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DAMITA JO---4 STARS "Damita Jo" the album got alot of hate in 2004 & I just wanted
2 post sum positive vibez about it on this thread... 4 me, this waz one of JANET'S tighest LP'S..... w/ cut's like WARMTH, ALL NITE(Don't Stop), I WANT YOU, R&B JUNKIE, SEXHIBITION...ETC. I just dont understand where it all went wrong. Probably a mix of marketing and the whole wardrobe malfunction shit. Anyhow, this thread was not intended for the HATERS. If u dont GOT nuttin nice 2 sayin about Miss Janet....pls. dont say it. This is all about the POSITIVITY for 2005. I wish her and ALL the JACKSONS the best for the 05. Anyhow ORGERS, drp' a reply and let me know...what u enjoy'd about DAMITA JO????? | |
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Damita is that greek chic, right? ... would you run to me if somebody hurt you, even if that somebody was me?
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I put it as just as good as janet. more enjoyable than All For You
The only thing that was wrong with it was to me.. 1. The Album cover.... no no no Janet, that Silky "back alley Slly" wig gotsta go! 2. While the pop thang is still cool and the songs were GREAT...alot of Janet fans are growing up, and want a more mature Janet..not tryin 2 look sexy and shirtless still...its nice and all, but I want a more grown Janet...the Velvet Rope era was a perfect example of that. She didnt have to sell sex as use of recognition, and look at where it is today. Same exact info goes to Mariah. Madonna has grown...and she was worse! Why can't they look beyond fame? I remember Janet as being quoted as saying she still cares about her young fans but is doing the music that she wants to do and that it is the best thing 4 her. It still seems like she is trying to compete with the young artists to me. She is better by the way and Damita is a very enjoyable record, but the youngins arent gonna eat it up unfortunatley  Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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Best of the album:
Put Your Hands On R&B Junkie All Nite (Don't Stop) | |
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isthisdadawn said: "Damita Jo" the album got alot of hate in 2004 & I just wanted
2 post sum positive vibez about it on this thread... 4 me, this waz one of JANET'S tighest LP'S..... w/ cut's like WARMTH, ALL NITE(Don't Stop), I WANT YOU, R&B JUNKIE, SEXHIBITION...ETC. I just dont understand where it all went wrong. Probably a mix of marketing and the whole wardrobe malfunction shit. Anyhow, this thread was not intended for the HATERS. If u dont GOT nuttin nice 2 sayin about Miss Janet....pls. dont say it. This is all about the POSITIVITY for 2005. I wish her and ALL the JACKSONS the best for the 05. Anyhow ORGERS, drp' a reply and let me know...what u enjoy'd about DAMITA JO????? isthisdadawn, first I'd like to say thanks for starting this topic and Happy New Janet Year to you, too. I'm bumping the Damita Jo album as I type and I'm so appreciative of this record. I had a lot of fun with it in 2004. Every track has become something special for me. My absolute favorites are "Like You Don't Love Me" (that groove is irresistible), "All Nite (Don't Stop)" (my song of the year), "R&B Junkie," "SloLove" and "Island Life." There's little wrong with the album. Pop is flighty, one minute you're adored the next you're scorned. That's how the pop machine works. I see beautiful things for Janet coming this year and all I can do as a Janet fan is wait, pray and stay positive.   
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Thinkin' 'Bout My Ex
::sitting in a diner, stirring coffee, eyes daydreaming:: When I first met you I swear that I was straight with you I wasn't looking for nobody new I just needed someone to talk to You said you were cool and understood But now you caught feelings like I knew you would And you sitting there with a broken heart Cause I gave you my body and not my heart ::my lover caresses my hand to get my attention:: When I'm holding you late at night I'm thinkin' bout my X When I'm kissing you and look at you I'm thinkin' bout my X And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart ::slowly walking in the park holding hands:: Baby I have to be Unselfish and true to me Cause I'm not where I really want to be And It's nothing with you It's all me I toss and turn all night when I sleep Wanting and reaching for someone who used to be Said it must be some kinda karma thing Cause I can't seem to let go and love again ::we stop and look at the lake, my lover kisses me, my eyes are still glazed::: When I lay with you I close my eyes I'm thinkin' bout my X When I'm touching you gently I'm thinkin' bout my X And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart When I'm listening to music I'm thinking' bout my X In a bubble bath with the candles lit I'm thinking bout my X And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart :::my lover calls me on the phone and leaves me voicemail messages wondering where I am and what's wrong::: You're beautiful I don't wanna take the space from someone else So let me go And do a little soul searchin' for myself I'm so sorry that I pulled you in and let it get this far You know I never meant to break your heart ::sitting in my bed late at night thinking about the times my lover and I once had:: At the shopping mall or movies I'm thinkin' bout my X At the restaurant while I'm eating I'm thinkin' bout my X And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart While you talk to me I drift away I'm thinkin' bout my X When you ask me what I'm thinkin' I'm thinkin' bout my X And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart... Repeat till fade | |
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Chico1 said: Best of the album:
Put Your Hands On R&B Junkie All Nite (Don't Stop) And "Put Your Hands On" is only on the Japanese edition. Do we see a problem here? | |
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JANFAN4L said: [color=#9966FF:0a6acbc054]Thinkin' 'Bout My Ex[/color]
[color=#ff9900:0a6acbc054]::sitting in a diner, stirring coffee, eyes daydreaming::[/color] When I first met you I swear that I was straight with you I wasn't looking for nobody new I just needed someone to talk to You said you were cool and understood But now you caught feelings like I knew you would And you sitting there with a broken heart Cause I gave you my body and not my heart [color=#ff9900:0a6acbc054]::my lover caresses my hand to get my attention::[/color] When I'm holding you late at night I'm thinkin' bout my X When I'm kissing you and look at you I'm thinkin' bout my X And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart [color=#ff9900:0a6acbc054]::slowly walking in the park holding hands::[/color] Baby I have to be Unselfish and true to me Cause I'm not where I really want to be And It's nothing with you It's all me I toss and turn all night when I sleep Wanting and reaching for someone who used to be Said it must be some kinda karma thing Cause I can't seem to let go and love again [color=#ff9900:0a6acbc054]::we stop and look at the lake, my lover kisses me, my eyes are still glazed:::[/color] When I lay with you I close my eyes I'm thinkin' bout my X When I'm touching you gently I'm thinkin' bout my X And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart When I'm listening to music I'm thinking' bout my X In a bubble bath with the candles lit I'm thinking bout my X And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart [color=#ff9900:0a6acbc054]:::my lover calls me on the phone and leaves me voicemail messages wondering where I am and what's wrong:::[/color] You're beautiful I don't wanna take the space from someone else So let me go And do a little soul searchin' for myself I'm so sorry that I pulled you in and let it get this far You know I never meant to break your heart [color=#ff9900:0a6acbc054]::sitting in my bed late at night thinking about the times my lover and I once had::[/color] At the shopping mall or movies I'm thinkin' bout my X At the restaurant while I'm eating I'm thinkin' bout my X And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart While you talk to me I drift away I'm thinkin' bout my X When you ask me what I'm thinkin' I'm thinkin' bout my X And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart... Repeat till fade I actually kind of hate that song. It's the lyrics - she sounds really wishy-washy and annoying. | |
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::Janet sitting in a park wearing a goose-down jacket on a chilly winter day writing with a pencil, constantly erasing:::
:::she begins examining her stream-of-consciousness, and puts pencil to paper::: We're vulnerable We're sensitive And we're complicated people, too ::she eyes two old men playing chess at a bench a few feet away from her:: So many people rolled into one We contain so much So much creativity :::a woman jogs by her::: So much energy So many contradictions :::she briefly looks up at the sky and sighs::: So much confusion So much clarity So many moments of faith -- and fear So many different characters live within us :::as she thinks of the last thought to write, she slowly looks up and sees a couple slowly walking down the street holding hands contently::: All looking for love (all looking for love, all looking for love.) Janet - Looking For Love (Interlude) Damita Jo. | |
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::bouncin'::
Do do do do do do do do do (so fresh*!) Do do do do do do do do do (so fresh*!) Do do do do do do do do do ::doin' the st. louie chicken:: D*mn, is that all I get from you? Bound to give me an attitude You need to make love to me LIKE YOU DON'T LOVE ME, yeah. Don't have to be gentle, tonight Just be that animal tonight You need to make love to me LIKE YOU DON'T LOVE ME, just Do me baby Come on an' drive me crazy Act like I'm not yo' lady DO ME LIKE YOU WANNA DO THEM OTHER GRRRLS. ::giggin':: Janet - Like You Don't Love Me when you look at me do you want me? just for what you see? do you think i'm that person that you watch on TV there's another side that I don't hide but may never show Damita Jo... ::camera moves down a dark hallway towards a bright light coming from an open door:: ::music from "Pops Up!" drifts in::: | |
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::soul clap::
I feel like bumpin' 2 that ol' skool (I, I, I, I feel like...) I feel like dancin' all nite wif u (I, I, I, I feel like...) I feel like bumpin' 2 that ol' skool (I, I, I, I feel like...) I feel like dancin' all nite... ::doin' the runnin' man:: Hold up... ::clappin' hands, steppin' side-to-side:: Give it time to set it off We can *bump bump* all nite (It's sexual*!) Wanna get mah freak on DJ keep the party hype (It's sexual*!) Do *the wop* don't u stop Or just *smurf* it left to righ (It's sexual*!) We can *bounce skate an' rocc* PLAY THAT OL' SKOOL I LIKE. ::shootin' the ducc, gets up and does the snake:: Ok, here we go dip back let's get it funkie I'm a R&B junkie (yah kno' it, babe!) Front bacc side-ta-side Way ya slideeee, soh electric U FOUND YOUR RECORD, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH! ::cabbage patchin':: U know how we do it'z ol' skool, luv! YEAH! Nah, oooh ::doin' the penn state and the troop:: I feel like bumpin' 2 sum ol' skool ::dj scratch:: (oooh) I feel-feel like bumpin' 2 sum ol' skool ::dj scratch:: (oooh) I feel like bump, like, like -- ol' skool, like ::dj scratch:: (oooh) I feel like bump, like, like -- ol' skool, like ::dj scratch:: (oooh, oooh) I feel like bump, like, like -- ol' skool, like ::dj scratch:: ::poplockin':: I feel like bumpin' 2 sum ol' skool ::dj scratch:: (oooh) I feel-feel like bumpin' 2 sum ol' skool ::dj scratch:: (oooh) I feel like bump, like, like -- ol' skool, like ::dj scratch:: (oooh) I feel like bump, like, like -- ol' skool, like ::dj scratch:: (oooh, oooh) I feel like bump, like, like -- ol' skool, like ::dj scratch:: ::electric slide:: Give it time to set it off We can *bump bump* all nite (It's sexual*!) Wanna get mah freak on DJ keep the party hype (It's sexual*!) Do *the wop* don't u stop Or just *smurf* it left to righ (It's sexual*!) We can *bounce skate an' rocc* PLAY THAT OL' SKOOL I LIKE. Yeah. ::takes hand off hip and walks proudly off the dance floor::: Janet - R&B Junkie (JANFAN4L Mix) | |
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::two steppin'::
I don't need you to stay We could be lovers for a day Make me shiver, make me smile LOVE ME FOR A LITTLE WHILE ::claps hands:: Promises that we keep Only until we fall asleep Just because I love your style LOVE ME FOR A LITTLE WHILE ::stomps pavement:: I don't need you to say That you want us to stay But since we're here today LOVE ME FOR A LITTLE WHILE Janet - Love Me (Just Blaze) | |
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::Janet standing in a polar tunnel wearing a trench coat, her hair and her coattails flapping from the light breeze:::
The confusion lives The contradictions melt We're left alone with The One The One is all we need The One is the breath we breathe The One is love (love, love, love, love, love, love, love, is love.) ::magical dust fills the air, "SloLove" begins::: Janet - The One | |
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The video for "just a little while" was perhaps the worst video of 2004. That did not help sales..... | |
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Definitely underrated. No masterpiece, but a fun party album. I'd say it's nearly as good as Gwen's CD this year. | |
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JANFAN4L said: This is a positive thread.
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Damita Jo DuBlanc has been active in both music and comedy since the '50s. She was twice featured vocalist with Steve Gibson and the Red Caps, from 1951 to 1953 and 1959 to 1960, while also married to Gibson. She later was a regular on the Redd Foxx television series. Jo had two Top 20 R&B singles in 1960 and 1961, with "I'll Save The Last Dance For You" being a clever answer record to the Drifters' "Save the Last Dance for Me." Her 1961 single "I'll Be There" peaked at #12 on the pop charts and was a number 15 R&B hit. 
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theAudience said: JANFAN4L said: This is a positive thread.
This is a positive thread. This is a positive thread. This is a positive thread. This is a positive thread.
Damita Jo DuBlanc has been active in both music and comedy since the '50s. She was twice featured vocalist with Steve Gibson and the Red Caps, from 1951 to 1953 and 1959 to 1960, while also married to Gibson. She later was a regular on the Redd Foxx television series. Jo had two Top 20 R&B singles in 1960 and 1961, with "I'll Save The Last Dance For You" being a clever answer record to the Drifters' "Save the Last Dance for Me." Her 1961 single "I'll Be There" peaked at #12 on the pop charts and was a number 15 R&B hit.
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http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm I "I'll Be There". I should cop that album. | |
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VoicesCarry said: I "I'll Be There". I should cop that album.
You might call her the Queen of the Answer Songs... I'll Be There answers Ben E. King's Stand By Me. I'll Save The Last Dance For You answers The Drifters Save The Last Dance For Me. And what a beauty. 
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theAudience said: JANFAN4L said: This is a positive thread.
This is a positive thread. This is a positive thread. This is a positive thread. This is a positive thread. [knowledge was dropped about Damita Jo Just thought folks might want to know where the name came from. That's positive.
Well... at least you did keep it positive. | |
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From the Nas-Illmatic website:
Nas was interviewed by Lonnie Jones in the February issue of URBAN magazine about which female R&B artists he'd like to collaborate on a song with. He answered, "There are a lot of hot females holding it down for R&B and Hip Hop right now. Out of everyone I've worked with, Lauryn Hill and I have had the most chemistry. I would really like to reach out to her and lace up another track. I want to do something with Janet [Jackson], too. She's got one of those voices that spread like peanut butter - it's smooth and slick. Aretha Franklin would be ideal, too. I want to work with some female legends." Source: URBAN magazine (Feb 2005) / page 15 | |
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4 me, this waz one of JANET'S tighest LP'S..... w/ cut's like WARMTH, ALL NITE(Don't Stop), I WANT YOU, R&B JUNKIE, SEXHIBITION...ETC. I just dont understand where it all went wrong. Probably a mix of marketing and the whole wardrobe malfunction shit.
Yeah, these tracks are cool, and Strawberry Bounce, too. But the only thing is that she doesn't know how to arrange the songs on her album - never has, never will, with Velvet Rope being the exception. Also she puts too many different producers on the payroll, like Kanye West (U-G-MFn-H! Ewww - spit it out!) At least she's learned how to end on the upbeat with For A Little While. | |
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Good cd. Much better than All 4 you. Damita Jo IMO needed a lead off single, which was missing. Although I liked "Just a little While", it did not feel like a lead single to promote Damita Jo.
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PrettyMan72 said: Good cd. Much better than All 4 you. Damita Jo IMO needed a lead off single, which was missing. Although I liked "Just a little While", it did not feel like a lead single to promote Damita Jo.
Favorites are Sexibition, All Nite, Slolove, and Moist. I always felt that "All Nite (Don't Stop)" should've been the lead single. It would represented the album much better and after Nipplegate everybody could've talked it up, "OMG! Did you hear that hot song by Janet?!" On the "From Janet to Damita Jo" DVD, Janet said in the Damita Jo interview that JALW was "always going to be the first single," but I don't think that is so because the single was leaked on the internet before Nipplegate and she said "it was already on the radio and out of control" before they could release it properly. Something tells me it was going to an import single (a la "Whoops Now," "What'll I Do" -- in other words, intended for non-U.S. audiences). But I DO think it was going to be a second or third single since Peter Rauhofer announced that he was doing a remix of it in late January 2004. [Edited 1/7/05 14:19pm] | |
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VinnyM27 said: Chico1 said: Best of the album:
Put Your Hands On R&B Junkie All Nite (Don't Stop) And "Put Your Hands On" is only on the Japanese edition. Do we see a problem here?  What are you tryin' to say?
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interesting site: pictures of Janet with LaToya, Michael and family from the trial. Hadn't seen these before. 
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Actually, it suffered from all the people who were dissapointed by All For You. And of course nipplegate. But it remains one of her weaker albums, unfortunately. All Night (Don't Stop) could've carried the album in better times, but in fact it just illustrated the weakness of everything else. "It's better 2 B hated 4 what U R than 2 B loved 4 what U R not."
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I loved Damita Jo. My favorite track is Island Life. I could listen to that song (and have) over and over again.
For me there were more strong tracks than weak, and most the the great ones have already been mentioned. I would rank DJ among my favorite Janet cd's. | |
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Two and 1/2 stars
Since Velvet Rope, there is something I'm just not hearing anymore. I can't put my finger on it?...Her voice doesn't seem the same to me or the quality of the music. That's what is is - she has become comfortable and it comes accross in her music. | |
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