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Janet Jackson
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Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is recognized for her contributions to pop music, including socially conscious and provocative themes in her recordings, as well as her choreography and stage performances. Her work has been influential in the development of MTV and has contributed to breaking gender and racial barriers in the music industry. Jackson’s lyrics often address social issues and personal experiences, appealing to a broad youth audience. The youngest of ten children in the Jackson family, she appeared in several television programs during the 1970s and early 1980s, including "Good Times", "Diff'rent Strokes", and "Fame". After signing with A&M Records in 1982, she achieved global recognition with her third and fourth studio albums, "Control" (1986) and "Rhythm Nation 1814" (1989). These albums contributed to crossover success in popular music, influenced the development of the new jack swing genre, and established her public image. In the 1990s, Jackson became one of the highest-paid artists in the industry, signing major music deals with Virgin Records. She starred in the film "Poetic Justice" (1993) and released the albums "Janet" (1993) and "The Velvet Rope" (1997), which helped solidify her status as a prominent figure in pop culture. Billboard ranked her the second most successful artist of the 1990s in the United States. In 2001, Jackson achieved her tenth US number-one single with "All f
