SOHH ON THE SCENE

Yesterday afternoon I got last-minute word that L.A. Reid was playing Janet’s new album, Discipline, for members of the press in his office. Not being one to miss an opportunity like that I hit the train and raced up to Def Jam. When I entered LA’s 28th floor corner office, there were about 15 to 20 journalists lounging around the office. The chairman of The Island Def Jam Music Group was sitting behind his desk, wearing his trademark suit and sipping what appeared to be a cup of tea.

L.A. played nine tracks from the Janet album. Upon first listen I really liked, “Love,” “Tonight” and the risqué title-track “Discipline.” I didn't take any pictures because it wasn't that kind of party. Here are my notes.

1. "Love" - This one is a banger. Clever wordplay likens falling in love to getting in a car accident. “I shoulda stopped at the red light/ I’m like a deer in headlights/ He hit me with his love la la la love/ Got me caught in a wreck/ I’m a mess.”

2. "Feedback" â€" This one is the current single. If you haven’t seen the video yet. Peep it here.

3. "This Can’t Be Good" â€" This song was written and produced by Ne-Yo. It’s a beautiful slow song that features those classic Jackson vocals.

4. "Rock With You" â€" LA Reid had to put on his tinted glasses when this song came on. It starts with a robotic voice declaring “I want to rock with you.” The song is very electronic and will bang in the clubs.

5. "Tonight" â€" Is another club joint. The hook is, “Something in the air has got me feeling like I want it tonight.” “Tonight” is a sexy song that features classic Janet lines like, “My body’s here I’m soaking wet, I want to give you something that you won’t forget.”

6. "The Greatest Ex" â€" Janet slows it down for this one. It’s an ode to an ex-love that will always have a place in your heart.

7. "Discipline" â€" This song about sexual surrender. “I need some discipline tonight, I’ve been very bad,” Janet coos on this track. She begs for punishment with lines like “Daddy, make me cry” and “Take your frustrations out on me.”

8. "Rollercoaster" â€" This one was produced by Darkchild (who also did “Feedback”). It’s simple yet catchy, “You take me up and down with emotion like a roller coaster/ like a ferris wheel.”

9. "Let Me Know" â€" Miss Jackson says “let me know if you want me” while rhyming her attributes. She is flexible, incredible and… (wait for it) edible.