Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation

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Music video by Janet Jackson performing Rhythm Nation. (C) 1989 A&M Records

[@songbird536]

Michael and Janet Jackson have revolutionized modern choreography more than anyone

[@bihkat7335]

songbird53 Paula taught Janet

[@womanwolf6745]

The choreographer is the same of Michael Jackson. She dances very well because she love a lot her brother Michael. They love each other.

[@fumikobobo9875]

bih kat I’ve come to realized this. Everyone is influenced..... Paula was a good Choreographer But you would be stunned 😳 at the unsung. Talent both MJ and his Entire tribe incorporated.... These people are disciplined I see Fela Kuti, Fred Astaire, Paula Abdul is also a great dancer 💃 but I wouldn’t site Her as the muse .... Janet’s five brothers Maybe influenced her 😻 (no shade to Paula

[@shawnjones4527]

Paula Abdul met Janet because she'd done some choreography for the Jackson's and her brothers thought so much of Paula's work and thought she'd work well with Janet and she choreographed 2 videos for Janet. No one can teach someone how to dance, they can show you the steps or choreography but you either have or you don't, just like singing. What's really interesting is that MJ has used many choreographers but no one has ever said any of them choreographers taught him how to dance and Janet's no different!

[@songbird536]

@@shawnjones4527That is very true!!!

[@xmoiox_]

the talent of the Jackson family is undeniable

[@JayJay-tm9gx]

They are the most talented family ever to exist, unbeatable !!

[@sallyjoan]

@@JayJay-tm9gx not really

[@ArchevodSB]

they literally break laptops

[@Debra-qt3gz]

I Totally Agree 💯

[@Pharpoti]

I wanted to avoid the comparison but: Janet copies her brother's steps and movements ( Michael Jackson) . Her choreography is similar to that of Michael.  

[@drakondra]

🗣️WE BREAKING HARD DRIVE WITH THIS ONE❗❗🔥🔥

[@arsik_tv572]

SSD no problem

[@Davez621]

Huh? Explain this comment?

[@RaeuberFotzenRotz]

@@Davez621 confused too

[@abxq00]

npc comment approved✅

[@вежливыйджулиан]

​@@Davez621because off song buzz is can destroy ur disk

[@vincentmarley9830]

The Jacksons had such incredible talent. I didnt realize until i was a little older that Rhythm Nation was a song about social injustice, and creating better times.

[@KennyNash-sb9sh]

Oh gawd yes! Check out DESIGNER COUNTRY Kenny Nash.. just a country version 😂😂😂 enjoy life it goes fast! Kenny😂

[@leokimvideo]

This album is I feel one of the most under-rated albums of all time. It has hit after hit and no fillers. Now so many years have gone by the social problems the album touches upon are still present and possibly worse. Sad that Janet became the fall girl after the Super Bowel performance. Timberlake was untouched which spooks me. This girl deserves a total second chance at the top pin. No one today could pull off a album like Rhythm Nation. Sadly I rarely ever hear the songs off this album on the radio. If your a young thing it's a must have album to key into.

[@LYBism]

The album wasn't underrated at the time of its release. But you are right; I would say that now, it has disappeared from hearing pleasure, which is so sad because it is very iconic and the "conscious" songs are very much relevant today. Shame on the music industry for hiding this gem. JERKS!

[@NorahsLifestyleByDesign]

Really is though, same with Lauryn Hill and the miseducation album....The industry will bury socially aware material in exchange for superficial,corrupt garbage or booty poppin club mixes...

[@silverroxen2954]

Miranda Nevels I disagree Lauryn's album went Platinum and she received five Grammys. Today other artists are samping her music i.e. Ex-Factor.

[@alexbarakomasahista5370]

leokimvideo If it's any consolation, I think this song (among Janet's best) is solidly in place among the classics that people still love to hear. When Joseph Gordon-Levitt danced to this on LipSync Battle, it was clear that the audience response to the song was just out-of-control (and props to Joseph for putting in the effort to learn the difficult choreography, although he must have danced to it too when he was still a kid). Bottom line: Janet is still very much a legend, Timberlake is not, and most likely will never be.

[@carlmilton8197]

leokimvideo umm its not and never was under rated. it sold upwards of 15 mill or more and won all kinds of awards. janet is still performing these songs. pure art . legend.

[@librnx1988]

The outfits & choreography was so dope Janet will forever reign as one of the Queens of Pop and R&B.

[@annieray5747]

True💯

[@CosmicVisitors]

It was originally Michael's idea and she asked him if she could steal it. He said yea #truestory

[@kcake3501]

^ Facts

[@annieray5747]

@@CosmicVisitors Yup you're right

[@sultanjelle9168]

😂😂😂 Bro, the outfits and Choreography are trash. They look like the empire from Star Wars

[@dxunja]

Janet and Michael always nailed the large group choreographic videos.

[@seanmccarthy8755]

The art of music video making reached its peak with this video. There's been a lot of great music videos since, but none have yet been able to top this.

[@RyanLBrown9396]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge the impact the Jackson family has had on music and pop culture ?

[@Hometheaterguyusa1]

@@RyanLBrown9396 And, Children. 🤣

[@tyoungjr86]

It's funny but Michael said in an interview that he had a military idea video but Janet asked him if she could do it. He said yes and she killed it. He was so proud of his baby sis.

[@abderrahimabderrahim6659]

@@feligonzalez5222 No ,Michael did the dance

[@Gmurua87]

@@abderrahimabderrahim6659 he ended up using the idea later on for HIStory.

[@cvc1814]

Lets be clear this was created by Janet Jackson and Anthony Thomas stop undermining her Talent sic of it....

[@Peter1999Videos]

Exactly, those kids dont know a $hit, it was his former husband and her.

[@empressink_]

@@feligonzalez5222 No. Michael wanted to use this idea originally for Captain EO but ended up giving it to Janet and he fell in love with how she did it.

[@Aries16603]

this is janet's most iconic and memorable music video to date. this video gives you everything: trailblazing fashion, social conscious lyrics, the industrial style sound and bomb ass choreography. "WE ARE A PART OF THE RHYTHM NATION!"

[@mbm9907]

Yes, this is the definition of regal artistry!

[@nmskruithoff9444]

You're right !

[@PixieGiggles33]

***** I'd say the entire album was one of her best. :)

[@markeannacookcook5408]

That's why she got the ultimate icon award yesterday at the BET AWARDS. The tribute they did was amazing Ciara did a fantastic job when she danced to this song.

[@mbm9907]

Markeannacook Cook I wanted her to preform though.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Happy birthday mother of the music industry Janet Jackson

[@pariss3921]

She’s not the mother … she took everything from her brother

[@DjIceCnS]

@@pariss3921 lol

[@alcostfo__5823]

@@pariss3921did she also copied the janet and the velvet rope concepts from her brother? Well maybe she saw him doing closeted shit, let’s ask Luther Vandross 🤭

[@monicaroman5206]

I'm not here for anything just simply because I love Janet Jackson and this song

[@quiquemesias963]

Me too!

[@Tiajones333]

+Enrique Mesias she's the best to ever do it

[@Tiajones333]

***** she got her own style, she writes her music, she help product it, she can dance, she can sing, she is a entrepreneur, she's a Jackson, she came out of her family spot light and she do a lot more

[@Tiajones333]

***** u welcome pal

[@shannaleacock6035]

+Tia Wessells her michael and whitney

[@pdales2257]

Best choreography ever. Talented Jackson family.

[@BayRetro]

1. Smooth Criminal 2. Rhythm Nation

[@melissacausey9484]

Janet called MJ and asked could she steal this choreography from him...and he let her...and she became miss Rythym Nation.

[@jeffwhite8017]

Still cool to watch the video

[@artisthonyajta]

Melissa Causey No to take the military idea, I’m not about to allow y’all to say Janet took this choreography from Michael.

[@Laura-fl1rp]

The choreography was created by Paula Abdul.

[@UfodexENMD]

This songs message is just as relevant today as it was back then. Everyone stay safe in this escalating racial tension.

[@svgarcvbes7560]

UfodexENMD especially with the George Floyd incident.

[@MarkMcNeel13]

I was about to comment that too... bingo

[@feliciasanders2066]

Also, it's not lost on me that it was recorded in Minneapolis too. Still relevant on so many levels.

[@MsJubjubbird]

I prefer this message to the one that's out there. It's about working together to remove colour lines to live under one nation. Not about retribution and not about black vs white vs blue vs red America.

[@Lemondoor]

MsJubjubbird This was before Rodney King. Keep that in mind.

[@NaLovePHAT4Life]

THIS VIDEO STILL SLAPS IN 2024! THE CHOREOGRAPHY AND THE SONG GONE STAND THE TEST OF TIME!

[@enorytl]

This woman is a dancing machine.

[@thejackson5thirdalbum955]

hey that's familiar

[@ethanang3527]

Her brother is also a dancing machine too.

[@dannypatrick9361]

Automatic systematic

[@RealKristofMegyesi]

Her Brother, the King is also a Dancing Machine.

[@abdulwahabomotola1866]

@@dannypatrick9361 ya know it!

[@joniarmel7308]

Janet Jackson is the definition of a powerful woman in all respects.

[@Tracy_tuber]

Janet 51 years old still slaying this choreography🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Bipolar_Spike]

This is Janet's best! The choreography is insanely fucking amazing!! I want to be a part of her Rhythm Nation.

[@SharonWoodford-cb5dd]

ME ASWELL even if it's just too be standing up and being counted as someone who wants change NOW/YESTERDAY!!!!!

[@aleksandramajerska7898]

One of the best Janet's song ever. Reminds of MJ a lot. But the dancing and singing are on the level only Jacksons can ever achieve. So sad there is no more music like that made nowadays.

[@deborahfrish9290]

I agree. Now we are stuck with crappy Ariana Grande,Drake, and so many more weird musicians. All the Jackson's know what was good and what was not. No doubt about it, Michael and Janet were the best singers in history

[@ninagrace-lee8323]

+Alex M Um I'll stop you there. Plenty of quality musicians but people don't buy their albums. And in Ariana Grande's defense, she IS a very talented musician. I don't like her music (she's too pop for me) but in no way is she lacking in the vocal department. But carry on with your hate

[@jj1371]

+Deborah Frish ever listen to an entire Beyoncé album? She's one of the greatest and most talented musicians today.

[@gabriellem5327]

+Jack Sell Beyonce didn't start making great albums until Self Titled. Everything before that is garbage; especially IASF.

[@jj1371]

gabrielle g b'day is cute, DIL has some classic r&b bops, and IASF has a couple bops as well but yeah her music wasn't as good as it is now lol

[@lionelbutler6541]

It's about to be 2019 and this video still has me hype AF

[@adriannaford2495]

?kkkkkkkoopoklllop

[@princessashley6784]

Also, the lyrics of this apply still today... which says so much about our values. Sad.

[@mirandaholloway2315]

Yassss

[@Jade-so2zz]

No

[@sweetbreezy9779]

Yes! This and her IF video

[@BurritoMassacre]

This choreography is iconic.

[@kamaldonadelle4305]

I very much agree

[@helgafever768]

Maybe in the US, but worlwide Janet is unknown. Madonna is a true global artist.

[@halleborelli1108]

@@helgafever768 Ain't you tired of being a hâter? Go back to Madge's videos

[@artisthonyajta]

Helga Fever How come some of her biggest Spotify country listeners are from Australia and the UK 🥴. You can enjoy Madonna with putting down Janet because she’s influenced just as many people as her.

[@caddelworth]

Iconic? Perhaps, but it just looks like a knock-off of Michael J's "robotic" staccato choreography, to my eyes anyway. Also, *very* distracting: makes it even _harder_ to try to make out the words she's singing if you're watching all that "twitching" as well! Actually, the whole song looks and feels like MJ, now I come to think of it … I expect I'm not the first person to say that, but this is the first time I've heard this song, or seen this video! But hey: if *you* enjoy it, then great! Just doesn't appeal to me in any way though, sorry.

[@dwightwills3303]

The dance choreography is out of this world

[@dianaa-y9970]

I didn't come here from anyone. I came here because this is an amazing song!

[@musicnerd72]

exactly!

[@nekofreaks]

yaaasssss, same here!! i really miss the hype of 80's-90's dance song!!

[@hi.goodbye2167]

Same!!! Honestly 70s-80s music were and will always be the best music

[@destineylouie3663]

Same

[@jeffwhite8017]

And im glad you are here!

[@Willowpeytonx]

This is the best choreography/dance sequence I have ever seen in any music video, hands down not even exaggerating, this is spectacular

[@yas6920]

Will Murphy have you seen "monster" from the group exo their choregraphy is spectacular!

[@TheEmadia]

RJ M all due respect for Janet's unique talent.

[@lawandabankhead4429]

TheEmadia ly111 tfq1qq71. a

[@oceanblueskybeach2844]

Will Murphy michael Jackson Thriller is really good too

[@Willowpeytonx]

Many times yeah

[@andrewgiancola2796]

32 years later and this still speaks; maybe louder than ever. 🙌🏻

[@eastenders4k251]

Excuse me, this was made 11 years ago.. 32 years excuse me i'm not that old

[@MuMuMochii]

EastEnders 4K dude it was uploaded to youtube 11 years ago... this song and music video in it of itself was produced 32 years ago lol

[@eastenders4k251]

@@MuMuMochii i knew that

[@robertoboldassini8132]

Amazing music and dance priceless ❤

[@6jordana]

I don't think people in 2020 understand how ground shaking this album was in 1989. A masterpiece ! The preamble is what we should all aspire to.

[@mclare71]

BRAVO!! Well said!! I don’t want anyone of these younger people dismissing GenX anymore. We were WELL aware and always exposing injustice. But we did it together. We did with intelligence, without color lines and without all the WOKE propaganda.

[@davidhabert]

Your 100% right there.

[@RoseAbrams]

If it wasn't for the computer-breaking properties, I'd never have discovered this masterpiece. You rock much more than harddrives, Janet!

[@mikesouthern7666]

Why does this video break your computer? 😄

[@RoseAbrams]

@@mikesouthern7666 The bassline contains the resonant frequency of a certain type of hard drives, causing them to break.

[@mikesouthern7666]

@@RoseAbrams Wow!! Didn’t know that! Thank you. 😅☺️

[@groove.mp4]

the whole album is very iconic and impactful in music, you must listen to it.

[@sos2530]

84.2 hertz is what does it

[@issabrat2]

Why do certain people like to put Janet and Michael against each other?? Come on they are brother and sister! They both inspired each other! Both Michael and Janet supported each other!

[@conniemaheswaren554]

Right

[@sythlorde]

+Ariana Slay and they were actually in 2 separate mediums, she was an actress (still is?) and an rnb singer, mike was the "king of pop" enough in its own right

[@emiliejohansen6833]

Micahel had originally planned to do this in his own music video, but Janet asked Michael if it was ok that she used the idea of dancing in an "army" style for hers. So that's maybe why so many say that she is trying to be like her brother, because it was something he had planned to use for himself. So it's pretty similar something Michael would have done. Source: Moonwalk by Michael Jackson

[@DaRealQT_]

Right i mean they pretty much was the same both legends actors.. siblings. .. they were and still is the definition on r&b and pop..just music period

[@jennarujawitz2557]

Back when he was alive

[@EddyePepin-c9g]

4:02 One of the best Running Man Choreography I have ever seen! 🔥🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️🕺🏻💃🏻🕺🏻💃🏻🕺🏻🔥

[@jasminvalerie]

Me in quarantine: imma learn the whole choreography 👏🏼 2021 Edit: first of all, I did not think I was gonna get this many likes for a comment I made while trying to sleep and adjust to a new time zone in a new state haha! Second of all, I'm sad to report that it's been a year and I still have not attempted it because frankly I'm scared of dancing. Weirdly though, all of your support makes me want to try. Maybe I will now that I moved back home and have a whole yard to make a fool out of myself. Regardless, all of your comments made my day while I was in quarantine.

[@africanbella28]

jasminvalerie Me too!!!

[@tekoahjohnson1929]

Same!!

[@paulgraham4293]

me too and I am super old. xo

[@luzmoran9536]

I thought the same thing haha 😂😃

[@Miss-320]

jasminvalerie 😂🤣😂🤣 I just spit my tea up my nose this made me laugh so bad. Get it Jasmin!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@supernuke2538]

This should have way more views than it does.

[@dwaynemartinez]

Thank you !! your so right on that

[@damienroberson8101]

I agree!!!

[@beywolfe10]

I was just looking at that!

[@ToriTimeTummytime]

supernuke so awesome

[@sk8r425]

Still some of the best choreography I've seen in Over 20 years!!

[@jitterrypokery1526]

Ikr, give it to Janet Jackson for making great choreography and to push hsrd drive manufacturers to greater lengths. It gave me chills and my xp laptop

[@lakecountynaturalist7617]

The conviction on Janet's face...the dedication to the music and it's message...it's unparalleled!

[@lisaboucher5553]

@@jitterrypokery1526 pretty sure Paula Abdul did all the choreography but I'm not sure. I know she did a lot for Janet but I'm not going to look up to see if this one is one of them. It looks like with her style.

[@rodouladoulos1548]

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!!!!!!!

[@TheColorOfCaramel]

@@lisaboucher5553 Paula only did choreography for 2 videos off the Control album.....she wasn't part of this project.

[@davidgutierrez1600]

OMG ROXXXY Take the crown Mama 👑

[@mannyg.forever5730]

The Choreography is just Insane!!!

[@anaygupta3512]

2:31 Janet did the Thriller step

[@marcuswardshow]

The Knowledge | Marcus Ward's Visions kzbin.info/www/bejne/epW6g2iNeJpkqNU

[@nelad]

I was 17 when this was released. I'm in tears at how good this is. This still kicks ass!

[@justmaxlmao8807]

How old are you?

[@justmaxlmao8807]

@DutchXfan 49 years of age??

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

Happy birthday to queen Janet!!!! Tomorrow!!! Birthday woman and many more!!!

[@NicolePoliskey]

Janet and Michael always highlighted their dancers..and it was always iconic. This video hit the scene and Janet became the ICON she is. She never gets the respect, acknowledgement, and love she deserves. She was what every pop star tried to become after her. She was the full package. I adore her.

[@joetj]

This song has more meaning today than it ever has

[@sexcilli]

very true!

[@maldenom]

That's what so sad

[@nickvie71]

+maldenom no sadness.. be a part of it.. yesterday, today, tomorrow.. if U R a kid of this Nation... live it.

[@sexcilli]

nickvie71 Preach!!

[@samarrea3004]

Ikr

[@JO0729]

Watching hers and Michael’s music videos make me realize most artists don’t even try with their videos anymore

[@Carolina_girl86]

Do they even make videos anymore?? Lol, I know they do, but don't think they even show them on tv, just youtube. Maybe that's why artists half ass it now cuz they're videos don't even air on BET, MTV, or VH1 anymore, so it's really nothing worth them doing. Plus the Jacksons can't be matched!!

[@laylascott6096]

They don’t. It matches the music lol

[@Carolina_girl86]

@@laylascott6096 Right!! Lol

[@wertdeg]

🙄

[@Carolina_girl86]

@@wertdeg ??

[@xKeepTheFaithx]

I get chills everytime I watch this video. The meaning of the song, the aesthetic of the video, the outfits, and of course that AMAZING CHOREO! Omg everything is so iconic. I will always love Janet! 🤍

[@drananth]

30 years on and the moves are still banging! Talent is screaming across the entire video!!

[@JSC178]

I really want to know why we don't have epic shit like this anymore... WHY??? What's stopping artists being innovative and captivating like in the 80's and 90's? There's literally no superstars and mega groups anymore.

[@bapyongukgukguk2352]

Nester Laziness and easy money. Confidence and trust in skill have been transformed into cockiness and too much bling bling. Buzz and mediaplay have become the perfect tool for people to become famous and youth model (kim kardashian for example) when before you had to master at least one skill to have credibility as an artist and get people recognition

[@FlutterMouse]

Nester very few people actually want to put in that WORK. I grew up trying to do this video at home and it's pretty damn hard. Even if you get all the moves right, you get winded. Even when I search for people ATTEMPTING to do this choreography, they skip steps to make it easier. I've only seen one dance group get it sort of right and they were really young elementary school kids.

[@dundee6402]

Jason Well we had "This is America" this year, I hope it will inspire other artists to do similar stuff

[@bex8034]

watch Nature - pop project Rhymth Nation. you wont regret it

[@tiffanyc5939]

Lack of creativity and passion for music.

[@PJownsyoursoul]

STILL one of the greatest music videos of all time!

[@FlapperLust]

for sure

[@thekingmichaeljackson1084]

Not better than thriller

[@africanbella28]

@@thekingmichaeljackson1084 No its not better than Thriller, but this video is definitely in my top 5 best music videos of all tine.

[@thekingmichaeljackson1084]

@@africanbella28 yeah true

[@nunim2496]

She got the idea from the Michael Jackson

[@Pinklaeti75]

Almost 27 years later, I am still mesmerized.

[@Karibanu]

When this came out I was well into acid house & EBM ( and a bunch of goth & random head music on the side ) - and yet it still takes me half a second to recognise this & still makes me drum tables... good tunes are just good tunes.

[@JeanNascimentoJNX]

Pinklaeti 2 more years and three decades will be completed!

[@semajco]

27 years later and I still don't know what she's saying lol. But I live for it.

[@stalkingbosses_corruptcops2504]

listen to I heart radio onjanet Jackson holycrap

[@shamondavis406]

Pinklaeti Me too!! One of the greatest music videos ever made and Rhythm Nation is my favorite album by Janet.

[@deborahtemowo1599]

fun fact: in Michael's home movie, he said rhythm nation was his fav Janet song to dance to!!!!!

[@dangusto2596]

I also remember hearing a radio interview where they said that the soldier idea for the video was originally MJ's idea for Captain Eo. Janet begged him to let her have that idea and the rest is music history.

[@funkydixieland4055]

thats cool.

[@jerryjaguar3239]

@@dangusto2596 no I heard the interview as well. They both thought of it at the same time which is why he said they thought so mich alike. Captain eo was in pre production before rhythm nation which is why he said let her have it because they couldn't come out with the same concept as Janet was trying to distinguish herself from him

[@dangusto2596]

@@jerryjaguar3239 Oh ok. I vaguely remember the whole interview, but that makes sense. Either way, Janet definitely made a name for herself and impacted an entire generation.

[@RealKristofMegyesi]

Also, Sadly not so many people know this remix, but in 1997 (on the Blood On The Dance Floor) MJ realesed a Scream remix (flyte tyme), and it's clearly inspired by "Rhythm Nation" kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DMaJudatOErdU

[@rajithwarren529]

So much Michael Jackson imagery here.... God bless Michael and Janet

[@Spurrr]

Michael did a great job at copying the dance moves from this video to put in his 90's stuff ! both great artists

[@atlmcd]

Not really Janet copied his moves (well asked to copy his moves)

[@heyitsbrook6577]

@@Spurrr no he asked for her PERMISSON first unlike other artists !

[@jeanjohnson-e8u]

Amazing video Amazing jackson family

[@morgs7004]

If KZbin was made in the 80s the views would be sooo high 😂

[@jeromeholloman8089]

no

[@noradamaro1320]

Morg s that's right!😂

[@kimberlymartinez2940]

that is sooo true

[@manuelmatteo6771]

Thriller would have 4 Billion if this was the 80s

[@newernewestnew]

Manuel Matteo not even lol it would be sooooo much higher XD

[@afrofairy5355]

The precision and sync is PHENOMENAL

[@dioneypintor3998]

I love how her brother was the most famous man on the world and was never called “Michael Jackson’s sister”.

[@kingofthebeast4024]

Dioney Pintor that’s just Rebbie lol

[@Vaisin]

Janet was a force to be reckon with in her own right

[@moonbitch6909]

@@Vaisin how do you know 👁️👄👁️

[@moonbitch6909]

Actually people in comment are just talking about Michael Jackson.

[@zairesyoutube]

Moon Bitch which is sad, but I think a lot of it comes from him being dead. We still miss him, looking at Janet is a reminder of him.

[@courtneyyoung6300]

Masterpiece ❤

[@kasparnguyen7979]

This remains one of the sickest beats I will ever hear ..

[@tyliekinc.]

Rhythm Nation peaked at #2 on Billboard Hot 100. It won a Grammy award for Best Long Music Film

[@davidhabert]

@Angel Johnson That is true, but in a strange way I do think that helped Rhythm Nation 1814. Because both these two albums were talking about the social problems of the world back then and they were able to bounce of each other extremely well. But the Rhythm Nation album was given far more acclaim than Phill Collins album "But Seriously...". Don't get me wrong I also like Phill Collins, but I felt that Another Day In Paradise didn't have the same appeal as Rhythm Nation even though it stopped it from hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Not only that, but I find it very interesting that we are talking about Rhythm Nation1814 30 years after the album came out, but is anyone talking about But Seriously... 30 years later in the same way? The answer is NO, Rhythm Nation 1814 left a legacy behind, Phill Collins But Seriously... did not.

[@electrictroy2010]

Another Day in Paradise was #1 because it sold more singles & that’s because it played well on Adult Contemporary radio. (R&B songs didn’t get airplay on AC stations.)

[@electrictroy2010]

The 1990 Year-End chart shows the gap in popularity between these two songs was very pronounced: #7 Another Day in Paradise #38 Rhythm Nation .

[@davidmassey9243]

@@electrictroy2010 a black woman singing about racism in the 80s was not going to play well with the vast majority of white America. If Rhythm Nation was just a pop album without the socially conscious lyrics, it would have sold a lot more records and singles. Janet was pro-black when her black peers MJ, Whitney, Prince were almost exclusively producing music for the crossover white audience.

[@simon5005]

The Comeback - Summer 2015 - YES!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MissCurlyCC]

***** yes on her birthday she announced new music new world Tour

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

Simon5005 Don't call it a comeback. Janet been around for years.

[@ellietannock4151]

Do you know whn then tickets go on sale

[@MissCurlyCC]

Ellie Tannock no dates announced yet

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

MissCurlyCC You know Janet became the first African American female artist to form her own record label. She partnered with BMG to form Rhythm Nation Records and she is releasing her new music under her label. Now that is what you call a boss.

[@classicjd5269]

Roxxxy will slayed this and snatch the crown because she is janet jackson herself

[@monikaradzaj7407]

The next time I buy a new gaming PC, I'm gonna ask the seller "Can it run Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation without any crashes?"

[@Vhie05]

"But can it play Rhythm Nation?" will be the most fire 🔥🔥standard for PCs!

[@monikaradzaj7407]

@@Vhie05 Agreed 100%!

[@sbradshaw1886]

😂😂😂

[@Tanga2460]

🤣

[@djaydeved]

on one hand i'd love to point out some funny flaw with this but on the otherhand it would ruin this joke entirely, its tantilizing to point out the fact that modern hard drives are larger (3 1/4 iirc) compared to the smol ass laptop hdd's not to mention ssd's and yes i fully understand this is a joke and what i have done is wooooshed myself, but i find theres humor in some one trying to explain why the joke wouldnt work

[@saralevine4578]

Rhythm Nation was Janet’s best work, hands down. She was such an incredible performer and her dancers were off the hook. I saw her in concert back then and her show was just amazing. I think I memorized every move down pat, lol.

[@jayscribe7547]

Facts

[@ccrdcd38]

Her record company wanted her to do another control but she wanted to do a socially conscience album like Marvin Gaye and it out sold control

[@carrastealth]

The 30 minute short film was great too.

[@peterboontjes1193]

Was? She still is..

[@lynnleroy2024]

My jaw dropped to the floor when I 1st watched this

[@adua78]

Amazing how these lyrics are even more relevant today than in 1989.

[@lenzino7383]

+adua78 Hell, the whole Rhythm Nation album was ahead of it's time!!

[@gc3k]

"The songwriting and production team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were the driving force behind this and many of Jackson's other hits of the era. They got the idea for the song after seeing news stories about the Stockton playground murders, when Patrick Purdy shot up a school playground in California and killed 5 children before turning the gun on himself. Jam and Lewis wanted to write a positive song focusing on the "Nation" of people they came across in New York dance clubs. These people came to the clubs from many different backgrounds and were united in their love for the music."

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I know right, we need more songs like this today

[@lateshiachilds3640]

+David Curry wow, amazing now we have even more shootings going on and people killing for no damn reason.

[@marcyfells1ify]

+lenzino7383 yes it was! Rhythm nation was amazing. But this song was from the control album😊

[@lexidarling]

Legendary song, and this entire album bangs hard. Makes me proud to share a birth year with such a masterpiece. 1989 represent.

[@samanthadunn7142]

😫 I’ve been longing to go to a concert so badly. Just imagining how phenomenal this song must be live. If you ever had the pleasure of seeing Janet Jackson live I’m so jealous of you!

[@njt7117]

I have seen Janet many times live and she is great. I was 15 the first time I saw her on the janet. tour in 1994. She will be back soon for the black diamond tour.

[@samanthadunn7142]

@@njt7117 Oh wow! Lucky you. As fierce as she is in her videos she always comes across so humble and shy in interviews. I hope I’ll get to see her one day. I had planned to go to her show last August in San Jose but Covid 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@pipperskips51]

Me too!! Actually my first concert ever was Janet in ‘98 for her Velvet Rope tour. It was unforgettable. I was only 13 haha

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

I personally hope that you do soon. I've seen her several times. She's awesome

[@electrictroy2010]

She’s not as energetic now as when I saw her in 1991

[@Sasha-ce4tu]

this choreography 👏👏👏👏

[@LexiLove24_]

There is NO other music video with the best meaning AND a hot ass dancing break as this one.

[@srushtimishra111]

actually there are a lot more.This is one of those

[@alishadanielyan9753]

+Srushti Mishra for example hher brother,Michael Jackson's all songs

[@srushtimishra111]

+Alisha Danielyan Especially Earth Song Man in the mirror and they don't care about us. Earth song's end gospel call and response gives me shivers.

[@yasmin935]

+Srushti Mishra you are really rude, you commenting on this video trying to discredit Janet Jackson. Do you think Michael would like you talking about his sister like that? She worked hard to step out of her brother shadow. Something the rest of the Jackson 5 couldn't do. Her music has made statements as well, she is a legend in the music industry. She changed he game for female performers whether you like it or not. No one can touch MJ's level but doesn't mean that everyone is trying to. She has her lane and you need to respect that smh.

[@srushtimishra111]

yasmin935​ I didn't bring MJ up. The other person did. I have only commented on those who brought MJ up. And I do respect Janet. Lecture the other person who mentioned him. Not me.

[@elizabethdobos6259]

I love the choreography in this video and how well the dancers executed it.

[@Kongkingkeng]

The views are disgusting. Only 13M. This video is iconic af. Janet is most definitely the most underrated legend.

[@lamaudelewis9866]

MC Hilmy it would of been way higher has she not been blacklisted from 2004-2009

[@xxrach]

Supadupa Malt Super Bowl with Justin. Then they decide to let Justin perform again wtf. At least karma hit him hard. The album was a flop and his performance was meh.

[@xxrach]

Supadupa Malt yeah basically. Janet had a wardrobe malfunction because of Justin. Her tits got exposed live on a Superbowl half-time. Janet immediately got banned to never perform. Radio stations dropped her and all future projects were canceled. She basically was punished for it. Then here comes Justin who after had millions of albums sold, winning awards and years after invited again to the Superbowl without Janet. Its so unfair really

[@murdok1119]

Totally agree, sad 😞

[@leblanc69069]

There are many music videos that should have way more views..For example Madonna's Vogue

[@mreynol1]

To make a socially conscious song with a bangin dance track is talent within itself! State of the World and The Knowledge all go hard!

[@africanbella28]

PurpleRose7777 You are absolutely right and I think that’s why everybody respected them so much❤️

[@mreynol1]

@PurpleRose7777 yep! They loved everybody. They didnt make one race feel bad for the problems of the world today. They did not alienate no group. They loved ppl for who they were.

[@RadiantJasmin]

YES!!!! "The Knowledge" is my fav Janet song of all!

[@DarkwaveDuck]

This lady is THE blueprint.

[@mohamadfirdausbinmat2577]

+Angel Johnson Yup she's 19

[@jessicagreen7711]

There is a difference between pop music and R&B stands for rhythm and blues and I do like it a lot ❤❤❤

[@lauriekemp3998]

I worked in a bar in the 80's that catered to the rock and roll community, real rockers. We had a big screen TV which played MTV all the time. When this video would come on the place was suddenly silent and everyone glued to it.

[@davidtaylor7974]

Hi Laurie,hope you’re okay ?

[@derekjohnson5874]

One of the best choreography of all time she's killed it❤️🔥👌👏

[@sorayakultman]

Yeas, she even killed 2005 computers!!

[@nellyluscious]

I remember how I felt watching this for the first time as kid and thinking how fascinating Janet Jackson was!! EVERYONE in my neighbohood, area was pumping this song hard!! I loved this album so much because it had a great social connect with the world and it's issues! *It's time to give a damn, let's work together* !!! And who can forget the bomb ass Choreography? Janet kilt it!!

[@seghyestroud3160]

Now you captured the Janet threat! Rhythm Nation changed the dynamics of R&B and Pop music. The choreography was on point and the context was lit! This brings back memories of the video premiering on BET and MTV. '89 the year in memory. *****

This is the jam girl!

[@nellyluscious]

Seghye Stroud So right !

[@TheColorOfCaramel]

Seghye Stroud Don't you miss when MTV *AND* BET showed videos 12 hrs a day??? Those were my 'go to ' places to see the latest vids and seeing the VJs [remember them] interview the latest & newest stars. I'll never forget when MTV dedicated 9 hours to Janet, because she had kicked off her very first world tour. I miss the 80's & 90's.

[@anthonymonteverde4391]

I saw her when she came 2 Phoenix 4 her "Velvet Rope" tour and she did " Rhythm Nation"....my personal highlight of the night. The choreography was on point and totally insane. Only Janet(and Michael) could pull of a seemingly difficult routine, let alone syncing all the backup dancers 2 b as 1 unit. 2 awesome.

[@wsidechris]

This video floored me as a college student way back in the autumn of 1989. Back then it was not trendy to sing about social consciousness, especially with the pressure to make sexy videos. How Janet and the crew managed to make this song and video -- and push the limits of music video art -- is more mysterious to me now than it was back then. Brava, Queen!

[@iammaybeabro4598]

And it probably also floored your Windows XP laptop.

[@jitterrypokery1526]

Any laptops crashing?

[@z_bennet4208]

This is what make Jacksons special. They are legend because theyre aware. They speak out. They try.

[@lit.4731]

Only 24 Millions views for this Masterpiece???? 😱

[@babypop5156]

her name is blackballed from every media exposure

[@babypop5156]

thats why its deserve more than 100 million views

[@homoromeo]

Right?!!😩

[@TheKinoEye]

I just added 5 more. Who's next?

[@electrictroy2010]

It had 1 billion views on MTV and VH1 but obviously those don’t count on youtube

[@aesthetic_prince1427]

She inspired so many 💕

[@athletics0067]

Facts boy fact

[@msoddballz5763]

She still does.

[@kingofkings7054]

She is a legand

[@kaylaskreations4973]

Wow no way you love Janet Jackson too, I’ve watch your videos and I’m so glad that we have the same taste in music

[@gregcampbell3052]

Without Janet it would not be Beyonce Rihanna Britney spears ce ce etc

[@mbrow]

Janet blasted music, dancing, and videos into the stratosphere just like Michael. I was born a few years after Michael, and watching (hearing) the Jacksons' rise to fame was EPIC.

[@jenniferbennett5081]

I love the dance moves. Yes, this sends a strong positive message.

[@bluemarvel-mf2yu]

This hard core jam NEVER gets old!!💯

[@Joeyseph]

My computer enjoyed this song so much that it caught on fire!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@cutebunny98]

I could cry over how spectacular this art is

[@suave-alpaca8412]

There are many great music videos out there - but personally, this is the best for me. I got chills everytime I watch this music video. The atmosphere, the choreography, everything is just perfect.

[@feliciasanders2066]

Agreed. This is still my favorite video of all time, then her Alright With Me and Mike's Smooth Criminal.

[@chesterbless9441]

I'm jamming like a hard drive in 2005

[@KhoPhi]

🤣😂

[@Devils1234]

😂😭

[@amandapanda5087]

😭😭

[@paulbunyangonewild7596]

Damn epilepsy is REAL, and it is a BITCH, I'm so sorry for you. Well take you to a hard drive repair place soon enough ok bud

[@nguyenthinhvo5185]

XD

[@geetraldinha]

I know Janet did great selling her music in physical era but she deserves better numbers in this streaming era. I get why many artists don't care that much about this maybe because they get little payment from streaming platforms but still, It'd be nice to see these numbers increase, just like any other artists/bands that came in the 80s-90s. It shows their music appeal to today's generation. This video should've at least reached 500M views today.

[@markadams8857]

I love the old school 80's 90's and hate that some of the streaming numbers are so far off. from albums that I have bought and loved I missed vinyl but yes I bought cassettes and CD's of the same album because itr' was not just 1 song it was multiple good songs with great ones mixed in. Or those albums that have a theme or total feel.

[@dr.feelgoodmalusphillips2475]

Streaming Services are scum anyway.

[@ceruleanprince7139]

Janet is one of the artists who didn’t translate well into the streaming era. She was so massive in the 80’s and 90’s, but her viewership numbers are surprisingly low.

[@joshuaW5621]

She’s not just Michael Jackson’s sister, she’s an equally talented artist in her own right.

[@mariegold2019]

this choreography is lit.

[@Mamaaflopbehinedyou]

I wish music was like this today, and I wish it actually had a meaning just like janet and Michaels songs

[@idek3684]

There are still songs with meaning though. Feel special by TWICE (talks about friendship), scream by Dreamcatcher(talks about bullying and harrassment), kings and queens by Ava max (supporting women), Wannabe by itzy(being yourself), and there are more but I can't name them all right now hehe. I get what you mean though. There are some songs with no meaning or anything, but not everything has to have a deep meaning.

[@Mamaaflopbehinedyou]

DubuAndDVa thank you for the list of songs! I’ll go check them out! I was saying that most of today’s songs are only about like girls, drugs, and partying, you know? But I’ll make sure to check out this list of songs! ❤️❤️❤️

[@idek3684]

@@Mamaaflopbehinedyou you're welcome ♡

[@thejackson5thirdalbum955]

@@idek3684 don't tell me you listen to twice

[@thejackson5thirdalbum955]

@@idek3684 do any of these songs use autotune?

[@vicodurandelao]

Fucking incredible! This is why I love and cherish good music! The video says so much without having to do so much....lyrics are beautiful and ahead of their time! Thank you god for this!

[@laughingoutloud5742]

I just found out that my favourite Jackson is going on tour!!!!!!! I'm past excited - gotta find tickets and get my choreography back in shape!!!! Janet Jackson is such a fawking legend ❤

[@kaysie11dh]

I was obsessed with this song and video when I was a little girl. Had it on VHS. Just listened to it for the first time in about 25 years. Still got goosebumps

[@lizzybethnj617]

You and me both

[@lisasimpson8318]

💞

[@blackneos940]

My Hard Drive crashed. :(((((

[@MostNobleSplendedPowerfulGod]

@@blackneos940 delete your comment

[@blackneos940]

@@MostNobleSplendedPowerfulGod No.

[@sonicshadow45]

I heard the Cinderella version first n was curious to hear the original, now I understand the critism.

[@KristieWilson]

this album is still amazing after 34 years. it has truly stood the test of time.

[@herchannel1355]

This mv was the coolest mv at that era, every dancers dance with this music, as kid i also tried hard dance like that....but failed. Hahaha...

[@jamessmith4455]

I’m here because this was the video that inspired Michael k. Williams to become a dancer. R.I.P.

[@terrenceallen145]

What's with the comparisons? We all know Beyonce looks up to Janet Jackson as a musical inspiration.

[@kristopherdavis2715]

No shade to Janet or her legacy but I see no comparison between beyonce and Janet Jackson! Especially not vocally. Lol but Janet jackson most definitely inspired Ciara

[@Gabyevo]

Kristopher Davis The fact that they don't share the same vocal range doesn't take away the fact that Beyoncé looks up to her and quoted Janet as one of her main inspirations on several occasions. So you might not like Janet Jackson that much but know that she influenced a huge part of this industry, including Beyoncé.

[@commentonlife01]

she has the best music videos, I swear! love this era of music

[@sashasis]

jackson's family never disappoint

[@raymundojacintomartinez2486]

the Jackson family is the best