Additional songwriting and production was provided by Dem Jointz, Tommy McClendon and Thomas Lumpkins.

Jackson reunited with songwriting/production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, their last collaboration being on her ninth studio album 20 Y.O. Two years later in May 2015, Jackson announced that she would embark on the Unbreakable World Tour and release Unbreakable. She became busy with film roles and embarked on a worldwide concert tour, and in 2013 announced her third marriage to Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana. The singer began recording new material with producer Rodney Jerkins the following year, but eventually abandoned the project.

Jackson had parted ways with Island Records in 2008 due to dissatisfaction over the company's lack of promotion for her tenth studio album, Discipline (2008). It was released on October 2, 2015, and is the first album released under her independent label Rhythm Nation, distributed by BMG Rights Management through a partnership with the singer. very flattered and I immediately started to sketch some ideas out for her.Unbreakable is the eleventh studio album by American singer Janet Jackson. He continued, 'She talked to me about her upcoming Unbreakable World Tour when we were together in Milan earlier this year, she asked me to consider making her a special shoe for the tour. Zanotti has provided tour shoes for other singers like Beyonce and Rihanna but has never been the sole designer of record for an entire tour. 'She has always been a very loyal supporter of the brand and product,' the designer said.

Zanotti even admitted that he has been listening to Jackson's new music while designing his new collection. Jackson has resurrected her long-dormant pop career and she needs footwear that is as stylish as it is supportive, due to all that dancing! All eyes are on her and she needs to be on her game.Įnter Zanotti, who created custom sneakers and will dress Jackson's backup singers and dancers for the trek.Īccording to Women's Wear Daily, the diva and the designer are close friends and mutual fans of each other's work.

That's why Giuseppe Zanotti designed sneakers for Janet Jackson's Unbreakable Tour. A pop star's comeback - and yes, you can call it that - isn't complete without the right shoes.

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