Studio Album · No. 9
Unbreakable
Produced by James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson
Rhythm Nation Records / BMG
R&BPop
100%
Authorship
Janet Jackson wrote 16 of 16 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Janet Jackson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
16 trackswritten by Janet Jackson
0 tracksoutside writers
Janet Jackson's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
5
Lyricists
2
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 co-wrote the record together, 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 was produced and co-written entirely by the three of them, 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 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unbreakable
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Burnitup!
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisMissy Elliott | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisMissy Elliott | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals)Missy Elliott (Rap) |
| 3 |
Dammn Baby
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
The Great Forever
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
No Sleeep
#63
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisJ. Cole | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisJ. Cole | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals)J. Cole (Rap) |
| 6 |
After You Fall
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Broken Hearts Heal
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Dream Maker/Euphoria
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Night
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Space Between
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Black Eagle
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Shoulda Known Better
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Well Traveled
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Gon' B Alright
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Take Me Away
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
No Sleeep (Reprise)
|
Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisJ. Cole | Janet JacksonJames Harris IIITerry LewisJ. Cole | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Janet Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
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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 the songs on Unbreakable, reuniting with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis after working without them on Discipline. The three wrote the album together, restoring her usual creative partnership.
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.