Welcome to today’s edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s epic past!
Today, after celebrating the glories of world cinema, we make our way to the world of music television by revisiting Janet Jackson’s fruitful relationship with MTV which bore the ‘Janet World Tour‘ TV special.
Built to push her ‘Janet’ album, the dramatic live show was supported by Tevin Campbell, Mint Condition and others and honoured the performer’s affinity with musical theatre and Baroque-style fashion.
Ready to revisit the show with help from ‘MTV’?
Watch below…
One review of the show read…
To criticize Janet Jackson for cranking out a pre-programmed block of hits is like criticizing a cat for sleeping all day. It is simply what she does, and with the exception of Madonna, Jackson does this high-concept schtick better than anybody. She is a sharp dancer, an appealing performer, and as “That’s the Way Love Goes” proves—an ace pop-song writer.
Do you agree?
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Janet’s movement is like no other. The dance, the groove, the feel, the style l- the everything. Scroll down any IG or FB timeline and you will see Janet’s fashion influence. Look at your fav pop star (if they are gifted with live performing ability) and you will see Janet’s influence. Janet is the greatest female stage entertainer ever. She needs very minimal to put on a gargantuanly, slayrific show. Give her a ponytail, a band, head mic and 2-6 dancers and IT’s LIT, Janet era slays errrrrrrbody
Good job on the article David. I see your taking my journalism tips and writing skills are getting much better.
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TROLLmine just because it’s cold and windy today doesn’t mean you get to spend your Saturday in the library using their internet! GET BACK ON YOUR CORNER, pop out your saggy brèast and feed your baby doll.
I never looked at this that way…in regards to Janet era slays any other artist era. I agree! I have not watched janet. Era video or live performances in at least a decade until this article. Janet is my fav artist all time, but i have been engulfed in the other female and male artists to come after her. Why? Because there are so many now. No one did it like Jan visually and choreographically though, not even madonna. Looking back at this era… i will put it up against any Beyonce, britney, ciara, pink, chris brown, j lo tours ever. Janet birthed these artists. Her choreography was so crisp and effortless looking. Its ridiculous she is still performing at this level today! Im glad i was alive to witness and appreciate the greats from the 80’s on. Janet and Madonna are 2 of that elite era artists alive now. Prince, MJ, Whitney, George Michael, and others all have passed! Appreciate greatness and remind or enlighten others history! This was a quick rant but i hope folks understand me.
The Janet era is simply unbelievable! It’s truly one of the most stunning ever!!!!
Oh TROLLmine I meant to ask if you hit up the Spice Girls, Team. “TROLLmine Spice would be a hit amongst all the fat disgusting u desirable(both girl and boy since you’re hermaphrodite) out there ??♀️
Janet and her team are AWSOME!!!
Her athleticism on this particular tour is second to none
The Blueprint.
I wish I was able to see this tour ! Every time I see clips from it, I feel like I missed out! Janet was obviously a beast! Janet’s dominance on stage, precision and agility is like no other!
I did get to see this concert tour in ‘92 and it was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! Took my breath away just seeing the larger than life sets,fabulous costumes, over the top theatrics and whimsical feel of it all—not to mention Janet’s performance overall which was second to none!!! No other concert I’ve seen to date has even come close to this concert tour production!!!
Janet should not be criticized for anything. She is entertainment perfection!
New Agenda is a beautiful banger – loved that song since I was 10
Yes, I agree. However, I was tired of Janet being compared to Moldonna even back then!
EXACTLY!!! That and the MJ’s lil sister comments are unnecessary.
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