"Janet Jackson - Rock With U" (Video)

Here Is the New Video For Janet Jackson's Latest Double A-Side Single - Rock With U.

The video is 100% as expected, this lower budget club video is pretty solid, it's sexy & suits the track very well. My only criticism is the lackluster choreography, it seems too rigid & uninspired, it lets down the futuristic feel of the track & the album's theme.

Still, I really like the track, it has great potential to be a club jam & is a definitive highlight of Discipline. I'm sure, more than ever, that this album will be the one to put Janet back on the map.

Janet Jackson - Rock With U

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"Janet Jackson - Discipline" (Album Review)

As I'm Sure Many Of You Know, Janet Jackson's Highly Anticipated New Album - Discipline, Leaked This Week. Here Is My Review.

Track Listing

1. I.D. (Interlude)" – 0:47
2. "Feedback"
   
3. "LUV"
   
4. "Spinnin" (Interlude)
   
5. "Rollercoaster"
6. "Bathroom Break" (Interlude) – 0:40
7. "Rock With U"
8. "2nite"
9. "Can't B Good"
10. "4 Words" (Interlude)
    
11. "Never Letchu Go"
    
12. "Truth or Dare" (Interlude)
    
13. "Greatest X"
14. "Good Morning Janet" (Interlude)
    
15. "So Much Betta"
16. "Play Selection" (Interlude)
    
17. "The 1" (featuring Missy Elliott)
18. "What's Ur Name"
19. "The Meaning" (Interlude)
20. "Discipline"
21. "Back" (Interlude)
22. "Curtains"
    

Introduction / First Impressions

Discipline, Janet's 10th studio album to date, has been dubbed as her 'comeback' to music, although she has never actually been away. From the offset, it is obvious that this is something of quality & highly out-weighs Jackson's other recent offerings, this is the return of a Global Pop Superstar.

The title's meaning reflects the theme of the record, every track has a sexy, raunchy feel, without becoming over the top or offensive, it is well controlled & in a sense; Disciplined.

It is obvious straight away that Discipline has a very 'futuristic' theme, from the interludes, to the techno style beats & the 'auto-tuned vocals' - it soon becomes apparent that Janet has had the creative reigns in her hands through the entirety of the record. While this futuristic theme serves the album well, it will not 'future proof' it, whether this was the plan remains to be seen.

Production values are this records strong point, & ultimately it's downfall. While the fantastic beats provide a modern, Dance-Pop fusion, as well as making most of the records 'radio friendly', they point out the fact that Janet does not hold the musical or vocal ability to compete on a 'talent level' with the likes of Mariah or Beyonce. This to me is the reason that Island - Def Jam have decoded to release both this & Mariah's record near each other, as they will not really compete with each other.

This record is aimed at the Britney Spears end of the market, but do not let this put you off, Janet is the master of this field & Britney should be looking to her as a mould of her future career. However, listening to the edgy, sexy feel of this record makes me wonder just how long she can keep this up, Janet is not the young woman she once was. I can't see her relevance in modern music lasting as long as the likes of R&B or soul singers.


The Music

Straight to the point, Discipline is a great Pop album from an amazing Pop star, if I start to ramble on, remember this is the main statement.

The hugely talented producers have, in my opinion, handed Janet a huge lump of great beats to work with. Credits include Janet's boyfriend; 'Jermaine Dupri', as well as new-comer 'MaddScientist', 'Rodney -Dark Child- Jerkins', 'Ne-Yo', 'Tricky Stewart' & 'The-Dream'.

I feel that while Janet has made the most of these producers, she has allowed their work to 'over power' her, tracks such as 'So Much Betta' & 'Rock With U' leave her vocal ability so un-noticeable, that it feels un-needed. The work of such producers becomes even more apparent when we reach the Ballads, if they can be called that. While they don't cause offence to the ears, most simply don't go anywhere, Janet seems to have made them for the sake of having some slow tracks.

'Can't B Good', offers a really nice exception to the rule, this cool, fresh jam feels more like a Michael Jackson song, than a Janet one, it offers some soothing vocals & actually conveys a real story. Of the semi-mediocre ballads, this is definitely the best. My pet hate of the album is 'Greatest X', the generic 90's R&B beat, accompanied by the excruciatingly cheesy lyrics make this an unnecessary piece of randomness in an otherwise focused track arrangement.

I also felt that the record seemed to 'tail off' at the end, once you reach the Missy Elliott collaboration 'The 1', you really need go no further. I was waiting for that 1 hot joint that you find near the end of a lot of albums, but I'm not sure if I ever found it. Maybe 'Discipline' is that little Gem, it's strange, raunchy feel works well with the airy vocals of Jackson, this makes for a sexy, easy listen track, but I'm currently sitting on the fence until I make my mind up.

Now, for the good points. The entire album offers that 'night out' feel, it contains hot party joints that are genuinely addictive, as well as being radio friendly & obvious singles I actually enjoy hearing them over & over. I find it hard to choose 'Feedback' or '2Nite' as the best track, both offer the same, spectacular production & catchy hooks, I think 'Feedback' will be the joint that is remembered.

Another part that I now find cool are the 'interludes' between the tracks, I usually feel that the songs on an album should be enough to tell the story of the record, but these little inserts do help piece together the feel, without ruining it, although the voice acting from Janet is questionable.


Verdict

'Discipline' offers a mixed bag of Pop, R&B & Dance tracks & an excellent blend of easy listen, well formed, professionally produced songs. Janet has put out a very consistent record that is enjoyable in the large part from beginning to end.

This female orientated record has an instant likeability that will appeal to a mainly young audience, with it's single worthy club tracks & well formulated party songs, it shows us why Janet is a superstar.

Miss Jackson has brought us a Pop record that we can listen to out loud without being ashamed, finally someone has made Pop just a little more respectable. This will be a hit, but is not a classic.

******* - 7/10

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"Janet Jackson - LUV"

Another Track Has Leaked From Janet Jackson's New Album; Discipline.

This one is called LUV & from the offset is an instant club banger, the Darkchild produced track has big, beat focused production & some catchy light vocals from Janet. I'm sure this one will be a single & will do well, it's obvious that Janet is on to a winner with this one.

Still, it's not all good, as with both previously leaked tracks, Janet allows the production to take over the track, this would be a jam without any vocals on it. Or they could have just used it for the new Britney record, there is no difference! I want & hope to see Janet actually performing on some tracks, some characteristic harmonies would not go a miss.

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"Janet Jackson - Rock With U"

Here Is A Brand New Track That Has Been Leaked From Janet Jackson's Much Hyped New Album Discipline.

The song is called Rock With U (how many times has that title been used), & is an electronic influenced track that has a futuristic feel to it. I'm afraid it suffers from the same fate as her current single; Feedback, it is only a show of production talent, by Jermaine Dupri.

It shows little vocal talent from Janet, next to no harmonies, simplistic lyrics & not much effort needed really. Still, I'm not saying I hate the song, because the finished article is pretty cool, it's obviously aimed at the Pop-Dance culture of her European fans, but I don't foresee it being a single.

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"Janet Jackson - Feedback" (Timbaland Remix)

Source - Chris-Pix

This Track Is Rumored To Be The Official Remix To Janet Jackson's Huge New Hit; Feedback.

Apparently it has been produced by the worlds most renowned producer; Timbaland. I'm personally not so sure, I'm a huge Timbo fan & can usually spot his beats a mile away, but we will have to wait & see. Whoever has made these beats, they are pretty sick!

In my opinion the 'Dark Child' beats of the original were amazing, it is the reason why I liked the song in the first place. I don't feel that a remix is necessary at all, but I'm not going to hate on some brilliant beats.

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