“To have someone to relate to and hopefully enjoy the music and get a positive message out of it, to make the best music that we possibly could, those were the goals.”

American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer

Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She became a major figure in popular culture, especially in the late 20th century, and is known for work that blends socially conscious ideas with sexually charged themes, along with elaborate stage performances. Her music and choreography helped expand MTV’s reach and broke through American gender and racial barriers as her career rose. Much of her appeal also came from lyrics that addressed social issues and personal experience, which connected strongly with younger audiences.