Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson's singular path through R&B and pop has been defined by her no-nonsense attitude and desire to change the world. Her State of the World tour was a much-heralded return to the spotlight, with crowds all over the globe reveling in her run-through of hits, from the chart-topping burst of energy "When I Think of You" to selections from her triumphant 2015 comeback ‘Unbreakable.' On tour, she proves that she's still a strong, thoughtful woman, reeling off her dozens of hits while flaunting her still-sleek — not to mention culturally iconic — dance moves.

The state of Janet Jackson's world is in excellent shape, thanks to her ruling it with a defiantly independent spirit and undeniably great music. Give her a beat.

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