Friday, February 1, 2008

50th Post! Janet Jackson Update: New Songs + "Discipline" Tracklisting

For my 50th post in under a month (my 1st btw), I bring you a HUGE update on the hottest woman of the moment in music, Janet! Today, on her official site, 2 brand new songs from her upcoming album Discipline, due February 26th, were posted for our listening pleasure in full length! They are called "Rock With U" and "LUV." They are both different than the first single "Feedback" in their own ways, which is a good thing. "Rock With U" is a jam with the freshness only Janet can create, while "LUV" is a bit faster and quite infectious. I quite enjoyed them at first listen, but there is something about Janet that makes her music better with each additional listen. I am sooo looking forward to Discipline! The other update is that the official tracklisting for Discipline has been revealed. Her signature interludes are there, but maybe too much so. Judge for yourself (also included are names of those who worked behind-the-scenes on the project):

1. I.D. (Interlude)
2. Feedback [by R. Jerkins]
3. LUV [by R. Jerkins]
4. Spinnin (Interlude)
5. Rollercoaster [by R. Jerkins]
6. Bathroom Break (Interlude)
7. Rock With U [by J. Dupri/Ne-Yo]
8. 2nite [by Stargate]
9. Can't B Good [by Ne-Yo]
10. 4 Words (Interlude)
11. Never Letchu Go [by J. Austin/J. Dupri]
12. Truth Or Dare (Interlude)
13. Greatest X [by The Dream/T. Stewart]
14. Good Morning Janet (Interlude)
15. So Much Betta
16. Play Selection (Interlude)
17. The 1 feat. Missy Elliott
18. What's Ur Name [by J. Dupri]
19. The Meaning (Interlude)
20. Discipline [by Ne-Yo]
21. Back (Interlude)
22. Curtains

Very happy/excited about the Missy collaboration, as well as Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins getting more than just "Feedback" on the project, including "LUV." Jermaine Dupri pulled something out of character off with "Rock With U," so that also excites me about his contributions to the album. Although I'm a bit uninterested in the unoriginal producer Stargate, I know that, if anyone can make good music with him, it's Janet. It's also cool to see her work with the talented Johnta Austin (see: "The One That Got Away"), Grammy award-winning co-writer of Mariah's "We Belong Together" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You." Something else worth referencing is the Japanese release, which has 2 bonus tracks: "Let Me Know" [by Ne-Yo] and "Feedback (Ralphi Rosario Electro Shock Radio Edit)." Hopefully these will make it to the net so everyone else can hear them. Discipline drops February 26th!

No comments: