Janet Jackson Confirms She’s Working on a New Album

By: Amanda Anderson-Niles

Has Janet Jackson retired? Janet Jackson is known for keeping her private life out of the press, but although the singer recently confirmed she married her billionaire beau Wissam Al Mana and did it without most of the media even knowing it, many have speculated that the marriage was a true indicator she has decided to step away from music. Not too long after it was confirmed she had tied the knot again, rumors began to circulate suggesting Janet was retiring from music and converting to Islam. However, Janet decided to set the record straight with Billboard and she revealed that there is no truth to the rumors and she’s actually working on a new studio album now. Vibe reports:

Janet Jackson’s last solo album was 2008’s Discipline. Janet hasn’t been exactly quiet in those five years since. In 2011, she hit the road on the Number Ones, Up Close and Personal tour behind her second greatest hits compilation. She also released the self-help book True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself . Speaking with Billboard about the 20th anniversary of janet., the Grammy-winning singer revealed she is back at it and working on new music.

“I am working on a new project now,” Jackson said. “We are creating the concept and initial thoughts on the music. I am excited about the direction we are taking. I don’t want to rush it… I don’t want to put a time constraint on the creative process.”

Although Janet hasn’t been on the music scene in quite some time, she did reveal that she’s a big fan of Kendrick Lamar, the rapper who recently paid homage to Janet with his hit “Poetic Justice.” She says:

“I have listened to the music that is out there and I love Kendrick’s ‘Poetic Justice.’ There are artists, true performers that have come before me who have been a big inspiration to me. I hope I do the same for others… I’m flattered that other artists consider me a role model.”