Janet Jackson's anticipated follow-up to "Discipline" will likely be a mixture of high energy, yet soulful records according to hit making producer Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins.
Speaking with Singersroom recently, Jerkins confirmed that he has been working on her next album with a variety of sounds in mind.
"You know old school Janet is what we as fans knew her as, so we’re really trying to target that sound while still trying to mix it in with something new; be able to touch it [with] different world types of sound like: Brazilian music, Latin music, you know just different sounds from around the world; there’s one [record] that’s African inspired," says Jerkins.
News of Jackson's next album follows a surprising split from Def Jam after the release of "Discipline" in 2008. While Jackson has been without a label home since, but rumored to be in talks with Live Nation, she has released new music -- namely the song "Make Me".
Leading a collection of hits, titled "Number Ones," "Make Me" was released in September, shortly after an appearance and tribute to late brother and fellow entertainer, Michael Jackson.
Even with Michael's death and the filming of the Tyler Perry helmed sequel to 'Why Did I Get Married?', titled "Why Did I Get Married Too?," Jerkins says Jackson's new music will be high energy.
"Just real high energy for Janet, some soul…it’s a real tight project."
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Can we just have Velvet Rope 2 Please. Really. I would love that LOL!! Ok well....I at least hope she works with Jam and Lewis. BUT NO FADS JANET - JACKSONS SET TRENDS!!!!!!!! :P
janet always puts out hot stuff so im sure this will be no exception!
Yes, now we're talking Sean. Velvet Rope was an awesome effort. It was solid, mature and transcedent of any fads. Sean, I could listen to it with you one-on-one. Now give me some sugar is you're freaky. Give it to mama!
i cant wait. she is the best!!!
WELL JANET JACKSON ISNT SADE. SADE DOESNT DANCE. JANET JACKSON IS A DANCER. LISTEN TO THE VELVET ROPE IF YOU WANT SOME MELLOW STUFF FROM HER.
U GO JANET
I love me some Janet, but I wish she would take on a more sophisticated mellow sound (e.g., That's the Way Love Goes [A Sade-esque track]). I think she is too established, classy and old to be running around moaning and digging in her cooch. Enjoy what you've rightfully earned Ms. Janet, and leave the twat scratching to me and these other heiffers.