Worldwide 100 million-selling megastar Janet Jackson returns to Soundscan’s #1 position on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as her Island Def Jam album debut ‘Discipline’ enters at the top on first week sales of 181,075 units, it was announced today by Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group.
‘Discipline’ marks Janet’s first #1 Soundscan album debut in nearly seven years, since ‘All For You’ in May 2001.
“Janet delivered an amazing album and Island Def Jam is on a mission to deliver big results for her in every way,” said Mr. Reid. "Janet is musical royalty who only deserves the very best.”
‘Discipline’ was launched on the morning of the album release (February 26th) with a live performance at the Nokia Theatre on New York’s Times Square, broadcast on ABC’s Good Morning America.
Another Times Square performance happened that afternoon, broadcast by MTV’s TRL. Just a few blocks away, pandemonium took over Best Buy for Janet’s in-store CD signing event, which attracted 5000 fans.
Across the country two days later (Thursday), Janet stopped traffic again at her Virgin Megastore CD signing event. Later that night on CNN, she was the exclusive guest on Larry King Live. An appearance on the Ellen Show followed the next morning (Friday). Janet’s appearance on the Tyra Banks Show airs March 4, and that same night she is the lead guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
The week before the album’s release came news of Janet’s 2008 NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the #1 box office smash Why Did I Get Married?
The comedy-drama written, produced, directed, and starring Tyler Perry, opened #1 at the box office.
‘Discipline’ is the 10th studio album (and overall 13th album) of Janet Jackson’s career. In addition to Rodney Jerkins, who produced “Feedback,” the new album brings together an A-list of guest producers, including Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, and The-Dream.
Prior to album release, “Feedback” was named Janet’s biggest-selling digital single ever, and the video (by British director Saam Farahmand) is currently in major video channel rotation on BET, MTV, VH1, and VH1 Soul.
In a class all by herself, 5-time Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated Janet Jackson – singer, composer, producer, actor, and humanitarian – celebrated two career milestones in 2007: the 30th anniversary of her beginning as a TV star in her own right on “Good Times” (in 1977), and the 25th anniversary of her debut as a solo recording artist on A&M Records (in 1982).
For the comments by Ms. Jazmine and Miss Damien, you two are obviously tired and ridiculous! Stop hating on Miss Jackson gurls because she started this thing for all those new acts. If it wasn't for Janet there would be no Beyonce or Ciara or any of those other girls that imitate her style. SO knock it off haters and stop hating! Miss Janet will always be the Queen!
Nikki
3/11/2008 8:53:51 AM
Come on now stop hating she is making much more money thank you she is doing what she loves to do. stop hating on people grow the F**ck up!
damien
3/9/2008 9:40:19 AM
lol......... EVERYONE OPEN YOUR EYES JANET JACKSON ONLY WENT NUMBER 1 BECAUSE MTV LET HER BACK ON . JANET ALBUM IS WACK , FEEDBACK IS SO WACK AND YA'LL ARE BUYING HER ALBUM . HER PERFORMANCES ARE HORRIBLE AND HER ALBUM GOES TO NUMBER 1 .WOW .. HEY CAN'T BE MAD , YO JERMAINE FOUND A WAY TO FOOL THESE KIDS .
Jordan Pamela
3/8/2008 8:33:41 AM
BEST WISHES TO THE UPCOMING TOUR I LOOK FORWARD TO READING AND LEARNING FROM THE NEW BOOKS. BABYDOLL 2008
jazmine
3/7/2008 10:28:13 AM
you have the worst music ever
Gisca Damier Bonhomme
3/7/2008 12:27:19 AM
I just love Ms. Janet
How can I meet with you, just for couple minutes.
shell12
3/5/2008 7:19:11 PM
I am so proud of you Janet,look forawrd to seeing you for a fifth time,love ya.
Lisa
3/5/2008 6:19:19 PM
She is fabolous.
dina
3/5/2008 5:37:06 PM
Ms. Jackson is fabulous. Do ur thang Janet!
Nikki
3/5/2008 4:05:18 PM
Janet you go girl I loved whatching you on good times and I love watching your career blow up you keep it up! I do admire you. Much love
Worldwide 100 million-selling megastar Janet Jackson returns to Soundscan’s #1 position on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as her Island Def Jam album debut ‘Discipline’ enters at the top on first week sales of 181,075 units, it was announced today by Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group. 
