She was in a relationship for seven years that's over now. You gotta understand, she lost her brother. I feel like the studio has become a second home for her because with the whole situation with Michael happening, and I feel like right now, emotionally, she can come here and let all her feelings out. In October 2009, just a month before Jackson released her second compilation album Number Ones (2009), American producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins revealed that they were working together on the singer's eleventh studio album: She announced in May 2015, that she would embark on the Unbreakable World Tour and release her eleventh studio album through her newly formed, independent record label as a result of a partnership between herself and BMG.
Later that year, she also revealed that she was married to her third husband, Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana. In 2013, she indicated she was once again working on a new record. UMe and A&M later released her third compilation Icon: Number Ones (2010) as the debut of the Icon album series, designed to feature "the greatest hits, signature tunes and fan favorites of the most popular artists in music history." After starring in feature films Why Did I Get Married Too? and For Colored Girls in 2010, she embarked on the world concert tour Number Ones, Up Close and Personal in 2011 to promote her second compilation. Although she began recording new material with producer Rodney Jerkins, she eventually abandoned the project, still unwilling to specify whether she intended to sign with a major label or release music independently. Īs a joint venture with EMI, Universal Music Enterprises subsequently released her second greatest hits compilation, Number Ones (2009) under A&M Records. She also ended her seven-year relationship with record producer Jermaine Dupri. Always known to break new ground and set trends, Jackson's departure from Island Records makes her one of the first superstar artists to have the individual freedom to promote their work through a variety of avenues such as iTunes, mobile carriers and other diverse and innovative channels." Mariel Concepcion of Billboard magazine suggested "Jackson would seem to be a natural fit at Live Nation Artists, which is already home to Jay-Z, Nickelback and Shakira." The following year, she suffered the unexpected death of her brother Michael Jackson she later performed a special tribute to him at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. A spokesperson for the singer added, " will have autonomy over her career, without the restrictions of a label system. Īfter releasing her tenth studio album Discipline in 2008, Jackson parted ways with her label home of 14 months, Island Records. As of April 2016, the album has sold over 253,000 copies in the United States. Unbreakable was named by several publications as one of the best album releases of 2015.
It received mostly positive reviews from music critics, with some commenting that it reflected her maturation. It also peaked within the top 40 of most major music markets. This made her the third act in the history of the chart to have a number one album in each of the last four decades. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming Jackson's seventh album to top the chart in the United States. Its lead single " No Sleeep" became her 40th entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, peaking at number 63, as well as her most successful entry on the US Adult R&B Songs chart, topping the chart for twelve non-consecutive weeks. Unbreakable 's theme reflects various experiences over the course of Jackson's life-including aspects of her childhood and the death of her brother Michael-in addition to socially conscious messages prevalent in her 1989 album Rhythm Nation 1814. Additional songwriting and production was provided by Dem Jointz, Tommy McClendon and Thomas Lumpkins.
Jackson reunited with songwriting/production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, their last collaboration being on her ninth studio album 20 Y.O. Two years later in May 2015, Jackson announced that she would embark on the Unbreakable World Tour and release Unbreakable. She became busy with film roles and embarked on a worldwide concert tour, and in 2013 announced her third marriage to Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana. The singer began recording new material with producer Rodney Jerkins the following year, but eventually abandoned the project.
Jackson had parted ways with Island Records in 2008 due to dissatisfaction over the company's lack of promotion for her tenth studio album, Discipline (2008). It was released on October 2, 2015, and is the first album released under her independent label Rhythm Nation, distributed by BMG Rights Management through a partnership with the singer. Unbreakable is the eleventh studio album by American singer Janet Jackson.
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