Janet Jackson (album)
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| Released | September 21, 1982 | |||
| Recorded | May–August 1982 | |||
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| Baltimore Afro-American | (favorable) |
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Janet Jackson is the self-titled debut album by American recording artist Janet Jackson. It was released on September 21, 1982, by A&M Records. Jackson's career as a recording artist was established by her father and manager Joseph Jackson, who arranged her recording contract with her recording company. Prior to her rise to fame, the singer had no interest in pursuing a musical career. Despite this, she was motivated to pursue a career in entertainment, and considered the idea after recording herself in the studio. After acting in the variety show The Jacksons, she began starring in several TV series and commenced recording her debut album. Its artwork depicts Jackson in a swimming pool.
Janet Jackson is described as a post-disco and R&B record. Songwriters Angela Winbush and René Moore contributed to much of the album's lyrics. Moore and Winbush share production credits with Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver, and Bobby Watson. Janet Jackson received mixed reviews from music critics who found its content bland, although highlighted some tracks. It also managed to chart on the Billboard 200 and in New Zealand. Three singles from the album had little impact on Billboard charts, among them "Young Love", "Come Give Your Love to Me" and "Say You Do". In order to promote Janet Jackson, she performed the song on American TV shows American Bandstand and Soul Train in 1982.
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