Janet Jackson’s career spans so many years, that if she was coming out with an album this year, she could literally call it “40 Y.0.”
Just like most artists, her discography is up and down. She has iconic, must-have, era-defining albums, and she has albums that only the hardcore fans still dig into.
But what she has are hits. Mike Joseph put together this fantastic 25-song playlist that’s great for Janet-heads, but also for fans of R&B music, ‘80s & 90s jams, and just overall fans of the work of an artist who set the stage for all who came after her.
You can listen on Spotify and Apple Music.
“Rhythm Nation” – Janet Jackson
“All for You” – Janet Jackson
“Escapade” – Janet Jackson
“That’s the Way Love Goes” – Janet Jackson
“No Sleeep” (feat. J. Cole) – Janet Jackson
“Got ‘Til It’s Gone” – Janet Jackson, Joni Mitchell, Q-Tip
“The Best Things in Life Are Free” (Classic 7” with Rap) – Janet Jackson, Luther Vandross, Bell Biv DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant
“The Knowledge” – Janet Jackson
“The Pleasure Principle” (Long Vocal Remix – Shep Pettibone Mix) – Janet Jackson
“Come Give Your Love to Me” – Janet Jackson
“Alright” (7” Remix) – Janet Jackson, Heavy D, Shep Pettibone
“SloLove” – Janet Jackson
“If” – Janet Jackson
“What Have You Done for Me Lately” – Janet Jackson
“Night” – Janet Jackson
“Come On Get Up” – Janet Jackson
“Empty” – Janet Jackson
“Velvet Rope” – Janet Jackson, Vanessa-Mae
“I Get Lonely” – Janet Jackson
“Nasty” – Janet Jackson
“And on and On” – Janet Jackson
“Making Love in the Rain” – Herb Alpert
“Lonely” – Janet Jackson
“Broken Hearts Heal” – Janet Jackson
“Miss You Much” – Janet Jackson