List of artists influenced by Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. She began her career as a child star in several sitcoms during the late seventies, before transitioning into popular music with her self-titled debut album and breakthrough, Control. In addition to being declared a global "pop culture phenomenon," in addition to "Erotic Queen of Pop" and "Queen of Dance." Observing her "broad-based, widespread appeal," Mark Seliger considered Jackson "the most recognized" female pop artist of "the 80s, 90s, and today," while Tris McCall appointed her "the direct forerunner" within modern pop. Leah Simpson also declared her "a legendary singer and actress," who would "always be a prominent figure in the industry."
Influence and commentary
Jackson is among the most influential artists in popular music. Of her own influences, she said, "There are artists, true performers that have come before me who have been a big inspiration to me. I hope I do the same for others." Judy Faber of CBS News observed her influence, ranging from "her acrobatic dance moves to her birdlike singing voice," to be emulated by various artists.
Upon the release of Discipline, Paul Lester commended her as "the ninth biggest-selling pop act of all time, the second most successful female artist ever and the most searched-for person in internet history." MTV News commented, "Janet Jackson's superstar resolve is made of pure steel.. If we could've made Janet Jackson the MTV Artist of the Century, we would have." Marcello Carlin of Stylus credited her sonic innovation and musical themes to create templates for "nearly all worthwhile 21st century pop." Simon Reynolds also declared her to have "drafted a new blueprint for dance pop" with her early recordings, via the usage of drum machines and synthesized basselines. Additionally, Robert Hilburn observed artists to incorporate the "Janet Jackson school of youthful Top 40 attitude" as a model for their artistry. Out Magazine stated:
Musical influence
Tris McCall called Jackson "the direct forerunner of most current female pop stars," adding, "The techno-soul hybrid she pioneered in the '80s (and the conflation of transgression, liberation and desire at the heart of much her writing) is now the sound of the commercial airwaves. Rihanna, Britney Spears... they've all followed in Jackson's stiletto-heeled footsteps." While having "changed the course of females in pop music," Taylor Ferber of VH1 stated, "Janet was a trailblazer, fusing pop , raising the bar for music video choreography, speaking out about social injustice and breaking racial and sexual taboos. The trends she started in fashion and music can still be seen in the work of today's female stars."
Kelly Crane stated, " name is constantly mentioned when other artists — Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears to name a few - are asked who inspires them." The Khaleej Times observed Jackson to establish a template for Rihanna, while NME noted the emergence of "pneumatic mini-Janets" such as Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez. Rashod Ollison recognized various artists and boy bands to "owe a huge debt to Jackson for the dance and musical templates she set," heralding her influence on "today's pop vixens for whom she set the template." Jon Pareles cited her to "shape Britney Spears, Beyoncé, the Pussycat Dolls and much other current pop".
Through her "versatility and mastery of a bewildering array of styles," Virgin Records observed her to influence an eclectic range of artists. According to The Guardian, Jackson has become "the paradigmatic cyber-diva of modern machine soul, a key influence on her successors, from Whitney to Mariah, Britney to Beyoncé." and Bruno Mars consider her a notable influence, in addition to European artists Cheryl Cole and Robyn, receiving uncommissioned remixes by electronic artists such as Disclosure and Skrillex. In indie rock, she has inspired albums by The Black Keys and Sleigh Bells. while the vocal styles of Ariana Grande, FKA Twigs, and Gwen Stefani have been compared with her vocal techniques.
Performing and fashion
Through her performances and choreography, Jackson has pioneered a variety of methods used by ensuing artists. Veronica Chambers declared her to redefine the music video, citing numerous artists to use similar sets and dance routines. Her concert tours have been regarded to create new standards for showmanship, via the usage of pyrotechnics, elaborate staging, and intricate choreography. Of her influence on Shakira and Beyoncé, Denene Millner commended her to "single-handedly change the way a generation of female performers hit the stage," adding, "Before Jackson, little was expected of girl singers except that they coo about love and heartbreak and look pretty in their dresses." Fabien Brathwaite added, "Before Janet, women weren't dancing this hard or this fierce or this sexy." Universal Music observed synchronized dance routines to become "synonymous with Janet," while Telemundo noted artists such as LMFAO to perform "Janet Jackson-style" formations. Jackson brought the headset microphone to prominence; often referred to as the "Janet Jackson microphone," and developed explicit performance themes; such as seducing a fan on stage. Additionally, she was one of two artists to first use LCDs; becoming a standard in modern technology.
Jackson has secured a position as a prominent fashion icon, with Phil Marder declaring her fashion statements to "often become the norm for teenage girls around the globe." Her iconic ensembles include her Control-era attire, "Rhythm Nation" outfit, Velvet Rope period of crimson hair and piercings, and standard of midriff-baring wardrobe. Emily Feimster stated:
In comparing Miley Cyrus' image transition to Jackson's, Priya Elan stated, "Miley, like Janet, was the beloved child star who played tic-tac-toe with America as Hannah Montana," observing her risqué performances to eradicate her former persona in a similar vein. As a sex symbol, Jackson became known for her toned abdominal muscles and midriff-baring style, thought to become "standard operating procedure" within contemporary pop. VH1 observed her image to be emulated by "just about every pop star," while The Harvard Crimson recalled, "Janet Jackson's sexy stomach captured the imagination of all races."
Influenced by Jackson
*Aaliyah
*Alanis Morissette
*Alicia Keys
*Anastacia
*Anti-Flag and Tom Morello (for the song "Post-War Breakout")
*Ashlyne Huff
*Aubrey O'Day
*Brandy Norwood
*Britney Spears
*Cassie Ventura
*Cheryl Cole
*Chris Brown
*Christina Aguilera
*Christine and the Queens
*Class Actress
*Crystal Kay
*Dannii Minogue
*Darren Hayes
*David Dallas
*Dawn Richard
*Debbie Gibson
*Deerhoof
*Delta Goodrem
*Destiny's Child
*Dev Hynes
*Diamond Rings
*Eliza Doolittle
*Elizabeth Mathis (for the film TRON: Legacy)
*Emilia de Poret
*Emma Bunton
*Emmy Rossum (for fitness routines for Shameless)
*Erin McCarley
*Fifth Harmony
*Fischerspooner
*Fleur East
*Gary Numan
*Generationals
*Girl Talk
*Girls' Generation
*Grimes
* Havana Brown
*Heidi Range of Sugababes
*Hitomi Shimatani
*How to Dress Well
*Jamie Lidell
*Janelle Monáe
*Jason DeRulo
*Jay-Z
*Jena Malone
*Jennifer Lopez
*Jessica Mauboy
*Jessica Simpson
*Jessie Ware
*Jessy Lanza
*Jhené Aiko
*Joana "JoJo" Levesque
*Joni Mitchell (for select performances of "Big Yellow Taxi")
*Junior Sanchez
*Justin Timberlake
*KARA
*Kate Hudson
*Kat Graham
*Kathleen Hanna
*Katy Perry
*Kelela
*Kelly Clarkson
*Kelly Rowland
*Keri Hilson
*Kesha
*Kiesza
*Kim Ann Foxman
*Kimbra
*Koda Kumi
*Kylie Minogue
*Lea Salonga
*Lee Hyori
*Lene Marlin
*Leon Vynehall
*Lil Debbie
*Lil' Kim
*Lindsay Lohan
*Lissie
*Little Dragon (for the album Nabuma Rubberband)
*Little Mix
*Liz Phair
*Liza Minnelli (for the album Confessions)
*Luke James
*Marger Sealey
*Mariah Carey
*Marie Serneholt
*Mary J. Blige
*Meisa Kuroki
*Melanie Chisholm
*Melissa Ferrick
*Michael Jackson
*Michael K. Williams
*Michelle Williams
*Missy Elliott
*Misha B
*Minzy of 2NE1
*MNEK
*Nami Tamaki
*Ne-Yo
*Nelly Furtado
*Nicole Scherzinger
*Nicki Minaj
*Nite Jewel
*'N Sync
*Nomi Ruiz of Jessica 6
*OK Go (for "A Million Ways" music video)
*Operator Please
* (for the single "Miss Jackson")
*Peter Andre
*Pink
*The Pussycat Dolls
*Queen Latifah
*Ricky Martin
*Robyn
*The Ruby Suns
*Samantha Jade
*Sara Bareilles
*School of Seven Bells
*Selena
*Selena Gomez
*Sevyn Streeter
*Shinobi Ninja
*Shirley Manson of Garbage (for the single "Sex Is Not the Enemy")
*Shy'm
*Sky Ferreira
*Sleigh Bells (for the album Bitter Rivals)
*Solange Knowles
*Spice Girls
*St. Vincent
*Steve Mason of The Beta Band (for the album Boys Outside)
*Sufjan Stevens
*Tinashe
*TLC
*Toni Braxton
*Tori Amos (for the album American Doll Posse)
*Toro y Moi
*Travis Barker
*Tristan Prettyman
*Trust
*Usher
*Utada Hikaru
*Victoria Beckham
*Wheat (for the album Hope and Adams)
*Whitney Wolanin
*Will Ferrell
*Will Sheff of Okkervil River
*Wynter Gordon
*Yoo Young-jin
Legacy
Various critics have bestowed Jackson as the "Queen of Pop," with Fabien Brathwaite calling her "the other Queen of Pop." Ken Berry titled her the "embodiment of a global superstar," citing her appeal to "transcend geographic, cultural, and generational boundaries." MTV News added, "drop the name "Janet" anywhere in the world where there's access to an FM radio, and they'll know who you're talking about." Dutch publication Trouw cited both women as the most prominent female artists of their generation. In profiling artists such as Justin Timberlake, author Sean Smith considered her to exceed the influence of Michael Jackson within modern pop. Of the BBC UK documentary Janet Jackson - Taking Control, Howard Male concluded, "Janet's unprecedented crossover success changed the music industry just as much as Michael's did."
Artists who have been appointed the potential "next Janet Jackson" or successor include Britney Spears, Cheryl Cole, Fergie, and Rihanna. Various critics have titled international artists in comparison, which include Samantha Fox as the "British Janet Jackson", Daniela Mercury as the "Brazilian Janet Jackson", BoA as the "Korean Janet Jackson", Maya Vik as the "Norwegian Janet Jackson", Alison Hinds as the "West Indian answer to Janet", Lady Saw as the "Janet Jackson of Jamaica", Vina Morales as the Philippines' "answer to Janet Jackson", and Namie Amuro, Gina Hiraizumi, and Crystal Kay as the "Japanese Janet Jackson." Artists who have titled themselves in reference to Jackson include Adam Levine ("reverse" or male Jackson), Havana Brown ("the DJ-slash-Janet Jackson"), Kat Graham ("Baby Janet"), and Kanary Diamonds ("rapping Janet Jackson").
Notable artists who have been influenced or commented on Jackson include:
*Adam Levine was influenced by Jackson's for a photo editorial in Cosmopolitan UK, commenting, "That was my idea, a reverse Janet Jackson."
*Beyoncé stated, "I've learned so much from watching her over her career. She starts the trends and she taught me you have to reinvent yourself with every new album. She's still herself, but she always has a new thing, a new hair color, a new look, a new type of album."
*Britney Spears declared herself "majorly inspired by Janet and everything that she does," also saying, "I've always idolized her." Of her image and musical traits, Bradley Stern of Idolator commented, "if anyone, Britney's style and sound is more similar to Janet."
*Bruno Mars considered Jackson "the pioneer in the music industry," saying, "we all looked up to her."
*Christina Aguilera commented, "Janet never stops giving you what you want. She's an artist that will always be regarded as one of the best." Aguilera also said, "I would watch specials on TV or videos of Janet.. and I would start crying because I was like 'I want that so bad!'"
*Actress Emmy Rossum cited Jackson to inspire her fitness routines while filming the Showtime series Shameless.
*Jennifer Lopez declared Jackson her inspiration to enter the entertainment industry. She later commented, "I can also never forget the magnificent Janet Jackson as she is a big inspiration for all my dance and music videos."
*Folk singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell revealed Jackson's music to break her prejudice of mainstream pop radio.
*Justin Timberlake was inspired to become a recording artist and performer upon attending Jackson's Rhythm Nation Tour. During the release of FutureSex/LoveSounds, he commented, "Janet is a beautiful person, whom I've admired, respected and loved for years."
*Kylie Minogue sampled Jackson's vocals in the song "Too Much of a Good Thing."
*Lady Gaga referred to her as "an unbelievable legend, and such a talent, somebody that I really, really look up to." She has referenced Jackson in several of her music videos, including the music videos for her songs "Alejandro," "The Edge of Glory," and "Applause".
*Korean singer Lee Hyori declared Jackson her "number one idol," and wears a shirt with Jackson's image while recording.
*Mariah Carey stated, "I think of Janet as an inspiration," also saying, "Janet Jackson's Control is one of the most classic albums, and also I think that she took videos to another level as a female."
*Dancers Mandy Jiroux and Ashlee Nino revealed Miley Cyrus to choreograph her own dance routines to Jackson's music during The Best of Both Worlds Tour. Cyrus also performed a routine to Jackson's single "Feedback" for the debut of her YouTube series.
*Patrick Carney of alternative rock duo The Black Keys cited Jackson to inspire their eighth album, Turn Blue. Carney commented, "that's the most punk rock thing you can do: Dig into the nonsingles on a Janet Jackson album."
*Rihanna declared Jackson among the first female artists she felt relation to, saying, "She was so vibrant, she had so much energy. She still has power. I've seen her on stage, and she can stand there for 20 minutes and have the whole arena scream at her. You have to love Janet."
*Harley Alexander-Sule of British duo Rizzle Kicks observed provactive acts within performances to often be linked to Jackson, explaining, "it's been done before - since the Janet Jackson era."
*While recording with Swedish singer Robyn, producer Jimmy Jam stated, "Robyn talks all the time about the influence Janet Jackson records had on everybody there , sonically and style-wise. A lot of the music coming from Europe definitely embraced a lot of that sound and the sonic textures."
*Benjamin Curtis of School of Seven Bells was inspired by the parallel he observed between the concept of the post-punk genre and Jackson's music, which was "making every idea so massive and count so much for the song."
*Sleigh Bells declared Jackson a "huge inspiration" for their third album, Bitter Rivals. Vocalist Alexis Krauss cited "Rhythm Nation" as "wildly creative and diverse, and yet it's still pop music.. I was interested in writing hooks and writing songs that had that strangeness about them, but that were also very melodic and hopefully very catchy."
*Dutch EDM producer Dennis Waakop Reijers, known for his collaborations with Tiësto, revealed Jackson to be his first single purchase. Dutch trance producer Armin van Buuren was inspired to become a musician upon hearing a remix of Jackson's single "Control".<ref name="Tremayne"/>

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