"A PASSION FOR DISCIPLINE" by Janet "It's the idea that unifies the songs on this record. As a concept, and even a lifestyle, discipline goes extremely deep. It can be applied to so much about ourselves. In my case,I see it as one of defining aspects of my character. Discipline was there for me from the start. But it was not until this record that I began to understand its full meaning. "In putting Discipline out front -- as both the title of the album and title of a song about sexual surrender -- I wanted to announce that I was venturing into new creative waters. That meant working with producers like Jermaine Dupri, Rodney Jerkins, and Ne-Yo, whose songs spoke to the immediacy of my emotions. Like all my records, this one, whether intentional or not, has autobiographical roots. It's difficult for me to work any other way. I don't feel it, if I don't believe it, I can't sing it.
"So Discipline, as a storyline, begins in my childhood which someone could see as a classic study in discipline. Discipline was part of a family culture that I absorbed. I was born with it.
"I also believe that discipline has given me the confidence to jump out of the nest. When L.A. Reid, Chairman of Island Def Jam, and I discussed co-executive producing this record, we both agreed that the feeling had to adventuresome and fresh. I was interested in exploring musical scenarios--some exotic, many erotic, but all deeply emotional. "I wanted to push the envelope. And I'm glad that Discipline, both as a song and an album, does just that."
Customer Reviews:
Average Customer Review: 3.5 / 5.0
"Still Can't Understand What Your'e Saying When Singing"
"janet is awesome"
"Good but needs to be better"
"Perhaps her most Underrated Effort to Date"
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Still Can't Understand What Your'e Saying When Singing:
Janet...If you read these comments, please take the public's advice, we are the people who pay your bills, and maintain your lifestyle. If you make another album, let your man Jermaine Dupri, hook you up. You should have guest appearances of top rappers, and singers for collaborations. You should make a more R&B album like you did with Damita Jo, and 1993's album janet. Also trying singing in a language the public can understand. A lot of people don't like your music, because we can't understand... more info
janet is awesome:
At first I only liked a handful of songs but the more I listened the more those songs are the songs I love and I just like the rest. I am actually going to pay to go to concert (non-cheap seats too) and it is to see her and hear her old and NEW stuff. If LL Cool J opens that would really be icing on the cake.
Good but needs to be better:
Aw Janet, where have you gone? I hate the image Janet portrays in the last few albums she has put out. I am not sure I can say I loved any of her albums from front to back other than "Control" and my absolute fav. "Janet". I have always followed her though since day one and still consider her one my favs, but that doesn't mean I can turn a blind ear to her music. Artist who are known and do well at a certain style of music, unfortunately needs to stick with that. Janet doesn't make good slow songs, she is... more info
Perhaps her most Underrated Effort to Date:
Who has been the biggest female pop star over the past 25 years?? Someone without the glitz and glam of Madonna, without the powerful vocals of a Whitney or a Mariah, without the corporate promotions of phonies like Britney Spears....and this person is not even the biggest star in their own family!! The answer is Janet Jackson. With "Discipline," Janet has dropped her most artistic effort in years; the album contains more deep grooves and stunningly catchy hooks than anything she has released... more info
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