: Younger fans might recognize the melody from Monica's 1995 debut hit, " Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days) ," which famously sampled this track. The Music Video & Legacy Jermaine Jackson - Don't Take It Personal (Official Video)
In 1989, Jermaine Jackson released the title track of his twelfth studio album, "," which became a defining moment of late-80s R&B. Often described as a "breakup ballad" or "soulful plea," the song features Jermaine’s smooth, "gentle and pleading" vocals as he attempts to end a relationship without leaving his partner feeling blamed. Fun Facts & Chart Success : Younger fans might recognize the melody from
: It was Jackson's second and final #1 hit on the Billboard R&B charts , reaching the top spot on November 18, 1989. Fun Facts & Chart Success : It was
: Co-writer Derrick Culler drew inspiration for the lyrics from his own relationship with his ex-wife. However, the songwriters (members of the group Surface)
: The song was originally offered to the pop duo Milli Vanilli. However, the songwriters (members of the group Surface) pulled the song because they weren't allowed to produce it for them; Jermaine later stepped in to record it instead.
Music video by Jermaine Jackson performing Don't Take It Personal. (C) 1989 Arista Records, Inc. YouTube·JermaineJacksonVEVO Jermaine Jackson - Don't Take It Personal : r/80smusic