INDUSTRY NEWS: JANET JACKSON READY FOR COMEBACK

Miss Jackson is ready to make her comeback. She has her "Number Ones" compilation set for a November 17th release. It will include all of her singles since 1986, and features her new single "Make Me," featuring production from super producer Rodney Jerkins. Rodney also leaked to the public that Janet will be releasing a new album in 2010. The album will be very dance-driven (could that be a challenge to Lady GaGa?). Additionally, Janet has gone back to her original label A&M.

For some odd reason, I think Janet is going to take 2010 by storm. I think her album is gonna be dope. If her songs don't focus on having a pop appeal, nor overly urban appeal, she will be great. Honestly, if she wants to really make a huge dance album, she should go atypical and look to the "Control" album for inspiration, yet pair it with strong hip-hop elements of the 90's.

Here is Janet's new single "Make Me." It's dope!

INDUSTRY NEWS: JANET'S COMEBACK

Word has it that Janet Jackson is ready for a comeback in 2010. Earlier this year it was reported that Ms. Jackson parted ways with Island Def Jam records, and recently it was reported that she and long-time boyfriend/collaborator Jermaine Dupri split. Reports also claim that Janet has reunited with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and they've been recording like crazy. Janet wants her new record released in early 2010 although she has not signed with a new label.

I think its great that Janet wants to get out there and put out some new music since her brother Michael's recent passing. Her last album "Discipline" actually had some decent cuts but I feel like the entire Jermaine situation reunined her career. It was perfectly fine that they were romantically involved but he did not need to take over executive production of any Janet projects, and convince her to fire Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis when those two men are responsible for her career. They were behind the production of every single Janet album since her breakthrough "Control" until 2004's "Damita Jo." The time apart should allow the dynamic threesome to create some magic.

As far as labels go, I could see Janet signing with Epic Records since they are trying to revamp their Urban division in addition to being her late brother Michael's home label. Or she could be securing a lucrative Live Nation 360 deal since. Nevertheless, any label that has reservations on signing Janet is crazy because fans will buy her new music for simple fact that she is releasing music after Michael's passing, and for the fact that she makes amazing music when depressed.

I will keep you all posted with New Janet information.