The currently untitled new project from Janet Jackson is set to release at the first music quarter of next year, in February of ‘08.

Janet recently parted ways with Virgin Records and is now teamed up with Island Def Jam. This will be her first release on the new label, with Antonia “LA” Reid having executive producer credits on the new album. Boyfriend and producer Jermaine Dupri is busy working on Mariah’s new project, and he had this to say:

“We’re going to make it seem like we’re in competition to see who’s going to have the biggest album of the year,” he told Billboard in July.

The artist is also prepping a worldwide tour to promote the follow-up to 2006’s 20 Y.O., which should be quite interesting. In addition, Jackson has signed with the William Morris Agency for representation in all areas. I don’t know about you, but I am interested to see what a new Janet tour will be like.

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