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Discipline Studio album by Janet Jackson Released February 22, 2008 (2008-02-22) (see release history) Recorded 2007–2008 Genre R&B, pop, dance Length 54:02 (international edition) 62:03 (Japanese edition) Label Island Def Jam Producer Janet Jackson (exec.), Jermaine Dupri (exec.), Rodney Jerkins, D'Mile, Jermaine Dupri, Stargate, David Gough, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Shea Taylor[1] Professional reviews Allmusic 2008 Digital Spy 2008 Entertainment Weekly (C-) 2008 The Guardian 2008 Newsday (B-) 2008 Rolling Stone 2008 Slant Magazine 2008 The Sunday Times 2008 Toronto Star 2008 Us Weekly 2008 Janet Jackson chronology 20 Y.O. (2006) Discipline (2008) Singles from Discipline "Feedback" Released: December 26, 2007 "Rock with U" Released: February 5, 2008 "Luv" Released: February 12, 2008 "Can't B Good" Released: March 18, 2008 Discipline is the tenth studio album by American R&B and pop singer Janet Jackson, which was released on February 22, 2008. It was her first and only album released for the Island Def Jam Music Group (under the same ownership as her first label), after her five-album deal with Virgin Records was fulfilled with the release of her album 20 Y.O.. Jackson worked with producers such as Rodney Jerkins, Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Shea Taylor, Stargate, Johnta Austin, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream on the album.




Jackson's long time producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, did not contribute to the project. The album was executively produced by Island Urban president Jermaine Dupri and Jackson. Four singles were released from the album; the first, "Feedback", was released as a digital download in December 2007. The song reached #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Jackson's best charting single since "Someone to Call My Lover". The album's later singles did not share the success of "Feedback". The deluxe version of Discipline; contained a DVD documenting the production and promotion of the album and music videos. The album received generally positive reviews, with critics arguing that it was an improvement on Jackson's two previous albums. Despite positive reviews it became one of her least successful albums. It debuted at number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200, becoming her sixth to top the chart. However sales of the album quickly fell, by June the album's promotion had officially ended. Jackson started her Rock Witchu Tour—with the support of Live Nation—in early September to positive reviews but by the fall of that month Jackson parted company with her record label. As of September, 2008, sales of the album stand at 415,000 copies in the U.S.. Contents [hide] 1 Production 2 Singles 3 Reception 3.1 Critical 3.2 Commercial 4 Rock Witchu Tour 5 Departure from record label 6 Track listing 6.1 Retail bonus tracks 6.2 Deluxe edition DVD - The making of Discipline 7 Charts 8 Release history 9 Notes 10 External links [edit] Production In July 2007, it was announced that Jackson had signed a recording contract with Universal Music Group's Island Records (under the same ownership as her first label), after her five-album deal with Virgin Records was fulfilled with the release of her album 20 Y.O.. Jackson's tenth studio album, Discipline, which was an acknowledgment of Jackson's commitment, focus and dedication to her career, was released on February 26, 2008 under the supervision of label head L.A. Reid.[2][3][4] Jackson worked with producers such as Rodney Jerkins (who produced the lead single "Feedback" along-side D'Mile), Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Shea Taylor, Stargate, Johnta Austin, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream. Jackson's long time producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, did not contribute to the project.[5] The album was executively produced by Island Urban president Jermaine Dupri and Jackson. She did not write or co-write any songs on the album, a departure from her usual practice.[6] The deluxe edition included a DVD entitled The making of Discipline. The DVD is split into five chapters that documents the production of the album, its promotion, and the "Feedback" music video.[7] The first chapter entitled

"Photo Shoots", shows Jackson creating a new image for the album and adopting different looks for different markets. She spent two days working on photos for the cover and credit booklet, revealing that she still feels uncomfortable in front of the camera despite two decades in the music industry. In the second chapter, "The studio", Jackson expressed her opinion on recording work, stating that although she usually enjoyed the experience, it was, at times, tedious. She discusses further how her songs are built up in layers and parts, from melodies and background vocals or sounds.[8] The third chapter, "rehearsals", shows the rehearsals of the dance routine for the "Feedback" music video. The DVD reveals that the eight dancers had been practicing for over a week before they started working with Jackson. The dancers then had three days to rehearse with Jackson and a further two days to complete the video. Jackson described the video as a metaphor for sexual tension.[8] The fourth chapter, "Behind the video", shows the making of the video itself. Jackson told the director that she wanted a futuristic, moody concept, and he came up with the idea of jumping between planets. The final chapter is the lead music video in its entirety.[9][10] On March 31, 2008 an edition of Discipline in environmentally friendly packaging was released through Wal-Mart stores as part of a green promotion.[11] [edit] Singles The album's first single "Feedback", was released as a digital download in December 2007. In the U.S., the song reached #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, #39 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and #23 on the Pop 100, becoming Jackson's best charting single since "Someone to Call My Lover" in 2001.[12] The song was also successful in Canada, were it peaked at #3.[13] It was less successful elsewhere in the world. Like the album itself, the song failed to chart highly in European countries, peaking at #36 in France and failing to chart in the UK.[14] Subsequent singles were promoted and released primarily in the U.S. only, not charting elsewhere in the world.[15] "Rock with U", the second single, was released on February 5, 2008. It was promoted along with a music video, peaking at #21 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.[16] "Luv", the third single, was released on February 12, 2008. It was not accompanied by a music video and peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[17] A fourth single, "Can't B Good", was released May 19, 2008 to pop radio. [edit] Reception [edit] Critical Critical response to the album was generally favorable, with Metacritic calculating an average rating of 61% based on 14 reviews.[18] Keith Harris of Rolling Stone wrote, "Janet Jackson has abandoned the plastic R&B of 2006's 20 Y.O. for a sexier brand of digitized megapop."[19] Allmusic gave a 4 out of 5 stars rating, noting several tracks were "as innocent, universal, and inviting as anything else in Janet's past."[5] Us Weekly gave 3 out of 4 stars and a positive review, while Slant Magazine described the album as Jackson's "most cohesive album in a while", and awarded it 3 out of 5 stars.[20] The Village Voice said that the album was "the most cohesive deep-groove album from La Jackson since Control."[21] Several reviews were less favorable. The Boston Globe stated "Jackson's decision to recycle the nympho routine one more time is just boring."[22] PopMatters called the album "same old from her", adding: "These days her look and sound seem nothing more than a continuation of 2001s All for You."[23] Entertainment Weekly wrote that Jackson's lyrics "sound like the cheesy text messages of a lovesick adolescent" and gave a C-

rating.[24] Digital Spy wrote that "Jackson's attempts to play the uber-nympho are beginning to sound very, very desperate" with "embarrassingly lewd lyrics" and awarded the record 2 out of 5 stars,[23] The Guardian described most tracks on the album as either boring or unmemorable,[25] while The Sunday Times labeled it "bizarre" with a rating of 1 out of 5 stars.[26] [edit] Commercial Discipline debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 for the issue dated ending March 15 with 181,000 copies sold.[27] While this was a higher chart position than Jackson's two previous releases, it was a lower first-week sales total compared to Damita Jo which opened with sales of 381,000 and 20 Y.O. with sales of 296,000.[28] With six number-one albums, Jackson is now tied with Mariah Carey in the U.S. for the third most number one albums for a female artist, behind Madonna with seven and Barbra Streisand's eight chart toppers.[28][29][30] In its second week, U.S. sales saw the album fall to #3 with 57,000 copies sold.[31] In its third chart week, the album fell to #8 with sales of 38,000 copies.[32] In its fourth chart week, the album fell to #17 with sales of 34,000 copies, achieving total U.S. sales in its first month of 310,000 copies.[33] The album achieved moderate success in other countries, reaching #3 in Canada,[34] #9 in Japan (where it has been certified Gold for 100,000 shipments),[35] and #9 in Switzerland,[36] but had low sales in most European markets. By June 2008 Island Def Jam had stopped promoting Discipline. The singer expressed open dissatisfaction with the promotion of the album, explaining that there would be no further single releases.[37] As of September, 2008, sales stand at 415,000 copies in the U.S..[38] [edit] Rock Witchu Tour Jackson performs during the Rock Witchu Tour.Although the album promotion stopped in June, Jackson's fifth concert tour—the North American Rock Witchu Tour, with the support of Live Nation—began on September 10, 2008.[38][39] Amy O'Brian of The Vancouver Sun described Jackson's stage show at the GM Place as a "high-voltage performance".[40] According to O'Brian, "[w]ith an ear-piercing blast of pyrotechnics, a fog of thick cloud and dancers that popped up out of the stage and runway, Jackson proved within the first minutes that she didn't choose the low-budget route for her Rock Witchu Tour."[40] Similarly, Jim Harrington of The Oakland Tribune offered a positive review, stating: "Like Jackson's previous tours, 'Rock Witchu' was a flashy, high-budget extravaganza built on well-choreographed dance routines and plenty of theatrics."[41] The initial response to the tour has been good, with sold out shows in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.[42] Supporting act's for her show included LL Cool J—who was well received by Jackson's fans—and Donnie Klang. The show is expected to runs through until October 22, 2008.[42] [edit] Departure from record label On September 22—while on the Live Nation supported tour of North America—Jackson parted company with her recording label Island Def Jam, their 14 months relationship was dissolved per a request by Jackson.[43] The singer had previously expressed dissatisfaction with the label, first telling SOHH.com that they "stopped all promotion whatsoever on the album" after releasing the first single, "Feedback". In early September she had stated, "I can't say if we'll be working with them in the future. I don't know what the future holds between the two of us". A spokes person for Jackson added, "[Jackson] will have autonomy over her career, without the restrictions of a label system...Always known to break new ground and set trends, Janet's departure from Island makes her one of the first superstar artists to have the individual freedom to promote their work through a variety of avenues such as iTunes, mobile carriers and other diverse and innovative channels".[38] A few months before the split, a spokesperson for the label told Billboard, "Unfortunately we haven't experienced the

results we would have liked with this new album. But we respect and support Janet".[37] [edit] Track listing "I.D. (Interlude)" (Rodney Jerkins, Dernst Emile) 0:47 "Feedback" (Rodney Jerkins, Dernst Emile, LaShawn Daniels, Tasleema Yasin) – 3:38 "Luv" (Rodney Jerkins, Dernst Emile, LaShawn Daniels, Tasleema Yasin) – 3:09 "Spinnin (Interlude)" (Rodney Jerkins) – 0:07 "Rollercoaster" (Rodney Jerkins, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas) – 3:50 "Bathroom Break (Interlude)" (Rodney Jerkins) – 0:40 "Rock With U" (Shaffer Smith, Jermaine Dupri, Eric Stamile) – 3:52 "2nite" (Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Phillip "Taj" Jackson) – 4:08 "Can't B Good" (Shaffer Smith, David Gough) – 4:13 "4 Words (Interlude)" (Rodney Jerkins, Janet Jackson) – 0:07 "Never Letchu Go" (Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin, Manuel Seal) – 4:07 "Truth Or Dare (Interlude)" (Rodney Jerkins, Dernst Emile, LaShawn Daniels, Delisha Thomas) – 0:23 "Greatest X" (Christopher Stewart, Terius Nash) – 4:23 "Good Morning Janet (Interlude) (Rodney Jerkins) –0:43 "So Much Betta" (Jermaine Dupri, Crystal Johnson, Manuel Seal) – 2:52 "Play Selection (Interlude) (Rodney Jerkins) – 0:17 "The 1" (featuring Missy Elliott) (Jermaine Dupri, Crystal Johnson, Manuel Seal, Melissa Elliott) – 3:40 "What's Ur Name" (Jermaine Dupri, Crystal Johnson, Manuel Seal) – 2:33 "The Meaning (Interlude)" (Rodney Jerkins, Dernst Emile, LaShawn Daniels, Delisha Thomas) – 1:16 "Discipline" (Shaffer Smith, Shea Taylor) – 5:00 "Back" (Interlude) (Rodney Jerkins) – 0:18 "Curtains" (Rodney Jerkins, Eric Dawson, LaShawn Daniels, Antonio Dixon) – 3:50 [edit] Retail bonus tracks "Let Me Know" (Charles Harmon, Smith) (Australia, Japan and UK iTunes bonus track) - 3:47[44] "Feedback" (Ralphi Rosario Electroshok Radio Mix) (Japan and UK iTunes bonus track) - 3:47[45] "Feedback" (Moto Blanco Radio Edit) (Australia and European iTunes bonus track) - 3:56 [edit] Deluxe edition DVD - The making of Discipline The photo shoot The recording studio Rehearsal Making of the "Feedback" video "Feedback" music video [edit] Charts Chart (2008) Peak position Sales Austria[36] 45 Australia[36] 16 Belgian (Flanders)[36] 46 Belgian (Wallonia)[36] 43 Canada[34] 3 Netherlands[36] 28 Europe[46] 41 France[36] 43 Germany[47] 38 Greece[48] 23 Italy[49] 58 Japan[50] 13 Japan Oricon Album Chart[51] 9 100,000[35] New Zealand[52] 35 Norway[36] 30 Spain[36] 51 Sweden[36] 54 Switzerland[36] 9 UK Albums Chart[43] 63 9,312[43] U.S. Billboard 200[38] 1 415,000[38] U.S. Billboard Comprehensive Albums[53] 1 U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[54] 1 World Sales [edit] Release history Region Date Austria February 22, 2008 Denmark France Ireland Italy Netherlands Switzerland Finland February 25, 2008 Greece Norway Portugal Spain Sweden United Kingdom Region Date Australia February 26, 2008 Canada Czech Republic India Indonesia New Zealand North Korea Philippines Russia Singapore South Korea United States Japan February 27, 2008 Israel February 28, 2008 Region Date Taiwan February 29, 2008 Poland Mexico March 3, 2008 Brazil March 13, 2008 Thailand March 15, 2008 Germany March 28, 2008 [edit] Notes ^ Borys Kit (November 27, 2007). New Janet Jackson Album Due In February Billboard. Accessed February 20, 2008. ^ Rodriguez, Jayson; Liz Hernandez (2008-02-13). "Janet Jackson Shows Off Sense Of Discipline With New Album". MTV. Retrieved on 2008-04-06. ^ Crosley, Hillary (2007-07-13). "Dupri: Janet Jackson Inks With Island Urban". Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-03-09. ^ Concepcion, Mariel (2007-12-13). "'Feedback' To Precede New Janet Album". Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-03-09. ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "Discipline overview".

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on 2008-02-29. ^ "Top 150 Albums". IFPI. Retrieved on 2008-02-29. ^ "Top 20 Albums". J Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-02-29. ^ "oricon chart". oricon. Retrieved on 2008-04-30. ^ "Top 40 Albums". NZ. Retrieved on 2008-02-29. ^ "Billboard Top Comprehensive Albums". US. Retrieved on 2008-03-06. ^ "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". US. Retrieved on 2008-03-14. [edit] External links Official website Island Records Preceded by Sleep Through the Static by Jack Johnson U.S. Billboard 200 number-one album March 9, 2008 - March 15, 2008 Succeeded by Good Time by Alan Jackson [show]v • d • eJanet Jackson Studio albums Janet Jackson · Dream Street · Control · Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 · janet. · The Velvet Rope · All for You · Damita Jo · 20 Y.O. · Discipline Compilation albums Control: The Remixes · janet. Remixed · Design of a Decade 1986/1996 Video releases janet. · Design of a Decade 1986/1996 · The Velvet Rope Tour - Live in Concert · Live in Hawaii · From janet. to Damita Jo: The Videos Tours Rhythm Nation 1814 Tour · janet. Tour · The Velvet Rope Tour · All for You Tour · Rock Witchu Tour Related articles Discography · Singles · Videography · Filmography · Awards and accolades · Janet Jackson as gay icon · Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy [show]v • d • eJanet Jackson singles discography Janet Jackson "Young Love" · "Come Give Your Love to Me" · "Say You Do" · "Love and My Best Friend" · "Don't Mess Up This Good Thing" Dream Street "Don't Stand Another Chance" · "Fast Girls" · "Two to the Power of Love" · "Start Anew" Control "What Have You Done for Me Lately" · "Nasty" · "When I Think of You" · "Control" · "Let's Wait Awhile" · "The Pleasure Principle" · "Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)" Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 "Miss You Much" · "Rhythm Nation" · "Escapade" · "Alright" · "Come Back to Me" · "Black Cat" · "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" · "State of the World" janet. "That's the Way Love Goes" · "If" · "Again" · "Because of Love" · "Any Time, Any Place" · "Throb" · "You Want This" · "Whoops Now" · "What'll I Do" Design of a Decade 1986/1996 "Runaway" · "Twenty Foreplay" The Velvet Rope "Got 'til It's Gone" · "Together Again" · "I Get Lonely" · "Go Deep" · "You" · "Every Time" All for You "Doesn't Really Matter" · "All for You" · "Someone to Call My Lover" · "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" · "Come On Get Up" Damita Jo "Just a Little While" · "I Want You" · "All Nite (Don't Stop)" · "R&B Junkie" 20 Y.O. "Call on Me" · "So Excited" · "Enjoy" · "With U" Discipline "Feedback" · "Rock with U" · "Luv" · "Can't B Good" Other collaborations "Diamonds" · "The Best Things in Life Are Free" · "Scream" · "Luv Me, Luv Me" · "Girlfriend/Boyfriend" · "What's It Gonna Be?!" · "Feel It Boy" · "Don't Worry" Promotional releases "Ask for More" · "Janet Megamix 04" Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discipline_(Janet_Jackson_album)" Categories: 2008 albums | Albums produced by Darkchild | Albums produced by Jermaine Dupri | Albums produced by Stargate | Albums with alternate track listings | Island Records albums | Janet Jackson albums