Janet Jackson: "Can't B Good" review

Despite Janet Jackson's 10th studio album, "Discipline," debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in February, pop and R&B radio turned a cold shoulder to singles "Feedback," "Rock With U" and "Luv." Perhaps chart conqueror Ne-Yo—16 years her junior—will breathe new life into the project, where staples Rodney Jerkins and Jermaine Dupri faltered. As producer/co-writer of "Can't B Good," Ne-Yo serves up a smooth, jazzy groove and Jackson's soft, supple vocal, fluffed with multiple background layers that duly merit adult R&B love . . . not that previous offerings were any less deserving. Island has been admirably tenacious, but boy, J needs a hit. If there's no payoff this time, well, that can't b good. This is bound to be the final shot for this CD.

Source: Billboard.com