10 reasons why Janet is the original ICON!

10. JANET comes from music royalty

JANET was born on May 16th, 1966, the youngest of 10 children. The family has in total had 27 number one smashes on the Billboard Hot 100 alone, the family has spent over 79 weeks at the top spot. The Jackson family have been at the forefront of the industry for over 40 years. 






from left; Rebbie, Michael, Jackie, Janet, Marlon, Randy, Tito, Latoya 

9. Fashion and beauty Icon

JANET has always been praised for her exquisite fashion taste, even in her 40's JANET is still seen in such high regards. JANET even recently released her very first high end fashion clothing line, but don't be expecting to see them in your local store, along with the likes of Rihanna's clothing line, just as JANET, only the best is good enough for and her pieces are only sold at high end fashion outlets. JANET's beauty is something not even the biggest hater could deny, even at 45 the woman's beauty remain is still as evident as ever, known worldwide for her natural beauty and has been known as a sex symbol ever since stating her sexual maturity in 1993 with the janet. album.

8. Numerous records set

JANET has set numerous records throughout her 30 years career. To name a few in 2007 JANET entered the Guinness World Book Of Records as the 'most internet searched in history'. She is also the only artist in history to spawn 7 top 5 hits off a single album, Rhythm Nation. Rhythm Nation is also the only album to spawn 3 number one singles on the Hot 100 in 3 different calender years. In 1991 she signed a record deal with Virgin, worth an estimated $100 million, making her the then highest paid entertainer in history. The Rhythm Nation World Tour remains to this day the most successful debut tour by any artist in history, JANET's 2 tour dates in the Tokyo Dome Stadium in a record 7 minutes. The janet. album gave JANET her 3rd consecutive number one album, with the then highest opening week sales by any female artist.

7.Often imitated never replicated

Now we all know that imitation is the highest form of flattery, and well JANET has a lot to be flattered. Every heavy weight in the industry from Beyonce to Usher have taken inspiration for the one and only queen. She's been sited as an inspiration by Rihanna, Gaga, Britney, Beyonce, J. Lo, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Aaliyah, N'Sync, the list goes on and one. JANET is by far the most imitated female in pop music, no matter how people try to say otherwise, the proof is in the pudding, just turn on any music channel and your sure to see some Janet inspired moves.

6. True Humanitarian 

All you have to do is listen to the legendary Rhythm Nation 1814, to realise JANET cares a great deal about people and the world. She has given millions to numerous charities. With every tour JANET has taken part on she has supported a charity organisation, which helps children. She took part in the We Are The World remake, which her brother wrote 25 years earlier, however JANET's participation was in aid of the recent Haiti earthquake. In late 2011 when JANET signed her endorsement deal with NutriSystem, she co-found the charity NutriBank which will help aid world hunger.

5.MTV Icon

In 2001 MTV launched the very first MTV Icon, and who else could they choose to give the very first MTV Icon award to? No other than Janet of course. Janet was given the prestigious award at a special event hosted by MTV which saw a host of A-list celebrities pay homage to Janet and tell them how much she had had an impact on their career. Janet later showed all the performers of the night how it was done by performing her then hot new single All For You for the first time.

4.Over 300 international music awards won

JANET has pretty much won every award out there for a musician to win and then some! From Grammys to AMA's, MTV Japan awards to the UK's MOBO's, Janet's won them all, Janet is second in number of awards won by a female artist, only Whitney has won more than JANET. JANET has won 6 Grammys, 33 Billboard awards - more than any other artist in history, 12 American Music Awards, and numerous others.

3.Over 150 million records sold

During her legendary 30 year career Janet has sold over 150 million records worldwide and is listed as one of the biggest selling artists of all time. Her janet. album is also listed as one of the biggest selling albums of all time having sold in excess of 20 million copies. Her 1998 anthem Together Again is also one of the biggest selling singles of all time having sold well over 6 million copies worldwide. Having only released 10 studio albums JANET's achievements in sales are spectacular.

2.Nobody moves like Janet

JANET is most definitely the best female dancer the world has yet to see, no female out there can compare, and like her brother Michael she makes is look so effortless. Her redefining choreography has changed the way music videos are seen today, her signature song 'Nasty' was the first video by an artist to have straight choreography from beginning to end of a song, something which is pretty much essential on a lot of pop songs. 

1.Multidimensional diva

There is no denying that JANET is a multidimensional diva, she  sings, dances and acts like no other and sets a very high standard for each of them. She has been in 5 blockbuster movies all of which have debuted in the top 3 at the box office, 3 of which debuted at number one! There is no denying JANET is an all round performer, and this is why she is the one and only ICON!