Super producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins exclusively revealed to our friends at Rap-Up.com that Janet Jackson has officially parted ways with Def Jam and is now a free agent.
There were rumors that Janet had been having problems with her label after the release of her second single, “Rock With U,” with speculation that there were discrepancies over single releases and promotions.
“We didn’t get the support from the record company,” Rodney discloses.
“Janet felt like it wasn’t pushed. I felt like it wasn’t pushed correctly. She just didn’t get her just due as an artist of that magnitude.”
Jackson, who is currently on the road right now signed to Island Def Jam in 2007 and released Discipline, her first album (and only) on the label in February of this year. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart, but sold less in its first week than Janet’s last two albums, 2006′s 20 Y.O. and 2004′s Damita Jo.
While there are also rumors of Janet possibly signing a deal with LiveNation, Rodney also made some hints as if Janet may be working on a new album when her tour wraps.
“I could make an album with her, possibly me, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis. Keep it real simple. They focus on what they’re great at, I focus on what I’m great at. We come together and make a classic Janet record.”
Good to see Janet shake herself from an unhappy situation, especially with the tour getting such rave reviews.
Wow, you people really don’t realize that Janet Jackson is a LEGEND. she set the path for Rihanna, Beyonce, Britney, may, etc…
Janet Jackson is the Most innovative Female (black) Entertainer in History, she is the Black Madonna. If you dont’ belive that watch the fierce dancing in Pleasure Principal, or the hollywood big budget and dancing in ALRIGHT, watch the sexiness of That’s the Way love goes, or the innocence of Let’s Wait Away.
Janet deserves Respect, she is a Legend.
I agree with all the other posts. If the labels don’t support her and appreciate her worth (like the job market today) then to HELL WIT EM! Go Janet! Do ya thang girl!
YOU ARE A LEGEND!
NOW SHOW KELLY AND MICHELLE HOW TO DO IT!!!!
God shes ugly
@ BOOURSASLUT
LAME.
SHE NEEDS JIMMY JAM AND TERRY LEWIS. Stick w/ what you know. No more JD . If she uses someone new let it be Timbaland. She is a dance diva that works for her formula. Janet you are an ICON a living legend none of these newbies can ever take that away. Doing you thing till you cant do it no more.
Generally I don’t learn post on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very compelled me to check out and do so! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thanks, quite great article.