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20 Reasons Janet Jackson’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ is a Masterpiece

On October 7, 1997, Janet Jackson released what would go on to become the most prolific body of work in her catalogue: The Velvet Rope. Before delving into the many reasons why this album deserves the title of masterpiece, it is necessary to first set the scene: Just over a decade prior, in 1986, Janet Jackson released what most think of to

Playlist: Janet Jackson Celebration Soundtrack

May 16, 2015
Though originally created in celebration of Janet Jackson’s birthday, this playlist can be the soundtrack to any celebratory moment. I’ve compiled a playlist of Janet’s most fun, danceable, uplifting and memorable tracks sure to make you move and groove your way through whatever moment you’re celebrating. The playlist spans from

Songs About Divorce, Week 4

September 19, 2014
This is the fourth and final week of the Songs About Divorce playlist series. Hopefully, you have been able to learn something new about some of popular music’s biggest names and the experiences they have gone through. Of course, these celebrities have also been through emotional life events like divorces

Journey to Freedom, Week 2: Honesty

August 21, 2014
Week two’s word in Michelle William’s Journey to Freedom journal contest is “honesty.”  Once again, when prompted with the word “honesty” the first thought that came to my head was again in the form of lyrics: “honesty, is such a lonely word, every one is so untrue, honesty is hardly

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