Janet Jackson - Unbreakable Era - Marriage Breakable
May 2, 2015 22:36:40 GMT -5
Post by Dammn Baby on May 2, 2015 22:36:40 GMT -5
Janet's announcement on Vimeo:
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There is mounting speculation of a new album, and various FYE stores (where the above pic was taken) have confirmed to fans that one is indeed expected in July. (Friday, July 10th - the day the global release date kicks in.)
We have evidence that Janet has been recording since September of 2012. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are likely producers.
Here is a timeline:
-August 8, 2012 : Janet & Gil tweet "LET'S DO THIS" & Gil reveals that Janet will be back in a dance studio next week!
-September 16, 2012: Ian Cross, Janet's longtime sound engineer posts a picture on his FB page of what it seems to be Janet's feet in the studio with a legend : "Oh. this is the start of something good. Don't you agree?".
-December 5, 2012 : Janet is back in a dance studio with Gil, Preston & Whyley.
-February 27, 2013: From Ian Cross's Facebook page : "After a couple years taking care of business away from home, I can't tell you how good it feels to be back in my own place. Back in La. Back to making records. Janet Jackson and I are making a killer right now. Best of all, back to sleeping in my own bed."
-April 4, 2013 : From Ian Cross's Facebook page : Making records is hard work. Making history is even harder. It sure helps when your best friends are some of the most talented people on the planet. In the lab with Bobby Ross Avila, Iz Issiah Avila, Zach Djanikian, Joe Gallagher, Anthony Saunders and Matt Marin.
-May 18, 2013 : In a new interview to Billboard about the 20th anniversary of the "Janet" album Janet reveals : "I am working on a new project now. We are creating the concept and initial thoughts on the music. I am excited about the direction we are taking. I don’t want to rush it".
-May 19, 2013 : From Ian Cross's Facebook page : "I don't use Facebook to vent, I prefer to use it as a way to spread a little cheer. But something has made me mad enough to use my little soapbox to do exactly that. Even if I'm coming dangerously close to breaking a non disclosure agreement in doing so. I'm talking about the hateful comments being said about one of my dearest friends. Lets, for the sake of argument assume this article is true. Cough, cough. Ok, starting with part one. If Janet after being in show business since the age of seven wants to retire we should applaud her. After all she gave the world so many great songs(33 number ones) Part two. It is a sign of honor and respect, not to mention deep love to convert your religious beliefs to that of your spouse. So if that part of the article is true Janet should be applauded for that too. Anyone who knows me knows I'm deeply atheist. But I also know religion is there to make you happy. To make you better. To give you comfort in a fragile world. No matter what your beliefs are. We should not make blanket statements and judgments about people based on their religion. America is better than that. And when we haven't been we strived to be. We can be the country we pretend to be. The one without racism, classism, and hatefulness. I'm am appalled at the things people have said about someone they don't even know. f**k you people. Yes I said "you people" (shout out to Ann Romney) Ok, I'm done. I wont lie, that felt damn good. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going get down from this soapbox and go make some great music with my best friend."
-June 01, 2013 :From Ian Cross's Facebook page : "Music has taken me to some crazy places but I never thought it would bring me here. This is Doha, the capital of Qatar. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the South, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. It's home for the next few weeks. Qatar is kinda like the Switzerland of the middle east. Very peaceful and neutral in it's politics. They are a very kind, thoughtful people. And quite frankly, too rich to think about becoming suicide bombers. Janet and I always talked about getting away from it all and recording in paradise. Given her new husband is from Doha we packed up a studio, rented a villa on the beach and came here to make music. I know, I know. I'm one lucky bastard."
-June 06, 2013 : Janet & Wissam host a birthday dinner for producer Tommy Parker with Ian Cross in Istanbul, Turkey where they are currently working on Janet's new album.
-July 2013 : Producer Jean Baptiste on his Facebook page : "Did 4 songs yesterday for the iconic Janet Jackson.
-September 2013 : Bangladesh submits tracks to Janet and his producing partner/friends Reece Beats tweets/Instagrams about it.
November 28, 2013 Gil on Twitter : "Happy thanksgiving to the janfam. You know who u are. #2014 is all I got to say".
-March 04, 2014 : Jimmy Jam on Twitter : " Enjoyed watching this. @janetjackson should be proud of what she's accomplished this far. And she's not done:-) m.youtube.com/watch?feature=
-May 14, 2014 : Gil replies to a fan about Janet retiring : "@devonnjo she will tell u if that's her truth. She's an honest human being. If she hasn't yet? Hmmmm"
-June 2014 : Jamie McGrone, songwriter from The Studio Geeks (Rockwilder) on Instagram : "Guess whose team is going to New York to work on the new Janet Jackson project".
-June 04, 2014 : Jimmy Jam on Twitter : "I promise it'll be worth the wait “@claudekelly: sidebar: i cant be the only one feenin' for a dope-ass new album from @janetjackson right?”.
-Summer 2014 : Bobby Ross Avila posts pictures of Janet on Instagram with legends : "Love Spending Time With You.Lol! Let's get this record doNe!". "Chatting with my girl... talkiig about the new record! Get ready for Miss Jackson because it's about to be NASTY!".
-July 9, 2014 : Jimmy Jam on Twitter : "All the @janetjackson albums are like my kids so I can't pick one. However the promise the unborn child holds is limitless."
-July 30, 2014 : Janet invites Gil, Preston & Tony to an Island in Greece.
In a new interview, sound engineer Ian Cross reveals : "The Janet Jackson’s of the world can’t just spend their time in one studio in one city anymore…we’ve been working in Qatar. We’ve been working in Paris, the Middle East, and now we feel like we can work anywhere.”
And as for what to expect? “The new album is going to be great. It’s a process. There’s a lot in store, yet to come. I can’t go into too many details but I think Janet Jackson’s fans are going to be very excited about the new album, and I think people who don’t know her as fans are going to be excited about it, too.”
-August 1, 2014 : Janet tweets : "IF there is a new project you'll hear it from my lips".
Ian Cross's interview is deleted from the website Barefott Sound with a "coming soon" legend...
Ian Cross also deletes all mention of his work with Janet from his Facebook page...
Jimmy Jam reacts on Twitter : Nuff said! And what lips they are! Control indeed! #worththewait “@janetjackson: If there is a new project, you'll hear it from my lips.”
-September 5, 2014 : Jimmy Jam replies on Twitter to his favourite Janet's that he recorded : "The one that is yet to come! @timikaaa @janetjackson".
-April 1, 2015 : Jimmy Jam on Twitter : "Heard that a new @janetjackson song was being released today.... Then I heard APRIL FOOLS! Oh well couldn't resist:-) #wishfulthinking".
-May 3, 2015: FYE release schedules indicate a new Janet Jackson album (title TBD) with a 7/10 release date. Subsequent in-store promo lists a 7/7 date.
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There is mounting speculation of a new album, and various FYE stores (where the above pic was taken) have confirmed to fans that one is indeed expected in July. (Friday, July 10th - the day the global release date kicks in.)
We have evidence that Janet has been recording since September of 2012. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are likely producers.
Here is a timeline:
-August 8, 2012 : Janet & Gil tweet "LET'S DO THIS" & Gil reveals that Janet will be back in a dance studio next week!
-September 16, 2012: Ian Cross, Janet's longtime sound engineer posts a picture on his FB page of what it seems to be Janet's feet in the studio with a legend : "Oh. this is the start of something good. Don't you agree?".
-December 5, 2012 : Janet is back in a dance studio with Gil, Preston & Whyley.
-February 27, 2013: From Ian Cross's Facebook page : "After a couple years taking care of business away from home, I can't tell you how good it feels to be back in my own place. Back in La. Back to making records. Janet Jackson and I are making a killer right now. Best of all, back to sleeping in my own bed."
-April 4, 2013 : From Ian Cross's Facebook page : Making records is hard work. Making history is even harder. It sure helps when your best friends are some of the most talented people on the planet. In the lab with Bobby Ross Avila, Iz Issiah Avila, Zach Djanikian, Joe Gallagher, Anthony Saunders and Matt Marin.
-May 18, 2013 : In a new interview to Billboard about the 20th anniversary of the "Janet" album Janet reveals : "I am working on a new project now. We are creating the concept and initial thoughts on the music. I am excited about the direction we are taking. I don’t want to rush it".
-May 19, 2013 : From Ian Cross's Facebook page : "I don't use Facebook to vent, I prefer to use it as a way to spread a little cheer. But something has made me mad enough to use my little soapbox to do exactly that. Even if I'm coming dangerously close to breaking a non disclosure agreement in doing so. I'm talking about the hateful comments being said about one of my dearest friends. Lets, for the sake of argument assume this article is true. Cough, cough. Ok, starting with part one. If Janet after being in show business since the age of seven wants to retire we should applaud her. After all she gave the world so many great songs(33 number ones) Part two. It is a sign of honor and respect, not to mention deep love to convert your religious beliefs to that of your spouse. So if that part of the article is true Janet should be applauded for that too. Anyone who knows me knows I'm deeply atheist. But I also know religion is there to make you happy. To make you better. To give you comfort in a fragile world. No matter what your beliefs are. We should not make blanket statements and judgments about people based on their religion. America is better than that. And when we haven't been we strived to be. We can be the country we pretend to be. The one without racism, classism, and hatefulness. I'm am appalled at the things people have said about someone they don't even know. f**k you people. Yes I said "you people" (shout out to Ann Romney) Ok, I'm done. I wont lie, that felt damn good. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going get down from this soapbox and go make some great music with my best friend."
-June 01, 2013 :From Ian Cross's Facebook page : "Music has taken me to some crazy places but I never thought it would bring me here. This is Doha, the capital of Qatar. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the South, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. It's home for the next few weeks. Qatar is kinda like the Switzerland of the middle east. Very peaceful and neutral in it's politics. They are a very kind, thoughtful people. And quite frankly, too rich to think about becoming suicide bombers. Janet and I always talked about getting away from it all and recording in paradise. Given her new husband is from Doha we packed up a studio, rented a villa on the beach and came here to make music. I know, I know. I'm one lucky bastard."
-June 06, 2013 : Janet & Wissam host a birthday dinner for producer Tommy Parker with Ian Cross in Istanbul, Turkey where they are currently working on Janet's new album.
-July 2013 : Producer Jean Baptiste on his Facebook page : "Did 4 songs yesterday for the iconic Janet Jackson.
-September 2013 : Bangladesh submits tracks to Janet and his producing partner/friends Reece Beats tweets/Instagrams about it.
November 28, 2013 Gil on Twitter : "Happy thanksgiving to the janfam. You know who u are. #2014 is all I got to say".
-March 04, 2014 : Jimmy Jam on Twitter : " Enjoyed watching this. @janetjackson should be proud of what she's accomplished this far. And she's not done:-) m.youtube.com/watch?feature=
-May 14, 2014 : Gil replies to a fan about Janet retiring : "@devonnjo she will tell u if that's her truth. She's an honest human being. If she hasn't yet? Hmmmm"
-June 2014 : Jamie McGrone, songwriter from The Studio Geeks (Rockwilder) on Instagram : "Guess whose team is going to New York to work on the new Janet Jackson project".
-June 04, 2014 : Jimmy Jam on Twitter : "I promise it'll be worth the wait “@claudekelly: sidebar: i cant be the only one feenin' for a dope-ass new album from @janetjackson right?”.
-Summer 2014 : Bobby Ross Avila posts pictures of Janet on Instagram with legends : "Love Spending Time With You.Lol! Let's get this record doNe!". "Chatting with my girl... talkiig about the new record! Get ready for Miss Jackson because it's about to be NASTY!".
-July 9, 2014 : Jimmy Jam on Twitter : "All the @janetjackson albums are like my kids so I can't pick one. However the promise the unborn child holds is limitless."
-July 30, 2014 : Janet invites Gil, Preston & Tony to an Island in Greece.
In a new interview, sound engineer Ian Cross reveals : "The Janet Jackson’s of the world can’t just spend their time in one studio in one city anymore…we’ve been working in Qatar. We’ve been working in Paris, the Middle East, and now we feel like we can work anywhere.”
And as for what to expect? “The new album is going to be great. It’s a process. There’s a lot in store, yet to come. I can’t go into too many details but I think Janet Jackson’s fans are going to be very excited about the new album, and I think people who don’t know her as fans are going to be excited about it, too.”
-August 1, 2014 : Janet tweets : "IF there is a new project you'll hear it from my lips".
Ian Cross's interview is deleted from the website Barefott Sound with a "coming soon" legend...
Ian Cross also deletes all mention of his work with Janet from his Facebook page...
Jimmy Jam reacts on Twitter : Nuff said! And what lips they are! Control indeed! #worththewait “@janetjackson: If there is a new project, you'll hear it from my lips.”
-September 5, 2014 : Jimmy Jam replies on Twitter to his favourite Janet's that he recorded : "The one that is yet to come! @timikaaa @janetjackson".
-April 1, 2015 : Jimmy Jam on Twitter : "Heard that a new @janetjackson song was being released today.... Then I heard APRIL FOOLS! Oh well couldn't resist:-) #wishfulthinking".
-May 3, 2015: FYE release schedules indicate a new Janet Jackson album (title TBD) with a 7/10 release date. Subsequent in-store promo lists a 7/7 date.