Janet Jackson announces new album after five years, plans summer tour
Singer Janet Jackson is back on the music scene after five years, with a brand new album, titled Black Diamond.
The 53-year-old musician, who made the announcement on Twitter on Monday, said she will also embark on a world tour this summer.
“I’ve heard all your wishes and I’m working on my new album and going on a new World Tour this summer titled ‘Black Diamond’. I’m so excited to share this new era with you,” Jackson wrote.
It will be Jackson’s 12th studio album. According to NME, she will perform her 1989 social issues concept album, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, which turned 30 last September, in her tour gig.
Jackson’s last album was Unbreakable, which came out in 2015.
The Black Diamond tour kicks off on June 24 in Miami and will close on August 23 in Tacoma, Washington.