Music1982–

Janet Jackson

Gary, Indiana entertainer who stepped out of her family's shadow to become one of the most influential performers in pop and R&B history — Control and Rhythm Nation are landmark records.

Origin

Gary, Indiana

Genre

R&BSoul

The Cultural Record

Discography

All for You2001

Damita Jo2004

Rhythm Nation 18141989

The Velvet Rope1997

Remixes 19931993

EP & Mixtape

Rank History

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Often Compared To

Jazmine Sullivan

R&B / Soul — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · 2003–present

Philadelphia singer whose voice and emotional depth were obvious from her debut at 21 — Heaux Tales validated a decade of devotion by fans who knew she was one of the greatest.

Jean Carn

R&B / Soul — Cultural icon