By Entertainment Correspondent, John Frazier

It was confirmed that Janet Jackson and Island Def Jam have parted ways. The superstar claims that Def Jam did not promote her current record, "Discipline". The release went to number one it's first week, however, failed overall.

 

The product was produce by her and her partner, Jermaine Dupri, sold 181,000 copies but when added up, the total was only 415,000 copies.
 
 
 
Perhaps the Jackson diva needs to try a different producer as in the last few years, most of her music sounds the same. Perhaps, she should take a page out of Mariah Carey's book, since Mariah seems to always have something fresh and new.

On a up note, Janet starred in Tyler Perry's, "Why Did I Get Married" last year. The movie screen loves her. She's a natural. The music industry is always changing, but Janet's music has not in recent years. This comment has nothing to do with liking her, I love Janet. The die-hard Janet fans, may disagree with my statement but look at the sales.

This may not come as a surprise as the pop diva told Billboard that she was not sure of her future with the label, but you would think that since its top man, Antonio L.A. Reid, who's in charge that the relationship would have been ended differently.

Maybe the diva should take a break from music, till she's able to create sometime new. She's in her 40's now, maybe trying a more mature sound might work, as the young generation are listening to a different kind of beat. Perhaps being in "control" is the problem.

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