Janet Jackson Reaction Nasty (JANET'S SMILE VS HER STANK FACE!!!) | Empress Reacts

[@theKarstenR]

"It's Janet. Ms. Jackson if you're nasty" is one of the most iconic lines in pop history. No doubt about it.

[@BrenJen86]

The whole Control album was gold! I still rock with all of the songs on my Spotify playlists. Love Janet’s delivery, Jam and Lewis’ production and Paula’s choreography. A+

[@lanceflx63]

You must see her do this live on the Grammys Awards.

[@phillynash]

3:46 The way Janet and her dancer do the Prep is so cold! Straight nhasstehh! LOL

[@jeremyallennossette6426]

Oooh Janet week has begun!!!! This doc is gon be fire!! We get to hear from the legend herself!! Janet and Madonna are our only living legends from the 80's that can actually speak for themselves! Michael, Prince and Whitney didn't get that narrative!! Happy Janet week Empress!!!

[@EmpressReacts]

dang good point!!!

[@RBS_]

***MISS JANET TRIVIA TIME!*** ...Ooooooh! (5:07) ...let's get TO it....if you're NASTY... ; ) (CONT.) - "Nasty" is probably Janet's *MOST* influential tune; ...Pop audiences NEVER knew, " 'round the way Girl" lingo & attitude, until THIS Song...Jody Watley, Cherrelle, Karyn White, etc., ALL started bringin' AT-TIT-TUDE, after this Song; It also set the template for "New Jack Swing", for the Guys to be influenced by, in 1987 / 1988 (Bobby, Al B., Keith, etc.) .. ...The tune was originally going to be given to R&B Singer Sharon Bryant (formerly of Atlantic Starr); she turned it down thinking it was 'too street' for her to sing... Janet was THE PERFECT GIRL, to put this tune over, to the general public.... - ...sassy, street-wise, FULL of attitude, & "Club" ready (...the 2-part "Cool Summer Mix", was Janet's FIRST real 're-mix', giving her a dance / Club audience), the Video (& choreography by Paula (5:49), was ICONIC, and set Janet OFF on the Pop charts, where she peaked at #3, July of 1986...take a peek.... 10. Love Touch - Rod Stewart 9. Your Wildest Dreams - Moody Blues 8. The Glory Of Love (from, "Karate Kid 2") - Peter Cetera 7. There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) - Billy Ocean 6. Who's Johnny? (from "Short Circuit 2") - El DeBarge 5. Holding Back The Years - Simply Red 4. Danger Zone (from "Top Gun") - Kenny Loggins 3. ***Nasty*** - Janet Jackson 2. Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel 1.Invisible Touch - Genesis ...."Miss Jackson" made us ALL 'NASTY'....and, I'll ALWAYS Thank her for that.....a VERY, VERY, VERY influential Song.....(5:06)...

[@blancheslanai4663]

Yaaaas! Miss Jackson If You Nasty!!!

[@Nonchalant_248]

I was 17 years old when this was out. Her videos were played so much on TV back then. I remember a show called Friday Night Videos and they played Michael and Janet Jackson videos a lot.

[@WCD199317]

If ''What Have You Done For Me Lately'' was her breakthrought, with this song, the public started to have a idea has a artist. Also this song was so influencal, if you hear, in fact, this song was the prelude of the born of the ''New Jack Swing sub-genre, like with ''Bobby Brown'' later he adopted after his second album. Also, this song was sonically the prelude of the ''Rhythm Nation 1814'' album. Later she explained that this song was born after a day who in a street of Minnopeolis , while she walking in the streets to recording her songs, before entering in the studios, many nasty boys of the street trying to attacking her and she defending physically to protect herself. She wrote that song inspired by the event before entering in the studios. She easy first with her natural voice, but she didn't take any impact of personnality, so she singing in a lower register instead in a another take and that was the take she used for the final product. I like very well this album, it's have so much good songs and all the six singles was very good. ''Control'' have six singles (six of the nine songs of the album), the first five singles reaching the top 5 in Bilboard Hot 100: ''What Have You Done For Me Lately'': n.4 in april 1986 ''Nasty'': n.3 in july 1986 ''When i Think of You'': n.1 for two weeks in october 1986 ''Control'': n.5 in january 1987 ''Let's Wait Awhile'': n.2: in april 1987 ''The Pleasure Principale'': n.14 in august 1987

[@EmpressReacts]

Ah, great context about the new jack sound

[@dtaylor939]

It's great to see you slowly realizing what an iconic pop star Janet Jackson is.

[@darnell49]

Classic‼️from Janet "Ms Jackson" if you nasty. When she took Control of her career from her father. Classic song from a classic album. You see Paula written all over the choreography.

[@dalee72]

She sang "I'm not a prude. I just want some respect. So close the door if you want me to respond. Cuz privacy is my middle name. My last name is control. No, my first name ain't baby. It's Janet. Miss Jackson if you're nasty."

[@DanCrowleyNYC]

I'm so loving your Janet journey! I think that she is as equally talented as Michael, but because of misogyny and racism, history has not been as kind to her as they were to her equally amazing brother. She was so untouchable in these days, and that Paula Abdul choreography is perfection. Her dancing is so technically flawless! Side note, the guy with the long hair who gets in the car with her is an old friend of mine (well, we worked together dancing in theater when I was 24-25 and he was 43-ish), and he is an absolute DOLL. Like one of those great humans who has nothing bad to say about anyone. I still send him and his husband messages wishing them well, cuz they were so kind to me when I was young. This song was an absolute game-changer and she DID THAT.

[@TheRemixstress]

And the fact Janet is dancing & jumping up and down ALL while wearing spiked heels......The GREATEST ever.✅

[@EmpressReacts]

💯🔥

[@Rhiannon011]

I've been saying this for years when men would hit on me and call me baby, then ask my name, I'd say> "My name is Barbara Ms. Roberts if you're nasty" and some of them would know Janet's song "Nasty" and they would laugh, others would say "Huh"??.. and I'd smile and walk away.😎😋

[@EmpressReacts]

😂

[@donaldgilbreath4200]

This was her come out album. Before this she did an album that was released while she was still on the TV show fame, where she played a shy girl. This album was produced mostly by the legendary Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis of " The Time". Great album. Her song " Let's wait awhile", is still played often.

[@terrystorey]

The whole Control album is the sht! I still have this cassette tape. Lol.

[@peckish_tooth6515]

"How come we fail with all that is given?" In Flames, "Cloud Connected"

[@coachtomas]

Control was such a great album. Production throughout was TIGHT.

[@jet07son]

i know michael was talented but janet could hold her own too

[@davidbarnes1113]

One of my favorite Janet tracks. It’s as good as it was 35 years ago. So glad you finally got to this one!Janet came up with the idea for this song because some dudes were cat calling and trying to holla at her while out with a friend . And yes Paula did the choreography fr this video, What Have You DoneFor Me Lately, and When I Think Of You.

[@brynneholt1990]

Paula does not get enough credit! I recommend Cold Hearted Snake.

[@shanonb8921]

SO WONDERFUL WATCHING YOU DISCOVER THE QUEEN'S MUSIC...CHEERS

[@EmpressReacts]

I'm having fun doing soo

[@winslow551]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis rocked this whole album. Crank after crank after crank!!! I still listen to Control, never gets old.

[@DiogenesDecibel]

I was born in '78, and when I was in 4th grade there was a talent show. Every class had auditions and the winners from each class performed at the show. I auditioned with my two best friends as my backup singers/dancers. We performed Laura Branigan's version of The Name Game. I thought we did great, but then my classmate got up and did a routine to Nasty, with a bunch of dope choreography and flips and stuff, and she won the spot for the class. Then the talent show came, and during her performance she didn't do as many flips or whatever, and a bunch of our classmates said they were disappointed. Then I had my birthday party, and we performed our routine again and everyone said we should have won, of course. Lol I grew up always wishing I had the chance to perform in this talent show, but even still, I grew up loving Janet and this song. I later found out in my 30s that my classmate sadly, died young, and that made me feel glad she won that spot and got to perform in front of everyone. As great as this song is, its role in my life always makes me feel bittersweet, sad, nostalgic, regretful, grateful, introspective. . . many thoughts and feelings you wouldn't expect from a song about guys being horny. Lol 😢😂😭😜💙

[@blackamerican40]

My favorite video of all time!! I did this whole choreography at my 50th birthday party for my guests.

[@EmpressReacts]

🔥🔥

[@christopherpaxon4422]

This was playing on the radio nonstop

[@elleortizluis7713]

as far as i know, all janet's music video from control was choreographed by paula abdul, as well, janet encouraged paula to sing.

[@kmn284]

Janet attack the beat on “Nasty”. This was the first song I heard from Ms Jackson, made me fall In love with her at 10 years old. I remember thinking, I’ve never heard anything like this before #JanFam

[@sirhandsome1349]

"Ms Jackson, if you're nasty" "nuff said

[@teralmiles]

I knew you’d love the Miss Jackson if you’re nasty section. 💙

[@EagleFang74]

Just a little confession. 12 year old me knew every single move of this video. Every. Single. Move. Thank God there was no social media back then. 😂

[@Msboochie2]

Yeah, we all did. The choreography from every single video.

[@jlu100]

Song and video are ICONIC! This was her second single and huge hit from the Control album, which made her a superstar! What Have You Done for Me Lately was the first hit, then Nasty, When I think of You, Control, Let’s Wait While, and Pleasure Principle. The album is still the bomb, and Nasty is still my favorite!🔥

[@gavinwilson7889]

Still on my gym playlist in 2023. This still goes so hard. Classic!

[@sashabertold3731]

Control is my favorite Miss Jackson album. She's so free! Can't wait for you to see her Control video-like a mini movie and you'll LOVE Let'!s wait awhile!!!! Used to tape all her songs in those days!!!! Your reaction says it all! Her songs are fire!

[@slimlouis6441]

Great songs for the era but The Pleasure Principle is timeless. It could be put out today. And the video is brilliant. There are markers in her career where she steps things up. Pleasure Principle video is one.

[@EmpressReacts]

yaaas i reacted to that 🔥

[@propre6033]

I really like this song. It reminds me of 1986, driving around in my 79 Mustang Ghia jammin.

[@themindfulwitch996]

Fantastic song! Great reaction Empress. I am glad the patrons are bringing you through more and more of Janet's discography/videography. A lot of fire bops in her catalog for sure!

[@LocoMarzz]

Great reaction!! That line "Ms Jackson if ya Nasty" is iconic and is still used to this day!! You gotta react to her Grammys performance of what have you done for me lately/Nasty (if you haven't already) it's Soo damn goooood!!

[@tinkler4]

This was always my fav song from Janet during that era. Played it repeatedly on this song only, till I wore out the cassette tape lol

[@itspokernotpitypat4619]

They actually do pay this during NBA games so that's why u caught it. Good ear!!

[@aldoditoro3139]

Control ♡

[@RobertSmith-js2kz]

First 12" off the album. "What Have You Done For Me Lately" (side A), "Nasty" (side B). Bought it when it came out in '86 for side A ... imagine my surprise when I flipped it over 😯. Yeah. Still have it. Jam & Lewis + Miss Jackson? 'Nuff said. Kinda figured you would have to love this one.

[@Honey-bh2jh]

watching you discover some of Janet's top songs is so much fun! I'm just so happy you're adding more and more Janet... she is an absolute legend!!! ❤️

[@DeANGELIS4735]

Janet Jackson can really do a back flip

[@shandac1027]

Her song Control and Pleasure Principal are the bomb

[@melissawest9124]

Yet another JAM! Love it!

[@diamondm9746]

FIRE! 🔥I already gave it !0's across the board when Janet & Paula are in line at the theater...also shoutout to that backup dancer in his one sleeve halter top #summer2022inspo

[@michaelcarson7941]

I remember when this first came out it's still popping.

[@timothydeweese6931]

Paula Abdul on choreography with an appearance!

[@Mr.Jamie.D]

As a 35 YEAR stan of Janet I LOVE how you get it. You see her and you feel the blueprint. When you get up to All Nite, Throb, Son of a Gun, So Excited, Feedback, we'll still be jamming hard

[@barbarapoirier8835]

This is a fantastic album. So many great songs and great videos. Plus the bonus of Paula Abdul’s choreography and appearance when she was in her prime. So much fun to see this again.

[@Wonderwoman79G]

Check out Janet Jackson's tracks : Pleasure principle and Control.

[@petersavieri]

SUCH a 🔥 track. Janet with some real edge. Still with her cuteness tho. And who ELSE could be the choreographer but Paula!

[@EmpressReacts]

OMG! Paula is amazing - a whole new respect for her💯

[@jaquayvius]

😂Isn't it kinda weird that She's talking about Nasty Boys and I'm a "Nasty" Boy Myself.. But I Like this?! I absolutely Love the Sexiness in this Song/Video. 😎🔥And talk about the Way She says "My Name ain't BABY. It's Janet and Miss. Jackson If Ya NASTY!" Line. It gets Me every time! Let Me not forget about the Dance Moves. Incredible!

[@EmpressReacts]

😂

[@fjvbfjvb]

I think it’s hilarious that Paula choreographed this like no one’s biz but she seems off rhythm with her bopping at the end. And her lip syncing is off lol

[@yrankin1]

ha ha such a great song.

[@rb7007]

This is definitely one of her best! 😎😀 Still love the video, to this day! 🕺🕺🕺💕 It’s in the Top 3 for me!

[@v.j.3029]

I don't envy you for being approached by random dudes at 7 a.m. at the gas station. Where I live, men are too afraid to "heyyy" at women cause they don't want to be called predators. The only ones who'll talk to us are mental weirdos asking for some change.😆

[@royg9080]

Lol! Thanks for thinking that I was a DJ Empress but no, just have a love and appreciation for music! We are kindred spirits in that regard 😊. LOVED your reaction to this Janet classic! And yes, Paula did choreograph this video. There is actually a cute video of Paula teaching Janet the moves that popped up in my KZbin feed not too long ago. It’s only a minute long but worth checking out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmeZq5aIrLJ3nKM

[@melissawest9124]

Thanks for all of your great picks, Roy! Your Thriller packs are THE BEST.

[@royg9080]

@@melissawest9124 thanks Melissa! Sadly some of my latest picks are stuck in YT jail but hopefully the powers that be let Empress post them to share with my fellow Empressionists at some point!

[@joansmith1157]

I don't remember the timeline, but I think at one point Paula was doing horeography for Janet and George Michael and cutting her debut album while sleeping in her car in the studio's lot at night.

[@johnlewis195]

Do that at the gas station... they will run..lol

[@EmpressReacts]

🤣✅

[@m.g.3842]

🙌 🙌 🙌

[@jet07son]

she was definately talented though . musically , she also acted before she went into the music industry

[@craigjb8740]

Paula Abdul in the video….the 1st time you paused when Janet was lining up

[@EmpressReacts]

oh wow that was her😅

[@deborahloveless429]

If you like this react to Black Cat by Janet!

[@EmpressReacts]

My first Janet reaction ever: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4bNaqp3Ypmiebs

[@joshuawater3493]

Classic shit

[@jet07son]

ya along side that smile she had a little bit of ah stank face : )

[@kristianberg4264]

Did you catch Paula Abdul as one of her Girlfriends? Paula did the choreography as well. :)

[@chadcallis8866]

Her future husband Rene is featured in the video also

[@sweetconnie7762]

American corporate pop music.. You can turn on commerical radio and here this all day, everyday...Unfortunately...

[@Daij62]

One minute and 12 seconds in, when you interrupted the video with your annoying screechingly-high pitched voice, I knew I was done listening.