Janet Jackson Wiki & Photos

Janet Damita Jo Jackson was born May 16, 1966 is an American musician and actor. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative items, and produce stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years. She is ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the richest women in entertainment.

Jackson headlining the 2010 Essence Music Festival with Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige. According to the Associated Press, was Janet Jackson "imprisoned by the Essence Music Festival audience Friday, them on their feet for more than two hours, and reminded fans why see her in concert was worth waiting two years.


Jackson has a mezzo-soprano vocal range of three octaves. Many critics have noted that she has never been regarded as a strong vocalist and noticed her voice is often cloaked in the production of her music. Cinema David Ritz commented, "Her wispy voice was a pale echo of Michael, but Janet album and in her videos and live performances that revealed a crisp, athletic dance technique not unlike her brother's song was not the point", commented that the meaning was rather placed on "slamming beats, infectious hooks and impeccable production values.

Jackson has a mezzo-soprano vocal range of three octaves. Many critics have noted that she has never been regarded as a strong vocalist and noticed her voice is often cloaked in the production of her music. Cinema David Ritz commented. Jackson Control, Rhythm Nation 1814 and Janet. established singer-dancer sealing of standard pop-culture we now take for granted.