Moore and Winbush share production credits with Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver, and Bobby Watson.

The cover artwork of Jackson's body submerged in water was based on a photo of Elizabeth Taylor.

Moore and Winbush share production credits with Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver, and Bobby Watson.

Jackson took the idea from a photograph of actress Elizabeth Taylor submerged in a swimming pool early in her career, which she found "dramatic".

[14] The last two singles from the album, "Love and My Best Friend" and "Don't Mess Up This Good Thing" did not appear on any chart worldwide.

[18] Bil Carpenter from the same website called Janet Jackson a "debut album of youth-oriented pop".