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MUSIC NEWS: JANET GETS DISCIPLINE / MONICA BACK TO BALLADS / MARIO ALREADY CONCEPTUALIZING NEW ALBUM

Monday, December 17, 2007

NEW JANET DISCIPLINE PROMO
New Janet Jackson promo pic. (Click for larger image)

So, as we all know, Janet Jackson’s new single, “Feedback,” produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins leaked in the middle of last week, much to fans delight. It seems as though people were pretty much pleased with the product Janet delivered. And I’m sure fans and haters alike are eager to see what Janet’s come up with for a video, which is supposed to be dropping sometime in January. There are even rumors circulating of a comeback New Years Eve performance.

The project, executive produced by L.A. Reid and released via Def Jam finally has been titled Discipline. Discipline will be Janet’s 10th studio release. Oddly enough, I think that it’s fitting for the new Janet album. In addition to Rodney, it seems as though Janet’s tapped Jermaine Dupri, Stargate, Ne-Yo and The Dream & Tricky Stewart on the new album. I’m really interested to see what she came up with to release in February of next year.

“Feedback” is set to impact radio January 7th, but not much to my surprise, I’ve already heard it on the radio. I hope that this is huge for Janet.

MONICA BACK TO BALLADS

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After a disappointing spout with her last studio album, The Makings of Me, Monica has decided to go back to her roots on her forthcoming yet-to-be-titled project. The numbers for The Makings of Me did not do well at all and many Monica fans were disappointed in some of the material.

“I am going back to where I started,” said Monica. “Expect new material from me in Spring/Summer 2008! I have finalized a new deal with J. Records and I’m currently doing work in the studio with the likes of Missy and Bryan-Michael Cox. There is also talk of me hooking up with Ne-Yo and some other songwriters on my upcoming CD.”

I’m hoping that this is true and not some bogus quote that someone just type up for Monica, because she really needs to put out something quality, otherwise, she’s going to begin to lose some fans, because I think a lot of people weren’t too pleased with what Monica had to offer on The Makings of Me.

MARIO ALREADY CONCEPTUALIZING NEW ALBUM

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Although Mario just released his third studio album, Go! last Tuesday, Mario has already begun conceptualizing his fourth album and plans to have it out no later than the time school gets in, after next summer, not even a year after the release of Go!

Mario told Billboard.com that he’s in the midst of a creative spurt that yielded 70 songs he considered for Go! before settling on the dozen tracks that made the album, including the singles, “How Do I Breathe” and his rumored next single, “Music For Love.”

“You can imagine how many different concepts and things I had,” the 21-year-old explains. “But there’s really even more than that, ’cause I’m gonna start recording, like, at the end of January.”

Mario reveals that unlike Go!, he wants to work with fewer collaborators. He says he wants to use a maximum of only four producers and songwriters, which I guess will make for a more cohesive project. He also wants to go on a large production tour in 2008, after the release of the “Music For Love” video, due out in January.

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1.

CSims

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

i luvv Mario’s new album……can’t wait 4 the next 1, i guess

and Monica is my IDOL….luvv her and although I liked the last album, I think ppl will accept her this time around because she’s good with the ballads…..

2.

Pookie

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Monica looks “different’ In that pic.
And I absolutely LOVE Mario! I wish him luck with this album and the next. That’s my boy right there!

3.

VirgoDoll

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I love Janet’s new song, I think she knows that she really needs to bring it this time and so far she’s getting good feedback on her songs, any word on Jimmy Jam and Terry, did she work with them this time around? It was time for a new sound from her. Sorry Jimmy and Terry but you make all your music sound the same!! Janet is beautiful as always and these watered down versions DO NOT compare!! JANETPLANET 4EVA!!!!!!!

4.

8baller

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Even tho I dont like the Janet song, I cant wait for the video.

I am so happy Monica is going back to what she is good at……Team Monica forever.

Damn Mario that was mighty quick….new album already?

5.

EBZ01

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

WHAT I thought that pic was Beyonce’ until I saw the caption lol I swear are you serious with the work done on that photo?! -_o I see the caption says Janet but that don’t look like Janet baby.

I liked Makings Of Me but s’allgood if she going back to her roots………I’ll be buying the new cd whenever it comes :)

Cool Beans @ Mario.

6.

mack

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

bout time janet worked with other people. her pants look very “michael” to me!
monica please stick with ballads and tell usher to do the same! yall go crazy with a that atl crunk movement stuff, just let ciara do that.

7.

VirgoDoll

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

No doubt Monica can blow with the best of them, but for some reason she gets lost with the nameless and the faceless… I hope this album is better for her. She has had some moderate success but she hasn’t really had that knockout album yet. Best wishes to her.

8.

FL Gurl

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Well I hope Monica is 4 real….Cant wait 4 da new album next year!

9.

N.C.

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I really hope Monica does change it up. I’ ve been a fan since the beginning and the only good songs on the last album were the slow songs. I also think she made bad choices in the singles she chose for that album. Also, I’m feelin the Janet song, it’s back to the dance singles kind of like the ones on All for You, can’t wait for the next album.

10.

EBZ01

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

The pic was HELLA small before I commented……….. up close I can tell it’s Janet but yeah my comment stands lol.

11.

Aikes

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

One word for Mario

Kryptonite

12.

RUBYGIRL

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

can’t wait for monica

13.

mack

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

lol @ 5. yeah that lighting is good in that pic huh?!

14.

Reccy

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

That don’t look like Janet

15.

Lette

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I hope Janet’s album does well cuz although she aint the strongest singer she is talented and so best of luck to Ms.Jackson

I kinda knew Monica’s album wasnt gon do well. I mean the songs she released were ass. I think she shoulda made a single of Hell No(Leave Home) now that’s my shit!!!! The whole project just seemed unpromoted. She released Sideline Ho with no video but then gon make a video for A dozen Roses that made no sense. Monica has major vocals so she needs to step it up n with the help of my boo Ne-Yo n all of those otha behind the scenes people she can get her fans back

Mario I love him I’m glad that he has a plan, I hope it succeeds

16.

EBZ01

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

@ 13 it was something…………………………that uh……….she was definitely looking like Beyonce’……………. I mean …………….. it was so small it really looked like Beyonce’ and maybe I still got how she looked in Why Did I Get Married in my mind but………… that don’t look much like her even though it…………is supposed to be her w/e …………… I might get her upcoming album though.

17.

Blog Thug

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

yoooo. Janet’s single was on about 1.4 million or so blogs last week (says def jam). I didn’t know that there was that many music blogs out there..lol. DAMN! Monica betta come wit it!

18.

TLADY

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I’M A FAN OF ALL THREE ARTIST AND I WISH THEM THE BEST!

19.

mack

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

ummm i really dont see janet and monica as competition sorry.

20.

AVE ONE

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Go Janet. Love the single and the look. She should definitely come more classy and tone down the body revealing a little. I am looking forward to the vid…it is going to be hottttt!

21.

CGJ

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Janet looks great in that picture! The song is so-so. Sorry, Janet lost me after the Rhythm Nature CD. If I want erotica, I’ll read Zane. All of her songs after that (except for a few on The Velvet Rope) amounted to nothing more than “phone sex” - lots of heavy breathing and dirty words.

22.

CGJ

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I meant “Rhythm Nation”

23.

SoGood

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I hope Janet does well this time around. Cause that is my girl and I love her new single. Go Janet show these haters that you still got it in you.

24.

soulsista

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Can’t wait for the Janet album. Love that pic of her

25.

Aries

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I Bought the makings of me. But its true that she needs to go back to Ballads, becuz in all honesty the only two songs I liked was why her and How could you leave home.

26.

Val™

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I’m past ready for Janet to drop her new joint…. Go Janet!

27.

shawn

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Janet’s album comes out on feb 26 not in january.. The video should appear on BET on New Year”s eve or New year’s Day

28.

KEEPSITREAL

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

What the phuck is up with Monicas face? Mario looks like Chris Rock and Janet……..unless that pic was taken 19 years ago, it aint her.

29.

Krazy Kev

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

All this Janet news is sounding good. I can’t wait for her to take over 08. Oh. and Monicas last album was actually good I think people should actually give it a full listen. It was very upbeat.

30.

LaLaLaLa

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Every last one of Monica’s CD’s have been GREAT! I have not been disappointed by one. I just don’t get what people didn’t like about the Makings of Me CD. It stays in heavy rotation in my car and in my house. True Monica fans appreciated it, I’m sure. Just like there is alot of riff about Bey’s B-Day…really??? That was a GREAT CD too and every video was hot… I dunno…maybe I’m on a limb.

31.

kaykay

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

i really think we all been punked that is a picture of christina milian not janet jackson

32.

Ms. Truth

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Thanks for reminding me to pick up Mario’s CD during my lunch break. Love that boy.

Janet — whatever. I do not have one Janet CD in my collection so i guess i am not a fan.

Monica — loved her songs with Missy producing.

33.

Dame

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Janet looks great but her song is not hot.
Monica last cd was ok to me.

Now Mario I talked about that in the Do Right post he cd is the shit! I am waiting on the interview

34.

Gem

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Monica will NOT be successful with a new album even if it is back to the basics for her because it will only be another Keyshia Cole project… Sorry, but it’s true… It’s really just over for her and Brandy…forget music…Monica is a genius…go to college, get a degree…research/discover/invent something. Brandy, you get back to tv.

35.

Gem

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Wow…I just really looked at the pictures… Monica’s picture looks bad lol but I thought she looked bad in the first video for that last album…she looked like a cokehead, honestly…her face looked hard and worn. SMH

As for Janet’s pic…I’ve seen it on other blogs and I like it…it looks like her to me…I even like her outfit (and that’s a big deal because I usually think she’s dressed like a hooker-scarecrow). Still, her song sucks…it sucks, unbelievably…so much that if the Cheetah girls had come out with it I would still think it fetid and immature.

36.

FOXXX

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Janet pic is seriously photoshopped but it looks good, I’d be scared to see her in person. Monica’s pic looked different b/c she has on a mask, all that damn make-up, she’s a naturally pretty girl, if it’s not broke let’s not fix it PEOPLE!

37.

H2O

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Janet is the TRUTH. That pic is her, ya’ll hating cause she sexy?

38.

foxxy380*RIP PIMP C

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I loved Mo’s last album and I have been a fan since One of Dem Days. Makings of Me had some good songs on there. Why Her, Sideline Ho, A Dozen Roses, Getaway, Hell No were all good tracks. I know alot of people were disappointed in “Eveytime The Beat Drops” b/c of the ATL feel. Well get the hell over it people. Monica IS from ATL and that type of music is in her.

I wish Janet much success. After all, she is a Vet. Janet is 40 and have a better body than some of these teenagers running around here. Get it girl!

39.

luckylou

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

i will be glad to see monica get back to making a couple of ballads. I wasnt feeling her last album that much.

Hip Hop at its finest

40.

mofinest04

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I think Monica’s the makings of me was the best album she has ever done. Well I liked the first album Miss Thang. But I mean people grow people change. That was the first cd I can listen to from beginning to the end. Keep doin ur thang Monica.

41.

Renae

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I love all of Monica’s music even though I’m not really into her slow music. I also think she should have done a video for Hell No. That was a great song and almost eveyone could relate to that song.

42.

Renae

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

41- I meant I’m not really into her fast up/beat songs.

43.

Mallato

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I like the old Monica better but she can sing no matter what she does!!!!

44.

Missez

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

the makings of me was the ish i dont get i loved that cd if your own your grown woman you understood where she was coming from on every song sidline ho, and why me was the best songs last year

45.

Dame

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I’m surpised that so many ppl liked Makings of Me, I was disappointed by it. Now I loved After the Storm I think it was her best.

46.

peacekeeper00

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

It’s good to hear Monica is going back to ballads, that’s her strong point!

Mario - I just bought his album…haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet though. I think he needs to focus on making this album a hit before he moves on. Another album in the Fall? Whatever.

Janet - The new song sounds dated. I don’t like it.

47.

BEAUTIFULLLL

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I’m not feelin’ that new Janet song but I’m still looking forward to her new album.

I thought “The Makings of Me” was a really good album. I loved it, especially “Hell No (Leave Home)” — she should’ve come out with a vid for that.

Dang, Mario! Lol.

48.

DCTRINIGYAL

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

DID ANYONE HEAR THAT LIL MAMMA MOTHER DIED SATURDAY…I DONT NO IF ITS A RUMOR OR NOT.

49.

blackisbeautiful

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

That Janet song is club banger more than anything. The style of the reocrd is what is hot right now so it’ll probably do well especially if she has a good video to it so I’m looking forward to it. :D

Monica needs to go back to the “Miss Thang” days. I haven’t been impressed with any of her albums after that. She has has done good songs but not enough for me to love. Hopeffully I’ll have a change of heart and love Monica again like I use to..lol

Mario album seems to be impressive. I was always thought this young man has some undeniabl vocal talent. While Omarion and Chris Brown got all the shine. I felt kinda bad that Mario wasn’t getting the same recognition as the both of them. Hopefully he’ll get his shine that he deserves ;)

50.

peacekeeper00

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

48.

DCTRINIGYAL
Monday, December 17, 2007
DID ANYONE HEAR THAT LIL MAMMA MOTHER DIED SATURDAY…I DONT NO IF ITS A RUMOR OR NOT.
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I wouldn’t be surprised if it’’s true. I remember when she was featured on the Mother’s Day special on BET, she spoke of her mother having cancer. I hope it’s not true…but if so, R.I.P. I’m so sick of hearing about death.

51.

tia

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

well i actually like her last album but thats just me….and i could see how people didnt like her last album…..then again those arent her true fans…not to say her true fans would like anything she makes,just saying they would appreciate it regardless of what others think……but the album before makings of me was the bomb and she still got slept on…i dont know what it will take to bring her back full fledged but i hope it happens for her soon cuz i love monica and shes one of the few real r&b chicks left in the game

janet looks so pretty in that pic…cant wait to hear her new material….speakin of new material what the hell is going on with mariah careys new project…arent we supposed to have a single by now….i needs it lol

marios a cool cat and i like “crying out for me” vocals are nice on that one,but i dont know if i’ll be pickin up “go”

52.

Dame

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

@peacekeeper00 Mario cd is great u will not be disappointed.

I hope that Lil Mama rumor is not true.

53.

Ms. Truth

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Mario album is the BEST!! Purchased during my lunch break and I have been blasting it in my office. They better do right by Mario b/c this album is HOTTTTTTTT!!

FIRE!!

54.

Langston

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

The new Janet record is straight fiyah! I love that she stepped away from hip-hop, which is not her strong suit, and took it back to her dance aesthetic. For those who arent’t feelin’ it though, Janet’s CDs always cover a wide range of musical genres, so I’d expect that Discipline will continue in that vein. As far as the pic is concerned, every star’s photos are touched up, so that’s nothing new or strange. We’ve all seen Janet on the tele, on film, and elsewhere…she still looks twentysomething!

Hope Monica’s next project goes well. Mario? Whateva…

55.

One_And_Only

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I thought that was a pic of Christina Milian. From the songs I’ve heard from Mario’s album, it’s pretty nice. Janet might want to try doing something besides music for a back up plan. Her last couple of albums haven’t been doing that well. Maybe she should try the biz part of the industry or even clothing because she can dress. As for Monica, I wish her the best of luck. Adimittedly I didnt pick up her last album. It just seemed so different from what she usually would do and I wasnt feeling it. Hopefully she finds that spark again.

56.

JUJU

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

CANT WAIT FOR MONICE 2 COME BACK
HER LAST CD WAS GOOD DONT KNOW WHAT YALL TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!
SHE JUS DONT FET THE RECONITION THAT THESE WACK HO*S GET!!!!!

57.

mack

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

“sideline ho” is the ish!

58.

mack

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

mariah got pushed back again, you didnt know?

59.

d

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

SAME OLE SONGWRITERS SAME OLE BEATS

60.

leesh

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I liked Monica’s last cd. i still jam it!

61.

Dame

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Ms. Truth I agree with u 100% Mario is the shit and that Keith Sweat remake he killed it.

62.

Jamie872006

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT WAS TYRA BANKS NOT JANET.

63.

dimplesdelight

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I have all of Monica’s cds and i couldn’t tolerate a lot of the songs on it. I know a lot of people liked Sideline Hoe, but when you think about the lyrics of the song she was being a hoe herself because she was f* a man knowing he was f* another girl. Yeah I love her voice and it’s not so much that it’s real talk she just really strayed away from “Monica”.

64.

VONDORAUN

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

first of all im bought to go off on everybody cause monicas The Makings of Me was really good in my opinion…people are so lame she is not Beyonce or Keyshia Cole shes Monica and thats what really came through to me on this last album…Ill support this new cd only if its still remains Monica not some d*mn packaged studio ballady album cause thats not real music thats just sayin someone is not talented enough to do their own thing…im really upset about that and hopefully its not at all true…

65.

I.ALWAYS.KNEW

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

MS. JACKSON- Get that shyt!!

66.

Sassycat

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Monica has no choice but to bring it on this album. Mario has been doing great on his songs lately. New album should be great also. Janet needs to bring it also she has no choice. I love her music but she need to get that main stream again.

67.

Kuntry-N-Klassy

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I can’t wait for the Music For Love Vid. That’s one of my favorite tracks on the album. It really stood out.

68.

MURDA

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

thats the problem, monica needs to stop workin with missy, and do recreate the magic of “miss thang”. they need to make that call to dallas austin and get it crackin.

69.

JSCENE

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Janet bringing the heat and shaking the jealous bitches off…lol

I think Monica will do good with the love ballads…but i liked a few of her songs from her last cd.

No wonder the music industry is going to the dogs, look how fast people are people out cds, two in one year, Mario, give me a break….good luck to him, but come on!

70.

CompletingTheLastStep

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Janet looks a little like Tyra in this shot. It’s the hair style and the pose. cute pic anyway.

71.

Richaay

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I always thought people were chirpin to much, I loved ‘Everytime tha beat drop’ was a class track! x

72.

PRINCE

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Mario has the of the best R&B CD’s of the year on his hands, i hope he doesn’t rush through the promo becoz he wants to put out another album. Theres at least 5 single worthy songs on there.

YES!! Monica coming back. Thats a good look, with Missy you can’t go wrong. I love their work together

73.

The Compilation of Sista Gurl

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Janet is a beast at it…it gets NO better!

74.

WillPwr

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

I LOVE YOU, JANET!

75.

Movin_On_Up

Monday, December 17, 2007 /

Monicas first album was the best work she’s ever done!… Every track was better than the next. I hope she can go back to that. I also hope she can refine her style and be more classy. She can be a young Whitney.

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