Studio Album · No. 7
20 Y.O.
Produced by James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Jermaine Dupri, Janet Jackson
Virgin Records / Island Records
R&BDanceHip Hop
100%
Authorship
Janet Jackson wrote 13 of 13 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Janet Jackson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Janet Jackson
0 tracksoutside writers
Janet Jackson's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
4
Lyricists
3
Producers
1.5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2006
Released
Data Insight
20 Y.O. marks twenty years since Control, and Janet Jackson co-wrote the album with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis while bringing in Jermaine Dupri as executive producer and frequent collaborator. Her songwriting credit runs throughout, with Dupri shaping the album's club-oriented direction. The core writing partnership with Jam and Lewis stays intact even as the production widens.
20 Y.O., released September 26, 2006, was conceived as a twenty-year celebration of the Control album and its themes of independence. The album brought in Jermaine Dupri as a co-producer alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, giving it a slightly different sonic texture than her earlier work. Jackson co-wrote all tracks. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
So Excited
#90
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisKhaki Jones | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisKhaki Jones | Jermaine Dupri | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals)Khia (Rap) |
| 2 |
With U
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Show Me
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Daybreak
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Take Care
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Do What U Want
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Enjoy
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Jermaine Dupri | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Love It
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Trouble
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
I Want You
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Can't Help It
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisKhaki Jones | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisKhaki Jones | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Get It Out Me
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Call on Me
#25
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Jermaine Dupri | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals)Nelly (Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions 20 Y.O.
When did Janet Jackson release 20 Y.O.?
Janet Jackson released 20 Y.O. on September 26, 2006 through Virgin Records. The title marks twenty years since her breakthrough album Control, and it debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
Did Janet Jackson write 20 Y.O. herself?
Yes, Janet Jackson co-wrote 20 Y.O. with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Jermaine Dupri served as executive producer and contributed extensively to the writing and production.
Who is featured on Call on Me by Janet Jackson?
'Call on Me' features the rapper Nelly. The single reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Who produced 20 Y.O. by Janet Jackson?
20 Y.O. was produced by Janet Jackson with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and executive producer Jermaine Dupri. Additional production came from the Avila Brothers and No I.D.
How did the singles from 20 Y.O. by Janet Jackson chart?
The lead single 'Call on Me' reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, while 'So Excited' peaked at number 90. 'Call on Me' performed strongest on the R&B and dance charts.
How many copies did 20 Y.O. by Janet Jackson sell?
20 Y.O. has sold around 1.5 million copies worldwide. It is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States.