JERMAINE DUPRI WANTS JANET AND MARIAH TO RELEASE A JOINT ALBUM


 







October 23, 2007. If you though that the Kanye - 50 Cent battle generated some buzz, you're not going to believe what Def Jam is considering. MediaTakeOut.com spoke with a Def Jam insider who claims that Jermaine is trying to convince Janet and Mariah to release a joint album.

According to an executive at the record label, Jermaine came up with the idea as a way of increasing interest in both albums. The insider explained to MediaTakeOut.com, "There hasn't been a ton of interest out there for a new Mariah Carey [album], and there's even less for a Janet [Jackson album]. [Jermaine] thinks that if the two were combined, it would generate enough buzz to increase the overall sales for both artists."

Our source added "I think it's a brilliant idea. With [the music industry] business struggling, this is exactly the kind of thing we need to do if we're going to increase sales.

But it appears that neither Mariah or Janet are as easy to convince as our insider. The Def Jam exec told MediaTakeOut.com that, so far, neither woman has signed on to Jermaine's idea.

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COMMENTS:

    SWEET_TEA
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    Eat the damn cake Anna Mae!!

    MSPEACHESBABY
    1ST!!!!! BITCHES
     

    tweety140
    For what
     

    lorane2002
    it will suck sorry
     

    capri
    top 10
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    REGRET NOTHING!

    sippi_slimm
    what the deal is ryan suck
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    I would rather be hated then loved.

    TheTRUTH555
    Jermaine Dupri should be Taco Bell's mascot lookin like a miniature chijuajua
     

    sweetiefromthe_d
    8th, darn
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    ~so whats your gameplan~

    MRSGOODIDEA
    OH THEY SHOULD P0P THERE PILLS GET MORE BREAST AND B HAPPY
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    LOVING MY L!FE IN L0VERA LAND

    BFINE
    I think this would be good for both ladies, maybe just maybe Mariah can get Janet to stop freakin whinin'
     

    tricknice
    I like both ladies but really....who wants to hear a whole album with them singing duets? Both trying to outdo the other. C'mon Jermaine, think about it.
     

    ohjazzydiva
    Not a good move. They both have totally different music styles.

    Nope would'nt work.
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    "KEEPIN IT JAZZY!"

    ladybird
    ooh whatever. one is an amzin singer, the other is a great dancer, so i guess it makes some sense!!!!!
     

    nothingbutlove
    ummm that could be interesting.
     

    boyshorts28
    That will be hot..I think
     

    Luckysaiyan
    Why Because her career sucks?
     

    Kayfree
    I love Janet but right about now, Mariah would be doing her a favor!!! Janet's carrer has taken a beatin.
     

    ladyroc11433
    What is a bad photo.
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    JUNE 22 IN THE GARDEN WITH THE QUEEN!!!

    standard
    Don't think its a good idea, a song or two but not a whole album. Nothing can help Janet at this point, unfortuately the record sales proved that so dragging Mariah into it will only make things worse. If i was Mariah i wouldn't do it and Janet need to hang it up as far as music goes.
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    im gonna b a mommie

    plug
    please don't do it leave well enough alone
     

    lesego1978
    They are both divas it would never work
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    thatgirlthere
    DAMN!!!! WTF happened to Janet's face in that pic. YUCK!!!! That washed up hag is gonna f0ck up Mooriah's career if they do an album together.
     

    killdanoise1
    *SCRATCHING MY HEAD* - I DON'T THINK THAT'S A GOOD COMBINATION - DO YOU?
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    I AM THE SHOW STOPPER BITCH!

    missnellypoo
    THAT WOULD NOT WORK! MARIAH'S VOICE IS WAY TOOO STRONG AND WOULD OUTSHINE JANET! THAT WOULD BE A TERRIBLE IDEA!
     

    DaddiesPrincess
    (new new voice) NOT GONE HAPPEN!

    lmao @ JD what's he on?
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    Save it for Oprah...

    SenoraSpades
    This is a great idea. Just like that Jay-Z and R. Kelly album was a great idea. Notttt
     

    carrington
    She's nosey, she's a gossip, she has all the business, she tells all the business and she cusses yo azz out... she's Miss Pearl, bytch!

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    strongblackwoman
    I dont think they want them to do songs together but release their albums at the same time, but I think that will not be a good idea because Mariah will win by a long shot....
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    Ill take *go get a life* for 300

    soulsangr
    ummmm i don't think so...they don't even match
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    Black is BACK!!

    flygirlph
    Janet looks funny on that pic, but anyway I guess this is a good idea.
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    U got confidence like u Eva P. Why doe?

    chocolatemocha
    I hope ... this will make good music

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    andrewlisa
    janet looks gross in that pic.. like maneka
     

    c
    To JD:

    Dont try to use Mariah to Re-launch your wifey career, Mariah Carey perfume is selling out right now, her last album was a classic, She is the Queen of Pop & Queen of Def Jam!!! You doing everything but takin responsibility for Janet's last 2 LP's that didnt do well.
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    Was There Any REASONABLE DOUBT

    Young_SandP
    CLOSER's COMMENTS
    I don't blame the two for not wanting to collab. These are two pop star icons! What would we be saying if they did? That the two starlets are about to be blown outta the socket without a leg to stand on without the cructh of the other??? HELL NAH!

    I appreciated the mental process of the concepts first approach, but this is NOT the way to go JD. Now if you consider a Alicia Keys/ Jimmy Cozier kind-of-approach. A super hit single that the two featured on that was on both of their albums -- that would be the type of rainbow to lead to the pot of gold. The two have the vocal capacity and star qualities to continue a flawless transition into continue musical production. The two are IKONs in their own right, what would it look like to say Miss Control and Madame Butterfly couldnt make it without the assist of the other? Single with the power duo potential of Shakira and Beyonce, YES, double disc album, a lil played. Not the move in my book. Just something to consider. Peace and blessings

    S&P
     

    email2michael
    I don't know about an album but I'd like them to do a "movie" together, that'd be a bonafide hit fa sho!
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    Cancer...and my name is Larry...

    Sparkle07
    First of all, that is the most dumb idea I ever heard of. I love Janet and Mariah dearly but putting out a two disc set not worth thinking of. This is not an Outkast situation. Both of them are good at what they do in their own style. I know JD loves Janet but he needs to stay out of the way of her career. Their styles just don't mesh like Janet's and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
     

    kimkelmor
    I don't think this would be a good look. Janet cannot sing above a whisper, nor can she sing outside a studio. In the studio, Mariah would blow Janet out with her vocals. In a video, Janet would probably blow Mariah out with her dancing skills.
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    hearmenow
    Excuse me but what is the need for Mariah to do a collabo with Janet? I just can't see these two women working well together for the reason that neither of them want to act their age. I can't see their being any real chemistry between them either I mean Mariah had to earn her position while Janet was born with into a famous entertainment family. JD needs to quit for real I mean its really an insult to Mariah and I hope she told his dumb ass off for even asking her.
     

    buckcherry02
    that should be tidy if they pull it off!

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    dawns227
    thats okay leave it in space
     

    PrettyBoi
    with janet jacksons no-singing azz? mariah will blow her out the studio. janet needs to stick to fluff-pop & guest spots by rappers. aint no way in hell she gon come out on top in a duet btwn her & mariah carey. lol.
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    strawcream
    I have always and always will be a Janet favorite unlike other fake azz celebrities Janet has mega talent in all areas. Dancing, singing, acting! It's call a triple threat! Mariah whorish azz needs to sit down that's why her ex Tommy has by favorite latina singer Thalia on his arms and not some lunatic!

    Janet thank you for all the videos you life stories and struggles to the top and made it back and now can show the world what you have you go woman! Kudos! To you for real!
     

    strawcream
    Mariah needs to stick to her fairy tale weird azz mind with the butterflies and hello kitty crap no man will talk a grown azz woman like that running around still acting like some lost teenager serious! Janet did say she still feels like a kid but at least she has a love life and seem to be happy and doing well for herself and have it together mentally!
     

    c
    strawcream

    Too bad we cant say the same for her Brother, Her Nose and her vocals LOL!!! But she's a great performer, thanks for bringing us Ciara and showing that you dont need vocals to be good! LMAO J/K!!!
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    carrington
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    kimkelmor
    @ strawcream:

    Please tell me what "struggles" Janet had to go through to make it to the top, when she was born with the silver spoon that is the Jackson name. The only thing this girl has struggled with is her weight. And as far as her being a triple threat, you'd better change that to a double threat. Nobody in the business feels threatened by Janet's singing skills. She's a great performer and entertainer, but it stops right there.
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    PimpinNJ
    JANET IS ALREADY MADE...SHE REALLY DON'T NEED TO DO ANYTHING ELSE FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE. mARIAH WOULD SING CIRCLES AROUND JANET BUT I GUESS AS A ARTIST IT'S JUST IN YOU TO PERFORM AND YOU DON'T WANT TO GIVE YOUR FIRST LOVE UP BUT WHEN YOUR TIME HAS PAST, IT'S TIME TO FIND SOMETHING NEW AND SHE DID HER THING IN TYLER PERRY'S MOVIE SO GET BACK INTO THE ACTING "PENNY"...=)
     

    focus
    He's trying to resurrect Janet's career any kind of way he can. A Patti Labelle, Janet is not. She should go back to acting.
     

    davis
    I hope they do it. Since Beyonce pulled out of doing a duet with Janet yrs ago. and instead did 1 with Shakira.
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=3GVTGNcGNeY
     

    VerySexy42
    I say Janet should have stuck with her old producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. They made some really good hits together.
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    Don‘t Give Me No Cheap Gifts

    UKNOWUAINTRIGHT
    Janets music Career is in a slump. He is her boyfriend that is alreaddy a big conflict of interest. Mariah made a solid comeback. How would this benefit Mariah Carey?
    They are two totally different type of artist. I don't see how that would even be complimentary. It would be a lose lose situation for Mariah.
     

    carrington
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    epic
    AGAIN,. why does the average feel like Mariah, Janet, And Michael HAVE to sell records. I will say this once. THEY DO NOT HAVE TO SELL RECORDS. THEY ARE ALREADY RICH . THIS IS FOR FUN.. OKAY. JESUS.. Stop trying to put people on your $30k a year level. Im sorry pookie,. Im sorry,
     

    travieboo7
    that would be fun to hear..lmao
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    iM JuST sAYinG??

    Ebonyblanco
    I Wonder If the Victims of the California Fires Will Be Referred to as "REFUGEES?"
    Hmmmmm.....
     

    Roni
    Janet can't sell sh*t on her own!
     

    UKNOWUAINTRIGHT
    No Ebony because those are rich peoples houses on fire. I think those fires are man made.
     

    MrsPimptress
    im sure it might help janet...but mariah isnt having it she a solo artist ...and thats the way its going to be ....make her own cash no need for sharing ..dont try to change things now jermaine to help your woman u knew she wasnt the sh$t when you got with her...u a producer handle it on your own
     

    Ebonyblanco
    Just Another "Imbalance" in the American Media!
    CockSuckas!!!
    Black Folks Are Refugees and White Folks are "DISPLACED" OR "RE-LOCATE!"
     

    fashiondesigner
    yOU never know, give them a chance. Who knows, maybe the album will turn out great! :-)
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    thugginprincess
    The only reason he doing this to help janet sell but Mariah will sell regardless... janet not so sure
     

    jrlink
    NO,WHAT HE WANTS IS TO RELEASE HIS JOINT IN JANET AND MARIAH'S BUM BUM! LITTLE INCH HIGH PRIVATE HIGH FREAK!
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    gangsta fa life!

    hotboyjtc
    do it!
     

    hippiechic
    I'd buy it.
     

    1cocob
    janet is a good singer but maria will blow her out off the record and plus they have two different type styles janets more slow and sex with it marias all about the bling i dont think it will sell that good to be honest with you janet needs to do a little more research and find someone else to produce her music because her man is not doin a good job peace out this 1cocb
     

    MsKnowItAll2007
    this is funny. mariah don't need janet to sell records. mariah's last joint was fiyah!!! janet had a hit when?
     

    luvmykidz
    Don't tell me that he is bangin Mariah too!! NO Mariah..RUN!!! On the real, that don't need to happen. Mariah fell off, now she is back on her grind. Janet needs to do the same on her own. And stop taking care of Michael! D@mn Jackson's!!!
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    luvmykidz
    Okay MTO!! Take off the D@mn College Hill ads!!! Keep the background color. The white background was getting boring.
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    WOW THAT WOULD BE WACK LOL

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    carrington
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    TheQueenofAllQueens
    LIL WAYNE, JAY-Z, T.I. I DONT GIVE A F*CK WHO YOU GET IT AINT GONNA HELP JANETS TIRED HAS BEEN AZZ!
     

    Krazy_Az_Kay
    I don't think their voice is compatible.Mariah's vocals are crazy. Janet voice is alright.MTO take the f-u-c-kin' college hill ads off that s-h-i-t is annoying.
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    yA diG!!!!!

    crazyass
    I absolutely love JJ but why in the hell would Mariah consider this when her las cd was multi-platinum? She has absolutely nothing to gain whereas Jermaine's girlfriend has everything to gain This has to be a lie.
     

    SheATrip
    I don't know if i believe this. I'd like to believe that JD has more sense than this. People ARE anticipating a new Mariah CD !! "Mimi" was so hot, i can't wait to see if she can top it ! I just wish Janet would step out of her comfort zone and try something new vocally and dance-wise. I LOVE her, but she needs to get a new choreographer. I'm tired of seeing her do the same damn dance steps she's been doing since she hooked up with Tina.
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    "Dance Music Sex Romance" HRB

    not-an-angel
    mariah. don't put your name on that girl. you about the ONLY one jd can still crank out a hit for these days. not to take anything away from janet but her last two albums have been a disaster.
     

    januaryreign
    Don't really believe this, but if it does happen, it would prove once and for all what all of us have known for years - JANET JACKSON CAN'T SING! Mariah would blow her out of the water. No disrespect meant to Janet because I like her, but the truth is, since she hooked up with Jermaine musically, the music she's made stinks up the place.
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    mr411
    its gonna be no 1 on the charts, come janet this will help u sell
     

    LadyKai
    OH boy Midget man is at it again. I hope that Janet doesnt regret placing her career in the hands of her man.Not always good to mix busness with pleasure and if she had a formula that worked for her why not stick with it? She did wonderful with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis ,hit after hit then she hooks sup with Jermaine and BAM.lol I really hope he knows what the f8ck hes doing because Janet is a pop diva whos accomplished too much and come too far to f*ck it all up messing around with inch high private eye .
     

    LadyKai
    By the way Jermaine aint the best looking man in the biz but he seems to genuinely care for her (she cares for him too)and I think they make a cute couple.Still doesnt mean she should allow him to regulate her career.
     


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