From janet. to Damita Jo: The Videos | ||||
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Video by Janet Jackson | ||||
Released | September 6, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 1993–2004 | |||
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Length | 120 minutes | |||
Language | English | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
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Janet Jackson chronology | ||||
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Allmusic | link |
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MusicOMH | Favorable |
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From janet. to Damita Jo: The Videos is the third music video release by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson. It was released on September 6, 2004 by Virgin Records, following the debut of Jackson's eighth studio album, Damita Jo. The anthology contains music videos from her first four studio albums released on Virgin Records. It also includes several live performances, the filming of "All Nite (Don't Stop)," an exclusive album interview, and photo gallery.
The compilation received positive reviews from critics, who commended Jackson's visual evolution throughout her career. It was also thought to depict the huge influence she has become on younger artists, observed to emulate the "controversial pop superstar". Jackson's choreography and sexual allure were also subjects of recognition. Following her Super Bowl Halftime Show incident, inclusions from Jackson's Damita Jo album were blacklisted on music channels and radio stations owned by Viacom, CBS and Clear Channel Communications due to receiving fines from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
From janet. to Damita Jo: The Videos is Jackson's third video compilation, following Design of a Decade and the special edition of All for You. It includes her music videos released via the Virgin label, spanning from her fifth studio album janet. to her eighth album, Damita Jo. Following FCC fines from Jackson's Super Bowl performance incident, the singles from the latter album were blacklisted by music channels and radio stations owned by Viacom, Clear Channel Communications and CBS, including MTV and VH1. Several performances filmed at MuchMoreMusic and On Air with Ryan Seacrest are also included, along with the filming of "All Nite (Don't Stop)" and Damita Jo album interview. Its artwork was taken by British photographer Max Vadukul.