'' Number Ones '' received universal acclaim from music critics . Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine gave the album four-and-a-half stars , commenting " that the songs on Janet Jackson 's first-ever comprehensive hits collection , '' Number Ones '' , have been sequenced in chronological order only magnifies the impact she had on late - '80s and early - '90s pop , when she helped define the sound of Top 40 radio along with the likes of Madonna , Prince , and her brother Michael . " He also comments on the commercial decline of her recent work , stating " b ut just as '' Number Ones '' 's sequencing highlights Janet 's impressive early years , it also underscores her startlingly abrupt decline ... and the " hits " from her last three albums are a mere footnote here . " Andy Kellman of Allmusic remarked : " Say what you want about Janet peaking with Jam & Lewis during the latter half of the '80s — to be fair , the argument is valid — but she did rack up a career 's worth of solid hits during the years that followed . Even if they were not as sonically innovative and lacked the same amount of pop appeal of the '' Control '' / '' Rhythm Nation '' - era singles , they clearly made a significant impact and have aged well . " Val Christopher of Rockstar Weekly commented , " A look back at Jackson 's storied career provides more than ample reason for her being one of the world 's most recognizable people . '' Number Ones '' opens with a string of Jackson 's best and most memorable tracks . ' What Have You Done For Me Lately ' , ' Nasty ' , ' Control ' , ' Miss You Much ' and perhaps her finest single , ' Rhythm Nation ' . " To celebrate the release of '' Number Ones '' , Universal Music Group ( UMG ) and Flash Mob America organized three fan gatherings on November 14 , 2009 in Los Angeles . Kyle Anderson of MTV reported fans ' gatherings in various Los Angeles locations " to dance and pay tribute to some of the veteran diva 's best dance moves and songs . " Jackson made an appearance at the gathering which took place at The Grove at Farmers Market . ABC 's '' In the Spotlight '' with Robin Roberts interviewed Jackson in a one-hour interview special that aired on November 18 , 2009 . A few days later , singer performed an eight-minute medley of six hits during the American Music Awards of 2009 . It included " Control " , " Miss You Much " , " What Have You Done for Me Lately " , " If " , " Make Me " , and finished with " Together Again " . At the end of the performance , the singer received applause and standing ovation from the audience . Jackson traveled to the United Kingdom to further promote the album . She performed " Make Me " on '' The X Factor '' results show on December 6 , 2009 . She pre-recorded the performance so she could perform as the headliner of the Jingle Bell Ball in London . She closed the concert with a medley of her greatest hits including " Make Me " , wearing half hareem-pant , half skirt concoction , jackets and high-top trainers
American Music Awards of 2009
American Music Awards of 2009
Number Ones (Janet Jackson album)