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Word on the Street: What's Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?

Word on the Street: What's Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Janet Jackson

In celebration of Janet Jackson’s “Number Ones” compilation, we hit the streets of New York City to ask real people what their favorite JJ song is and why.

Reported By: Jenisha Watts

Word on the Street: What’s Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
02
‘Scream’

“I like that song because Michael is on it. I think they should have made more music together.”

—Gillian Holland, 24

Listen Now:Michael Jackson

Word on the Street: What’s Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
Jenisha Watts
03
‘Alright’

“It’s one of those songs where you can’t get stressed, the title speaks for itself. It’s also very therapeutic.”

—Greg St. Plice, 33

Listen Now:Janet Jackson - Design of a Decade: 1986-1996 - Alright

Word on the Street: What’s Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
Jenisha Watts
04
‘Rhythm Nation’

“It talks about different cultures coming together. The song is very joyful.”

—Avianna Johnson, 18

Listen Now:Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation 1814 - Rhythm Nation

Word on the Street: What’s Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
Jenisha Watts
05
‘Control’

“The way it starts off, you know, being that teenager, you want to gain control in life, to regain control over everything.”

—Josie Edouard, 35

Listen Now:Janet Jackson - Design of a Decade: 1986-1996

Word on the Street: What’s Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
Jenisha Watts
06
‘Doesn’t Really Matter’

“I like the beat and her freedom on the soundtrack.”

—Veronica Evans, 19

Listen Now:Janet Jackson - All for You - Doesn't Really Matter

Word on the Street: What’s Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
Jenisha Watts
07
‘So Excited’

“I like the choreography in the video because they were dancing on another level. It was different and out there.”

—Arinze Lasbrey, 20

Listen Now:Janet featuring Khia - 20 Y.O. - So Excited

Word on the Street: What’s Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
Jenisha Watts
08
‘Any Time, Any Place’

“It’s just ultra sexy. It’s bold and affirmative. She’s letting you know any time, any place, and I am for it!”

—Kys Swinny, 25

Listen Now:Janet Jackson - Janet.

Word on the Street: What’s Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
Jenisha Watts
09
‘Lonely’

“The beat, also it’s so straight forward. You can’t help but relate to what she is saying on the track.”

—Maudisa Nooitmeek, 23

Listen Now:Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation 1814 - Lonely

Word on the Street: What’s Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
Jenisha Watts
10
‘That’s The Way Love Goes’

“The dancing, the video, the connection makes it a wonderful song. I just love the chemistry in the video!”

—Iheoma Nooitmeek, 29

Listen Now:Janet Jackson - Janet. - That's the Way Love Goes

Word on the Street: What’s Your Favorite Janet Jackson Song?
TOPICS:  Janet Jackson
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