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Who sang What Have You Done For Me Lately?

Release date: 1986

Duration: 04:59

Janet Jackson released the song What Have You Done For Me Lately. Date of release: 1986.

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The protagonist is in a relationship with her partner, who used to do nice things for her, but recently has not shown the same level of attention to her. Her friend has noticed this and asks her what nice things her partner has done for her lately. The protagonist questions her partner's commitment to the relationship and asks what he has done for her lately to make it work.

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Janet Jackson - Short Biography

Janet Damita Jo Jackson, born in 1966, is an American artist who has made her mark on the music industry with her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative songs. Through her talent as a singer, songwriter, actress and dancer, she has successfully broken down racial and gender barriers in the music world. Janet's performances, with her remarkable choreography, have also contributed to MTV's popularity. She is a role model for young people because of her insightful lyrics, which address social issues and personal experiences.

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What Have You Done for Me Lately is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her third studio album, Control, released in 1986. It was co-written by Jackson with her producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and was released on January 13, 1986 by A&M Records as the album's first single. The song was originally written for one of Jam and Lewis' records, but the lyrics were rewritten to reflect Jackson's feelings about his recent divorce from James DeBarge in January 1985. The song revolves around a woman's frustration with her partner in a relationship.

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