Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Janet Jackson, For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead.
ERA
« The Velvet Rope » era : 1997-1999
RECORDING DATE
Recorded in late 1998 and released in January 1999 as part of a Pepsi contest.
“Ask for More” was a promotional single by Janet Jackson for Pepsi. Janet commented on the collaboration with Pepsi saying “aside from being associated with many amazing artists over the years, Pepsi is very honest and passionate when it comes to spreading a positive message like ‘Ask For More'”.
The campaign was launched as a re-branding for Pepsi internationally. Alternate versions of the campaign also co-starred Hong Kong singer Aaron Kwok for the Asian market and aired in China and Latino singer Ricky Martin for the Latin market and aired in Latin America. A duet version of the song performed in Spanish by Jackson and Martin was also aired in Europe as part of the commercial campaign. A full length promotional music video of the version with Kwok was released in Asian markets. The original version of the ad features model and dancer Rob Vinson. Dancers Tina Landon and Shawnette Heard appear in all versions of the ad along with Jackson.
The single was only released as a promotional recording. Consumers were able to receive a free CD of the song with the purchase of Pepsi products during the promotional campaign in 1999.
STUDIO(S)
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SONGWRITER(S)
Janet Jackson, René Elizondo Jr, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
PRODUCER(S)
Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
RELEASE DATE :
January 1, 1999
LABEL
Pepsi/Black Doll Inc
LENGTH
5:49
ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)
Alternate version with Latino singer Ricky Martin for the Latin market and aired in Latin America. A duet version of the song performed in Spanish by Jackson and Martin was also aired in Europe as part of the commercial campaign.
MUSICIANS
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PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD
Not released as a single
SHORT FILM
The original version of the ad features model and dancer Rob Vinson. Dancers Tina Landon and Shawnette Heard appear in all versions of the ad along with Jackson.
LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS
Never performed on TV
LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS
Never performed in concerts
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