Icon: Number Ones
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Icon: Number Ones is the third compilation album by American recording artist Janet Jackson
released by Universal Music Enterprises
(UMe), the catalog division of Universal Music Group
(UMG). It is part of the Icon album series, designed to feature "the greatest hits, signature tunes and fan favorites of the most popular artists in music history."
gave the compilation a three and-a-half out of five star rating, commenting that it was "divided fairly" between her 80's and 90's hits, but also said that "Not every one of her big hits is here -- "The Pleasure Principle,” “Rhythm Nation,” “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” “If,” “Got Til It’s Gone” are all MIA -— but this is a good sampler indicating the breadth and depth of Miss Janet’s work."
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
released by Universal Music Enterprises
Universal Music Enterprises
Universal Music Enterprises, a.k.a. UMe is the catalogue division of Universal Music Group. It includes Hip-O Records, Universal Chronicles and UM3 ....
(UMe), the catalog division of Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
(UMG). It is part of the Icon album series, designed to feature "the greatest hits, signature tunes and fan favorites of the most popular artists in music history."
Reception
Stephen Thomas ErlewineStephen Thomas Erlewine
Stephen Thomas Erlewine is a senior editor for Allmusic. He is the author of many artist biographies and record reviews for Allmusic, as well as a freelance writer, occasionally contributing liner notes. He is also frontman and guitarist for the Ann Arbor-based band Who Dat?Erlewine is the nephew...
gave the compilation a three and-a-half out of five star rating, commenting that it was "divided fairly" between her 80's and 90's hits, but also said that "Not every one of her big hits is here -- "The Pleasure Principle,” “Rhythm Nation,” “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” “If,” “Got Til It’s Gone” are all MIA -— but this is a good sampler indicating the breadth and depth of Miss Janet’s work."
Track listings
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
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