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    "Rhythm Nation" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson, released as the second single from her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was written and produced by Jackson, in collaboration with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Jackson developed the song's concept in response to various tragedies in the media, deciding to pursue a socially conscious theme by using a political standpoint within upbeat dance music. In the United States, it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Dance Club Songs charts. It also peaked within the top 40 of several singles charts worldwide. "Rhythm Nation" received several accolades, including BMI Pop Awards for "Most Played Song", the Billboard Award for "Top Dance/Club Play Single" and a Grammy nomination for Jackson as "Producer of the Year". It has been included in two of Jackson's greatest hits collections, Design of a Decade: 1986-1996 (1995) and Number Ones (2009).
    The accompanying music video for "Rhythm Nation" was directed by Dominic Sena and choreographed by Jackson and a then-unknown Anthony Thomas. It served as the final segment in Jackson's long-form Rhythm Nation 1814 film. It portrays rapid choreography within a "post-apocalyptic" warehouse setting, with Jackson and her dancers adorned in unisex military attire. It was filmed in black-and-white to portray the song's theme of racial harmony. Jackson's record label attempted to persuade her against filming the video, but upon her insistence it became "the most far-reaching single project the company has ever attempted." The video received two MTV Video Music Awards for "Best Choreography" and "Best Dance Video." Jackson also won the Billboard Award for "Best Female Video Artist" in addition to the "Director's Award" and "Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement." The Rhythm Nation 1814 film won the Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video. The video's outfit was inducted into the National Museum of Women in the Arts and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where its hand-written lyrics are also used in the museum's class on female songwriters.
    Artists such as Sleigh Bells, Jamie Lidell, and Kylie Minogue have cited the song as an influence, while artists including Lady Gaga, Peter Andre, OK Go, Mickey Avalon, Usher, Keri Hilson, and Britney Spears have referenced its music video. Beyoncé, Cheryl Cole, Rihanna and Ciara have also paid homage to its outfit and choreography within live performances. It has inspired the careers of choreographers such as Darrin Henson and Travis Payne. Actors including Kate Hudson, Michael K. Williams, and Elizabeth Mathis have studied its music video, with its choreography also used in the film Tron: Legacy. It has been covered by Pink, Crystal Kay, and Girls' Generation and has also been performed on Glee, The X Factor USA, and Britain's Got Talent.
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Komentáře • 192

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +3

    JANET JACKSON- THE QUEEN OF POP/HIP-HOP/ ROCK OF HALL OF FAME CERTIFIED 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +3

    JANET JACKSON: ACTRESS, DANCER, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER,🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @sirex02
    @sirex02 Před 2 lety +30

    What a time to be alive. Rhythm Nation and Like A Prayer album singles all over the airwaves.

    • @rvegas81
      @rvegas81 Před rokem

      I came back to this! I agree!

  • @joshuas8258
    @joshuas8258 Před 2 lety +38

    This is ICONIC. Janet and Madonna both released their first masterpiece albums in 89 with Rhythm Nation and Like a Prayer

  • @leroywilliams6380
    @leroywilliams6380 Před 2 lety +13

    No matter how many times I hear this song and see this video, only one thing comes to mind.......Janet killed it.....

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +2

    JANET JACKSON- QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @teralmiles
    @teralmiles Před 2 lety +4

    “Very Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation” “Bite your tongue” 🤭

  • @theKarstenR
    @theKarstenR Před 2 lety +13

    Rhythm Nation 1814 is hands down one of the best albums ever made.

  • @davethomas5161
    @davethomas5161 Před 2 lety +3

    A lot of the "messages" in music back then were so positive and UNIFYING. I miss it so much!
    To be a teenager and have Janet, Paula, and Madonna on the radio... their videos.
    Man, I'm grateful!

  • @Johnny_Socko
    @Johnny_Socko Před 2 lety +18

    FINALLY someone requested this song! I'm sorry, but the numerous Janet Jackson ballads that people have been requesting are kind of by-the-numbers and simply do not compare to this masterpiece. All of her best songs were the ones where she wanted to make a point -- and this one is on another level. The video is also iconic. The visuals & music speak for themselves.

  • @fer-nando-machado
    @fer-nando-machado Před 2 lety +6

    ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏼✊✊🏽✊🏻
    This is the test: no struggle, no progress
    Lend a hand to help your brother do his best
    Things are getting worse, we have to make them better
    It's time to give a damn, let's work together

  • @tferg73
    @tferg73 Před měsícem +1

    It’s so sad that a whole generation does not know the impact Janet had on the music industry. I am glad to see younger people discovering her music and videos. It takes me back to when I was 16 years old looking at MTV and falling in love with this ICON!

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před měsícem

      Why don’t you think her legacy isn’t as strong as her brother’s?

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +3

    JANET JACKSON: SUPE STAR 🌟

  • @dtaylor939
    @dtaylor939 Před 2 lety +23

    Now you see why Janet is the serious contender that she is. The blacklist after the Superbowl incident has resulted in a generation of young people who don't know that she is right up there with Michael, Madonna, George, Mariah, Celine, and Whitney. She's one of the big ones. The competition among female pop stars was unbelievable in the late 80's and 90's.

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety +4

      Yaaas‼️I 👀 👀 👀

    • @phillycheez6288
      @phillycheez6288 Před 10 měsíci +3

      I agree 🤎when Janet got from under her father's "control " literally, and figuratively, she took off like lightning with Jimmy Jam,Terry Lewis. The best career move ever..👏🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽

    • @Winnib7479
      @Winnib7479 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@EmpressReacts The Rhythm Nation Album was inducted into The National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress because of its socially conscious content.

    • @tferg73
      @tferg73 Před měsícem

      Facts!

  • @craigcraigster4999
    @craigcraigster4999 Před 2 lety +5

    If your next Janet reaction is anything like this one, we better get you a seat belt for that chair! 🤣

  • @Kieop
    @Kieop Před 2 lety +3

    I was a teen when this came out, and I was completely blown away. It was the same year as Public Enemy's Fight the Power came out and both had a Black Panther aesthetic. It was a call to arms to come together and fight for a better life. Of course, all utopias are also dystopias because there's no such thing as like-minded people. But DAMN, I SO wanted to be a part of the Rhythm Nation!

  • @burnesray777
    @burnesray777 Před 11 dny +1

    Even after 35 years, this songs IS TREMENDOUS! Shout out to Janet, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (and Sly Stone for the sample)

  • @jeremyallennossette6426
    @jeremyallennossette6426 Před 2 lety +11

    Yes!!! Finally some more Janet. This video is iconic!! The song is iconic. She is legend!! The blueprint!!

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety +1

      🔥🔥🔥

    • @jeremyallennossette6426
      @jeremyallennossette6426 Před 2 lety

      @@EmpressReacts I know I haven't told you but I've been battling liver cancer and you doing these songs make me pass the time in the hospital. I love Janet and George. So when you do them I get super 😆 excited. Thank you Empress!!

  • @fionataylor4269
    @fionataylor4269 Před rokem +2

    So glad you found Janet. Queen Janet, the original, legend ! Masterpiece ! She was a role model to us girls in the late eighties.

  • @robertzielinski2475
    @robertzielinski2475 Před 2 lety +6

    Fire, fire, and fire 🔥 Choreography is everything. One of the best ever made.

  • @gavinwilson7889
    @gavinwilson7889 Před rokem +5

    This will forever be Legendary and Iconic 🙌

  • @patrickmurchison9145
    @patrickmurchison9145 Před 2 lety +3

    Choreography by Anthony “Bam Bam” Thomas...won an MTV Video Music Award for "Best Choreography"

  • @scotties.3414
    @scotties.3414 Před 2 lety +7

    Janet had already won me over at this point with her previous album But this album took it to a new level and definitely blew me away

  • @rc_cinematography7652
    @rc_cinematography7652 Před 2 lety +3

    Like her brother, Michael, Janet belonged on stage with those professional dancers. Very impressive.

  • @diamondm9746
    @diamondm9746 Před 2 lety +11

    The beat...the vocals...the message...the moves...the look...the swag....THIS SONG GOES HARD!!! Of course I watched this video a million times when it came out. 10s across ALL the boards!

  • @mikecaetano
    @mikecaetano Před 2 lety +7

    Janet Jackson had to push harder and play funkier and grittier to escape from the shadow of her brother and defy expectations arising from her all around cuteness. The dance choreography in the video was top notch for the times, but the uniforms remind me of some of the crew Public Enemy brought on stage during its shows back then. PS. The melody reminds me in parts of Parliament "Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)".

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +3

    JANET IS THE ONE!😊

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +2

    JANET JACKSON: MEGA STAR 🌟

  • @BrettTwinSavage
    @BrettTwinSavage Před 2 lety +8

    Janet rocks it hard and that choreography has some sharp edges! Great song. Great video. When this played a friend and I used to jump out of our chairs and do really bad, not-even-in-sync, imitations of the first 7 or 8 moves post-countdown. Then we'd get fresh beers since we were already up. 👩🏻‍✈️👩🏽‍✈️👯‍♂️💃🏻💃🏻🍻

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +2

    JANET JACKSON: CHILD STAR 🌟

  • @terrystorey
    @terrystorey Před 2 lety +10

    I think there are a few of us who are feeling VERY old when you say you've never heard this song. 🤯 Lol, anyway, I went to her concert of this tour. Watching her do this song live was bad ass. I'm a Control baby though. It's my fav album from her. 🙂

  • @davidbarnes1113
    @davidbarnes1113 Před 2 lety +12

    You have witnessed just a small part of the Rhythm Nation 1814 video, there’s actually a much longer short film that showcases other songs from the album like “The Knowledge “ , Miss You Much, and a snippet of “ Black Cat” . This album is the follow up to her masterpiece “Control” album.

  • @BayAreaSon
    @BayAreaSon Před 2 lety +3

    One song from that album called “The Knowledge “ is one of the best songs in the album.If you liked the message at the beginning of this song ,then you will love the messages in The Knowledge

  • @Honey-bh2jh
    @Honey-bh2jh Před 2 lety +5

    Janet!!! yes, yes!! epic song and wonderful reaction! 😀❤️❤️

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +2

    PLEASE SPIN MORE OF JANET'S ART.THANK YOU😊

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +3

    JANET JACKSON- DIVA😊

  • @FindingMadonna
    @FindingMadonna Před 2 lety +11

    One of my all time favorite Janet songs/videos. There's definitely a MJ influence here but he was also supposedly inspired by this song and video for his Dangerous album - and he also worked with Jam & Lewis later in the 90s.

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +2

    JANET HAS 2 IVON AWARDS🎉🎉

  • @mmmmshux
    @mmmmshux Před 2 lety +14

    If I can recall correctly, the first time I heard this song was when the video or the short-film debuted on MTV. This was the second single/video from the album. Janet had been out of the public eye for a couple years and she very quietly dropped this project. This era cemented Janet as a powerhouse. She did that. Folks been doing their damnedest to erase her achievements and downplay her impact. But SHE DID THAT.

  • @powerbad696
    @powerbad696 Před 2 lety +12

    I was in the navy when this album dropped,attending my navy A-SCHOOL in San Diego,Ca. GO NAVY!!! LOL.Remember watching this video on a big screen tv in our lounge room.Everyone was QUIET,you could hear a pin drop!! LOL.My mind was BLOWN!!! The song,dance routine and filmed in black and white. Later on that evening at the enlisted club on base people lost their mind when the dj played this song!!! LOL. GO NAVY!!!!

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety +3

      Dang I feel like I'm in the lounge with yall🤣💯

  • @michaeldebree4870
    @michaeldebree4870 Před 2 lety +9

    I was 15 or 16 when this came out. I have seen this video about 200 times because I wanted to know the entire dance routine. I still know some parts of it. I went to the concert in Rotterdam with Johnny gill opening the show. It was SO GOOD. First single was Miss you much. I was a bit shocked when I heard that the first time,.. it was so hard and rough compared to the control album. Now I love it. RN1814 and control were the albums I had on repeat 24-7. Janet rules !!

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety +1

      🤣I would have been right with you learning the choreo

    • @lavondadebrito1178
      @lavondadebrito1178 Před 2 lety

      I was about 16, as well! Wanted those dance moves, but absolutely settled for the “look!” Lol…earrings and all! Control was my album! Fantastic that you were able to see her in concert! She is one artist I have not been able to see, but would love to see live…Johnny Gill was a bonus! 😉

  • @melissawest9124
    @melissawest9124 Před 2 lety +5

    Iconic song, iconic artist, iconic video, and now an iconic reaction. Thanks, Empress!

  • @tapanim6576
    @tapanim6576 Před 2 lety +5

    Great song. This was the first Janet album I bought.

  • @whostosay3256
    @whostosay3256 Před 2 lety +1

    I am glad you are getting turned on to Janet - fantastic artist and her sound will live forever!

  • @coachtomas
    @coachtomas Před 2 lety +3

    I walked in the comments section and it be on fire !! because this song is fire !!

  • @jaquayvius
    @jaquayvius Před 2 lety +1

    Love this Powerful Song! The Dance Moves and All!! It Still Speaks Volumes for Today. If Only We Lived in a World that would see the Outcome of what this Song Could Be.

  • @Lovejazz01
    @Lovejazz01 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have to say that’s why Empress is 🔥! Other reactors EASILY get lost in the groove and let the lyrics go right past them, but not Empress! And you are so musically astute, you always amaze us with your brilliant analysis and knowledge, that separates you from all the rest!

  • @DanCrowleyNYC
    @DanCrowleyNYC Před 2 lety +19

    I'm so glad that younger people are appreciating Janet again (that 2004 Super Bowl performance basically ruined her), because she's so damn talented. This album was just insane. As someone else said, it came out the same year as Like A Prayer (LAP in March, Rhythm Nation in the fall), but Janet broke a huge barrier with her 7 singles released:
    MJ with Thriller: 7 Top 10 singles, 5 of them are Top 5. Insane record breaking, 1982-1984.
    (Side note - Madonna True Blue, 5 Top 5 singles and then Janet Control 5 Top 5 singles both in 1986-1987)
    Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation between 1989 and 1991 had SEVEN TOP 5 singles. I was reading an article about this recently and how nobody talks about it, and even though Thriller sold way more (of course), she bested a Thriller feat, in that she got to the Top 5 SEVEN times with her singles. This album was something special.

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety +8

      Wow so this album was Massive ‼️

    • @DanCrowleyNYC
      @DanCrowleyNYC Před 2 lety +4

      @@EmpressReacts I should have added the 4 of those 7 Top 5 singles went to #1. Rhythm Nation, the song, was the second single and went to #2.

    • @DaymoJH
      @DaymoJH Před 2 lety +3

      The biggest thing to remember about “ chart records “ now is this .
      Anyone can click on streaming …BUT years ago you had to drag your ass to the shop to buy the record …now that speaks volumes to me ….therefore even if Janet’s record is beat …it holds more value

    • @funkg
      @funkg Před 2 lety +1

      We in the UK and elsewhere could never understand why many people in the US lost their minds over that superbowl performance, seriously!

  • @danielhennessey4282
    @danielhennessey4282 Před 2 lety +4

    One of the best ever albums. I’d be so down for a Janet journey after Madonna, she’s amazing.

  • @jameshanley6143
    @jameshanley6143 Před 2 lety +1

    Iconic Janet also remember Paula Abdul taught her Iconic moves

  • @medylemaproductions
    @medylemaproductions Před 2 lety +2

    Captain EO idea is the reason why Rhythm Nation exists.
    Great minds pushin

  • @gavinwilson7889
    @gavinwilson7889 Před rokem +3

    I was in elementary school when this came out and it was huge.

  • @christopherpaxon4422
    @christopherpaxon4422 Před 2 lety +2

    After a big album you don't know how good the next one would be...

  • @EthanTodd.
    @EthanTodd. Před 2 lety +12

    Janet always crushes it

  • @jeffreysmith8719
    @jeffreysmith8719 Před 2 lety +5

    Loved this song - still do!

  • @slimlouis6441
    @slimlouis6441 Před 2 lety +4

    Please get to Escapade. I just love this era of JJ.

  • @DiogenesLives
    @DiogenesLives Před 2 lety +7

    I loved this album so much when it came out. This was probably my favorite song on the album, but Miss You Much, Escapade, and Love Will Never Do Without You are all amazing. Choreographed by Paula Abdul.

    • @fjvbfjvb
      @fjvbfjvb Před 2 lety +3

      I don’t think Paula choreographed these as she has moved on to her own recording career. Not sure if this is when Tina Landon stepped in?

    • @jeremyallennossette6426
      @jeremyallennossette6426 Před 2 lety +3

      Anthony Thomas, and Terry bixler choreographed this album with Tina choreographing the later singles black cat and lwndwy.

    • @DiogenesLives
      @DiogenesLives Před 2 lety +2

      Wow! I'm shocked. I totally thought this was Paula. Good job on correcting me. I was so sure that was Paula's style. I just looked it up, and this was 1989, and it looks like Paula stopped choreographing for other people the previous year. I love being corrected when I'm wrong. It's also good to have changed something I incorrectly believed for the last 30+ years. Cheers!

  • @glenw3979
    @glenw3979 Před 2 lety +1

    Luv😍 The Janet reaction...But if Nobody ever told you Empress....I LUV😍 your intro...🎶"Its more than a statement...Its a Wayyyy of Life!" ✊👋👋👋🔥🔥🔥

  • @scottvanhille5688
    @scottvanhille5688 Před 2 lety +5

    BOP and 10's across the board! We are a part of the rhythm nation! If this was released in 1988, I turned 8 lol.

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety

      🔥🔥

    • @scottvanhille5688
      @scottvanhille5688 Před 2 lety

      @@EmpressReacts Totally fire. Hey guys it's Empress. Let's get to it. it's more than a statement, it's a way of life.

  • @dghatt3491
    @dghatt3491 Před 2 lety +3

    Great reaction. This video was 🔥🔥🔥. Rhythm Nation was a movement.

  • @yrankin1
    @yrankin1 Před 2 lety +5

    Yeeesss!!!! I saw her do this live- A-mazing! Great reaction!

  • @jeremyallennossette6426
    @jeremyallennossette6426 Před 10 měsíci +4

    LMAO 🤣 because I love rewatching your videos especially today on the 34th anniversary of Rhythm Nation 😅 you are tens across the board 💖 BTW I apologize for saying that I wanted to bite Lil Empress' cheeks 🤣 but you have to admit she is too beautiful for her own good 🥰☺️ but again still love this reaction and you and Jack reacts are my favorites ❤

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 10 měsíci +2

      I appreciate that! And no apologies required. I knew what you meant🤣

    • @jeremyallennossette6426
      @jeremyallennossette6426 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@EmpressReacts 🥹🤗 she is too gorgeous 🥹 you two did good 🤗💖

  • @brypiot
    @brypiot Před 2 lety +3

    I'd forgotten all the lyrics to this song (other than the title line) and it strikes me that the damn words apply even more to our current situation in the U.S. Sad.

  • @AZAComics
    @AZAComics Před 2 lety +2

    Your reaction was the whole world when this album dropped. It was an amazing time!

  • @verdellcouncil6616
    @verdellcouncil6616 Před 2 lety +3

    This video is very iconic like mj with thriller

  • @darnell49
    @darnell49 Před 2 lety +3

    Classic ‼️ ICONIC ‼️

  • @bensellers7151
    @bensellers7151 Před 2 lety +2

    Empress, I'm not aPatreon member but you have GOT TO watch the IF video by Janet. Choreo heaven, and just a great video and song all around.

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +1

    ICON & LEGEND CERTIFIED 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @lanceflx63
    @lanceflx63 Před 2 lety +3

    The song is sampling Sly & The Family Stone song “Thank You”.

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety

      I don't think I've heard that

    • @lanceflx63
      @lanceflx63 Před 2 lety

      @@EmpressReacts it’s a classic you must listen to it.

  • @dennisjohnson3774
    @dennisjohnson3774 Před 10 měsíci +2

    BASICALLY THUS BOILS DOWN TO JANET BEING THE. BEST FEMAKW ARTIST IN THE WORLD.SHE CAN SING & DANCE.A LOT OF FEMALE ARTIST CAN'T DI THAT.AND JANET DON'T THINKNOF HER SELF LIKE SOME BIG SHOT PERSON.JANET IS A VERY HUMBLE INDIVIDUAL🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @adambensouda5886
    @adambensouda5886 Před 2 lety +7

    Omg Empress! You have no idea how hard we tried to learn this dance! The 5 4 3 2 1 edit! 😂😂😂 JJ had us going mad when this came out! This and IF from Velvet Rope! I saw her on the Velvet Rope tour and or was everything!

  • @murrayhonahni746
    @murrayhonahni746 Před 2 lety +3

    I saw the short film when it debuted on MTV.

  • @oceanlover3530
    @oceanlover3530 Před 2 lety +10

    LOVE this JJ song! If listening to this doesn’t pump you up, nothing will! Thanks for another great reaction Empress! Wishing a safe and Happy New Year to you and your family! ✌🏻🥂🍾🎊✌🏻

  • @medylemaproductions
    @medylemaproductions Před 2 lety +2

    Actually the sample comes from the Sly Stone Family.
    The same sample was used for Scream with Michael Jackson

  • @universalsoulhealing
    @universalsoulhealing Před 2 lety +7

    It’s time to give a damn, let’s work together. Her absolute best vocal ever.
    Loved the Rhythm Nation album that year. Janet really had a message. Miss You Much was my jam! Shep Pettibone remixed that one, and essentially Madonna’s Vogue was born from that remix: czcams.com/video/P9Pw9iej7gM/video.html

  • @themindfulwitch996
    @themindfulwitch996 Před 2 lety +6

    I absolutely love this song and video and the powerful lyrics! Janet had a lot of good 80's songs but for me personally this is top tier 80's Janet. It all comes together so flawlessly and is still such a great song now. As for her 90's sound I am hoping a patron brings you through her self-titled "Janet" album from 1993. I can't remember if you have seen or heard any of that era yet. But it is iconic. I'm broke right now but if you haven't seen/heard any of it yet and no one else requests it I'll make sure you hear it at some point. Great reaction!

  • @royg9080
    @royg9080 Před 2 lety +13

    Amazing reaction as usual Empress! I wore this whole album out back in the day and also watched the short film that accompanied the album’s release several times. This video is actually a scene from the short film. You should definitely check it out when you get a chance and maybe do a reaction to that 😃 although I believe it’s about 20 mins long. I remember Janet saying in an interview she wanted this shot in black and white so that everyone appeared as just shades of grey to represent a “world rid of color lines” as she says in this song! ☺️❤️

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety +2

      Wow a short film interesting

    • @jseight279
      @jseight279 Před 2 lety +1

      @@EmpressReacts YES YES YES! And the 1987 grammy awards live performance vintage janet. I love your channel #subscribe 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Adaobieistyping
    @Adaobieistyping Před 2 lety +5

    Rhythym nation and control albums her best work. after that she wasn't so much my style musically. i love young janet. im 19 and huge MJ fan i randomly decided to watch janets solo videos which i never did before. rhythm nation instantly made me obsessed with the choreo however my fave song by her rn is the pleasure principle

  • @RBS_
    @RBS_ Před 2 lety +5

    ...Oh you kiddies have NO IDEA how H*U*G*E, "Rhythm Nation 1814" was! ...released Sept. 1989, "Miss You Much" was still at #1, and "Rhythm Nation" was rush-released because of the Video....at that time In the UK, "Come Back To Me" was released, with "Alright" on the B Side, THEN, 'State Of The World' was issued to Clubs....(CONT.)
    ...THEN, "Escapade" was released as the 3rd single (in the US), and they ALL hit #1 on various charts (Dance, Pop, R&B, Adult....)....I have it on ALL formats, and I was PROUD to be a member of the "Rhythm Nation Fan Club" where I got a pin and Key chain, YEAH, BABY!! ...ha-HAAA!!

  • @AdrianChristian
    @AdrianChristian Před 2 lety +1

    Agree with you every step of the way!

  • @njt7117
    @njt7117 Před 2 lety +5

    Great reaction. You should do If and Again next as well as Together Again.

  • @jseight279
    @jseight279 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome, entertaining, smart, video reaction review. Loved it!!!

  • @elgabriel2983
    @elgabriel2983 Před 2 lety +3

    Besides Madonna, this made me a huge Janet fan! The choreo, the style, the lyrics!

  • @blancheslanai4663
    @blancheslanai4663 Před 2 lety +5

    Yay! I couldn't click on this reaction fast enough!!!

  • @popcornphilosopher
    @popcornphilosopher Před 2 lety +4

    Oh yeah I used to own that 45 minute long form video! As a kid I was so excited when it came out! It had a big effect on me. Also, it introduced me to Blade Runner after she said the look of this was inspired by it I watched it for the first time. Now it’s one of my favorite movies. But I haven’t seen the original video in years..now I wanna go watch it! I think it would be a good reaction video too!

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety

      Now I want to check that movie. Out. Never heard of it

    • @popcornphilosopher
      @popcornphilosopher Před 2 lety +1

      @@EmpressReacts It’s more of a short film You could find it here on CZcams. czcams.com/video/NF-0w90WTJY/video.html

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety

      @@popcornphilosopher thank u‼️🔥

  • @WCD199317
    @WCD199317 Před 2 lety +4

    This was the second single of the album of the same name. This song sampled the Sly and Stone family song ''Thank You'' for the guitar riff. Jimmy Jam heard the Sly and Stone family song when he was in restaurant and adding the sample when he return in studio with Lewis and Janet. He think it's fit with the groove who Janet and the duet Jam and Lewis already write in studio before to adding in the groove. This song was very ahead of his time and for me, it's definates the sound of 90's music in RnB and hip-hop depist it's was recording in 1988-1989 and it's came out in single at the end of 1989. The whole album was have a very aggressive sound in general in the album and she talk about social issues with few songs at the end of the album talk about romance. Also, the title track was the opening of the album. The three first tracks of the albums (Rhythm Nation, State of the World, The Knowledge) was hugely politicals and talk about all socials issues of the world. Janet easy also the spoken words songs (Before Madonna), with the song ''The Knowledge'' and the most urban song of the album.
    The song was very successful. This song never reaching n.1 in US, blocked by ''Another Day in Paradise'' by Phil Collins who this last dominated the charts while ''Rhythm Nation reaching his highest position in US (n.2). And the video ws influencals and many easy the choregraphy and the look of Janet and his dancers in this video. i heard few videos last years with the same look and dances moves to this video in few shows in TV. It's crazy how the song and the video was very influencals and a life changing, after she released the first single of the album ''Miss You Much'', because for the first single she wanted to slowing transition the public for the new era (because ''Miss You Much'' remains at her song ''Nasty'' because of his sound unlike the title track of the album).
    Easy to trying to listen the album version. Unlike the video version (more short to the radio version), the album version have a total running time to 5 and half minutes.

  • @dalee72
    @dalee72 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the bass guitar sample which was taken from the Sly And The Family Stone song I Want To Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself Again.
    FYI the setting of the music video was the same place where the 1st Blade Runner was filmed for one of the scenes.

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety

      Blade runner, I've never heard of it

    • @dalee72
      @dalee72 Před 2 lety

      @@EmpressReacts It's a great sci fi movie directed by Ridley Scott and stars Harrison Ford, Sean Young and Rutger Hauer. You should check it out. You'll enjoy it.

    • @dalee72
      @dalee72 Před 2 lety

      @@EmpressReacts When you get a chance react to Steely Dan's Hey Nineteen please. It's a very funky, soulful and smooth song that I think you will enjoy. Congrats on your 2M subs. Happy New Year!

    • @dalee72
      @dalee72 Před 2 lety

      @@EmpressReacts This song is so relevant today as it was then. She's ahead of her time just like Madonna w/ her Like a Prayer music video.

  • @shonb.6817
    @shonb.6817 Před 2 lety +3

    😃Hey Empress ! I just requested this video . Didn't know you played it. But um bout to watch it. However, I would like to request the video gossip folks by MISSY ELLIOT. I'd like to get your reaction with this requested video. 🗣 thanks Empress .

  • @UniversalMokenTroll
    @UniversalMokenTroll Před 2 lety +5

    No offense to anyone, but I wish people would let Janet stand on her own merits without a mention of Michael every time her music is heard or her videos watched.. 1) 10 #1 Singles 2) 7 #1 Albums 3) 24 Top 5 singles 4) 5 Top 10 singles from "Control," 7 Top 10 singles from "Rhythm Nation 1814," and 6 Top 10 singles from "Control" 5) Iconic videos like "Rhythm Nation," "That's The Way Love Goes," "Alright," "The Pleasure Principle," "When I Think Of You," "Got 'Til Its Gone," "Together Again" and "I Get Lonely" 6) Stellar, award-winning tours 7) Numerous awards including 5 Grammys and 8 Guinness World Records 8) Not to mention TV and film... Most of this was before she was black-balled, when Grammys meant more and every song on a CD wasn't released as a promotional single... My apologies for the rant.

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety +1

      You're good, MJ is my fav singer ever and seeing his sister I see soooo much resemblance in certain things. Blame it on genetics- she is his Lil sis🤣

  • @helgar791
    @helgar791 Před 2 lety +10

    This and "The Pleasure Principle" are easily my favorite videos by her. But this cut is far better than PP. This can conceivably be considered her greatest song. The sample is, of course, from Sly and The Family Stone's "I Want To Thank You (For Lettin' Me Be Myself)", which is a phrase that Sly would say after every performance, though more often substituting "us" and "ourselves" for "me" and "myself".

  • @lmagdangal4842
    @lmagdangal4842 Před rokem +2

    LIT

  • @mizwilsontoyou1046
    @mizwilsontoyou1046 Před 2 lety +4

    Chile every girl in the hood wanted to be dropped when this came out

  • @Jamie0707
    @Jamie0707 Před 2 lety +3

    I remember i was 20 or 21 year old dude in 1990, living in Germany, my pal liked the song, I copied the whole Album on tape for him - but I did not like it! Now certainly I do, I think this music was kind of ahead of its time back then, I remember how sad I was on New Years Eve in 1989, kissing the wonderful 80ies goodbye, I just still had to adopt to 90ies back then!

  • @MrJnx713
    @MrJnx713 Před 2 lety +2

    Black Cat was a banger from this album

  • @michaeldubin8965
    @michaeldubin8965 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m still processing that you’d never heard this song.

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety +1

      🤣🤣🤣90s baby, whose childhood was in the 2000s

    • @michaeldubin8965
      @michaeldubin8965 Před 2 lety

      @@EmpressReacts Giving side eye right now...

  • @michaelcarson7941
    @michaelcarson7941 Před 2 lety +2

    💯

  • @leroywilliams6380
    @leroywilliams6380 Před 2 lety +2

    Empress, you need to be the fifth channel to react to Juicy's "Sugar Free" or Parliament's "Funkentelechy".....and get with the "One Nation Under A Groove".....liked minded individuals want the funk....

  • @aldoditoro3139
    @aldoditoro3139 Před 2 lety +4

    I was happy for Janet's massive success and happy that the fans liked it, but I couldn't get into this album at all. I don't understand all the fuss over the big production.
    Maybe because I loved 'Control' so much ♡

  • @lewfa1
    @lewfa1 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m having a hard time excepting this one.
    You love her brother. You’ve said it many times, you LOVE MJ.
    Referred to as the "Queen of R&B" by the media, Janet has sold more than 160 million records worldwide.
    Her accomplishments among artists of any gender but specifically among female artists have put her in a category with Babs, Madonna, Rihanna and the like …but you haven’t heard the lead track off of her most iconic album?
    You know, it’s OK to do “review” videos and share with us your thoughts and experiences about artists you’ve loved, who we all treasure Or maybe you’re sharing an artist with us for the first time.
    I’d be here for it.

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety +3

      Yaaas I ❤️ MJ he is my ultimate. And no I haven't heard Janet's music outside the late 2000s

    • @lewfa1
      @lewfa1 Před 2 lety +1

      @@EmpressReacts Ok, well, let's get you learned up on all the greatness that is Janet. Consider Love Will Never Do Without You at your soonest convenience. The song is great and the video by Herb Ritz is gorgeous.

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety +1

      @@lewfa1 i reacted to that. Great video!

  • @nikolaipavotny5431
    @nikolaipavotny5431 Před 2 lety +1

    Seriously... You never heard this before ?
    Thing's that make me go hmmmm !!
    Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice...shame on me. (Sorry Iconic Janet...hard for me to believe.)

    • @EmpressReacts
      @EmpressReacts  Před 2 lety

      Never heard of it, though I've. Seen the outfit before for Halloween

    • @nikolaipavotny5431
      @nikolaipavotny5431 Před 2 lety

      @@EmpressReacts This whole album is Iconic...it's a continuous play album.
      (In complete darkness we are all the.same. It is only our wisdom and our knowledge that separate us. Don't let your eyes deceive you.)

    • @chalmapatterson544
      @chalmapatterson544 Před 2 lety

      Not everyone has heard this song.