Janet Jackson Glows, Talks Battling Depression In New 'Essence' Cover & Spread+New Darkchild Single 'Made For Now' Reportedly Expected To Drop TODAY

Ahead of her highly anticipated headlining set at the upcoming 2018 Essence Festival, Queen Janet Jackson is gracing the latest edition of Essence Magazine for their July/August issue that hits newsstands on June 22.

Janet glows on the cover as well as a series of stunning shots in her multi page spread where she dishes on her voyage to happiness, her battle with depression and more. Get into a teasers below.

? New Cover Alert! ? “We’ve laughed and cried, sung and danced together.” Over the years, watching @JanetJackson’s journey has been a true testament to #BlackGirlMagic. We still wonder how she does it all and remains centered. In our July/Aug. issue, the #EssenceFest headliner dishes on the voyage to her happy place. Get ready for the ultimate trip down memory lane. #IssaEssenceSlay On stands 6/22. (?: @warwicksaint)

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@janetjackson has a special surprise for you guys just in time for #EssenceFest, and it’s all you’ve been waiting for + more! Visit essence.com tomorrow morning to check out Janet’s special message! ? (?: @warwicksaint)

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YESS MOM! ??? These are pics from her Essence Magazine! #JanetJackson #Legend #Legendary • • • • • Follow (@janetreceipts ) for MORE! #janetjackson #janet #janetdamitajojackson #janetnation #janetjacksonteam #queenofpop #queenofdance #legend #icon #legendary #iconic #popqueen #pioneerwoman #trendsetter #janfam #jtribe

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GMA also did an exclusive this morning on the issue and her coming to terms with battling depression. Get into that below.

In more exciting news, Janet is also reportedly dropping a new single titled ‘Made For Now’ VERY soon! how soon!? TODAY (June 20) reportedly.

According to reports, the track is described as “uplifting” that’s “uptempo” and “boasts an island inspired groove. According to the song’s registration on publishing website ASCAP, producer Darkchild is attached to the track. Stay tuned!