Project 1: Genealogy Report by

Janet Jackson

1022723_4_2 — 2024-02-15 01:15:19 UTC

Janet Jackson has explored many genres such as rnb, pop and dance music accompanied by her collaborations with other artists has led to a career that has evolved over time. Her personal style has stayed in tune with the current industry demands (Singersroom, 2024). I aim to possess these qualities to sustain a vibrant audio career.

Missy Elliott

1022723_4_2 — 2024-02-15 01:26:10 UTC

Missy Elliott is the type of artist that has always captured my imagination with her artistic flare within her lyrical rap unique to her tracks. She created arrangements that feature storytelling aspects. Aniftos (2022) reported that Elliott reflected, “I was just listening to my earlier writing/producing style & I realized I used to paint a picture”.

Queen Latifah

1022723_4_2 — 2024-02-15 01:59:24 UTC

Queen Latifah’s influence on Missy Elliott is related to developing persistence to use an artistic platform to empower marginalised people. Paul et al., (2023) stated that Queen Latifah acknowledged, “Missy has never been afraid to speak out about the misconceptions… that have been put in place in the way of women”.

Run DMC

1022723_4_2 — 2024-02-15 02:04:05 UTC

Missy Elliott (2015) declared at the 35^th Adidas Anniversary Concert that, “Run DMC were the biggest artists that made me wanna get out there and try to rap”. The legacy of Run DMC has attributed to inspiring the creative exploration and cross-genre approach that Missy Elliott has undertaken throughout her music journey.

Chaka Khan

1022723_4_2 — 2024-02-15 02:14:47 UTC

Chaka Khan was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and her influence lies in dedication to her craft. Missy Elliott has also been recognised by this institution as the first female hip-hop artist inducted showing her devotion to music. Associated Press (2023) announced Elliott as, “a true pathbreaker in a male-dominated genre”.

Stevie Wonder

1022723_4_2 — 2024-02-15 02:32:31 UTC

Dunn (2019) revealed that Janet said, “Stevie is actually our cousin on my mother’s side”. The influence that Stevie Wonder has had on Janet Jackson can be attributed to a familial connection. Janet proudly presented the Hall of Fame award to her cousin in 2011 (Dunn, 2019).

Sly And The Family Stone

1022723_4_2 — 2024-02-15 02:33:26 UTC

Rhythm Nation 1814 was a song released by Janet Jackson. This track featured a sample from Sly and the Family Stone. The original track was titled ‘Thank You’. The selection of the sample was intentional, and this is a reflection of Janet’s admiration for the band. The impact of the finalised track was immense contributing to another hit (Wiser, 2024).

Miles Davis

1022723_4_2 — 2024-02-15 02:36:14 UTC

When speaking with SiriusXM (2018) Janet said, “Not once did I ever tell him how much I enjoyed his music and to thank him for it I was too shy”. The person she so fondly recalled was Miles Davis. She proudly mentioned the time she spent as a child listening to jazz especially Miles Davis.

Blanche

1022723_4_2 — 2024-03-21 08:14:07 UTC

I am an aspiring audio engineer who has two major artistic influences.