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"Just a Little While" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released as the lead single from her eighth studio album, ''Damita Jo'' (2004). Written by Jackson and Dallas Austin, the song fuses pop with elements of rock, dance, and funk and is a reflection of Jackson's new-found happiness. The song leaked ahead of its scheduled release and was sent to radio following Jackson's controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show performance incident on February 2, 2004. "Just a Little While" received favorable reception from critics, who felt its elements of rock and dance-pop would ensure success. However, following her controversial Super Bowl incident, Jackson's singles and music videos were blacklisted on many radio formats and music channels worldwide, affecting the song's performance. Although it's success in the U.S. was limited, peaking at number 45 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, it did manage to peak atop the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Internationally, it proved to be more successful, reaching the top ten in Belgium, Canada, and Spain and the top twenty in Australia and The United Kingdom. It peaked at number one in Japan for five weeks, and was the year's second biggest hit on Japan's international airplay chart.〔 The song's music video, directed by Dave Meyers, was released exclusively in international territories due to the controversy surrounding Jackson at the time. It portrays Jackson filming a DVD for her boyfriend in a futuristic apartment setting, displaying her multiple personae. An alternate live video, filmed in London, was included on Jackson's ''From janet. to Damita Jo'' compilation. Jackson performed the song on television shows including ''Top of the Pops'', ''Hey! Hey! Hey!'', and ''Festivalbar''. ==Background and release== Prior to recording, Jackson experienced substantial worldwide success with ''All for You'' and the All for You Tour. Afterwards, she considered pursuing other career plans, but then decided to record a new album. Jackson recorded "Just a Little While" with producer Dallas Austin, describing it as a "happy, up, fun song."〔 She had initially planned to revamp the album with Austin, also recording "Sexhibition" and unreleased songs such as "If You Want Me To" and "Let it Go."〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=BMI - Repertoire Search )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=BMI - Repertoire Search )〕 Austin declared Jackson "the easiest artist I've worked with", adding, "Guys won't know what to do with themselves after this. It's one of the best records she's made."〔 Austin added: "Just a Little While" was original going to premiere in February. However, it leaked ahead of schedule in January, disrupting plans for its release and promotion. Regarding the leak, Jackson commented, "it really does affect artists and hurts the initial launch of a project. Its like there's a monkey wrench in your whole game plan." The leak prompted Virgin Records to digitally deliver the song to radio outlets, announcing its release for the morning after Jackson's Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show performance. 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「Just a Little While」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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