New Songs: Janet Jackson – ‘Rock With U’ & ‘LUV’
It had been announced previously that fans should hit up Janet Jackson’s official website today at 1pm (US) / 6pm (UK) for a surprise of some sort. It turns out the ’surprise’ was two new tracks from Janet’s highly anticipated ‘Discipline’ album – ‘Rock With U’ & ‘LUV’.
The first, ‘Rock With U’ is a futuristic techno-esque cut. Fans of the Kylie Minogue sound, will eat this up, as will the European market. Perhaps the most surprising thing about the song is the fact that it’s produced by Jermaine Dupri. Very alternate to the sound we’ve come to expect from the hit-maker. Not the best Janet track, but satisfying, all the same.
‘WOW’ is the what came to mind after listening to the Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins produced ‘LUV’. I’m actually still playing it as I type. The beat goes HARD. The vocal arrangements are on-point too, with Janet’s harmonies complimenting the gritty production. My gut told me Darkchild’s involvement with the project would yield great results – case example, this and ‘Feedback’.
If these are indicative of the rest of the album, Ms Jackson is onto a winner.
LISTEN: Rock With U // LISTEN: LUV
Filed Under: Mariah Carey
Luke
February 1, 2008 at 12:12 pm
AGGGHHH! Thank you for posting these Sam, I can’t wait to listen to them! This is one of my most anticipated albums of this year, can’t wait to buy it. Mary didn’t disappoint me with “Growing Pains” and I know Janet won’t with “Discipline”!
Rexx
February 1, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Luke, it’s totally agreed that Discipline is the most anticipated album of the year for me, and I’m so excited to hear these new tracks from her. Rock With U is decent, but not anything stellar. But LUV IS RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING!!!! It’s REALLY CREATIVE AND REALLY GOOD! I like the fact that her tracks are really diverse, and I can’t wait to hear to whole album- freakin 22 tracks! It should be amazing!
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 1:15 pm
I love it
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 1:22 pm
im really feeling both tracks…i might just have to cop this album
Tony
February 1, 2008 at 1:50 pm
WOW!, I love them booth!! Rock With U is DOPE! LUV is amazing. I’ve always been a massive Janet fan, she can do no wrong in my eyes. I loved her 20.Y.O. album too
Can’t wait for Discipline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS SAM!
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 2:01 pm
There are 22 tracks but only 13 songs. She will have her usual JANET interludes. I “Luv” the new janet swagger!
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 2:21 pm
awesome tracks!keep it hot ms. jackson!
JJ
February 1, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Luv is hotttt! Janet is baack bitches!
Dre
February 1, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Oh man, this CD looks like its going to me on FIRE!!!!!!! I like like both tracks but it’s something about that “Rock Wit You” that made me want to get up and dance. This song will be mixed and remixed by every house DJ across the world. Janet is BACK!!!! Thanks!
JJ
February 1, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Kind of split on this one! LUV is a wicked track but Rock Wit U had me thinking WTF am I listening to?!?!? While I’m still gonna cop the album I just wish that she would start putting some ‘janet’ era ish out again!
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 7:51 pm
it’s going to flop
Anonymous
February 2, 2008 at 7:36 am
Both track seem average at best, nothing that says wow the album is worth it.
nickalus.randle
February 2, 2008 at 11:49 am
keep the haters in business Janet, your real fans are here & gna support u, ALL 3 tracks, r GREAT! I luv the music & I luv Janet/cnt wait til 26FEB 4 the album/
Anonymous
February 2, 2008 at 2:00 pm
OMG THIS TRACKS ARE FIRE!!! THE DIVERSITY AND NOT TO MENTION THIS CONSISTANT FUTURISTIC SOUND ON A 3 TRACKS I’VE HEARD, JANET YOU ARE THE BEST. CREATIVE NOT JUST A 12 STEP BEAT ALL OVER THE RADIO
Anonymous
February 2, 2008 at 5:31 pm
rock with u goes to radios next week…its the second single!
Anonymous
February 3, 2008 at 11:42 am
ROCK WIT U IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!!!!!!! I CAN’ GET IT OUT MY HEAD ! HOPE IT’S ONE OF THE CONCERT SONGS
Anonymous
February 3, 2008 at 11:44 am
LUV sounds very radio