Studio Album · No. 6
Damita Jo
Produced by James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson
Virgin Records
R&BPopHip Hop
100%
Authorship
Janet Jackson wrote 20 of 20 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 20 / 20 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 20 tracks with documented writers, by whether Janet Jackson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
20 trackswritten by Janet Jackson
0 tracksoutside writers
Janet Jackson's roles on this album
Share of the 20 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
20
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
3 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2004
Released
Data Insight
Damita Jo finds Janet Jackson co-writing across the album with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis while widening her circle to include Kanye West, Babyface, Dallas Austin, and Scott Storch. The writing stays in her name even as the production roster grows. The album's commercial struggle came largely from the fallout of her 2004 Super Bowl performance rather than any change in how it was made.
Damita Jo, released March 30, 2004, was overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Jackson's Super Bowl halftime performance earlier that year, which led to media and radio blacklisting that severely damaged the album's commercial prospects. The record is nonetheless one of her most sexually explicit and musically adventurous, with Jackson co-writing all tracks with Jam and Lewis. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 but sold far below projections.
Track Listing & Credits 20 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Damita Jo
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
R&B Junkie
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Sexhibition
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
All Nite (Don't Stop)
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Interlude: How I Feel
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Warmth
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Interlude: Clouds
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Do It to Me
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Interlude: Out of Devotion
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Genuinely
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Strawberry Bounce
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Say You Do
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Island Life
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Interlude: Show Me
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Just a Little While
#45
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 17 |
Moist
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 18 |
Interlude: Old Friends
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 19 |
My Baby
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals)Kanye West (Rap) |
| 20 |
Interlude: Exotic
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Damita Jo
When did Janet Jackson release Damita Jo?
Janet Jackson released Damita Jo on March 30, 2004 through Virgin Records. The album takes its name from her middle name and arrived weeks after her Super Bowl halftime performance.
Did Janet Jackson write Damita Jo herself?
Yes, Janet Jackson co-wrote the songs on Damita Jo with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. She also collaborated with Kanye West, Babyface, Dallas Austin, and Scott Storch on parts of the album.
Who produced Damita Jo by Janet Jackson?
Damita Jo was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis with Janet Jackson, alongside Kanye West, Babyface, Dallas Austin, and Scott Storch. The mix of producers gave the album a contemporary R&B and hip-hop sound.
Why did Damita Jo by Janet Jackson underperform commercially?
Damita Jo sold far below projections largely because of the backlash and media boycott that followed Janet Jackson's 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. It still reached the top three on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum.
How did the singles from Damita Jo by Janet Jackson chart?
The singles 'Just a Little While' and 'I Want You' reached numbers 45 and 57 on the Billboard Hot 100. Radio and television exposure was limited during the post-Super Bowl period.
How many copies did Damita Jo by Janet Jackson sell?
Damita Jo has sold around 3 million copies worldwide. It is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States.