Janet Jackson is the self-titled debut album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released in 1982 by A&M; Records. Jackson's career as a recording artist was established by her father and manager Joseph Jackson, who arranged her recording contract with A&M; Records. Jackson, at the time, was not committed to a career in music and did not contribute much effort to the project.
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Janet Jackson is the self-titled debut album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released in 1982 by A&M; Records. Jackson's career as a recording artist was established by her father and manager Joseph Jackson, who arranged her recording contract with A&M; Records. Jackson, at the time, was not committed to a career in music and did not contribute much effort to the project.
The album's musical content contains bubblegum pop mixed with elements of disco and funk. Songwriters Angela Winbush and René Moore contributed to much of the album's lyrics. Moore and Winbush share production credits with and Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver, and Bobby Watson. Janet Jackson debuted at number six on the Billboard Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums and its single "Young Love" peaked at number six on the Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Prior to her recording contract with A&M; Records, Janet Jackson was best known as a television actress; most notable for her role as Penny on the series Good Times. Janet...
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