Janet Jackson - From Janet to Damita Jo: The Videos (2004)

Experience over a decade of music videos from the most visual artist of our time. Take the musical journey with Janet Jackson and watch her videos evolve form the Virgin Records albums janet., The Velvet Rope, All For You, to her most recent project, Damita Jo. All of the music videos from each of Janet’s four Virgin albums are featured including the previously commercially unreleased "Son Of A Gun"; the deeper personal insights and musical triumphs of Damita Jo (2004)- "I Want You", "All Nite (Don’t Stop)", and a bonus live version of Just A Little While" From Janet to Damita Jo- The Videos, not only represents the themes of each Virgin album, but also poignantly defines each stage of Janet’s life at the time of it’s release.

Janet's the best!!!

I love all the videos. My favorites are: If, I Get Lonely, All For You and All Nite (Don't Stop). The only video missing is Doesn't Really Matter. I don't know why this video was not included in this compilation. October 8, 2008

Great Video to Workout to when on treadmill....

I bought this to put in the DVD while running on my treadmill and I love it. Good beats and visual makes me go an extra mile. Go Janet. July 31, 2008

Great Video Collection

The girl has still got it. I especially enjoyed the one with the little girl walking with the lion and the one they filmed in the dirty old hotel.So what if her voice is not strong...that's her sound. Keep on puttin em out Miss Jackson. July 11, 2008

She always serves as an example

"From Janet to Damita Jo": The Videos are all of Janet Jackson's videos from 1993-2004. When comparing these videos to the videos from the "Control" and "Rhythm Nation" videos, these videos are not nearly as innovative or creative, however, the dancing is still groundbreaking, brilliant, and top notch. Aesthetically, Janet is still beautiful and her physique is unbelievably sculpted. Do the videos and songs match well? Sometimes. But then there are times when Janet's creative side overlaps her logic, and the finished product is not always a beautiful thing. The videos from 1993-94 were clearly the best on this compilation, especially since she was at her peak at that juncture.

"That's the Way Love Goes" is starts this DVD off. This song is Janet's most successful to date. The video has a relaxing and laid back feel. Janet is sitting around and dancing with her friends (most of them were her dancers at that time.) For an added treat, Jennifer Lopez is featured in the video, looking young and vibrant. Janet's most respected choreography is in the "If" video. The robotic moves are still popular among Janet fans and non-fans alike. This video has a Chinese theme to it and features non-stop dancing! Janet looks especially stunning in this one. Janet's most sexually racy video to date is arguably "Anytime, Anyplace." There is nothing special about the video as far as graphics, nor does it include anything over-the-top, but she simply shows her sexual side in such a provocative manner. The way in which she sashays around the room, the intensity in her eyes, the way she bites into her man's earrings and shares a strawberry with him is unforgettable! This video is definitely a highlight. My personal favorite Janet video is "Because of Love." Janet looks genuinely happy here. Again, she is featured with her closest friends and it also has some memorable tour footage. "Again" is another simple video, but the simplicity says so much. The song is about a woman being hesitant to fall in love with her ex again because he hurt her the first time, but, as the song progresses, she is falling for him. There is much passion between Janet and actor Gary Dourdan here. This is another one of my favorites. "Got `Til It's Gone", "All Nite (Don't Stop)", and "Together Again" are all sup par videos overall. "Together Again" and "All Nite (Don't Stop)" feature some amazing dancing, but the videos as a whole aren't among Janet's best. "Together Again" is a song Janet dedicated to friends she has lost to AIDS. In the video, we find Janet and her dancers outside dancing among elephants and desserts. Hmmmm, I don't know about you, but I didn't like that very much. "Everytime" is a beautiful song and has an equally pleasing video. Janet is swimming around nude with blue contacts and a very delicate look on her face. I loved the concept.

This DVD features a few nice interviews and performances. If you are vacillating on whether or not you should purchase this DVD, go ahead and pick it up. I rate it 4 stars because I love it!

Mikeisha's Top 5

1. "Because of Love"
2. "Again"
3. "Anytime, Anyplace"
4. "Everytime"
5. "You"
January 28, 2008

the best

I love janet since control. I love to watch her videos and I look forward to more videos. March 15, 2007

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