Listen to this article Janet Jackson began suffering from severe depression and anxiety, leading her to chronicle the experience with her sixth album, “The Velvet Rope,” released 23 years ago today on October 7th 1997. Janet returned with a dramatic change in image, boasting vibrant red hair, nasal piercings and tattoos. The album was arranged, … Continue reading UB Celebrates: Janet Jackson’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ on 23rd Anniversary