Where Are They Now: Janet Jackson's janet.

Catch up with the all-star squad behind this classic album.

Janet Jackson: janet. - It’s no secret that Janet Jackson does a lot of things well: dancing, singing and always giving face. Let’s call this one eyebrows on “vintage fleek.” Her self-titled album debuted in '93 and was the beginning of Janet’s creative control of her artistry. It’s been 21 years since she gave us this iconic album and the eyebrow gods are forever grateful.(Photo: Virgin Records)
Terry Lewis: November 24 - The legendary R&B producer turns 56.   (Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
Jimmy Jam - Legendary producer Jimmy Jam hit the red carpet in his timeless and signature style; black suit and a fedora.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Centric)Chuck D - Public Enemy frontman Chuck D brought his signature vocal boom to the album by kicking two verses on "New Agenda." He's continued recording and touring with (and sometimes without) his old crew, but he's also stayed active as an writer, speaker and political activist.  (Photo: Evan Agostini/PictureGroup)

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Where Are They Now?: Janet Jackson's janet. - 20 years ago, on May 18, 1993, Janet Jackson went from star to superstar. That's the day she release her fifth album, simply titled janet. The LP broke records for sales by a female artist and broke rules by promoting female sexuality and independence. It's also one of Janet's most personal, hands-on albums, with her doing a bulk of the songwriting and co-producing for the album. Still, she didn't do it entirely alone. She had a legendary team of collaborators who helped make this album a classic, and most have continued to leave their mark on music and culture two decades later. Read on to see what the all-star squad behind janet. is doing today. —Alex Gale (Photo: Virgin Records)

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