Janet Jackson Looking To Dabble In Brazilian Music

By Michael Lopez

She’s done R&B, soul, dance, and even bits of hip-hop, but Janet Jackson still hasn’t dabbled in Spanish-language music. That is, until now. At a recent press for her new Tyler Perry movie, Damita Jo hinted that her next album may include heavy doses of Brazilian music.

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Looking back on Janet’s career, it’s clear that she’s had plenty of Latin influences. Her “secret” first husband Rene Elizondo was born in Mexico and helped write many of her famous hits (including “Together Again” from The Velvet Rope). But never before has she fully embraced a tropical sound.

As Janet put it, Brazilian music is a “great love of hers.” Hearing that obviously sparks a ton of curiosity as to which types of South American jams she would want to use. Perhaps the whistles and flutes of their traditional folk music? The Maracatu sounds played throughout Carnivale? Or some good old fashioned Bossa Nova Antonio Carlos Jobim popularized by ?

Whatever she’s cooking up, Janet’s got a great track record when it comes to putting out hot music. Since 1986, nearly all of her albums have topped the charts and don’t get us started on total records sold (40 million worldwide!). We, for one, would love to see her expand her style and bring more popularity to the brilliant sounds coming out of Brazil.

Source: [Yahoo]

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