Janet Jackson, whose album, 20 Years Old, is due Sept. 26, is ready for another project – motherhood – now that she’s found happiness with producer boyfriend Jermaine Dupri. 

“I would love to have kids,” Jackson, 40, said at an Atlanta news conference Friday, according to the Associated Press. “I never thought I would ever want any. But being with Jermaine really changed my mind on all that. I don’t mind adopting.”

Jackson, who was previously married to James DeBarge and Rene Elizondo Jr., told reporters, “I always wanted to find love. Now that I found love, I’m in a different space.”

She continued, “Jermaine is drama-free. He’s a very giving person. The challenges have been all joy working with Jermaine.” Dupri, whom Jackson has been dating for five years, produced a few tracks on 20 Years Old.

Born in Gary, Ind., Jackson said she now considers herself an Atlanta resident. “This is my home,” she said. “I know sometimes I want a little escape and (to) have a good time. I hope there are people out there I can make feel good through my music.”

Despite her new family-friendly attitude, Jackson said her new album contains the same type of sexual lyrics as her previous work. “I enjoy talking about it,” she said. “It shouldn’t be any different from before.”