The 80z Babies are joined by Haas to discuss the 25 year anniversary of Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson.

Timestamps:

(0:47) Is this a "woman empowerment" album? What does a "woman empowerment" album feel like?

(5:04) Where was Jaz?

(11:09) Where was Yinka?

(16:15) Where was Outlaw?

(19:25) Critical reception

(34:33) Overarching highlights

(36:40) Is Velvet Rope the crown jewel of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis' production catalog?

(43:06) Overarching lowlights

(47:14) Track for track analysis

(50:35) Did Janet make any money from Got 'Til It's Gone?

(1:20:47) Obligatory Madonna rant