Janet Jackson recently revealed more information about her strained relationship with Def Jam, citing singer Sade as the source of the problem. In essence, the label was more or less insisting she convert her musical exploits to suit her older, more mature fans and deliver an album that complimented her age rather than her spirit.

“They wanted me to sound more like Sade,” Janet reportedly said. “I’m not ready for that just yet. I love doing dance songs and I think my fans expect that of me.”

Since cancelling her tour over repeated hiccups due to a medical condition she was unaware of for months, Miss Jackson is currently considering a deal with Live Nation. She recently told Sister 2 Sister Magazine she is concentrating more on behind the scenes work with film and television.