Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Album

The Velvet Rope album was released at a time in Janet Jackson's life when she was forced to look inward and face the demons that have dogged her for most of her life. For the first time ever, Janet came forward and revealed her emotional difficulties, proving that even the most glamorous of stars have problems just like you and me. However, they say that work can be therapeutic, and on "The Velvet Rope," Janet sounds amazingly strong and resilient. She tackles domestic violence on the hard-hitting "What About," and makes a touching tribute to those who have succumbed to AIDS on the housed-up "Together Again," This album is the mark of an R&B veteran who is not afraid to come clean.