2300 Jackson Street

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2300 Jackson Street
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Studio album by
The Jacksons
ReleasedMay 30, 1989 (1989-05-30)
Recorded1988–1989
GenreR&B[1]
Length53:49
Label
Producer
The Jacksons chronology
Victory
(1984) 		2300 Jackson Street
(1989) 		The Jacksons: An American Dream
(1992)
Singles from 2300 Jackson Street
  1. "Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)"
    Released: January 27, 1989 (1989-01-27)
  2. "2300 Jackson Street"
    Released: July 14, 1989 (1989-07-14)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic2.5/5 stars[2]
Billboardnot rated[3]

2300 Jackson Street is the sixteenth and final studio album by American group the Jacksons,[4] and their final album for record label Epic, released in the United States on May 30, 1989 (see 1989 in music).[5][4]

This is the group's first and only album without lead singer Michael Jackson, who had left the group along with older brother, Marlon Jackson (although Michael and Marlon still appear on the title track).[6] Their final album peaked at No. 59 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 14 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and would sell over half a million copies worldwide.[7]

Overview[]

In a Billboard story June 17, 1989 about the release of 2300 Jackson Street, Jackie Jackson was quoted saying "After the Victory album, our backs were against the wall...At first no one at CBS paid us any attention..." When the label heard "Alright With Me" and "If You'd Only Believe", they flew promotion staff for a meeting at Tito's Los Angeles home studio in a show of support.[8]

The management firm of Fitzgerald-Hartley heard the album and approached the group about management.  They had not managed a black act since Brothers Johnson.  Comparing the Jacksons' without Michael to their former clients Rufus without Chaka Khan, they were quoted saying "People quickly forget the group factor, which is what makes it all happen."

For the recording of 2300 Jackson Street, Michael recorded his vocals at the Encino house and Janet recorded her vocals at Marlon's home studio.

After the first week of release, the single (Nothin' That Compares 2 U) received playlist adds from 84% of black radio.[8]

Critical reception[]

The album received praise from music critics.[9][10][11][12]

Track listing[]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Art of Madness"Jermaine Jackson, Michael Omartian, Bruce SudanoMichael Omartian5:06
2."Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)"Babyface, L.A. ReidL.A. Reid and Babyface5:22
3."Maria"Jermaine Jackson, Paul Jackson Jr., Ray GradyJermaine Jackson5:48
4."Private Affair"Diane WarrenOmartian4:10
5."2300 Jackson Street"The Jacksons, Gene Griffin, Aaron HallThe Jacksons, Gene Griffin, Teddy Riley5:06
6."Harley"The Jacksons, Attala Zane GilesThe Jacksons; co-produced by Attala Zane Giles4:24
7."She"Gene Griffin, Aaron HallGene Griffin, Teddy Riley5:01
8."Alright with Me"Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Tito Jackson, A. Z. GilesThe Jacksons, Giles3:25
9."Play It Up"The Jacksons, A. Z. GilesThe Jacksons, Giles4:52
10."Midnight Rendezvous"The Jacksons, A. Z. GilesThe Jacksons, Giles4:24
11."If You'd Only Believe"Jermaine Jackson, Billie Hughes, Roxanne SeemanMichael Omartian; co-produced by the Jacksons6:13

Personnel[]

Production[]

  • Production: Michael Omartian (tracks 1, 4, 11), L.A. Reid and Babyface (track 2), Jermaine Jackson (track 3), The Jacksons (tracks 5, 6, 8-11), Teddy Riley and Gene Griffin (tracks 5, 7), Attala Zane Giles (tracks 6, 8-10)
  • Arrangements: Michael Omartian (tracks 1, 4, 11), L.A. Reid and Babyface (track 2), Jermaine Jackson (track 3), The Jacksons (tracks 5, 6, 8-10), Teddy Riley (tracks 5, 7), Attala Zane Giles (tracks 6, 8-10)
  • Engineers: David Alhert (tracks 1, 3-6, 8-11), Jon Gass (track 2), Mark Richmond (track 4), Mike Couzzi (track 4), Dennis Mitchell (tracks 5, 7), Jeff Lorenzen (track 5), Larry Fergusson (track 5), Marlon Jackson (track 5), Susan Rogers (tracks 6, 9, 10), Robert Brown (track 6), Keith Cohen (track 10)
  • Assistant engineers: Pee Wee Jackson (tracks 1, 3-6, 8-11), Donnell Sullivan (track 2), Mike Spring (track 4), Jim Hanneman (track 7), Joe Schiff (track 8), Terry Christian (track 11)
  • Mixing: Keith Cohen (tracks 1, 3-6, 9), L.A. Reid and Babyface (track 2), Jackie Jackson (tracks 3, 8), Susan Rogers (tracks, 3, 9, 10), Larry Fergusson (tracks 5, 8), Dennis Mitchell (track 7), Michael Omartian (track 11)[13]

Musicians[]

  • Babyface - keyboards and guitar (2)
  • Ran Ballard - synthesizer programming (6, 9)
  • Eugene A. Booker, Jr. - keyboards (3, 8)
  • Alex Brown - backing vocals (4, 8, 10)
  • Austin Brown - backing vocals (5)
  • Stacee Brown - backing vocals (5)
  • Yashi Brown - backing vocals (5)
  • Erich Bulling - drum programming (1, 3, 8, 11), synthesizer programming (1, 3, 4, 8), effects (8), synthesizer (11)
  • Paulinho da Costa - percussion (3, 9, 10)
  • Lynn Davis - backing vocals (4, 10)
  • Nathan East - bass (9)
  • Chuck Findley - trumpet (9)
  • Attala Zane Giles - drum programming and bass synthesizer (6, 9), keyboards and synthesizer programming (9, 10)
  • Ray Grady - dialogue (1)
  • Gary Grant - trumpet (9)
  • Daniel Higgins - tenor saxophone (9)
  • Autumn Joi Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • Brandi Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • Brittny Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • Jackie Jackson - lead vocals (5, 8, 10, 11), backing vocals (1, 2, 6, 7, 9-11), percussion (10), finger snaps (11)
  • Jaimy Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • Janet Jackson - lead vocals (5)
  • Jeremy Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • Jermaine Jackson - lead vocals (1-6, 8-11), backing vocals (1-4, 6-11), percussion (3), fingers snaps (11)
  • Jermaine Jackson, Jr. - backing vocals (5)
  • Jourdynn Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • Marlon Jackson - lead vocals (5)
  • Marlon Jackson, Jr. - backing vocals (5)
  • Michael Jackson - lead vocals (5)
  • Paul Jackson, Jr. - guitar (1, 3-5, 8-11)
  • Randy Jackson - lead vocals (2, 5, 7), backing vocals (1, 2, 6, 7, 9-11)
  • Rebbie Jackson - lead vocals (5)
  • Siggy Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • Taj Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • Taryll Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • TJ Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • Tito Jackson - lead vocals (1, 5), backing vocals (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9-11), motorcycle effects (6)
  • Valencia Jackson - backing vocals (5)
  • Rhett Lawrence - Fairlight programming (5)
  • Julius W. Linsey - synthesizer (6)
  • Jeff Lorber - synthesizer, drum programming and synthesizer programming (6), overdub keyboards (8)
  • Jonathan Moffett - drums (8, 9)
  • Don Myrick - saxophone (5)
  • Michael Omartian - keyboards (1, 4), drum programming (4), piano (11), synthesizer programming (11), finger snaps (11)
  • Lee Oskar - harmonica (3)
  • Donald Parks - synthesizer programming (2)
  • Jeff Porcaro - drums and drum programming (10)
  • Bill Reichenbach Jr. - trombone (9)
  • L.A. Reid - drums and percussion (2)
  • Teddy Riley - instruments (5, 7)
  • Gene Thomason - motorcycle effects (6)
  • Larry Williams - saxophone (1, 4, 9), horn programming (8), horn arrangements (9)

Charts[]

Chart (1989) Peak
position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[14] 81
Canadian Albums (RPM)[15] 78
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[16] 23
French Albums (SNEP)[17] 44
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[18] 21
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[19] 96
Spanish Albums (AFE)[20] 45
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[21] 35
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] 21
UK Albums (OCC)[23] 39
US Billboard 200[24] 59
US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[25] 14
Zimbabwean Albums (ZIMA)[26] 1

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