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Sociologist Shayne Lee commented that, " s Janet enters the twilight of her reign as erotic Queen of Pop, Beyoncé Knowles emerges as her likely successor.

" Knowles has expressed her fondness of Jackson, stating: " I love Janet Jackson!

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I have nothing but positive things to say about her.

" Toni Braxton stated that she was inspired by Janet Jackson " because when she released her Control album, she made it easy for P. K.

's kids who were supposed to be sweet and docile to get comfortable with feeling sexy.

" Aaliyah commented, " I admire her a great deal.

She's a total performer ...

I'd love to do a duet with Janet Jackson.

" Jennifer Lopez lauded Jackson's videography, stating her music videos " had such an impact on me as a fan but also as an artist.

" ' N Sync and Usher, who performed as two of the opening acts for The Velvet Rope World Tour, credit her for teaching them how to develop stage show into theatrical performance.

Usher stated: " I learned a lot about how to make an artist look like a star.

On the personal side, I got a chance to hug her.

" Rozonda " Chilli " Thomas of TLC recalled that when the group was first forming, she declared " I'm ready to be the next Janet Jackson!

" Britney Spears commented, " I've always been majorly inspired by Janet in everything she does.

" Christina Aguilera recalled: " I remember watching MTV as a little girl.

To me, Janet had it all ; amazing videos, hot songs and the sexiest voice.

" Cassie has referred to herself as a " die-hard Janet Jackson fan " and elaborated, " I'd love to emulate Janet's career — totally ... She's incredible, from her moves to her voice.

" Jay Bobbin of the Chicago Tribune remarked, " Cassie isn't the first artist to be measured against Janet Jackson, and odds are she won't be the last.

" Ciara has acknowledged Jackson as one of her primary influences, stating: " It seems like just yesterday I was watching Janet Jackson on TV ; now, some people compare me to her.

" Kelly Rowland named her the biggest inspiration of her career because " she works extremely hard.

" Rihanna has commented that " he was one of the first female pop icons that I could relate to ... She was so vibrant, she had so much energy.

She still has power.

I ’ ve seen her on stage, and she can stand there for 20 minutes and have the whole arena scream at her.

You have to love Janet.