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Drugs and crime spreadin' on the streets

“State of the world” is the 4th track on Janet’s 4th album (Rhythm nation 1814). The song highlights social issues that were prominent in the late 80s such as homelessness and a rise in illicit street drugs being used in youth. It tells the stories of a young homeless boy named and Johnny and a 15 year old teen mother who has turned to sex work to provide for her child. Janet comments on these two fictional examples saying that they are people in our real world struggling with the same issues as the two characters and that she believes that the world is becoming a significantly wor… read more
“State of the world” is the 4th track on Janet’s 4th album (Rhythm nation 1814). The song highlights social issues that were prominent in the late 8… read more
“State of the world” is the 4th track on Janet’s 4th album (Rhythm nation 1814). The song highlights social issues that were prominent in the late 80s such as homelessness and a rise in… read more

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Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966 in Gary, IN) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actress and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues set her reputation as a role model for youth. The tenth and youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety telev… read more
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966 in Gary, IN) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actress and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually pro… read more
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