Additionally, it spent two non-consecutive weeks atop the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, making it Jackson's 16th number-one single on the chart.

Incorporating Indian, Asian, and African styles, outfits worn in the video included a specially-designed kimono, metal corset, and nine-inch platform heels.

Following its release, it was reported that the video was blacklisted by MTV, following her incident at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2004, which was co-produced by the network.

To promote 20 Y.O., Jackson performed the song with Nelly on TV show Today, as well as on two of her concert tours.

The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and sold over three million copies worldwide.

She decided to create a modern record, while returning to R&B and dance music, in the vein of her hit album, Control (1986).

Jackson and Jimmy both agreed that Dupri molded well into their tri due to him being a fan of Jam and Lewis' work and vice versa.

"Especially since Janet only made records, not to disrespect Q-Tip or Heavy D, but as far as popular rappers in this day and time, Busta Rhymes was the only one.

[9] It is a mid-tempo ballad which samples The SOS Band's 1983 song "Tell Me If You Still Care," also written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

"[12] Jeevan Panesar of The Situation picked the song as one of the "Top Three Tracks", praising "its playful melody, easy listening and warm energy," but ultimately, calling it "easily forgettable.

"[13] Tracy E. Hopkins of Barnes & Noble wrote that the song "won't wow too many fans with its nursery rhyme-like.

"[14] Spence D. of IGN was mixed, writing, "The obligatory star power guest shot occurs with 'Call On Me' featuring Nelly.

Janet goes for her delicate wisp, but it sounds as if she's trying hard to maintain the crispness, straining to keep from cracking.

"[15] Don Baiocchi of Blogcritics was mixed, writing that "to kick off a comeback with the mediocre 'Call On Me,' a duet where she actually makes Nelly sing, is just plain wrong.

"[17] Evan Serpick of Rolling Stone wrote that "it shamelessly re-creates 'Dilemma,' the St. Louis rapper's collaboration with Kelly Rowland.

[23] In late September, "Call on Me" became the first of Jackson's number-one R&B hits to return to the pole position after dropping from number one.

[25] In Ireland, the song also debuted and peaked at number 20, on the IRMA chart week ending September 21, 2006.

Outfits worn in the video included a specially-designed Kimono, metal corset, and nine-inch platform heels, with a total of five wardrobe changes.

[31] Speaking about the video to Us Weekly, director Hype Williams said "We wanted it to feel like we were painting a beautiful picture".

[30] Behind the scenes footage and the making of "Call on Me" was documented on an episode of Access Granted before its official premiere on July 26, 2006.

Following the release of the music video, TMZ reported: "Fans of Janet Jackson are in a fury over the alleged lack of support MTV is showing their first Icon.

"[33] To promote the album, Jackson performed the song with Nelly on the Today show on September 29, 2006, along with "Nasty" and "So Excited".

[37] Girl Talk sampled the song on "Hands in the Air", which appeared on his fourth album Feed the Animals (2008).