Janet Jackson shuts down Essence music festival!

Janet Jackson performed at the annual Essence Music Festival for the first time ever. The queen of dance treated the audience to a 20 minute set performing some of her older hits as well as material from her latest album, "Discipline". Jackson also sat down for an interview with CNN to discuss a variety of topics including why she chose to perform this year and her upcoming projects which see Janet back on the big-screen. Watch the clips below and let me know what you think.

Janet begins comeback!

Janet Jackson will return in 2010 with a movie, film and a new album. Rodney Jerkins (Darkchild) recently released a new track from his recording sessions with Jackson in the form of "Heartbeat Love" featuring Pitbull. Listen to the track below and let me know what you think!

I have to say I'm quite liking this. I've been listening to a bit of Janet recently and forgot how influential she was in the dance music scene (see "So Excited", "All Night" and "Luv"). Even though her vocal is not her strongest point, she still is able to bring that performance factor so lets see what her next album has in store.

Top 5 Songs of the Moment!

These are my top five tracks of the moment in no particular order.

1. Fantasia - Even Angels

2. Janet Jackson - Luv

3. Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce - Telephone

4. Toni Braxton - Hands Tied

5. OneRepublic - Secrets

What are you listening to?

AMAs: Janet Jackson!

Janet Jackson performed a melody of hits at the 2009 American Music Awards. Peep her performance below and let me know what you think!

Janet Jackson: Behind the Scenes!

Janet Jackson has been prepping a compilations album titled "Number Ones" which will be released on 17 November. A video for the lead single from the project, "Make Me" has been shot by Robert Hales (Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake). Peep a behind the scenes clip below of the video shoot and let me know what you think!

Janet Jackson set for 2010 release!

Janet Jackson's website is in the process of being revamped and in the process, it has been revealed that the singer, dancer and actress will release a new studio album in the first quarter of 2010!

Janet's last album, "Discipline" was not her strongest in my opinion and this was reflected in the sales of the album (a mere 441 000) copies. Consequently she was dropped from DefJam and now remains unsigned.

What would you like to see from Janet on her next studio album?