Number Ones
Janet Jackson · 2009
149 min · 34 tracks · contemporary R&B
A celebration of Janet Jackson's chart-topping hits, blending R&B grooves with pop sensibilities and empowering themes.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- celebratory dance party vibes nostalgic sing-along moments dynamic pacing for varied moods
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Number Ones' is a compilation album showcasing Janet Jackson's illustrious career leading up to this point. It highlights her evolution from her debut in the early '80s to becoming a dominant figure in pop and R&B by the late '90s. This album came after her commercial peak with 'All for You' (2001) and illustrates her sustained relevance in the music industry.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B
Number Ones is an album by Janet Jackson, released in 2009. A celebration of Janet Jackson's chart-topping hits, blending R&B grooves with pop sensibilities and empowering themes. 'Number Ones' solidified Janet Jackson's status as a pop icon, featuring all her number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The album received critical acclaim, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and further reinforcing her influence on contemporary R&B and pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Number Ones sound like?
A celebration of Janet Jackson's chart-topping hits, blending R&B grooves with pop sensibilities and empowering themes. Rooted in contemporary R&B.
What makes Number Ones by Janet Jackson notable?
'Number Ones' solidified Janet Jackson's status as a pop icon, featuring all her number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The album received critical acclaim, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and further reinforcing her influence on contemporary R&B and pop music. Released in 2009, 'Number Ones' is a compilation album showcasing Janet Jackson's illustrious career leading up to this point. It highlights her evolution from her debut in the early '80s to becoming a dominant figure in pop and R&B by the late '90s. This album came after her commercial peak with 'All for You' (2001) and illustrates her sustained relevance in the music industry.
Who is Number Ones for?
Number Ones works well if you're into celebratory dance party vibes, nostalgic sing-along moments and dynamic pacing for varied moods.
How many songs are on Number Ones?
Number Ones has 34 tracks, running approximately 149 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 What Have You Done for Me Lately 4:43
- 2 Nasty Standout 4:04
- 3 When I Think of You 3:55
- 4 Control 5:54
- 5 Let’s Wait Awhile (single remix version) 4:37
- 6 The Pleasure Principle 4:14
- 7 Diamonds 4:53
- 8 Miss You Much 4:12
- 9 Rhythm Nation Standout 5:30
- 10 Escapade 4:45
- 11 Alright (7″ video version with rap) 4:59
- 12 Come Back to Me 5:36
- 13 Black Cat (video mix/short solo single album) 4:31
- 14 Love Will Never Do (Without You) 4:35
- 15 The Best Things in Life Are Free 4:36
- 16 That’s the Way Love Goes 4:26
Disc 2
- 1 If 4:32
- 2 Again 3:47
- 3 Because of Love 4:18
- 4 Any Time, Any Place 5:12
- 5 Scream 4:02
- 6 Runaway 3:34
- 7 Got ’til It’s Gone 3:36
- 8 Together Again 4:07
- 9 I Get Lonely 4:01
- 10 Go Deep 4:43
- 11 What’s It Gonna Be? 4:03
- 12 Doesn’t Really Matter 4:56
- 13 All for You (video single mix) 4:32
- 14 Someone to Call My Lover 4:15
- 15 All Nite (Don’t Stop) 3:27
- 16 Call on Me 3:35
- 17 Feedback 3:56
- 18 Make Me 3:38
Release Date
November 17, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
149 min 44 sec
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