Hit-maker Jermaine Dupri has told MTV News that his Pop superstar girlfriend Janet Jackson is in talks to join him over at Island Def Jam. Durpi, who was appointed President of Urban Music by label chief L.A Reid in February, had the following to say:‘Definitely Janet will end up at Island…That’s without a doubt. L.A. always wanted to sign her regardless [of whether] I was there or not. I don’t know where that deal is — I left that in the hands of L.A. and Janet’s people — but more than likely, he’ll get what he wants.”
If handled right, I’m sure this will be a good thing for Janet. She is in need of a career resuscitation after the Superbowl incident and poor sales of her albums since. L.A Reid was part of the team that delivered Mariah’s incredible comeback album, so it’ll be interesting to see if the the same can be done for Janet.
Janet just needs to get away from Jermaine Dupri. To me, he is the sole reason ‘Damita Jo’ and ’20 YO’ didn’t do well.
We need another ‘Velvet Rope’ and/or ‘All For You’.
I agree…Don’t do it J…Get back to albums with a message…Velvet Rope, Rhythm Nation1814……
Damita Jo didn’t do well because of the album wasn’t that great….The only single that was half way decent was “All Nite Don’t Stop”….The rest of the songs were about S** and Nonsense….Janet does best when she is delivering a message behind tight beats. Janet get back to your bread and butta…..
Damita Jo was a good ablum its depends on who is handling stuff whether is JD or LL Reid if LL Reid hands it then she might do better