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Number Ones

Janet Jackson · 2009

149 min · 34 tracks · contemporary R&B

A celebration of Janet Jackson's chart-topping hits, blending R&B grooves with pop sensibilities and empowering themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebratory dance party vibes
  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • dynamic pacing for varied moods
  • empowering anthems for confidence
  • catchy hits for any occasion

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of deep introspection
  • prefer lengthy, immersive projects

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Number Ones' is a compilation album showcasing Janet Jackson's illustrious career leading up to this point. It highlights her evolution from her debut in the early '80s to becoming a dominant figure in pop and R&B by the late '90s. This album came after her commercial peak with 'All for You' (2001) and illustrates her sustained relevance in the music industry.
Stylistic neighbors
Tinashe· Aaliyah· Beyoncé

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 What Have You Done for Me Lately 4:43
  • 2 Nasty 4:04
  • 3 When I Think of You 3:55
  • 4 Control 5:54
  • 5 Let’s Wait Awhile (single remix version) 4:37
  • 6 The Pleasure Principle 4:14
  • 7 Diamonds 4:53
  • 8 Miss You Much 4:12
  • 9 Rhythm Nation 5:30
  • 10 Escapade 4:45
  • 11 Alright (7″ video version with rap) 4:59
  • 12 Come Back to Me 5:36
  • 13 Black Cat (video mix/short solo single album) 4:31
  • 14 Love Will Never Do (Without You) 4:35
  • 15 The Best Things in Life Are Free 4:36
  • 16 That’s the Way Love Goes 4:26

Disc 2

  • 1 If 4:32
  • 2 Again 3:47
  • 3 Because of Love 4:18
  • 4 Any Time, Any Place 5:12
  • 5 Scream 4:02
  • 6 Runaway 3:34
  • 7 Got ’til It’s Gone 3:36
  • 8 Together Again 4:07
  • 9 I Get Lonely 4:01
  • 10 Go Deep 4:43
  • 11 What’s It Gonna Be? 4:03
  • 12 Doesn’t Really Matter 4:56
  • 13 All for You (video single mix) 4:32
  • 14 Someone to Call My Lover 4:15
  • 15 All Nite (Don’t Stop) 3:27
  • 16 Call on Me 3:35
  • 17 Feedback 3:56
  • 18 Make Me 3:38

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata