Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation Rehearsals (1990)

Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (commonly referred to as Rhythm Nation) is the fourth studio album by American singer Janet Jackson, released on September 19, 1989, by A&M Records. Although label executives wanted material similar to her previous album, Control (1986), Jackson insisted on creating a concept album addressing social issues. Collaborating with songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, she drew inspiration from various tragedies reported through news media, exploring racism, poverty, and substance abuse, in addition to themes of romance. Although its primary concept was met with mixed reactions, its composition received critical acclaim. Jackson came to be considered a role model for youth because of her socially conscious lyrics.
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[@beverlywaits7663]

MICHAEL JACKSON AND JANET JACKSON WITH THOSE BEAUTIFUL SMILES!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😁😁

[@kns5700]

They got their smiles from Joe. They literally have his teeth!

[@beverlywaits7663]

@@kns5700 indeed 👍🏾😊

[@gg_lovesmusic8103]

Yes omg!!

[@edwismayer4780]

@@gg_lovesmusic8103 hey Google this is at I love music

[@edwismayer4780]

@@beverlywaits7663 hey Beverly I love music too adios amigos

[@RainCityDana]

Janet is... and will always be that girl.

[@mreynol1]

she kills that chair sequence! Always have!

[@RockinDaBoombox]

Yep and Beyoncé will always keep trying to be her. Never gonna happen.

[@djohn515]

Trent your comment had me dying so true. Lol

[@alazjaw.8968]

@@RockinDaBoombox and yet beyoncé is the only one who gets brought up in a video that has nothing to do with her lmao.

[@Sttephy30]

Janet smile is so pretty.

[@rebeccateece9292]

Yes Janet has a nice smile she is a amazing singer 🙂👍

[@greengreen6605]

yesss♡♡

[@rebeccateece9292]

@@greengreen6605 yes it is 🙂👍

[@angeljohnson6665]

This was not her 4th studio album she came out in 1987 with control!!!

[@rebeccateece9292]

@@angeljohnson6665 yes it is 🙂👍

[@shashavengesayi6055]

Janet is one of the most gorgeous humans to ever grace this planet

[@angeljohnson6665]

Shasha Vengesayi her and bernadette stanis are god giving and incomparable beauty

[@lyndoraburroughs-robinson5663]

I love the Jackson family. Janet's smile, wonderful talent and personality just makes me happy. Thank you for brightening my day

[@mellow1750]

Arsenio is a pioneer when it comes to showcasing our Black Excellence ✊🏾😄

[@JGW-im3nf]

Other people feel Mauri and Jerry Springer was great 🤣🤣

[@shashavengesayi6055]

Staceyann Millan YAAS

[@shashavengesayi6055]

J.G Wetworth lol I’m dying

[@toogeeky4u]

Absolutely!

[@charlotteclark6061]

...yes, that's why they cancelled his show, he didn't have enough White ppl on it!

[@Star-Mac10]

Janet Jackson still rocks hard. Gotta love her.💜💜💜

[@damnright1766]

Crazy how still to this day she can kill this routine.

[@dpaint3702]

Happy 30th birthday Rhythm Nation !! 💪🏾🐐

[@heathertea2704]

Her outfit was 🔥.

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

The Rhythm Nation look was epic.

[@mschris014]

Got me out here flippin chairs around tryin to be Janet and shit. The 90s were amazing.

[@charlotteclark6061]

😂

[@charlottebattle661]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mwells6064]

mschris014 I know you mama busted your ass! Flipping her good furniture! 🤣 I❤️90s

[@jessicalynn8607]

M Wells For real!!! Take me back to the 90s please, I am so blessed have been a kid thru a teenager in the 90s. Janet all day everyday baby!

[@northsidediva6465]

@@jessicalynn8607 Same here! Amazing time! Take me back! ❤

[@sophiadavenport3959]

I love Janet's personality she's so goofy, down to earth and kind.

[@HaveSumn_2Loose]

i miss my baby M.J. soooo much. Janet holding it down

[@toogeeky4u]

J. E. Same!

[@divergence_tiffanyramos4337]

I saw Janet in Denver, Colorado when she was touring Rhythm Nation. I was visiting my brother who'd been stationed there while in the Army. The show was Crazy Amazing!! To this day it's still one of my top favs as far as concerts are concerned! Janet is the quintessential example of a top vocalist and performer! She kicked ass and took names!!

[@johnsonzz-jw3oz]

@Tiffany Ramos, I just posted too about seeing this tour in Philly! It was great.

[@divergence_tiffanyramos4337]

@@johnsonzz-jw3oz : It was an outright insane show. I think everyone should see at least one Janet Jackson concert in their lifetime. The girl got skills!! She knows exactly what she's doing and how to do it! I danced my ass off at that show! It was a really Amazing experience! Plus Janet had come into her own at that time with her music. No one could touch her as far as music and dance were concerned. She was setting the standard and raising the bar for everyone!!

[@MrTubarr]

Watching this stuff kinda depresses me now. Knowing we will never again feel these good times...

[@beverlywaits7663]

Mr Tubarr What choo sayyyyy!😊👍🏾AMEN👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾TO THAT!!!

[@yolandahoward4847]

I'm always wanting to try to recapture, those good times .

[@vanchi7667]

Janet in that black tho😍👸🏾

[@adrianlyord5300]

Great Album and it's hard to believe it's been 30 years! Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis won Producers Of The Year @ The Grammys !

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

I didn't know this, they had to win it, this album's interludes are imprinted in my brain. Literally.

[@Trini190]

She’s soo socially awkward I love it I can relate soo much

[@eeee8479]

She didn't seem socially awkward at all here. As she said, just reserved when she first meets people.

[@johnsonzz-jw3oz]

Wow I remember actually seeing this when this aired! I saw the "Rhythm Nation " concert in Philly, and my cousins and I met her then husband Renee. He gave us MTV wrist passes to stand right in front of the stage while Janet performed. It was one of the best concerts I have attended.

[@codychavarria6088]

So beautiful so humble kick a** dancer the jacksons especially Michael and Janet

[@deekydan]

I remember watching this as a kid and just staring at how beautiful Janet was/is. 30 years later, she STILL jaw droppingly beautiful.

[@jeannettepina4459]

Loved watching this again. I was 16 when this first aired. Happy 30th Rhythm Nation!🎶

[@aubreetate5393]

She is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking, and she is so humble you can hear it in her voice, so soft and gentle 😌

[@kalmanta1824]

That iconic Jackson smile😍

[@thecurator2626]

Beautiful. Black excellence 🤗👏🏾.

[@tonyreed9795]

I love a black woman who has a beautiful smile

[@cnsuela]

Janet and I are the same age. 5-16-66 and 4-13-66. I practically grew up with her. The Jackson Variety Show, Good Times, Different Strokes, American Bandstand, MTV, Right on! Magazine, Fame, Control album, Poetic Justice, Rhythm Nation album, Janet album, Nutty Professor, Why did I get Married, Why did I get Married too, For Color Girls...did I miss something?

[@johnsonzz-jw3oz]

@Consuela Evans. You're a fan like me and remember all those programs and shows too. There was one show she did briefly appear with Thelma Hopkins on called "A New Kind of Family" which aired on ABC from Sept 1979 until Jan. 1980. I barely remembered the show. lol Oh and course she was on Essence, Jet and Ebony Magazine. But you were on the money with everything else good job!

[@suzettelawes2104]

Nice throw back How I miss the 80's and 90's.

[@Jacksonstreet-ot4yi]

She proved that she is micheal's sister🤗 a real Jackson like Mike all qualities are like micheal👍.... So pretty love janet and micheal.. 😘✌👍

[@bobbybrown1389]

She's her own person stop comparing two different people God it's so annoying

[@robertobrown7550]

Absolutely?

[@marioplater3218]

The Arsenio Hall show was the absolute best talk show. I love love tl see him show us on his show. I mean it just was all that back in tha day. Janet a legend look beautiful and I went to her Tour with my brother.

[@jaymillymills]

I wish people would stop only refer to MJ as if she only had one brother.

[@MysCathy]

jaymillymills Exactly. Michael was the love of my life but there are 9 of them n they’re all beautiful n talented. 💜

[@DXVI9]

Myscathycandoit 1 though true, U Have 2 Understand That At That Time, Michael Just Wrapped Up His Biggest Tour & Was Basically The Biggest Entertainer In The World.

[@jaymillymills]

@@DXVI9 yes but also at the time we all still knew she had other brothers. Especially an interviewer

[@shdhfbdbdndbdjfnfb1393]

Why would he talk about the other brothers when her brother was the biggest star in the world? We can act like it doesn’t make sense but it really does. Especially since people didn’t know very much about Michael so they took every opportunity to know something about him

[@blachubear]

I remember seeing this when it originally aired. Man I miss Arsenio.

[@heathertea2704]

LOVE 😊 & MISS 😞 his show.

[@M.Neptune]

The best female pop album of all time and especially the 80s

[@icarrus4u]

I want the Rhythm Nation jacket still!!

[@val9170]

Icarrus Legrand me too

[@latrinarandolph66]

Me 2

[@RossaPorsche]

Me too.

[@JenniferSerenity]

She released a 30th anniversary edition of that Rhythmn Nation jacket recently on her website - janetjackson.com I don't know if they are still available but check. Some people were selling theirs on ebay.com awhile ago.

[@icarrus4u]

Jennifer Serenity thank you!

[@donaldflowers6169]

This was everything to me I saw that tour twice oh my God

[@dalion7790]

This took me waaaaay back even though I was only 5 yrs old🤗😀😀🤗 I was a fan so young Janet Jackson is an idol❤❤❤

[@nicolecarrier1500]

Michael and Janet are both so talented with hearts of gold in their music there is no black there is no white there's just a United Nation and we're all one🎶👏💝❤🌹(💜🔥

[@corypalmer5495]

That whole we are one thing is a lie, her whole family is colorist against dark skinned black people. They're hypocrites.

[@davidbarnes1113]

I wanted that Jean Paul Gaultier shirt so bad

[@dlw1221]

IKr..I always wanted those black jeans too. Black was ALWAYS her color.

[@toogeeky4u]

I did too! The whole ensemble: shirt, jeans, jacket, hat...

[@kylepellerinmjfmtributeartist]

This is Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation Tour Rehearsal January, 1990

[@QueenlyVibes]

Janet did the damn thang!! I'm so glad that I grew up in the 80's and 90's. Black artists were celebrated and the music was incredible.

[@beverlywaits7663]

WOWWW YOU GO JANET JACKSON. I WAS 20 years old AT THAT TIME !👍🏾👍🏾😁

[@Renee_nf094e]

I remember watching this live when it first aired.

[@aliciawhite6839]

Janet's so pretty!! Loved the album and tour!!🌺💯✳️

[@angeljohnson6665]

Alicia White her and bernadette stanis are the most beautiful woman on this planet natural black woman

[@telishabryant7954]

Awesome sauce Be blessed and safe

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Jesus😩😩😩 I went to this show @ 6 and, as a kid blessed to see Michael & Janet, these kids will never....😔😔

[@23dgoudeau]

Absolute legend great upload

[@kdeloris2225]

That chair routine is still on point💃

[@charlotteclark6061]

I always thought she was quiet,i guess I'm the same, well, I'm shy even when i get to know ppl. I like some of her songs, she's sweet! 💜

[@kcfrancis94]

Those were the good old days... Janet was such a pretty young woman, and still is.

[@angeljohnson6665]

K C Francis her and bernadette stanis are the most beautiful woman to ever walk this earth!!!

[@mrcabone]

I had huge crush on Janet when she was on Different Strokes,I was only 7 but man I was in love.

[@val9170]

I want that jacket but don’t have 400 to spend on a jacket 😫😫😫😫

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

Chukee booker I remember him.

[@baja8072]

Whatever happened to him? Didn't he have an album of his own and then disappeared like a thief into the night.

[@andreabellomo9658]

Chuckii Booker never disappeared. He went on to do a lot of work with other musicians behind the scenes.

[@mrcabone]

Same Chuckii Booker who had the song" Turned Away"?

[@liquidcane3745]

I should be at chase center watching you do your thang but Frisco enjoy Miss Jackson❤

[@octaviagillion8848]

Thanks for this video I missed this one!

[@JDODSON7]

Man, I miss these days. Makes me remember being a teenager.

[@andrewglasgow9181]

I was at that concert in Miami, Summer of 1990. It was amazing!!

[@angeljohnson6665]

Andrew Glasgow queen janet is beautiful

[@DivaDlux121]

Love her so much!! Cant wait to see her on tour this year.

[@SpiritOfTruth111]

THE 90S WAS SOOOO FREAKING AWESOME!!!!

[@janettv7393]

Wow thank you for this! 😍✨

[@NatureGirl215LLC]

This is my ❤ right here.

[@hiimniasha]

Oh how I miss these types of specials 💕💕 Today’s television needs this!

[@djd_one5655]

Ty j for making RN.HAPPY RN30. U R THE BEST AND YOU ALWAYS PUT YOUT BEST FOOT FOTWARD

[@malcumx5933]

So incredibly humble and kickass!

[@greengreen6605]

Wow shes so adorable♡♡ Love you Janet

[@lemarrthomas3314]

Wow! 30 years ago.

[@leahb6577]

Here in 2024 in awe of all of the artists, dancers, musicians, creatives in this clip (shout out to Tina Landon)! To watch Janet Jackson snap into her performance mode is absolutely unmatched. Arsenio Hall's interview was so genuine and refreshing to watch. I will forever love the 90s!

[@toogeeky4u]

Please upload the rest of the VH1’s Arsenio Jams! I absolutely love this! Janet is my favorite musician, dancer, and performer! I remember watching this and I was awestruck by Janet’s poise and chill manner!

[@marie6002]

Crazy part is she’s claiming the idea about rhythm nation but Michael said in an interview that he was rehearsing it and it was his idea but Janet was watching and she loved it and because it was his sister he said he would let her have it. Just imagine if Michael did a version along with Janet’s or if they would’ve done it together

[@heerostrife]

She was talking about the concept of the album. You are referring to the interview he did where he was talking about the military dance stuff he was working on and she asked him if she could use some of it for RN.

[@beverlywaits7663]

Marie6 YES INDEED THOSE 2 WOULD HAVE BEEN SOMETHING SERIOUS!I'M TALKING SERIOUSSS!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😁

[@LeeDfined]

Only the dance part...not the album

[@touka7317]

Michael did not conceptualize the album lol

[@mariahyohannes]

Love her speaking voice

[@nyclassic4ever130]

Its 2021 in still crushing on her. Beautiful inside and out..

[@roohinaboorboor2746]

Thank you

[@dondiva35]

It's Janet Ms. Jackson if you're nasty, love it

[@texasag6297]

Good ole days...the beginning of the best decade.

[@lovelyone9311]

When artists we're guinine, humble and gracious. So much more appealing. 🤗

[@wgseagal]

Beautiful ❤️

[@MsTeriBaby56]

Janet Jackson!!!! My Era!! 🔥💯💯

[@caramelcosmo71147]

Katherine and Joe have REALLY good genes...all of their children are BEAUTIFUL!!!🖤🖤🖤

[@georgeeblum]

6:30 Tina Landon. She became one of the strongest and most respected Choreographers Worldwide after this.

[@jnelson218]

TALENT!!!

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

This is so perfect, I remember when this album was released and being promoted in the UK, the sound, the look, the style, the choreography. Completely underrated, as one of the greatest. Salute Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

[@margaretsharks6621]

Miss you Michael Jackson rest in peace and thank you Janet Jackson for you do .. AMEN THANK YOU GOD 🙏

[@kennyboudreaux1657]

My first concert! I was so crazy about Janet I went to the concert by myself. I was 15. But she was awesome!

[@izzyn9000]

AWW SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL❤❤👑

[@claudiabailey9899]

Janet is so beautiful!!

[@victorvien]

omg. i remember watching this on tv!

[@mom.little7204]

As a human being..Janet and Michael has beautiful soft and calming voices..they are polite and we can see that they are both shy ..sweet people..

[@charissew4798]

I remember this show, I had this on tape.

[@kamaramikel8607]

Memories ... Ahhhh☺️

[@CaapriceTube1]

Janet in her Prime!! the jean paul goat yeah top is creative 😎✌

[@luleetomas2108]

I remember we used to do all her moves..me and my little friends!!!

[@anwion]

Never seen this interview such a rare view especially from Arsenio this major

[@catsara9114]

😍 Yesss!

[@JGW-im3nf]

So much flavor back it the day.

[@MrBxbreezy]

She is the icon in this genre! She has inspired so many and shes a full circle entertainer.

[@darrellmason8791]

I enjoyed watching Janet!

[@NECKBRACEBRO]

Of course Michael is shy.He was a Virgo.Virgos are shy.♏

[@natalielaporte2328]

Love it.

[@roohinaboorboor2746]

I loved

[@HarmonicJinx]

Love the live band. That beat is fire. Really wish there was a full version of it. 5:12

[@caramelcosmo71147]

Soooooo gorgeous 🖤🖤🖤

[@GlennDGrace]

A true legend!