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.
Why this album works
'Number Ones' solidified Janet Jackson's status as a pop icon, featuring all her number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The album received critical acclaim, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and further reinforcing her influence on contemporary R&B and pop music.
- Best for
- celebratory dance party vibes nostalgic sing-along moments dynamic pacing for varied moods
- 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
- Christina Aguilera· Madonna· Prince· Ricky Martin· Black Eyed Peas· Backstreet Boys· Alanis Morissette· Usher
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 Standout 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 Standout 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
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