"A Passion for Discipline" by Janet
"It's the idea that unifies the songs on this records. As a concept, and even a lifestyle, discipline goes extremely deep. It can be applied to so much about ourselves. In my case, I see it as one of defining aspects of my character. Discipline was there for me from the start. But it was not until this record that I began to understand its full meaning.
"In putting Discipline out front, as both the title of the album and title of a song about sexual surrender, I wanted to announce that I was venturing into new creative waters. That meant working with producers like Jermaine Dupri, Rodney Jerkins, and Ne-Yo, whose songs spoke to the immediacy of my emotions. Like all my records, this one, whether intentional or not, has autobiographical roots. It's difficult for me to work any other way. I don't feel it, if I don't believe it, I can't sing it."
"So Discipline, as a storyline, begins in my childhood which someone could see as a classic study in discipline. Discipline was part of a family culture that I absorbed. I was born with it.
"I also believe that discipline has given me the confidence to jump out of the nest. When L.A. Reid, Chairman of Island Def Jam and I discussed co-executive producing this record, we both agreed that the feeling had to be adventuresome and fresh. I was interested in exploring musical scenarios - some exotic, many erotic, but all deeply emotional.
"I wanted to push the envelope. And I'm glad that Discipline, both as a song and an album, does just that."
Features:
Double LP
Selections:
LP 1
1. I.D.
2. Feedback
3. Luv
4. Spinnin
5. Rollercoaster
6. Bathroom Break
7. Rock With U
8. 2Nite
9. Can't B Good
10. 4 Words
11. Never Letchu Go
LP 2
1. Truth or Dare
2. Greatest X
3. Good Morning Janet
4. So Much Betta
5. Play Selection
6. The 1 feat. Missy Elliott
7. What's Ur Name
8. The Meaning
9. Discipline
10. Back
11. Curtains
