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"Doesn't Really Matter" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson for the soundtrack to the film ''Nutty Professor II: The Klumps'' (2000). It was written and produced by Jackson and Jam & Lewis. The song was released on May 21, 2000, after an unfinished version leaked to radio. "Doesn't Really Matter" is an electropop song which speaks about loving a person for who they are and disregarding their physical appearance. It was based on an incomplete poem Jackson had written, which was later applied to her character in the film. The song was a contrast from the bleak tone of prior album ''The Velvet Rope'' (1997), returning to a brighter and more contemporary sound. "Doesn't Really Matter" received positive reception, called "impossibly catchy" and "classic pop". It became Jackson's ninth number one in the United States and stayed atop the chart for three weeks, making her the second artist after brother Michael to have a number one hit in three separate decades. It was Jackson's twenty-first single to be certified, which ranked her as the second female artist with the most certified singles. The song fared well internationally, reaching number five in the United Kingdom, within the top ten in Italy and Denmark. It attained a silver certification in the United Kingdom, and allowed Jam and Lewis to receive a Grammy nomination for Producer of the Year. The music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, resembles an abstract, futuristic environment based on Japanese culture. It features advanced technology, morphing clothes, and a dance sequence on a levitating platform. The video had a reported cost of over $2.5 million, being one of the most expensive music videos of all time. Its accolades include "Outstanding Music Video" and "Most Stylish Music Video" at the VH1 Fashion Awards. The song was performed on ''Top of the Pops'' and the MTV Video Music Awards, the latter regarded as one of the leading performances of Jackson's career. A slightly modified version appeared on Jackson's seventh studio album, ''All for You''. "Doesn't Really Matter" was considered to influence music videos from Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson, and Cassie. The video was the first by director Joseph Kahn to feature Japanese themes and imagery, which he later used frequently following its popularity. Actress Jenna Dewan made one of her debut appearances in the video, crediting Jackson for the experience and platform to star in the dance film ''Step Up''. Rihanna's "Watch n' Learn" was likened to the song, and it was also covered by Japanese singer Hitomi Shimatani as "Papillon". ==Background== "Doesn't Really Matter" was written and produced by Jackson and Jam & Lewis as the theme for the Universal Pictures film ''The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps'', starring Jackson and actor Eddie Murphy. Jackson portrays Professor Denise Gaines in the film, the love interest of Sherman Klump, one of many characters portrayed by Murphy. Jackson received a minimum upfront payment of three million dollars for accepting the role, and an additional one million to record the movie's theme.〔 The song's initial concept was based on a lyric draft Jackson had written and discovered, which she thought would be suitable for the film's theme. Jackson stated "it really tells you about the movie and how it doesn't matter what is on the exterior, but the interior. His heart, his soul, that really matters to me. That's what I'm in love with, that's what matters to me the most, and it doesn't matter what other people say."〔 Following its release, Jackson stated "I really liked that song a lot," adding it was "fun" and "a good summer song." Jackson felt unsure of how the song would fare, but was pleased with its success.〔 An unmastered version leaked and received airplay ahead of its scheduled release, followed by a positive response from critics and fans. Several radio stations created their own edits until the official version was released, prompting producer Jimmy Jam to exclaim "That's wonderful, because it means radio is excited about it." The song's success was likened to Jackson's return to a more positive and upbeat style in comparison to the bleak aura of ''The Velvet Rope'', saying "In the history of Janet, the records that are the happy records, that make people smile, have always traditionally been the more successful records, going back as far to songs like 'When I Think of You' to 'Doesn't Really Matter.'" The decision to release the single was considered "the pop star's latest savvy step in a career that's a study in smart moves," continuing to "keep her youthful fans on the dance floor" while devoting time to her film career. Broadcast Music, Inc. stated "music lovers continue to be mesmerized by the talented "Miss Janet," being an "impressive demonstration of her enduring appeal." "Doesn't Really Matter" was ineligible for an Academy Award nomination due to being used throughout the film and during its credits, also released when emphasis was placed on songs used in animated films. The song was included on compilations such as ''Now That's What I Call Music! 5'', and featured on Jackson's hits album ''Number Ones''. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Doesn't Really Matter」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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