Studio Album · No. 11
Unbreakable Songwriting Credits by Janet Jackson
Produced by Janet Jackson, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Dem Jointz, Tommy McClendon, Missy Elliott, J. Cole
Rhythm Nation Records / BMG
R&BPop
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 17 of 17 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 17 / 17 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether Janet Jackson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
17 trackswritten by Janet Jackson
0 tracksoutside writers
Janet Jackson's roles on this album
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
17
Tracks
8
Lyricists
7
Producers
253,000
US Copies Sold
2015
Released
Data Insight
Unbreakable reunited Janet Jackson with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis after their split on Discipline, and her songwriting returned in full across the album. The three are credited as writers on every track, with guests such as J. Cole on 'No Sleeep' and contributions from Missy Elliott. The reunion restored the authorship model that had defined nearly her entire catalog.
Unbreakable, released October 2, 2015, is Janet Jackson's first independent release on her own Rhythm Nation Records label. The album reunites her with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and the three of them are credited as writers and producers on every track, with guests such as Dem Jointz, J. Cole, and Missy Elliott joining on a few, a return to the tight creative triumvirate that defined her greatest work. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became her fourth number-one debut album, tying Michael Jackson's record for most number-one albums by a solo artist on a single label.
Track Listing & Credits 17 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unbreakable
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisThomas Lumpkins | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisThomas Lumpkins | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisDem JointzTommy McClendon | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Burnitup!
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisDem JointzMissy Elliott | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisDwayne AbernathyMelissa Elliott | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisDem JointzMissy Elliott | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals)Missy Elliott (Rap) |
| 3 |
Dammn Baby
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisDem Jointz | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisDwayne Abernathy | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisDem Jointz | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
The Great Forever
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Shoulda Known Better
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisDem Jointz | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
After You Fall
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Broken Hearts Heal
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Night
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisThomas LumpkinsMichaela Shiloh | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisThomas LumpkinsMichaela Shiloh | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisTommy McClendon | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
No Sleeep
#63
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisJ. Cole | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisJermaine Cole | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisJ. Cole | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals)J. Cole (Rap) |
| 10 |
Dream Maker / Euphoria
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisThomas Lumpkins | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisThomas Lumpkins | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisTommy McClendon | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
2 B Loved
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisThomas LumpkinsDem Jointz | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisThomas LumpkinsDwayne Abernathy | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisDem Jointz | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Take Me Away
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Promise
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Lessons Learned
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Black Eagle
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Well Traveled
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 17 |
Gon' B Alright
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisThomas Lumpkins | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisThomas Lumpkins | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisTommy McClendon | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors
JH
James Harris III
Writer · Producer
JJ
Janet Jackson
Writer · Producer · Vocals
TL
Terry Lewis
Writer · Producer
TL
Thomas Lumpkins
Writer
DJ
Dem Jointz
Writer · Producer
DA
Dwayne Abernathy
Writer
JC
J. Cole
Writer · Producer · Rap
ME
Missy Elliott
Writer · Producer · Rap
JC
Jermaine Cole
Writer
ME
Melissa Elliott
Writer
MS
Michaela Shiloh
Writer
TM
Tommy McClendon
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Unbreakable
When did Janet Jackson release Unbreakable?
Janet Jackson released Unbreakable on October 2, 2015 through her own Rhythm Nation label with BMG. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, her seventh chart-topping album.
Did Janet Jackson write Unbreakable herself?
Yes. Janet Jackson co-wrote every song on Unbreakable, reuniting with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis after working without them on Discipline. The three are credited as writers on all 17 tracks, with other co-writers joining on 8 of them.
Who is featured on No Sleeep by Janet Jackson?
'No Sleeep' features J. Cole on the single version, and he is credited as a co-writer. The song reached number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who produced Unbreakable by Janet Jackson?
Unbreakable was produced by Janet Jackson with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, their first work together since 20 Y.O. Additional production came from Dem Jointz and others.
Was Unbreakable by Janet Jackson a reunion with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis?
Yes, Unbreakable marked Janet Jackson's reunion with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis after Discipline was made without them. The album returned to the songwriting and production partnership behind most of her career.
How did Unbreakable by Janet Jackson perform commercially?
Unbreakable debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and had sold over 253,000 copies in the United States by April 2016. It was released through Jackson's own label.