she's unstoppable! JANET JACKSON - IF (music video -first time reaction!)

[@mr.checkyourself4672]

This video has one of the most iconic dance breaks ever!

[@bahamutskingdom]

This is my top Janet video. The dancing is FIRE.....the song was a smash. Janet never gets the credit she deserves from listeners anymore. I am glad you discovered her music.

[@latnscorpio1]

I was a senior in HS in ‘93…other then Madonna their was no one as HUGE/POPULAR/ as Janet and this Janet album!

[@janellbaptista8225]

There’s an all dance version of this video at the time, Janet always did two versions of her videos. Tina Landon her main choreographer did her music from 91-98 she worked with Janet as a dancer since control and rhythm nation. The breakdown was done by Omar Lopez, Janet’s dance partner in the video. Her dancers at the time were just as big as her. She always shared the spotlight and treated them well and gave them their light to shine. She’s one of a kind.

[@bridgethegapreactions]

Oh that's cool - I'll watch that all dance version, thanks!

[@janellbaptista8225]

@@bridgethegapreactions anytime. I love your channel and your reactions. Check out the vma performance of that’s the way love goes and if from 93. Just look for the best quality. There’s a 4k remaster out there

[@FindingMadonna]

This was re-edited for broadcast because there were concerns/complaints about the content. What other examples are there of her doing multiple versions? Unless you mean there are shorter edits for broadcast?

[@janellbaptista8225]

@@FindingMadonna every single that was on the Janet album had alternate versions. TTWLG has long and short form, and a one take version. IF had regular version and the dance version which is just the cherography & cut out most of the plot of the video. Again: regular version and movie soundtrack version (poetic justice) Because of Love (different edits of the Janet Tour.) Anytime Anyplace: Regular Veraion, Sexy shower scene edit, RKelly version. You Want This: B/W version and colored version

[@amc513]

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[@powder-blue]

I LOVED seeing you go “F*** yeah” when the beat dropped. 🎉

[@cvc1814]

The video was ahead of it's time ❤

[@dapperc611]

Now that you've reacted to both IF and That's the way love goes, her live performace of both songs at the 1993 VMAs will blow you away

[@oliverdjandara2418]

That musical bit you’re referring to, is „someday, we’ll be together“ by The Supremes ❤ perfectly sampled with Janet‘s voice & lyrics and Jimmy‘s & Terry‘s Music…insane guitar & bass

[@powder-blue]

Which is such a brilliant sample to choose- if I was your girl, but I’m not, but someday we’ll be together so I’m gonna fantasize…

[@brynneholt1990]

A lot of us were trying to do that dance break.

[@forresthinton8109]

@@brynneholt1990 were? Some of us are still trying...lol

[@forresthinton8109]

A few fun facts... 1. Janet sang 100% of the vocals on the track. 2. One thing I like telling people to do with this video is watch it twice. Once for Janet and the dancers. The second time for the plot. I always say to pay attention to everything that's NOT Janet the second time. Shit gets interesting.... 3. When she performs this live, lately she's been singing the low part. Hopefully you will react to the full album, specifically the 30th anniversary edition with the b-side tracks....

[@Ciclopea2]

You gave me a new appreciation pointing out her transition from her lower to higher register in the song, it is awesome. One of my favorite songs and videos from probably my favorite Janet Jackson era.

[@taterbug1234]

I’m a HUGE Janet Jackson fan and this song/video is my absolute favorite from her catalog. It was soooo ahead of its time. Video chat was not a thing back in 1993. And yes, please check out her MTV performance of If and TTWLG. Iconic!

[@levihayden66]

Janet's runs during the last part of the song are amazing! The feeling/emotion is one of my favourites of all songs. She uses her voice in different ways which is always exciting!!

[@gavinwilson7889]

My favorite artist of all time!

[@itsalexney]

Like others have said there’s a dance only version of the video, and the MTV VMA performance of this song is absolutely killer. I really hope you do all of Janet’s albums after you’re done with Madonna. One of my favorite Janet songs, even though I like to joke that she speaks Jacksonese sometimes. 😂

[@pc7563]

Such a legendary video! I remember when it premiered on VH1 and had EVERYBODY learning the breakdown! Tina Landon was her choreographer back then but I believe her along with Omar (Janet’s dance partner in the video) came up with the breakdown. The “Janet” era to ME was when she was NOT to be played with!

[@noeisnothere]

One of my favorite Janet songs. I think I've seen most fans rank 'janet.' as their least favorite album out of her big 4, but I adore how it mixes so many genres

[@bridgethegapreactions]

I need to do a reaction to that whole thing soon...

[@FindingMadonna]

Yeah, I'm one of those people. It's not a distant fourth or anything, but it's just the album out of her big four that has the most filler and unnecessary interludes. Overall it's just a little too long. The singles are extremely strong though.

[@dion02]

Fun Fact: The creator of these (and so many more of Janet's) iconic dance moves is the choreographer/dancer extraordinaire Tina Landon.

[@UESide]

Maybe one of the most iconic dance breakdowns of all time right there mister. This was on HEAVY rotation on MTV back in the day. Also: you see how Madonna influenced the music scene with this more risqué video from Janet.

[@samuelrossmesa1430]

Such a feast for the eyes and ears yes? Wonderful production.

[@cortneyg9358]

This is my favorite song and video of hers.

[@EastCoastGal66]

She’s So Beautiful! I love her, Michael and the Jackson Family! They are so talented!❤️

[@barneyhubble8009]

The Janet albums amazing and a classic it was so fresh for her (The tour too) I never thought in a million years she could top it. Its worth listening from beginning to end as it flows. Much like its progressive sequel . What she did with The Velvet rope. I just really didnt believe at the time there could be an even better masterpiece after 'Janet' coming up. Yes its her as people use the phrase 'Ray of light'. (Its nothing like ray of light its a common phrase used for everyone). The velvet rope tour was recorded properly too so in the future youve got that to REALLY look forward to. Youre at an exciting point in Janets Journey. Cheers for the review, yup IF's fantastic.

[@bridgethegapreactions]

Excellent, I really need to see more live stuff by her

[@twittertwice]

This was Janet and her group dancing in an upscale club/ brothel in Shanghai … showed attendees doing a bit of everything. One guy in Particular saw her/ she saw him.. he goes into his space and watched her and think she is supposed to be singing for/to him Once their eyes meet!

[@LocoMarzz]

Love this song til this day!! Use to play this on repeat!! Amazing reaction and appreciate that you picked up all the intricacies of the song/video. 100% no other artist has done it better in terms evolving from one album to another hence why they call her the blueprint! The video Choreographed by Tina Landon and there is the making off video which a great to watch as well.

[@elysianfields504]

One of my favorite videos and dance routines/breakdowns. In her low register was a low melodic rap before it goes into song. Some other gems from this album you could check out: Again Anytime, Anyplace And from Velvet Rope: I Get Lonely (The original not the remix) Got Til Its Gone As always, enjoyed ur review!

[@soundslike1life]

Rhythm Nation, Janet and Velvet Rope are my all time fav Janet albums. Rhythm Nation has such a hard hitting sound, Janet is her really embracing her sexuality, it's incredibly soft and sexy, Velvet Rope is sexy as well but there are some really deep songs on there too.

[@fionataylor4269]

Hey you found one of my faves ! I have always loved how her low (masculine ) voice goes into her higher ( feminine ) voice. She led the way for the likes of Beyonce and others. Spread the word Johnny ! Your face was priceless. Ps , I loved seeing this on top of the pops , and then going out clubbing in little waistcoats/crop tops and slightly flared pants. The memories. She was / is class ! Ps have you done Love will never do without you ? Such a feel good song !!

[@neldee4312]

The live version on the VMAs is great! I think you would enjoy it

[@jjhall1963]

One of my favorite songs and videos. In the early '90s, a drag queen in Atlanta performed this so well. So f++king hot!

[@ArnoldLittlejohn]

Janet Jackson The Gorgeous voice !Goddess, Best Music 🎶 video my 👀!Just Gorgeous!

[@jackie_jrml]

Looooove this. So great. Love the dancing. This is the last album of hers I really really enjoyed. (I didn’t get into the Velvet Rope at all. Not 1 song. But I know many like it) There are a lot of goodies from Rhythm Nation... Miss You Much is my favorite besides RN of her choreography. I just love that song and video. Love Will Never Do is a STUNNING video directed by the amazing Herb Ritts (who also did Madonna’s Cherish video.) Come Back To Me is a beautiful ballad. Pretty song. Glad you loved this!!

[@ehuffnsd]

when i was 12 i was super excited i memorized these lyrics and then asked my mom if she wanted to here me recit them. the absolute look of horror when i started...i was so naive and unaware🤣🤣 I've always loved Janet Damita Jo Jackson seen her live 7 times

[@DaymoJH]

Choreography from Tina Landon really took control here and she stayed with her for next 4 albums ….more dancing to come …… Album musically are : Janet - soul/new jack swing Velvet rope - Trip hop/Folk/experimental All for you - Pop/Rnb All rnb at the core but each with a new leading twist not a followed trend ….others followed her ♥️

[@ndmkuk]

Really like this video and I'm old enough to remember the premier on MTV UK! However the first song I noticed where she started mumbling (something she gets criticised a lot for)... 30+ years later I still can only pick out occasional words and haven't got much idea what she's singing about!

[@bridgethegapreactions]

Haha, I almost mentioned that I didn't have a clue what she was saying- it didn't matter though!

[@gigi-ij1hk]

@@bridgethegapreactions The gist is that she's really horny for whomever she's singing about - shocker! 😂

[@lorenzoveney7357]

You HAVE to do something off of the velvet rope album. That was such a sensual era for Janet Jackson and she did some of her best singing. My favorites and her biggest hits from that Album are Together Again and I Get Lonely. Love your content!

[@legnaevar]

As others have mentioned the VMA performance is a must watch (it's a medley with That's The Way Love Goes). Also the All Nite (Don't Stop) video along with the "Late Night" performance have excellent choreography!

[@bridgethegapreactions]

Thanks, that VMA medley sounds like the best place to go next

[@polyprinz]

Love Janet, my favorite song from this album is "Again"

[@spud8284]

I was a mere 10 years old when I first saw this phenomenal music video upon it's initial release. It absolutely blew my tiny little mind and was my gateway to my life long love of the divine Ms Janet Jackson. I'm glad you enjoyed it 👌 I'm looking forward to more Janet reactions. I recommend some of her most recent stuff (2015/2016) as wow just as fierce as she was then. No Sleep, Damn Baby and Made for Now are all excellent. There are just so many good Janet eras I hardly know where to begin.

[@adua78]

This single video was the inspiration for every dance pop girl that came along in the next 5-6 years and ever since.

[@CristainBattle-ck7xq]

I'm a huge fan of Janet Jackson I really loved her she is the best performer ever and I love this song so much please do more Janet Jackson reactions please do for us the janfam👑👏💐

[@alixwatson2534]

Great reaction ❤....Tina was actually in her first MV of What have you Done for Me lately.Jimny broke it diwn and said it was inspirued by Native American Chants and drum beats...hench the native Vibe. jewelry and the Lyrics!!! I don"t understand...what is she saying ,well put on cc .❤🎉😊

[@EricRatt]

I hope you get to see her when she’s in the UK soon!

[@Umas1992]

I'm seeing her in Birmingham 😊

[@liljay216]

Janet was the most beautiful in the world in this video in the 90s

[@williamprescott9304]

This was her transition moment. Very sexy album. You should do "You want this" also from the Janet album.

[@davidbarnes1113]

The remixes of this song are amazing as well . This original mix samples “Someday We’ll Be Together “ by Diana Ross and The Supremes.

[@DallasSniper]

You can thank Janet's former choreographer, Tina Landon, for this dancing masterpiece

[@benjaminmtang]

this song more than any others from janet stands out for me as well. the song itself, the remixes (the brothers in rhythm remixes on the CD maxi just SLAPS) the VIDEO and the alchemy when it all came together. many friends and I memorised the entire choreography and even though i was in the nosebleeds, was doing it in my seat at the recent MSG concert in NYC =) tina landon is a LEGEND. aside: the faux rich man screaming into the monitor wanted to impress his girlfriend by buying his way into the club, asking a certain someone to come out to meet him (no specific reference in what he said, probably just his inflated ego speaking) and in the closing moments he also bragged: "don't you know who my uncle is?" very typical alphamale wannabe offspring from chinatown gangster family thinking he owns the town.

[@imalwaysright]

THE QUEEN

[@williamprescott9304]

Intro strings was a sample from Someday we'll be together by the Supremes

[@foxesamu]

The Janet album definitely does have a quieter, sexier mood overall - it’s a babymaking album. But it’s also an opus with a crazy exploration of genres and styles. She and Jimmy and Terry clearly had a lot of time and a lot of money to pour into the project and it shows. It does suffer from more filler than her other best albums, but it’s a signature, defining statement piece for her as an artist, and I think it really shaped the way she made music moving forward. “If” really stands alone in her discography and videography though. There’s no other song I would compare it to - really by anyone!

[@glenwade6932]

In a video I saw somewhere on KZbin..her producer Jimmy Jam wanted Janet to sing in kind of a "Indian Chant" that's how you get the lower register of her voice and the video is set in a Asian type brothel/dating room ..but love your janet reactions and re-plays on your favorite parts..keep going down the Janet rabbit hole of music videos and maybe react to some of her live performances...like American idol 2009 live

[@bridgethegapreactions]

Thank you, I really appreciate it. That low-register chant was brilliant - I love the contrast with that and the pre-chorus bit

[@dancingwheels8494]

Back with a couple fun facts that some commenters may have already said: 1. The beginning duh duh duh part that you talked about was actually a sample from a Supremes song in the 60s you would’ve never guessed. Jimmy jam and Terry Lewis have always been the MASTERS of sampling and repurposing and interpolating music to create new sounds! 2. They weren’t sure if Janet would be able to do that low register chant thing that she does, and she pulled it off flawlessly! 3. you really should find the video that talks about her background vocals. Absolute EARGASM! She has been credited as having the most intricate and beautifully sounding background of arguably any artist! In particular, with this song, when you hear the background vocals for the chorus, it’s insane how it even makes sense, but it does! Jimmy would always say to her, I know this probably doesn’t sound right now as you’re singing, but when we put it all together it will. And she always said I trust you! 4. And yes, PLEASE do a reaction video to the all dance version of this video!

[@devinknight6346]

"Someday We'll Be Together" by Diana Ross and the Supremes

[@Wilboe66]

That opening note and the Dance Break down is from Diana Ross and The Supremes (Some Day Will Be together)

[@LudvikM]

This album was killer. I still own the CD!

[@IratePuffin]

This album was HUGE when I was in high school! I had a ticket to go to the concert with my friends but got grounded for something stupid. I’m still salty about it. 😂

[@Ramonafloyd]

The riff or sample is from the Supremes Song someday will be together .YW❤ love your channel!

[@DaymoJH]

Oh and the remix for this ….Brothers in rhythm….still gets played today and is one of steve anderson’s (Kylie ) most talked about tracks from nearly 30 years ago

[@bridgethegapreactions]

Ooh, I listened to one of their kylie remixes which was great

[@DaymoJH]

@@bridgethegapreactionsGot round to the Album yet ? 👀 😊

[@dancingwheels8494]

One REALLY important thing I forgot to mention! If you don’t already have tickets to see Janet in the UK, you need to get them now as they are selling out fast! She hasn’t toured in the UK in 15 years, and there’s no telling when she’ll be back! If you like her this much and you are exploring her on this journey, I guarantee you will be mesmerized by her in concert! She doesn’t rely on a bunch of pyrotechnics and visual effects, in part because the Super Bowl incident really damaged her career, making it hard for her to get the budget to do what a lot of other artists do. But her performances live are like no other! she dances like she’s in her 20s and connects organically with the audience in a very personal way that makes you feel like you are the only person in the room!

[@FindingMadonna]

Once you pay attention the lyrics, it's a little less "classy." 😆 Definitely looking forward to your reaction to the whole album. And The Velvet Rope!

[@bridgethegapreactions]

Haha, just looked them up - hot stuff!

[@gavinwilson7889]

🙌🏽

[@gregandthemovies5646]

Johnny, we need you to recreate the dance break

[@bridgethegapreactions]

You really would not want to see that!

[@DaymoJH]

Yes Jonny …did i miss this on patreon ? Anyhooo …you know now you’ve got to do the Janet album. Few bits on this track … The record label wanted her to lead with this single for the album as they thought That’s the way …was to chill ..she fought back and they released this second The lower register came when she was joking around in the studio with Jam n lewis while finding the tempo …then it stuck ….when you do the album he k the lyrics …its a racy song She did this live at MTV awards …show stopper Still performing it today but obvs not as intense but still better than me and she’s 20 years my senior …. Did you get tickets ?

[@bridgethegapreactions]

Not done this on patreon yet! Tempted to get to this album soon though

[@DaymoJH]

@@bridgethegapreactions Get it done …can’t wait for you to discover more ….. dis you ever purchase the tour tickets ?

[@habbatusiaysaudaii4753]

Those are Tina Landon years for Janet.

[@DPHale]

If you like the dance based videos try All nite (don’t stop) from 2004

[@bridgethegapreactions]

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check that on out

[@DPHale]

@@bridgethegapreactions oh and there’s ‘rock with u’ aswell.. more of a house track with a dance filled video

[@williamprescott9304]

Sample from the Supremes.

[@AndreOliveira-im3pm]

React ashlee simpson outta my head ❤

[@terrellinc22]

"You Want This " video is Hot.

[@timothydeweese6931]

I tell people to read the lyrics. Madonna level spicy.