MUS 505 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Janet Jackson'S Rhythm Nation 1814, How Will I Know, The Star-Spangled Banner
29 Mar 2020
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Pepsi) for her explicit material and anti-christian imagery: an icon for many groups; cross-dressing and challenges to conventional gender roles have given her high status for some gay and lesbian audiences. Sang backup for chaka khan as a teen. Signed to arista records in 1983: released self-titled debut in 1985, one of the few black artists to receive regular rotation during mtv"s early days. I will always love you becomes best-selling single by a female artist. Influenced mariah carey, beyonce, and alicia keys, among others. First performer to significantly alter the american national anthem with extra pitches. 1966: propelled by success of her brother even though she released her debut before thriller, control (1986) reached top of the charts. Janet jackson"s rhythm nation 1814 followed in 1989, which explored issues of racism, poverty, and addiction. Labelled as a video artist for her elaborate, carefully choreographed videos: music often contained strong feminist message or political content.
