First Time Hearing Madonna - Justify My Love

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[@luispineda9255]

Seriously why are you so shocked about this, while today's top artist's do worse. This is just fantasy and dreams.

[@gregallsmagic]

Madonna paved the way for the artists today to sing and touch about their vaginas. Madonna did it first, and I love it.

[@Becks.V.]

I agree with your comment. The only difference is that Madonnas "Justify my love" touches them like no other song and makes them feel different, and that's why they act shocked cos of the way it makes them feel.

[@trevorschaffer9173]

Over 30 years later, and this song/video has people strongly reacting like this. Madonna has always been willing to push boundaries.

[@Roythe13th]

I hope you guys actually do research this, erotica, and the sex book to see how insane, progressive and punk Madonna really was back then. No one was or has been this bold. And you’ll understand the lyrics to Human Nature even more.

[@justadudewithaniq2668]

Leaving aside the Warholian Whirlwind that was Madonna at the time, from a purely musical vantage point, Madonna has a run of six studio albums from 1989 to 2001 that's unreal in terms of quality. Two A+'s, One A, and Three A-s. That's unheard of in commercial music. Nobody has a run like that (or has, yet.) No. One.

[@fi_ferrari]

kids these days really need to know more about Madonna and what she has done

[@shaneencalade4988]

I stood in line 2hrs the day the book came out. Still have it somewhere but I don't remember it being shocking as much as it in today's world which I find so interesting.

[@FindingMadonna]

I'm so confused/fascinated by younger people's reaction to sex in general and also Madonna's more sexually explicit work. There are lots of discussions about this on Twitter, but Gen Z (assuming that's what you are?) has a somewhat puritanical view of sex. Why would a young guy not want to see a video like this? Are you uncomfortable because it turns you on? Because there's some homoerotic parts? I'm not judging at all - just trying to understand. Do you feel the same way about "WAP" or movies that have sex in them? As for the song, I get that it's not everyone's cup of tea (I personally like the talking - it's very poetic and relaxing to listen to and it's a style that's so unique to Madonna during the period). It sounded like nothing else at the time (or since!) but Madonna was so popular that it got tons of airplay and hit #1 on the charts.

[@madjackster66]

Perhaps the realisation that it’s all been done before and not the ‘pioneers’ they thought they were?

[@sillywilly7887]

I think you make a very valid point. I was 12 when this came out and I was just so fascinated by the music and the lyrics. It was so different. It made me feel curious about myself. It gave me the courage to talk about sex and sexuality when the time was right years later. Sex, my sexuality and desires were no longer a stranger. Madonna and this song and video gave a blueprint how to deal these things. I am eternally grateful she did what she did. Now as an adult I am comfortable with my sexuality and talking with my partner about sex is safe, open, curious, respectful, funny and it makes me feel liberated in my body and brains ❤

[@anthonmessing3353]

Right!?! This video was suposed to be sexual liberating but after 30 years it seems worse than in the 90’s. Or is it hypocracy? Like that generation doesn’t have sex? It must be embarresment? Even gigling over the word sex… But don’t think I’m dissing you guy, I enjoy your reactions very much, and if this is how you feel, it is what we are here for❤

[@sashabertold3731]

@@sillywilly7887 Hey I was also 12 years of age when this came out. I saw this with some friends and we were really amazed giggling about it. We all knew Madonna but we didn't expect this, it was very cool and in your face. She could've just continued putting some nice pop song out but she chose this because SHE had something to say. That's what I luve about her + right from the beginning she always had this sexual vibe coming over - just pure Madonna.

[@sillywilly7887]

@@sashabertold3731 I also think this was the natural, and only way, for her to grow as an artist. She didn't need to prove herself anymore, only after 6-7 years in the business, but do what felt right. She took a huge risk and what she might have lost in record sales, she gained her crown

[@lisabrown6280]

Madonna is a living legend and an icon.

[@francisnguyen5700]

This music video caused controversy worldwide due to its explicit sexual images and was subsequently banned from MTV in 1990. Madonna's vocals are primarily spoken and whispered. The song became Madonna's ninth number one single on the Billboard Hot 100.

[@softshallow7435]

It’s not really explicit, ok for those times it was a tad bit more revealing as nothing like that we had seen on extraterrestrial TV before. Now it’s considered a work of film art.

[@nafannodaM]

Oh, how uncomfortable & jaw dropping Tyler was. 😁 I love that Madonna is still able to make ppl uncomfortable, but discuss it the song/video. Love you guys!

[@josephpetersen4538]

I had a feeling this would be too racy for Tyler.

[@sashabertold3731]

Oh this was a huge #1 on Billboard in 1991( I was 12). The video was banned/restricted so Madonna decided to release it as a video single and it sold & sold. I love the sound production back in the day this was something completely new. Great song. Nothing shocking really 😀 I school we laughed about it.

[@jay_ooh]

I bought it!!! and loved it!

[@fredpittman1972]

I was about 19yrs old… love this song… hell, everyone loved it. I bought the video as well.

[@deand.534]

Love u guys! The girl is so focused and observant and intelligent.

[@thisworldofwater8017]

Also, Marissa knows her hi-hats. Miaow!

[@coolhive2941]

Not only is Tyler taking notes, but he’ll be watching it again later by himself, for - you know “ research.”

[@Amazz]

the background vocals are sung by Lenny Kravitz and also produced by him. So it was a very cool collaboration between these two amazing talents. Madonna has always been about pushing the envelope and boundaries and just presenting different aspects of life and sexual fantasies and bring up conversations about this 'seemingly' taboo subject. She's such a pioneer!

[@softshallow7435]

If the video is on KZbin you both can show it. It’s on KZbin to view as it’s a work of art.

[@gozzywozzy485]

The William Orbit remix of this song is one of my favourite tracks ever

[@renenielsen92]

mine is the hip hop remix - also an all times fave

[@taintedlife2618]

The entire maxi single is my 💩

[@ruupeni]

This girl reallly has a oint of view. Very nice!

[@sillywilly7887]

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪 I really appreciate your reactions for Madonna ‘cause I feel you have an open mind to learn and enjoy her kind of artist. That’s what she is. Not just a pop star, but an artist. At the same time I’d like to challenge Tyler to think why open sexuality makes you feel uncomfortable? Why seeing a music video of people being depicted in very intimate moments make you feel uncomfortable? Why didn’t you need to see this video? Did something offend you? Was there something specific that made you feel uncomfortable? Why? Maybe this conversation is good for you to have with yourself? Maybe Madonna’s target was to get people to have this conversation?❤ I agree with Marissa. I think one of Madonnas purpose with this song was to normalize open and honest discussion about sex. Homophobia, violence against women and teenage pregnancies were in 1990 and still are very valuable causes to try to normalize open discussion on sex, protection, sexuality, consent, fantasies, honesty with yourself and your partner etc. One great way to learn about sex, I guess, is to learn about the STD’s, but what about learning how to talk about sex? “Talk to yourself” about sex, with your partner. Listen yourself and your partner. Like Madonna has said herself, this is about a woman having an open and honest conversation with her lover about themselves, their fantasies and how they make each other feel like. It is a love letter. Very intimate. Personally I think this was and is a masterpiece in pop music both production wise and lyrically. The video presentation is noir, intimate, beautiful and a intimate in its presentation. This is art. Keep these videos coming. Keep having the conversation. I hope Madonna and her art is able to help you grow as human beings and seeing life in another way. “I don’t endorse a way of life, but describe one.” “These things exist in life.”

[@novalis]

Agree on everything- but actually Madonna does endorse a way of living: being honest and open to yourself and others and not being limited by society’s unequal limitations.

[@sillywilly7887]

Very true

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

To me this is just a beautiful piece of art. I really like that it`s black and white. Very artistic. Totally supports the song and the overall feel to it.

[@cristoferchanimak]

This was a lot more shocking in 1990

[@richnorcal]

Um...you could do without seeing this?? Dude, you were glued to the screen...your eyes never budged and were so wide, I swear you never blinked !! Much liked her initial intend in 1990, people need to lighten up about sex and sexuality...I mean if this was about gun shootouts or high speed car chases/crashes no one thinks anything about it, just pull out their phone and post a pic over it. Madonna has no boundaries...all is open to scrutiny....background vocals is Lenny Kravitz, it took months for that secret to be discovered

[@graphiquejack]

They may have been embarrassed watching it together. Maybe they’d feel more comfortable watching it alone 😉

[@KajiXD]

The most entertaining 10 minutes I had this week 😂🤣 I knew this would make your jaws drop. Since I'm 36 and confortable with my own sexuality I can say I love that video, but I understand it's not your cup of tea.

[@colinmackillop]

This song and video were so important for me. Huge hit and as a young gay man at the time in a puritanical, homophonic (Reagan was just out of office in the US and Thatcher was prime minister here in the UK) culture where AIDS was everywhere and sex and queerness were completely stigmatised, Madonna felt like the only big, mainstream artist talking about gender, sexuality and desire. She felt like an ally in popular culture at a time when they were few and far between. She was also taking a stand against misogyny and the idea that women could be sexual beings in their own right, rather than as subjugated objects of male desire. She was our queer, feminist hero and I appreciate you reacting to it. Erotica takes things even further. Praise be.

[@DiogenesLives]

This was the first Billboard #1 hit of 1991.

[@Esl1999]

I think this has more class than something modern like WAP. This was just a specific phase in her career musically. Go listen to La Isla Bonita or Who’s That Girl to get a whole different vibe.

[@sashabertold3731]

Well said...

[@graphiquejack]

WAP I think was an ‘homage’ to Justify… going down hotel corridors to enter rooms that get progressively ‘freaky’.

[@teralmiles]

Why will KZbin shut you down if the video is available to watch on KZbin?

[@mitchellquartero]

The reason KZbin did that is because The Video was too risky same think happend with mtv back in 1990 it was such a big deal that ABC News Nightline made a story about it and they alr The video The Reason The label

[@teralmiles]

@@mitchellquartero I know about the history of the video, as I was alive when it happened. I just don’t get why it’s not allowed to be shown on their particular channel, when it’s available for anyone to watch on KZbin.

[@mitchellquartero]

@@teralmiles probally because of copyrights and The record labels

[@teralmiles]

@@mitchellquartero That’s crazy, when I’ve seen other people react to it and show the video on the screen.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

@@mitchellquartero It's not even super risky for today's standards, it's super sexual for sure but in a classy, arty way. You don't need to be 18 to watch this video, it's free for everyone to see.

[@Electricrebel001]

I watched this at 15 and didn’t even think twice! Lolol

[@anwartalia812]

Literally. I watched this at 11 and didn't even think twice. Lol

[@claudeghanimeh1728]

BEST FEMALE VIDEO EVER!!!

[@sohfihamid4164]

The background vocal is from Lenny Kravitz who happens to co-wrote the song. You guys should do a reaction to Lenny , his songs are mostly rock!

[@r.j4449]

Why there´s no images? And why this amish morality?. Please, this is a piece of art. the images, the lyrics, the message, everything. I think you still have to digest much of Madonna´s nature.

[@VVVWWW15]

I think her work is still a lot more shocking to people than of the contemporaries because it goes deeper into the aspect of sexuality. The songs with the sexual content verbally even much more explicit are pretty much heteronommative and people feel more comfortable hearing WAP, Nikki singing about slipping and sliding the dxxx than JML. The latter explores different facets of sexuality which are in stark contrast with the boundaries set out by heteronormativity.

[@adriandaniel858]

i love how yall are both so shook!! in this day and age. Imagine back in the 90s how it was!. I love Madonna

[@cristoferchanimak]

Haha he missed like the last third of the video refusing to look haha

[@duke56299]

Hey Marissa I bet I can change your mind about not liking spoken songs! You guys Ned to react to her song rescue me! You guys will love it! It was actually her next single after this song.

[@josephpetersen4538]

Also Rescue me, imo, contains her most soulful vocal delivery. Boisterous, bold and deep

[@anthonymullen6300]

I have to say I really really enjoyed your reaction to this video. Almost 30 years later and still shocks youngsters like yourselves.... Wonderful.

[@israelluna2000]

It's so fun watching Tyler be uncomfortable. Remember - it's natural and it's just sex. Makes me curious about your upbringing. Yes, Marissa, she made this song for wonderful messages in the lyrics. The one that stands out for me "Talk to me. Tell me your dreams. I'm not afraid of who you are." When you meet that person whom you can tell your fantasies and secrets to, it's a very special thing.

[@alancooper6443]

It's always interesting to see how the young crowd reacts to songs of my generation, because your view is so divorced of the context of being there at the time of the songs release. This song caused quite the controversy. I remember buying it on VHS because MTV banned it and Nightline showed it once and devoted an entire episode to it. It was definitely a change of musical style for her. She always set the trend back then.

[@stevenalexander403]

G'day it's Steven from Down Under again C'mon guys Y'all are mature and old enough to understand what's going on in this music video. Madonna has always provoked thought and conversation about taboo subjects, especially back in the 90's. Y'all are cute kids!

[@jay_ooh]

Absolutely love that this song/video by Madonna became the first video EVER to be banned by MTV.....now that's an accomplishment in itself tbh!!!

[@Nexando]

Wasn't Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood banned earlier?

[@Bjorn9284]

Madonna wants to kiss you in a rainstorm Tyler, "are you ready?" LOL!!! sexy movie! 😀👍

[@charlesregazzijr2563]

It was almost as if the media pushed her to go this far. Or dared her maybe and she accepted the challenge with an artistic yet explicit video. As usual her fame increased as the shock value rose. But as always with the Queen she makes you think as well as enjoy her music/ videos.

[@DarkshadowKY]

This paved the way for all modern female artists. Particularly in terms of expressing their sexuality. This video was banned from MTV, and so Madonna said the hell with it and released it for sale on VHS tape single. It had record sales as a VHS single, and was the first one ever released like this. This whole period of Madonna's career was absolutely ground breaking. I'm regards to std's Madonna had many friends that died from AIDS, and has been at the forefront of AIDS research. I appreciate your take on it, but you almost had to experience the era to appreciate it. Love you guys!

[@mdollabg]

I really appreciate her understanding on the purpose for the track and it’s stand for the video. You are so accurate to what Madonna was trying to provoke in everyone…so that “yuck feeling of un-comfy🤷🏻‍♂️” isn’t there and shouldn’t be… And to add she also said I want to do research! Yasss! Absolutely! I really love seeing your reactions. You get it!

[@Marc-zi5cq]

the video got banned by MTV back then. Crazy times, same sex kisses and sexual fantasies were completely taboo back then. Nowadays it would be tame to what female rappers put out today. I think it's sexy in a classy, arty way. Her second most sexual video ever after Erotica.

[@silverstitch28]

Other reacts have played it fine with a watermark over the top

[@sometimes1035]

React to the live performance of this song on the Girlie Show

[@chamilillesinghe]

exactly 🤗

[@sashabertold3731]

100%

[@silverstitch28]

The looks on your faces...

[@tizianotorcasio6046]

This was a Number One. Simply. It was pure Genius on 1990.

[@3902josh]

This is one of my favorite Madonna songs and I love the video and I think Madonna looks so beautiful in it, I am glad that you guys reacted to it. I love watching your Madonna reaction videos

[@daniella3813]

Amo de paixão a Madonna esse vídeo para a época 1990 foi um escândalo foi proibido na MTV a Madonna sempre foi muito a frente do seu tempo essa é a minha música preferida da Madonna sou da cidade de São Paulo no Brasil!

[@Dr_Madonna]

Was released as a video single and became the biggest selling video single in history. The world was a different place then.

[@yvo84]

Marissa appears to have a more mature take on most of the videos you react to (especially recently). She looks into the “why” a bit more than surface level reactions. Tyler, I’m not sure if you’re genuinely uncomfortable or just acting for the audience sometimes. Men aren’t usually this prudish, but maybe there’s an element of religious conditioning that’s narrowing your viewpoint? I don’t mean that in an aggressive way, I was brought up religious too. You’re both very young, so that has to be taken into account. Thanks for sharing your reactions, I think it plays a role in me understanding other people’s point of views too.

[@David-le3yr]

The live version from the girlie show tour is worth a look, it's based on my fair lady

[@josephpetersen4538]

This song was huge. The first ever ideo single. Sold thousands and made her a good pretty penny.

[@beachstreet101]

I love the song now, but mainly because of the music. I never cared for the talking in it. The sex stuff never crossed my mind. I liked the video. I thought it had a foreign film feel to it. As far as the video though, this is tame compared to what’s out there now. It was love making rather than sex.

[@evanstyllianos9307]

This song was huge, massive

[@artisticintegrity]

Wait until you start watching her live performances. There is no one greater.

[@SexyGio]

The background vocal is Lenny Kravitz, he gave her this song...One of the greatest videos of all time!...This is Art!...Sexuality is part of life...Have a sexy day!

[@kathy2157]

The voice and the guitar from Lenny Kravitz

[@bluepicis]

2022 you guys!😜

[@christopherg313]

Think having a lot of Justify spoken was a wise decision as she is basically having a frank conversation about sex and desire to her lover and the listener. I think it’s brilliant. Also, the man in the video was her boyfriend at that time. Think they dated from late 1989-1991 if I’m remembering correctly. 😊

[@karlochamorro7885]

You hit it right on the nose. She created the song to open dialogue about sex and fantasies.

[@claudeghanimeh1728]

TYLERRRRRRRRRR, ITS 2022 NOW❗️

[@gilborn8420]

🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴This was more than a song. It was a breakthrough at the time for subjects that were taboos like same sex orgy and sexual experiment 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

[@santoscarter6111]

Justify My Love was the follow up single right after Vogue, both songs reached #1. For context, Madonna had just finished her Blond Ambition tour where, at the time, she had shows in Rome shutdown by the Pope, and she was threatened with being arrested in Canada for the sexual content of her show. The religious right was always protesting her by trying to have her shows canceled and her videos banned. Then Madonna released Justify My Love. The hallway, I think, is symbolic of the mind and each room represents the sexual thoughts and inhibitions people have especially the religious right who fear those thoughts. The lyric "poor is the man whose pleasures depend on the permission of another" along with the Justify My Love video challenged the religious right, their closed mindedness about sex, and their hypocrisy since they spoke out against Madonna for being so sexual and sexually free yet they still watched her videos and attended her shows looking for something they could report to police to have shows canceled, or they'd show up at her concerts and stand there with their arms crossed not reacting to her live performances. The religious right fought back against Justify My Love saying that the lyric "poor is the man whose pleasures depend on the permission of another" was Madonna promoting rape and rape culture. It was a debate and fight that carried on in the media with accusations made against Madonna and Madonna defending herself, it went on for months. Justify My Love aired once on MTV before it was canceled so Madonna released the video as a video single and she thanked the religious right for helping her sales and helping her make even more money. Madonna decided to take on the religious right by being even more sexual with her Erotica record and video, and her coffee table book titled Sex. At the time, Madonna said she could be even more sexual and the religious right would still buy her records and her book, and attend her shows because they were hypocritical and she was going to point a mirror back at them in their hypocrisy. Erotica was another hit for Madonna and her coffee table book "Sex" sold out in days. There was literally an entire month at the time where literally everyday on national and local news there was the religious right taking on Madonna about Erotica, the video, her book, and Madonna's sexual image. After the Justify My Love and Erotica era, Madonna softened her image with the Bedtime Stories era and Take a Bow thus pivoting and putting all the controversy behind her. Madonna didn't just literally take on conservatives and the religious right but she also stood her ground and took the debate further by challenging gender norms and challenging the religious right and the culture at the time on gay rights. Madonna took on her critics who complained about her sexual image by pushing boundaries and moving the culture forward instead of backing down. It reminds me of how in 1985 there were leaked nude pictures of Madonna in Playboy and Penthouse from nude modeling she had done years before and the media was trashing and shaming her while her critics demanded an apology trying to have her cancelled. Madonna refused to apologize and shut the controversy down by saying, “who cares” and became an even bigger star. That's why Madonna is brilliant and the Queen of Pop. Finally, Justify My Love had other controversies since the lyrics were actually a poem written to Lenny Kravitz by his former lover. Kravitz, who produced the song and did the moaning in the background, took that poem and turned it into Justify My Love which uses a sample from a Public Enemy song which in turn sampled a James Brown song. Kravitz ended up being sued by his former lover over the lyrics, and Public Enemy threatened to sue Madonna for sampling "their" beat. Madonna responded saying they had sampled James Brown, it wasn't even their beat.

[@CGPOPPOOP]

OMG guy sorry to be rude but pull the stick out. This was not that shocking even to me as a kid when this came out and I didn't come from a generation with porn at their fingertips lol. I think you way over reacted. What the girl said about Madonna's purpose being to normalize conversations about sexuality is accurate. She even stated that in interviews during this era of her career. Putting things in peoples' faces was her way of doing that not just when it came to sexuality.

[@ImmortalMathias]

Lenny Kravitz made the song; he did the background vocal. To me, “Erotica” was the much-better version of this. It was a collage of fantasies, whereas this has just 1 setting. The “Erotica” scenes were intentionally shot with slightly distorted imagery, to represent the early days of porn. “Justify My Love” was banned by MTV & later sold as a VHS video-single (for VCR’s, lol- before the DVD era). The single hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Her reasoning? I bet to make Sean Penn jealous- this was about a year & a 1/2 after their divorce. Also, Madonna’s on record- saying it irritated her that she was allowed to be hot, but not talented too. So, this was kind of her saying- “You think I’m just a §|*+? I’ll SHOW you a $|*+!” (more so 2 years after this with the SEX book, Erotica album, & movie- Body Of Evidence).

[@stevenleroux7033]

Madonna is obviously still popular now but she was HUGE when this song came out. I lived in London at the time and wherever you went her music was everywhere. The video took lots of flack but I never understood why. It has aged well too-and I'm still nonplussed as to how so many people found it shocking. I don't think anyone else does music videos' as good as her - provocative imagery but nothing that is going to make civilization crumble- it is integral to the song. Her aim is to entertain and if you can piss off a lot of the people in the process then I'm sure Madonna thinks job well done .(and boy is it very easy to piss people off-I think Madonna must do it with glee)

[@Nexando]

I was also living at London back then, but apart from some news, not much media or street exposure of her or this song. Actually neither was played at discos or at the Friday's Union weekly dance night... Are you sure you went out those days Steven? Because music was exploding in term of styles back then, only with very different musical styles, others, that is.

[@stevenleroux7033]

@@Nexando wow where were you ? I lived in Soho so was out on the scene a lot - wherever you went gay/straight clubs didn't matter Madonna was playing everywhere . WTF is a Friday Union weekly dance ? Were they as dull a they sound?

[@Nexando]

@@stevenleroux7033 That time was very VERY pivotal. As university student Indie dance was the real mainstream. Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets, Stone Roses, and the long list. That current were outsted from the limelight by the US Grunge after Nevermind, but it kept underground (Lush and plenty of good groups) that soon later brought the 90s shoegazers and sweet noise cultivating bands. Then it was recently (Sept 1990) that "The Groove is in the Heart" should had been n°1 peaked at 2, woke that Californian vibes a year later reawaking B'52s into the pop mainstream with "Love Shack", REM "Shinny Happy People". The trend also fused rap-urban Betty Boo and more Dee-Lite, Shakespeare Sisters, and several Djs Norman Cook, same Towa Tei, Bassement Jaxx, etc. At that precise time you could see and hear those vibes at KinKy Afro on Top of The Pops. Going to dance to Ministry one found evolving proto-house and bits of disco tracks later became very prevalent at the 90s and would be called House. It was already pioneered a couple of years earlier with Yazz "The only way is up" and the long reel after that; Xpress, et all, followed by Crystal Waters, and at USA CC Music Factory, Def Factory. David Morales was already remixing dance tracks at 1990!. At 1991, in UK Acid Jazz already existed as a label and as a fusion style was sought (by me I can say ) and soon we all saw it rise and rise. A couple of posh London clubs I was invited were already having that jazzy early house mixes, Lisa Standfield reigning together with more unknown numbers that together with what Radio 1 DJs played, more abstract, more urban. Then Massive Attack "Safe from Harm" first album was raging those in the know, and again going south of London to the Brixton Academy got those deep bass stripped house tunes that set the atmosphere on regular nights. Of course the style and mood shifted almost daily during the week, including concerts. I saw there Lenny Kravitz touring his "Let Love Rule" album. At pubs open all week long in that area, you could see a varied mostly European attendace; squatters or working at hotels/restaurants, all wild parting while listening to Mano Negra, French groups, Funk and even some late Goth mutated into Industrial and a melange of those tunes over the night. And lets not forget the RAVE scene thriving at warehouses and some times merging with the live road-living psychedelic rock scene (Ozric Tentacles), at country side summer concerts, fairs setting inspired Trance dance tents more on the organic side than their Urban RAVE cousins, still very electronic. Of which at 1991 we had the admirable soft trance OPUS III "Its gonna be a Lovely Day" and more techno by Orbital, 808 and a growing list. Of which 1990's seminal Depeche Mode "Violator", mentioned or not, imho set the pace for the fusion techno-IDM-rock-trance existing from then on. (but this is another topic in itself). Soo, Madonna's excellent track "Justify My Love" continued her evolution (from Vogue) in the audiences mind, maybe more on the news with bher cryptic SEX book. But to me it wasn't her take really or her influence what was happening at 1991, neither for the DJs in all those places I was aware of (or the charts) gave her more than a week or so of 1991's attention... Except yes, for William Orbit Extended version of this track, that was played by the connoissieurs, as part of WOrbit's psychedelic funk own chapter, a year later carried by the Guerrilla Label that saw Leftfield, Underworld, Spooky and others and exposed them to US audiences. Fortunately, I was fully aware of it since being graced by attending his sublime Bass-O-Matic concert at Subterrania Sept 1990...Taking about opening minds, musically, that is. I am eternally thankful for this, at many levels. On such seismic times, it is hard to think of a single track or artist that could claim being everywhere then or even sticking to the then sign of times billboard, unless musically they were advancing what evolved later, as some of the other names mentioned above and some did in their own parcel.

[@Lemarcus03]

Next to Nicky Minaj, this is tame

[@eliazarfincalero2300]

"Justify" was released pre- Erotica era (as an introduction), it comes with The Immaculate Collection as a single that went straight to #1 despite it was banned from General views air time of the MTV's. This was inspired by Donna Summer's "Love To Love You Baby".

[@atoliver77]

Women being more mature, as always. 👑

[@WilUnleashed]

I'm baffled how others have been able to react to the Justify My Love video, showing the video and you guys feel you can't? I understand the concern that you may feel you could warned or worse removed from youtube, but how is it so many others are able to do what you feel you can't do? Also, if the video is available on youtube, then why should anyone worry about being taken down? It's just interesting how some get targeted for their videos, while others don't? And yes, I would say Madonna certainly was hoping to create a discussion and normalize what was depicted in the video. By your guy's reaction, I'm shocked in 2022 that there some who still feel uncomfortable seeing depictions like this. And once again, the very reason why Madonna takes on certain topics and/or explore certain imagery to allow people to be more comfortable.

[@sebastiansosa8080]

She is revolution !! love u Madonna

[@dudedandify]

dude she was just having a little fun, no need to freak out.

[@NotSettlingForSecondBest]

I am a Millennial and first saw this video when I was 16 in 1998. I wasn't shocked. It's very liberating.

[@christianoazzuro6711]

That's Madonna in the early '90s with an attitude that was more sexually agressive(You wouldn'thave dared to live her 'Sex' book era)..But it's a granded that she was always an exibitionist by nature.I personally prefer her 'Love Profusion' side.

[@christopherklein8434]

Lenny Kravitz is also responsible for in the "William orbit" remix

[@godfrapp_]

William Orbit is responsible for the William Orbit Remix, not Lenny Kravitz

[@jgg59]

this track started with Lenny Kravitz She was always taking to task the status quo. Remember we were still in the middle of the aids crisis. Most conservatives we’re trying to shame the LGBTQIA community and Madonna was not having it

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Yeah, this was not my style at the time, and I found it boring musically / vocally ..From memory, I believed the video was Madonna being deliberately controversial in an effort to get herself some shock-value publicity .. But now, I actually don't mind the song at all .. Funny the effect time has on our tastes .. Fun reaction, guys ! .. Tyler was stunned, but Marissa was cool and thoughtful as always.

[@Johnnyboytoy12]

Maybe you should watch interviews of her discussing/defending the song and the video.

[@edugator6]

Yes, Marissa! Normalize conversations. Pioneering cause who is even doing that today to this level?

[@kevinivers]

I love that the girl is watching every moment and taking the video in while the boy is looking away. That’s Madonna, kids :-)

[@Datenmeer]

Haha, I really like your video reactions and it's always nice to see for me (Gen X) how you (Gen Z) react to various videos. In this case it was really funny because it was obvious that you felt uncomfortable (which is OK). However I was really suprised that this still causes such a reaction in 2022 - 32 years after it was released. I saw it first when I was 18 in 1990 and I loved both the sultry song and the video. For me it was both new and very arty and way ahead of its time. Interestingly me and friends weren't shock. But maybe that's my European point of view. Sure, there were a lot of discussions, but my guess was that people secretly liked it but were afraid to admit it. It reminded when Basic Instinct hit the movies and everybody was talking about how scandalous it was. Me and my peers thought it's a damn good thriller, but nobody was shocked. In 1990 was a very revealing interview with Madonna on ABC which says a lot about society back then and now. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqbdoKRufbV2qdk

[@todddepue681]

Banned by MTV, this was only shown on tv in the US once on an ABC News show called Nightline where they interviewed Madonna and she spoke about censorship, her artistry, her responsibility as an artist (particularly in a very conservative America in midst of the AIDS crisis) Marissa summed it up perfectly when she said Madonna's goal was to open up conversations about sex. In the interview, she also talks about the Tylers who would rather "not see it" and goes on to question where we draw the line when it comes to censorship. It's an important interview and I recommend watching it especially if you're going to discuss "Erotica" because this kinda set the stage for that era.

[@zanealberto7741]

GREAT REACTION, both your mouths were kinda open thru the first half haha… I totally love you guys and you’re so funny ,,, thAnks for this!! Hang in there 😊 Zane 👍👍💙💙😘😘

[@renelopez4302]

Legend ❤

[@terrystorey]

This is still my fav number 1 video of all time. It was the very first video single ever sold in the US and is still the best selling video single sold of all time. If you were around back when it came out you would have definitely sought it it out to watch it.

[@javierlb7826]

A masterpiece . A song about sensuality, exploring what you feel no matter if you like women or men. Just be free. She was one of the first artists to support LGBT rights, and thats why is a legend.

[@samanthawaterman5978]

Written with Lenny Kravitz who also sings in the background

[@t.c.russell4237]

Madonna talks in songs better than anyone. We need to see you critique her live shows.

[@ffrraa348]

It’s probably time to react to the Vogue video and Vogue live on MTV. Maybe her best ever.

[@sebastiaurrea3765]

she always fight for the voice of women, women sexuality in this case... Freedom to choose the way of love that you want. by the way, background voices are Lenny Kravitz, and another girl not credited. Kravitz wrote this song on sample bases of Public Enemy(¿?).Its was the first song in the world released on VHS format because Mtv refuse to pass the video so she was inteligent . I have tattoed 'justify my love' in my hand. I can't believe the sound on this song, everything, drums, synth, Lyrics, voices.....dammmmmmm!!

[@laurijss]

Love your reaction for this!!! Remember, it was 1990...

[@josephpetersen4538]

You might also be interested to know Beyonce referenced this video in her own video of her song Haunted I believe.

[@scottmoorela1]

This was hilarious. Your faces. Seriously. :)

[@davidcowan4378]

This made me laugh, your faces! 😁

[@yannhollister9091]

lol at their faces ahaha

[@telliesmith9825]

The background vocals are Lenny Kravitz

[@ZacharyJPearse]

Lenny Kravitz does the male background vocals on this

[@mbpshant]

"artists are here to disturb the peace " describes the reaction of them both

[@Johnnyboytoy12]

I love both the song and the video.

[@hutnerbaekUBS]

Tyler, why are you so fearful? Sex is a natural part of life.

[@albertj7]

7:12 BINGOOOO. She GOT it. Madonna would be proud. You don’t have to like it to understand it. The dude, on the other hand, gave the most prudish reaction to anything I’ve ever seen.

[@marcdany1]

You should react then to Erotica uncensored version! ;) But it's "curious" how some people react so negative in front of sexuality...well, you dont need to like that or to do it, but to avoid to watch it as if it were something so horrible? it's just sex... it's human nature! :) Everyday we watch films with people killing people! why we dont say, I dont need to see that? because that is what is really horrible, not the human sexuality!

[@MrDAN572]

😂😂😂