmanship. A lot of young people (teens) didn't know how big she really was and the impact and influences she has on other artists (and yes, gasp, including Beyonce) until about 3 years ago. The 2008 promotion of her album on MTV did nothing for the backlash or what the industry has done to her.

[@beautifulrosemary6565]

Born in 1985 she was and is a generational icon. I live for her!

[@belizegal29]

Wow, I’m so impressed about how knowledgeable Calvin is about Janet Jackson, no surprise since he’s a professed super fan . But man, the detail.🤔

[@cakes3958]

Janet Jackson is one of our biggest legends. Can’t wait for her documentary in January!

[@AllThingsShaunda]

I came in thinking I would only watch 20-30 minutes. And here I am at 2hours in and 8 minutes to go. Love your work Calvin!! We need to start a movement to get Damito Jo streams up to the number one spot in honor of this beautiful woman!! So happy she never gave up.

[@raycarter8070]

I agree! He did a really good job! (I used to work as a news producer- I couldn't come up with a review this good lmao!).

[@shannonD68]

He is the best I've seen in a very long time.

[@raycarter8070]

I think the issue for me is a lot of the YT reviewers are a lot younger and sometimes does not understand the impact of what was going on at that time to give a good review. (I love some of my favorite youtube reviewers!). I notice this with a lot of Mariah Carey and Michael stuff. He's around my age, so he can give a good answer. You Know what I mean-not just guessing. My law school roommates were 10 years- we used to debate music artists all the time. (it really depended on age lmao!!!!!).

[@AllThingsShaunda]

@@raycarter8070 same

[@AllThingsShaunda]

@@mamadouaziza2536 why wasn’t Justin asked to apologize if that’s the case? I think Viacom knew but folded under public pressure. It’s was MTV’s first time hosting and they were known for trying to push the envelope.

[@oliviarodrigues2323]

You are the best music historian. One love from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@LarennPBel]

🥰🥰🙌🏾🙌🏾 yessssssssss 🙌🏾🙌🏾👍🏾👍🏾🥰🥰

[@dexterexpose2045]

Isn't it ironic that the "Powers That Be" blacklist Janet and she was not the one who tore the article of clothing off. So wonder what's behind the "demonizing"

[@sherryrene6809]

Janet and Michael when it comes to music and dancing they are the Greatest in my opinion. 💜💙💚💛🧡

[@tyrellewilliams6194]

You should do a “So What Happened” episode on Michael Jackson’s invincible album!!

[@ST-nz4bf]

💯

[@chikFromMTL]

#ThatPart that album was grossly underrated, sabotaged by his record label

[@iamhenriwilliams]

@@chikFromMTL why would a record label sabotage their own artist?

[@iamcasihart]

@@iamhenriwilliams Are you really asking that question with a straight face? Look at all of the amazing artists that were sabotaged and screwed over by the higher ups. Hell, look at EVERY single artist or group ever signed with Bad Boy Records. Sean Puffy Combs has made his empire by using and taking from other artists, in more ways than one.

[@iamhenriwilliams]

@@iamcasihart so why not drop them from the label. I thought record companies only wanted money so again you didn't even answer the question

[@2Tube22productions]

This was so good. I cried remembering how blacklisted Janet was. I remember that playing out, it was so loud and apparent, and I was 11-12 years old.

[@karahershey]

I loved the album its so sad

[@lyndoraburroughs-robinson5663]

True, But Les Moonves got that Karma 😁

[@Winnib7479]

I have NEVER seen a more thorough synopsis of Janet's career . Thank you for this !

[@tmoore7049]

Thanks Calvin for covering Janet's life and career in music and television. Janet to this date is my favorite. They call Madonna the Queen of Pop. I agree with that, however Janet is the Queen of Pop in my eyes. Her beauty is timelessness her influence has blessed all women and men in the industry. Janet's dances are ICONIC, and copied to this day. She is a QUEEN! All the way to the ROCK and ROLL HALL OF FAME.♥️

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

Janet is the QUEEN! She's done it all and influenced so many. Her name will be remembered 🖤

[@tmoore7049]

@@keepsit100atalltime9 I agree!

[@marzblaq7267]

I disagree with you, Janet passed Queen status after The Velvet Rope. In my eyes, Janet is the Empress and Overall Mother of Pop! ✨

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

@@marzblaq7267 💯

[@disbaby94]

@@marzblaq7267 Love it

[@adrenna1973]

I loved that she originally didn't take music seriously. She focused on her 1st love...acting. When she was ready to take music seriously...the results were unmatched. Im almost 48 and have been a fan of JJ since Young Love and Give your love to me.

[@candacehall5350]

Yeeeeessss!!! *Come give your love to me* & *You don't stand another chance* 🎶

[@pumpkin03]

The Velvet Rope Tour was my first ever concert. I attended her tour date in Florida in 1998. It was a super entertaining and exciting set.....especially for my 13 year old self.

[@mockmywords]

Janet is my favorite artist of all time, and in my opinion is underrated to be such a iconic figure. Thank you for giving such great attention to detail, this made my night.

[@mockmywords]

@@TwistedElegance I'm the only Janet fan that really likes 20 Y.O. "take care" "get it out me" "show me" would have all done well had she put up stronger visuals, I've been a fan since the 80s and everything up until "All for You" had stronger visuals. Am I wrong? She never dug her heels in during controversy and I think she was being safe. I live your work ❤️❤️❤️

[@lekadanielle6400]

Went to the Rock Withchu tour in 2008 in D.C. which was The Verizon center at the time. It was only as the night went on and hours passed did you realize how long she has been in the game because she kept going and going and i'm saying aww man i forgot about that song.

[@rasslinreads5666]

That was my jam! It was one of my MySpace picks 😂

[@gcopeland442]

I don’t tend to leave comments, but I had to make an exception for this. The level of care and research that went into this retrospective is SO appreciated - I’m a casual fan, grew up with her music in the 80s, old enough to remember the Rhythm Nation video being an EVENT in the UK . This is better, far better, than the BBC’s half-arsed attempt at a documentary! I learned new things and came away with a whole new appreciation for Miss Jackson. Thank you for this, and for the excellent series and commentary 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@spalomino18]

Velvet Rope helped me get through high school. Let's give Ms Jackson her flowers. Loves.

[@janicejobity]

On behalf of Janet Jackson fans. We salute you.

[@ClowneryAtItsFinest]

Janet Jackson is the reason I had my press & flat iron dyed into a cranberry red..... she’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL 🤩! I also like that she’s not always around, only her music or movies. She’s never in beef or drama. She just shows up, performs, and then she bounces out.

[@anjelheaven]

"Just A Little While" is one of my favorite Janet singles!

[@pritpala]

Is that letoya luckett?

[@marwingillett1452]

Yes !!

[@colettebelton9399]

Let’s wait a While you mean… 1 of her many great songs!

[@anjelheaven]

@@colettebelton9399 No, I meant what I said. "Just A Little While" and "Let's Wait A While" are two entirely different songs released years apart.

[@KingAlone516]

i was so sure that "Just A Little While" was gonna be another Top 10 hit. even the Just blaze remix. they really went out their way to destroy her career.

[@OGNeilNeilOrangePeel]

Loved this in-depth analysis. IMO DamitaJo is right up there with the best of Janet’s catalogue and the whole blacklisting thing just shows how unfairly Janet was treated with respect to other artists. Indeed, this may be an early example of someone being ‘cancelled’ though by twisted execs and not by the public and fans who generally continued to adore her. I wish the Janfam could do a ‘justice for DamitaJo’ and get the album to #1 on iTunes or something

[@jmar5127]

Superfacts! It's literally in my top 4 Janet albums. No skips at all.

[@blackwomenread9127]

great video. I'm older so, I was there at the start of Janet's career. I remember when "what have you done for me lately" video dropped. I remember in school folks arguing who was better janet or whitney, because whitney came out around the same time. it's so funny now to think about. amazing artist. she worked hard for hers. as far as the Superbowl, I really think it was white mainstream media trying to take opportunity to knock out two birds with one stone. as around that time, that's when they were going after her brother. Janet was the one who always provided the more "normal" face of the Jacksons, compared to her brother...so this "controversy" was what they need to show how "strange" the Jacksons were. glad she didn't let it hold her back.

[@soaribb32]

She's royalty. She's a queen for real. A lot more influential as a singer, songwritter and performer than given credit for while some can get away with only white privillege and promotion stunts.

[@scorpiusjones5436]

Not only that, but I swear every couple months or so I see a "WAS JANET REALLY THAT IMPORTANT?" knucklehead tweet going around. I'm so glad he took the time to explain how monumental her legacy ACTUALLY is.

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

Producer too

[@lantoniowhite5603]

Yes! She is The Queen!

[@SeanWarren]

Watched it again for second time last night (and will probably watch it again later today). Your breakdown of 1981 and 1982 were spot on (I really loved that part). This should be require viewing--this is must see TV. Your knowledge of the industry is absolutely amazing. This was a work of art. I have already sent the link around to several friends who all had great things to say and it sparked so much conversation between us last night. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE WORK YOU PUT INTO CREATING THIS!!!

[@deejayfikes]

I love how he isn't all showy and pompous with his music knowledge too. He just casually drops facts.

[@SeanWarren]

@@deejayfikes Amen!!!

[@KilbyAnthony]

So true!

[@C.R886]

@@mamadouaziza2536 Evelyn king was out correct?

[@dupasupa]

I love how strong Janet was in this era. I feel like she didn’t miss a beat. I love her for not giving up. From 2019 - today I noticed the industry started to reappreciate her with awards….I loved that!!

[@ogeeche]

I was really looking forward to Calvin dragging Les Moonves to h*ll for all of his misogyny and hypocrisy regarding his malicious treatment of Janet and the fact that Miss Karma came back around to collect his @ss in the end but we can't have everything. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@angeluvsvid]

How did Karma get him i wanna know details did he slip and fall or what 👀

[@ogeeche]

@@angeluvsvid He got caught up in his very own sexual harassment scandal and had to step down as one of the head-honchos from one of the networks. He even took down his wife’s career. She was one of the ladies from The Talk. I think. I never liked her either. When Janet Jackson stories were talked about she never gave full-disclosure to the audience that she was married to the man that had dealings with JJ back during the Super Bowl thing.

[@angeluvsvid]

@@ogeeche oh ok thanks ya he was evil good riddance to

[@dimples814]

@@angeluvsvid Les Moonves also lost his 120 million severance pay👏👏👏

[@nancykerrigan]

@@ogeeche oh but most people knew she was married to him. She talked about it and even joked about it once on the show implying that's how she got the job. But yeah i dont recall hwr talking about that incident and her husband's involvement explicitly.

[@jdorecouture16]

I'm so happy to see you return to this series, this is long overdue and I look forward to it. I really dreaded the lackluster promotion Janet received during the Damita Jo era.

[@jrsworldofsoul6267]

Listen I am a Janet fan and this has to be the best video to her career because I always talk about this with my friends and I say the exact things but I never put them into a video...Calvin all I have to say as a diehard Janet fan is THANK YOU!!! I will be sharing this video to EVERYBODY! People don't understand the impact of Janet Damita Jo Jackson and in this video THEY WILL KNOW NOW!!!

[@saranghae1saranghae]

I'm such a Janet fan, and this is a fantastic overview of her career. Great job!

[@bd8560]

This is required source material for any Janet Jackson Stan!! Impeccable video and analysis. I learned so much!!! You put ALLLL the respect on her name!!

[@GJ-yl9wv]

I love the crowd at 1:34:30 shouting "ALBUM! ALBUM!" So proud to be Janfam 💖

[@BAMOORE94]

That Les Moonves really messed up Janet’s Carrer in America.. but Karma definitely slapped him in the face

[@fjgri8467]

I Love her . I still try to do those '"all for you" dance moves

[@leelee6946]

Wow. I didn’t know that she had singles out after the Super Bowl controversy. Les Moonves should have got what was coming to him…great commentary,

[@dky_1353]

He did (grin). He was fired for being a predator, while trying to damage Janet he was sexually assaulting lots of women. Today he is nowhere, Janet is still a talented Queen with a recent sold out tour and residency. You can't kill talent, it comes from within.

[@kukui79]

@@dky_1353 True, but he's still filthy rich even after destroying a woman who did nothing wrong, and he's still walking the streets free after he sexually assaulted multiple women. He deserves a lot more karma than he's gotten so far.

[@arthajenkins7033]

She released albums after the blacklist from her own label "RN" and still done well despite the chaos.Of course many fans turned there backs on her because of it.But her undying fans were still in support which still spun her hits from all the albums and record sales putting the album at #1 may not of stayed there as long.But under the circumstances it was more than many artist would've loved to accomplish.You cannot erase an iconic artist of this magnitude over lies.And I hope she tells all in her documentary her side of all this in which she never much spoke about.Love you JJ!

[@martinbass106]

Damita Jo is actually one of my favorite Janet albums. I love Island Life, My Baby, I Want You, Spending Time with You, R&b Junkie….To name a few

[@FearlessLove]

Oh yes! I’m sooooo Ready for this one.

[@jpmackey1607]

Calvin, this documentary is *phenomenal.* 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lashaywil]

Omg I’m happy you doing a video about this era. I remember I was only a child during this time and I remember the backlash she gotten during damita jo era. Super interested to know what happen from this time period.

[@millenniallivingdiaries409]

You really did your work and research. I didn't know how deep this Superbowl fiasco went. I'm just glad that Janet is still here and can receive all her flowers. Good job Calvin!

[@fabionparker6276]

THANK YOU!!!!!! So much for doing this video on JANET. I am a massive fan of this woman. She is the reason I took up dance lessons and became a dancer, she inspires me. I still think she doesn't get the recognition she deserves in the industry.

[@Ev3Mr]

You had said this was coming a long time ago, and you did not disappoint. Well done Mr Michaels. Really enjoyed it. Fantastic research. Side note- I thought you would also talk about Janet securing then getting kicked off the Lena Horne film project. Interesting how that film still hasn't happened

[@CalvinMichaels]

Oh wow totally forgot about that! So many details things get lost in the shuffle. I remember her doing the promotional shoots for the early stages of the project.

[@Ev3Mr]

@@CalvinMichaels you did an amazing job with this project. I wish we could send it in to get you considered for an Internet Emmy 😁

[@nancykerrigan]

@@Ev3Mr or a streamy!

[@00sbabyoldschoolspirit80]

This was a great documentary, great break down and analyzing . I hope Janet goes into all this stuff and more.In the documentary coming out next year

[@timfahey7127]

This is my take. I am 48 years old and I have been aware of Janet Jackson since the late '70s when I saw her as Penny on good times. I always liked her acting and still to this day prefer it and wish she would do more. I think her damita Joe album and the one that came after that weren't successful not just because the production was old and we've heard it all before for almost 25 years but because I don't think she's interested in being a singer artistically at least anymore. I think as she gets older she should venture more into acting again and writing. She's a wonderful writer. I have seen her on tour and I even saw her 2 years ago and even if I say that I don't think she prefers to make albums anymore she certainly loves to perform the songs. My most played album...the velvet rope. That is ART..that was HER most vulnerable album....I also appreciate the fact that she delved into shades of mental illness on it.

[@Jalil-wx7rh]

Best episode so far Calvin! Awesome job!!! I see why it took this long to make. Well worth it. Damita Jo is my 5th favorite from Janet. Very Island flavored record. It was racially screwed, hands down. Honestly, it definitely would've been in the same ballpark as All For You if not better. It's better than AFY imo. Island Life/Just a Little While/Truly are my top 3. Pretty much almost every song could've been a good single as far as how 2004 was sounding.

[@beasaroseco5840]

1:34:07 Diane trifilin' ass tried it. I am so glad that the audience supported Janet.

[@crazydancingchick95]

She’s so terrible 🤧

[@imFUNsized20]

She’s really a shady interviewer, bullied Britney and tried to bully Whitney but Whit was too quick witted lol.

[@beasaroseco5840]

@@imFUNsized20 Whitney was from Jersey, Diane couldn't handle that smoke.🤣. 🌹RIP Whitney 🌹

[@dianabryan7421]

Like she kept saying sorry I can't hear you! If I was Janet I would have played that game too! I would have just smiled and waved at my fans in the audience and replied to every super bowl question with I can't hear you!!!!

[@erolynbarnes6654]

Glad he’s telling the truth. A lot of other artist became famous because of Janet

[@BabySwearWords]

Thank you for this. Damita Jo is my second favorite Janet album. It’s one I brought the first day and really cemented my love for Janet. Sad what could have been but through it all Janet has proved she is unbreakable.

[@lastdays3148]

I was a teenager lady during the 1980s. I have her first Album from 1982 . I've always preferred her first Album. Miss Janet has always been beautiful. I loved every song on her first Album. Also her Face on the cover on her first Album was breathtakingly Gorgeous. I wished we had a Time Machine.

[@theraeway596]

You’re so awesome, Calvin! The time and effort this doc took doesn’t go unnoticed. Especially considering the fact that you had to re-do it a couple of times....*chef’s kiss* Excellent, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from you. Thanks!

[@miimosa679]

This was a MASTERCLASS of music on Janet Jackson! KZbin may be too small for you. Everything about this was awesome... the: pace, history, production, narration, opinion it was almost or likened to a documentary. I wish I had emojis... I'd give you a hi-5, bow, clap or praise hands!!!

[@cartersmom0629]

Calvin you are incredible. You just ooze information about music and history. I learn so much when I watch your documentaries.

[@TechWriterToolkit]

You produced an awesome video! I remember wanting the African Sankofa tattoo because of Janet Jackson. I also had a wall poster of her in my dorm room just 10 years ago 🤣 I wish I could've seen her on tour. Your video makes me even more excited to see her documentary.

[@laniiyahscott143]

You killed this! Janet is a true legend, they'll never be another Ms. Rhythm Nation 💜💖💙

[@yourmotherheaux]

I love when you talk about the old school artists impact. I wish you did more of these type of videos 😭

[@dereckwallace1428]

This was EXCELLENT thanks soooo much. Janet is LEGENDARY PERIODT

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

All 80s and 90s artist are now the old school crew.

[@Ilovechicago100]

Yup. It’s bittersweet because i don’t want them to be old. 😢. It’s like looking at my parents 😢

[@BlaydeAlabama]

The higher-ups are still pissed at her....... can we just take a moment to recognize the power of a black woman. Only a black woman's nipple could cause this much chaos and controversy. It's always something about us...our hair, curvy bodies, lips etc etc. The second half of the video angered me so and then it just made me so proud to be a black woman! With 1 breast( my lord not even a pair) we can shut the world down, spark KZbin, make America take time to reconsider what's deemed appropriate and inappropriate for children because they sure didn't seem to give a damn before! Yasss Janet, the Queen, Living Legend ❣❣❣❣💪💪 Amazing job Calvin, I mean at this point why are we even watching TV when the internet is giving such quality journalism👏👏👏👏💯 BTW is it just me or is it something about Diane Sawyers's approach in her interviews that just makes your ass itch?🤔 She's had a history of coming for women in a way that I just don't appreciate from Whitney to Mariah to Brittany to Janet. Very insensitive she's no Barbara Walters for sure, I said what I said🤨

[@Tamika_M]

Great job, this is fantastic. Spending the first hour explaining the state of the music industry in the 80s/90s and highlighting Janet's impact is very important. People tend to view older artists with a 2021 lens because they have no context. I thought you were going to fry JT & LM, but not necessary I get it lol. I didn't realize Velvet Rope only had 2 official US singles, I always learn so much from these videos. Record labels aint $!#t.

[@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves]

Both personal favorite eras of Janet's career for me. "All for You" deserved all the success in the world, but "Damita Jo" was a sleeper. It was criminally underrated for what was unforeseen weeks before its anticipated release. Her comeback album, really. "Strawberry Bounce" & "R&B Junkie" needed a full-fledged video single treatment!

[@roemellobaum2362]

It was nominated for a Grammy

[@stevemartin3706]

If there was no JANET JACKSON, there would be no BRITNEY SPEARS. Britney has claimed that JANET was a big influence on her.

[@trajackson22]

I grew up at the end of Janet’s era so the Super Bowl performance would have been peak Janet for me. Rewatching all of those old interviews is heartbreaking. You can see the innocence in her tears and the manipulative spirit of those around her. I’m beyond happy that in 2024 we are still running to support this woman on her eclectic journey. She is The best to ever do it!

[@trinayelladay9922]

Janet is a legend period. And that R&B Junkie song off the Damita Jo album is my jam

[@KingAlone516]

Slo-love is the "Feels So Right" of Damita Jo. even though both were never released as singles, as of 2021 they're the most played songs on present day radio from those album era's for some reason. not sure what the story is behind that but as long as shes getting airplay i'm happy.

[@cherishoneal9108]

You surely did your research on this video, and I am loving it. I love how you tighten the musical history and events surrounding the emergence of Janet Jackson’s music career and especially for all for you and Damita Jo. Because it’s relevant so what’s going on in her career and I appreciate it.

[@lowkeyloki8832]

These music networks' sleep. They need to snatch you up quick, cause this is the content we've been missing + you deserve your paper for the hard work. Love this series!

[@alexandergrande]

thanks for doing this video, it gave me such an insight how the industry tried to destroy her as a artist. it had to be more than just the Super Bowl incident, but seeing a black woman accomplish so much and break numerous records had to tick them off. Janet will forever be a legend and a influential figure

[@pj-ge8er]

This is a great documentary. Phenomenal work Calvin.

[@slimtee2]

Calvin, this is insane!💕 I've watched a multitude of similar music docs.. they can't touch you! I hope Janet and her team see this!

[@ogeeche]

It’s crazy to me that the NFL didn’t see Janet American enough but the NFL considered the Irish rock band, U2 just right.

[@WeezyJeffersonYo]

We're never viewed as Americans, even when our ancestors have been here multiple generations longer than theirs.

[@jasminehill6312]

@@WeezyJeffersonYo There it is!!!

[@dky_1353]

You forgot the "African" in front of American, packs a punch into how she is viewed.

[@sbebb3762]

We are indigenous.

[@twinktane]

britneys self titled literally had tracks meant for all for you and "anticipating" sounds straight out of all for you, brit was not afraid to show her love and inspiration from janet

[@daynamonet]

Loved this breakdown and definitely went to stream “Damita Jo” and other Janet albums, because DUH?! 😂. I actually never listened to the album in it’s entirety and I really enjoyed it. I enjoy most of her albums.

[@brunohrsst]

Wow the impact of Janet's career is dazzling, i rly connect with her music, she is beautiful and talented and its a shame how her legacy was almost ruined, thank god internet is here to remind the forgetful how amazing she is.

[@b.b-notebrown]

This is so thorough!! Great journalism here!! We have been truly blessed to have witnessed an artist like JANET. Her career is a testament to how hard work and character can pave the way to success. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to more!

[@zvigier]

So Les Moonves had sexual allegations and then had the nerve to can we stop saying blacklist more like whitelisted Janet. I still supported her through the bull. I must say dammnnnn Calvin you did that!!!!!

[@roslynjones5886]

This was a really good deep dive into Janet. Great job!!! I am the biggest Janet fan and I was appalled at how they treated her during the Super Bowl. I’m still salty about that.

[@sjlewis271]

Feels So Right is a steppers jam in Detroit.😌

[@johnnellterrelllyric8166]

Man this video deserves so much praise….you are telling how major of a international artist she is and was…this Generation would never understand

[@darcelmoore180]

I really wanted/wished Janet was protected better after that Justine Timberlake debacle. However, after this/your commentary, I do realize nothing is by accident. Love everything about us, but hate us. Thank you young man. This ole woman has a new found respect for this strong young woman named Ms. Janet. You really know your peeps. You took research to another level. Thanks💖 WOW!💖

[@caseysanborn1953]

Great video! love how in-depth this was and all the info you presented. As a massive Janet fan, I was so sad to see her blacklisted post-superbowl and to not see her reach the success she deserved with some really great music she put out. It's sad to me that today many people have forgotten her or don't recognize her as the icon she truly is. She really is one of those artists that should be held in the upper echelons of pop/R&B music.

[@09newjob]

Thank you for this post. I thought I was a Janet Jackson fan. You are on another level

[@MichaelJacksonTheMusic]

Michael Jackson and Janet jackson they both got that in common everything you describe about Janet jackson Michael Jackson did the same too so they both successful you got the KING OF POP and you got QUEEN OF POP

[@ElleMS-14]

If it’s one thing us JJ fans are gonna do, it’s wear her tour t-shirts 😂

[@Ilovechicago100]

I love this breakdown you did. I took a college course about her , well it was about black female music artists and struggles they face behind the scenes

[@cynniemarie486]

I ❤️ JANET. Thank you Calvin, Amazing Presentation!

[@mmoody4967]

Yaaaaaaaas...can't wait to watch this MULTIPLE times!!

[@coursecorrection4105]

The analysis of the music industry in the early 80s is so spot on. The demo for the girl is mine is so much funkier than the ultimate product.

[@queenofparkview]

She is the Queen and will always win. We love you, Jan

[@teepeeNC]

You did a very good job with this Calvin. This was network TV quality IMO. Thanks for putting it together.

[@yvettejohnson8277]

Janet Jackson song 70s love... should have gotten more play. That song was a jam!

[@jasminehill6312]

I still have the cassette single of that song 😁

[@irobbartist6093]

lol you betta get your documentary out before the other one 😅 🙌🏾

[@lifeisthedash]

U funny 4 this......lmaooooooooo

[@samacha9055]

Put your foot in this video. An excellent watch, as usual.

[@GrandPrizeFitnesAJAY]

The role of a father is priceless in a child's life. Look what he did for her life. That was his baby girl.

[@mssha1980]

He may not have been perfect but he did so much for all of them. Set them up for success and to have a good life.

[@MsSugarSweet]

Wow Calvin! You really put in the work on this. Janet definitely has a story to tell. I’m so happy you put some respect on her name.

[@Claradennis]

Thank you for mentioning JC Chasez