Why Or Why Not?

ThePopLover2 said:

Why Or Why Not?

I WOULD where she presented during a time when "Troop Dancing" was new to music vids, and via Paula Adbul's coaching, it was brought to the forefront of music at a time when that didn't really previously exist. She's also legendary where she amassed millions of dollars in record sales from her 3rd album ("Control") in 1986 consistently through to 2001's "All For You." That's almost 20 years of HUGE albums. It wasn't until 2004's "Damita Jo" that things began to slip. Under Flyte Tyme, though, she had her BIGGEST successes. Unlike Madonna, she really didn't pioneer any major fashion trends, but was "legendary" as far as the impact her music had worldwide and as far as being the MOST SUCCESSFUL/talented female sibling of the entire Jackson clan.

Janet was legendary from Control to The Velvet Rope. After that - she's a has-been.

whitechocolatebrotha said:

ThePopLover2 said:

Why Or Why Not?

I WOULD where she presented during a time when "Troop Dancing" was new to music vids, and via Paula Adbul's coaching, it was brought to the forefront of music at a time when that didn't really previously exist. She's also legendary where she amassed millions of dollars in record sales from her 3rd album ("Control") in 1986 consistently through to 2001's "All For You." That's almost 20 years of HUGE albums. It wasn't until 2004's "Damita Jo" that things began to slip. Under Flyte Tyme, though, she had her BIGGEST successes. Unlike Madonna, she really didn't pioneer any major fashion trends, but was "legendary" as far as the impact her music had worldwide and as far as being the MOST SUCCESSFUL/talented female sibling of the entire Jackson clan.

I'm not even going to lie Madonna could dress her ass off back then, that's probably the main reason why I like her , . But anywho I think Damita Jo would've been a flop anyways, I dont have any favorites from that album and it got bad reviews. But everything from control-all for you was the shit! lol

trueiopian said:

Janet was legendary from Control to The Velvet Rope. After that - she's a has-been.

But what made her Legendary? in your opinion?

trueiopian said:

Janet was legendary from Control to The Velvet Rope. After that - she's a has-been.

Every artist become a has been.

And yes, she's a legend.

Yes, I'd say that Janet is an icon and legend. She's been in the business for years and has had some truly groundbreaking albums,videos and choreography. Janet has had an impact on Pop Culture that can still be seen today. The answer is yes for me.

No, she has good CDs but nothing groundbreaking and to the public eye its like she never existed. Shes not remembered, and being slighty above average doesnt qualify you for the status Legendary.

Control, Rhythm Nation, Janet, Velvet Rope are the classics, i think alot would say she is

ManlyMoose said:

No, she has good CDs but nothing groundbreaking and to the public eye its like she never existed. Shes not remembered, and being slighty above average doesnt qualify you for the status Legendary.

What do you mean by that? Because a lot of women from this generation seem to take influence from her.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

trueiopian said:

Janet was legendary from Control to The Velvet Rope. After that - she's a has-been.

Every artist become a has been.

And yes, she's a legend.

Not true.

ThePopLover2 said:

trueiopian said:

Janet was legendary from Control to The Velvet Rope. After that - she's a has-been.

But what made her Legendary? in your opinion?

Her impact on both Pop and R&B (The birth of Contemporary R&B) with the Control and RN1814 albums. The way she followed her brother's footsteps by incorporating dance and style into her music videos to where they became events at the time.

Janet IS a legend. End of story...

ManlyMoose said:

No, she has good CDs but nothing groundbreaking and to the public eye its like she never existed. Shes not remembered, and being slighty above average doesnt qualify you for the status Legendary.

This is the sad truth. There are artists who came after her who are still remembered despite their troubles and such. It's like Janet disappeared from the public.

trueiopian said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Every artist become a has been.

And yes, she's a legend.

Not true.

Name an artist who never became a has been?? I mean unless the passed away in their prime or something ...

Yeah I say she's a legend at this point.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

trueiopian said:

Not true.

Name an artist who never became a has been?? I mean unless the passed away in their prime or something ...

Madonna? even though she did use publicty to stay Relevant.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

trueiopian said:

Not true.

Name an artist who never became a has been?? I mean unless the passed away in their prime or something ...

There are artists who have been able to maintain their musical legacy over the years. I'm not naming any names because this thread will deteriorate. But I think you get the idea...

ThePopLover2 said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Name an artist who never became a has been?? I mean unless the passed away in their prime or something ...

Madonna? even though she did use publicty to stay Relevant.

Madonna is def. one and Janet used publicity which led to her career nose diving even more then it did before.

trueiopian said:

ThePopLover2 said:

Madonna? even though she did use publicty to stay Relevant.

Madonna is def. one and Janet used publicity which led to her career nose diving even more then it did before.

Yeah But I wouldnt say she over-did it like Madge did. Are you referring to the SB by they way?

A-HA! I knew it wouldn't be long before another Janet thread popped up with all the usual suspects!

Hell yes she's a legend.

purplethunder3121 said:

A-HA! I knew it wouldn't be long before another Janet thread popped up with all the usual suspects!

It's like bees on a hornet nest. Once you attract them with honey, they come flying in ready to get stuck on! Same with a Michael topic.

But where's Seanman?

purplethunder3121 said:

But where's Seanman?

He only posts on occasion I guess nowadays...

Lmao yeah, I just had to do it! It was dawning on me all day!!!

Timmy84 said:

purplethunder3121 said:

A-HA! I knew it wouldn't be long before another Janet thread popped up with all the usual suspects!

It's like bees on a hornet nest. Once you attract them with honey, they come flying in ready to get stuck on! Same with a Michael topic.

Or like this:

purplethunder3121 said:

Timmy84 said:

It's like bees on a hornet nest. Once you attract them with honey, they come flying in ready to get stuck on! Same with a Michael topic.

Or like this:

OH YEAH.

ThePopLover2 said:

Madonna? even though she did use publicty to stay Relevant.

trueiopian said:

Janet was legendary from Control to The Velvet Rope. After that - she's a has-been.

they finally let this troll back on the board.