Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson is the self-titled debut album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on September 21, 1982 by A&M Records. Jackson’s career as a recording artist was established by her father and manager Joseph Jackson, who arranged her recording contract with A&M Records.

Janet Jackson debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #63 on the Billboard 200.

The albums’ lead single “Young Love” peaked at number six on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and #64 on the Billboard Hot 100. The albums’ subsequent singles “Come Give Your Love to Me” (#58 U.S. Pop, #15 R&B, #30 Dance), “Say You Do” (#15 R&B, # 11 Dance). The songs “Love and My Best Friend” and “Don’t Mess Up This Good Thing” did not chart.

The album’s musical content contains pop mixed with elements of disco and funk. Songwriters Angela Winbush and René Moore contributed to much of the album’s lyrics. Moore and Winbush share production credits with and Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver, and Bobby Watson.