| Janet Jackson | Primary Artist, Vocals, Background Vocals |
| Steve Wright | Trumpet |
| Battle | Vocals |
| David Barry | Guitar |
| Jamecia Bennett | Background Vocals |
| David Bullock | Violin |
| Chuck D | Rap |
| Core Cotton | Background Vocals |
| Carolyn Daws | Violin |
| Hanley Daws | Violin |
| Bernie Edstrom | Trumpet |
| David Eiland | Alto Saxophone |
| Jeff Gottwig | Clarinet, Trumpet |
| Marie Graham | Background Vocals |
| Robert Hallgrimson | Trumpet, Alto Saxophone |
| Mark Haynes | Bass |
| Kenneth Holman | Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone |
| Ken Holmen | Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone |
| Jimmy Jam | Keyboards, Vocals |
| Dave Karr | Flute |
| Merilee Klemp | Oboe |
| Tom Kornacker | Violin |
| Laura Preves | Bassoon |
| Celine Leathead | Violin |
| Ann Nesby | Background Vocals |
| Steven Pikal | Trombone |
| Alice Preves | Viola |
| Gary Rayner | Bass |
| Mike Sobieski | Violin |
| Stokley | Drums |
| Tamas Strasser | Viola |
| Frank Stribbling | Guitar |
| Daria Tedeschi | Violin |
| Lawrence Waddell | Hammond Organ |
| Jimmy Wright | Keyboards, Vocals |
| Jossie Harris | Talking |
| Tina Landon | Talking |
| (Ex) Cat Heads | Rap |
| Gary Raynor | Bass |
| David Ciland | Alto Saxophone |
| Mike Solieski | Violin |
| Jeff Taylor | Bass, Vocals |
| David Carr | Flute |
| Don Gibson | Composer |
| The Average White Band | Contributor |
| James Brown | Contributor |
| Janet Jackson | Producer |
| Kool & the Gang | Contributor |
| Diana Ross | Contributor |
| The Supremes | Contributor |
| The Flow | Contributor |
| John David | Composer |
| Battle | Contributor |
| Lee Blaskey | Orchestration |
| Bernie Edstrom | Horn Arrangements |
| Mark Haynes | Programming, drum programming |
| Jimmy Jam | Producer, Contributor |
| Jellybean Johnson | Producer |
| Paul Kennerley | Composer |
| Terry Lewis | Producer, Contributor |
| Stevie Wonder | Contributor |
| Jossie Harris | Contributor |
| Tina Landon | Contributor |
| Diana Ross & the Supremes | Contributor |
| Len Peltier | Art Direction |
| G.A. Saraf | Composer |
| Stewart | Composer |
| Lenox | Composer |
This CD began to emerge the Janet that is here today. I love this album because of its softer side. Everyone should own this CD.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is the quintessential Janet Jackson album. Best Ever!!!!. If you do not have this in your collection get a copy right now!.
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Posted October 1, 2010
In 1993 Janet Jackson was still receiving critical and commercial success from her 10 million selling album "Rhythm Nation" and the world began to wonder what it was Janet had in store for her next album. I bet no one would have predicted that in 1993 Janet would release perhaps one of the best albums of all time. This is not just coming a Janet fan, but from a die-hard music fan. The album simply titled "janet." is the ultimate pop/r&b album you will probably ever purchase. In my opinion this is what made the world take Janet as a serious artist in the music industry. This album touches on pretty much every style of music there is. You can tell by listening to this record that Janet was exploring many types of music while recording it. The tracks that stands out to me are : "If", "That's The Way Love Goes", "Because Of Love", "Throb", "You Want This", "Any Time, Any Place", "The Body That Loves You", "Where Are You Now", and "Again". The songs on this album are so amazing. It is natural that this is the album everyone associates Janet Jackson to now. If you do not already own this album then I suggest you go and buy it. You do not know what you are missing!
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Posted October 1, 2010
This album is one of the best albums Janet has ever created. She is very happy and u can tell by the way she sings each song. The album is just perfect. There is nothing more I can say (except 4 if u don't have it get it)! Classic !
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Posted October 1, 2010
i found this album worth listening to. It has rock-and-soul songs, funk songs, slow grooves, ballads, sex songs, and a few interludes, revealing Jante's thoughts. If you don't have this album, get it now.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Janest Jackson expresses millions of different emotions and moods in this single comprehensive album. It is a true work of art, conveying the essence of love, sadness, anger, hope, and so many other feelings that connect the human race. I highly recommend this to anyone who has ever felt anything.
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Alex Henderson
After Control and Rhythm Nation 1814, Janet Jackson had quite a lot to live up to. Anyone who expected Jackson to top Rhythm Nation -- her crowning achievement and an incredibly tough act to follow -- was being unrealistic. But with janet., she delivered a respectable offering that, although not as strong as either Control or Nation, has many strong points. As before, Jackson is joined by the prolific Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis team, and their input is valuable on everything from the angry "This Time" and the hypnotic "That's the Way Love Goes" to the '60s-flavored "What'll I Do" and the sociopolitical "The New Agenda" which features Public Enemy leader Chuck D. But perhaps ...