By Karu F. Daniels, BlackVoices.com

The writing was on the wall a few months ago when she was quoted as saying they didn't promote her most recent album.

And now it's been confirmed that Janet Jackson has parted ways with Island Def Jam.

Just 14 months of being on the powerhouse label, helmed by Antonio "L.A." Reid, it was announced today that Jackson is no longer a part of its superstar roster.

Her rep confirmed the news to BlackVoices.com this afternoon.

"The label agreed to dissolve their relationship with the artist at her request" is the official word. Before coming to Def Jam, the pop music icon had a longtime relationship with Virgin Records. After a string of #1 albums and chart-topping singles, the relationship soured soon after the release of 2004's 'Damita Jo,' which was released in the midst of her controversial 'Super Bowl' performance.

It was announced that the 'Rhytmn Nation' singer inked a deal with Island in July 2007 and released her label debut, 'Discipline,' this past February.

Although the album debuted at #1 when it was released, overall sales failed to meet expectations.

Executive produced by Jackson and her longtime lover, Island Urban president Jermaine Dupri, 'Discipline' sold 181,000 copies in its first week. According to Nielsen SoundScan, it has only sold 415,000 copies to date.

Jackson, who starred in Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I Get Married?' movie last year, expressed dissatisfaction with the label, even to go as far as stating that they "stopped all promotion whatsoever on the album" after releasing the first single, 'Feedback.'

"I can't say if we'll be working with them in the future," she recently told 'Billboard.' "I don't know what the future holds between the two of us."

"Always known to break new ground and set trends, Janet's departure from Island makes her one of the first superstar artists to have the individual freedom to promote their work through a variety of avenues such as iTunes, mobile carriers and other diverse and innovative channels," a statement about the separation read.

Jackson is currently on the road with her first tour in seven years, "Rock Witchu," with LL Cool J and Donnie Klang as opening acts.

The Live Nation-promoted jaunt began Sept. 10 in Vancouver and runs through Oct. 22 in Dallas.

A spokesperson for Island Def Jam could not be reached by deadline.