Top 10 Best Janet Jackson Music Videos

We all screamed for these Jacket Jackson music videos. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most impressive music videos from industry icon, Janet Jackson. Our countdown includes "Escapade," "Nasty," "If," and more! What's YOUR favorite Janet Jackson music video? Let us know in the comments!
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[@MsMojo]

What's YOUR favorite Janet Jackson music video? Let us know below!

[@carterhurd5263]

I don't have a favorite, all of them are amazing and iconic

[@barbaraeggleston6858]

Nasty and escapade I had a cassette of nasty album Law & Order play broken so but I still have a good memories

[@lkb-il8iy]

All of them

[@jaxxon4043]

It’s SO hard!

[@kennyflockhart3224]

It has to be ‘Rhythm Nation’, it deserves its place….

[@tudorjason]

Rhythm Nation is proof that record companies just need to trust the artist's vision more frequently.

[@hilman94]

Even in this Top 10 list, 4 came from this album alone.. definitely one of the best album ever...

[@jessicalynn8607]

OMG this is sooooo TRUE!!!!

[@davidhabert]

@tudorjason You are NOT wrong there. I personally think this was the best album she ever made, not just because of the different musical styles she has on it. But because of the social messages concerning the state of the world at that time and not much has changed even now. The legacy that this album left behind can still be felt 30 years later, trust me I know. I went to see Janet on the Rhythm Nation 1814 world tour at Wembley Arena in London UK. Although I'm more old school heavy rock/metal nowadays, I can tell you without a doubt the Rhythm Nation 1814 world tour was the best gig I ever went to and none of the metal gigs I've been to over the years even comes close to it. 👍

[@ushercrave]

@@davidhabert The velvet Rope is her best album.

[@debfan74]

Well said!

[@brianarrowood6277]

Janet set the bar so high and still continues to raise it

[@MrHootiedean]

"If" is one of the best songs/videos ever! From the Supremes sample, the Blade Runner inspired visuals, arguably the best dance breakdown in history and Janet serving different vocals and face is just iconic. Thanks for spotlighting this Legend!

[@shawnhall9792]

Blade runner inspired rhythm nation video not if

[@andreamadea3994]

If is one of my favorite videos of all time.

[@tyiingram9878]

“If” sure TF is. I’m obsessed to this day

[@MrHootiedean]

@@shawnhall9792 I know they used the same elevator in Rhythm Nation but "If" was clearly influenced by Blade Runner. Replace the red filter with blue and it would easily slip into that world as a high end night club. Also Dominic Sena said he took inspiration when the video was originally released and since he directed both RN and If, the inspiration is obvious.

[@tudorjason]

5:14 - The other dancer is actually two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou, who started his career in music videos.

[@TrVlogs82]

Facts. Dude is an awesome actor.

[@heafie]

Remind the old heads and teach the children ✊🏿👸🏿

[@derrickwalk2219]

And there's also a second dancer, Carlton Wilborn. He rose to prominence as a dancer for Madonna's "Blonde Ambition" and "Girlie Show" concerts.

[@paulalowery7411]

OmG he is so beautiful! So easy on the eyes....Kimora was one lucky lady!

[@brigitterichardson5630]

Exactly. I was surprised they didn't know who he was.

[@sassykaren7587]

I have always enjoyed Janet’s music and was highly upset when she was blacklisted because of the Super Bowl fiasco. I feel like Justin Timberlake should have gotten just as much feedback as Janet did!!!

[@mxchic05]

Exactly!!!

[@Champion029]

The Superbowl incident was greatly exaggerated. The media could have just let it pass and no one would care about it

[@dreameryoung38]

Me to baby girl.I say what goes around comes around

[@carterhurd5263]

I think this should've been a Top 20 list, there's so many videos that would've been great for a msmojo video

[@bryanalstoncoxing]

Yeah def! I’m surprised All For You, What’s It Gonna Be, Doesn’t Really Matter or even All Nite Don’t Stop didn’t get honorable mentions

[@lkb-il8iy]

Ikr! They should’ve made a part 2

[@merrytunes8697]

Go Deep is a banger that could easily get AirPlay today.

[@DuchessFatima]

My favorite is “I Get Lonely”. I could watch it over and over still to this day.

[@michaelpetersen6053]

I agree 😁👍

[@donovanmezzanine5562]

Definitely one of her best.

[@brigitterichardson5630]

Definitely in my top five of Janet's music.

[@kershabeaver3312]

Love Janet. She's bout to make a big comeback.

[@frankieseward8667]

Like Adele.

[@pr3ttyboynekko]

this comment!

[@bryanalstoncoxing]

Frankie Seward what does Adele have to do a with Janet? Also Adele was never blacklisted so what exactly does she have to “comeback” from? Anyways, I agree with OP - JANET is about to make a big comeback 🥰

[@kershabeaver3312]

@SketchbookHR yes okay. But that still doesn't take away her talent. Or her legacy. Because she had a great legacy. Not ever famous person legacy is spot. Everyone famous or not have things that they would not do. Show some respect on my Janet.

[@kershabeaver3312]

@@pr3ttyboynekko right. I like them both. Just they a Janet well correction. Micheal Jackson hater. That person could have still praised Adele without taking down Janet.

[@Senefra]

"Someone To Call My Lover", "Doesn't Really Matter", "All For You", "Black Cat", "Go Deep", "Runaway", "Come Back To Me", "Anytime, Anyplace" "All Nite (Don't Stop)", "So Excited", "Call On Me" & "Twenty Foreplay" deserve honorable mentions. Also the "Feedback " video did not use milk as a reference, it was both an inference to a biologically generated substance (easy to determine what it is without saying out loud here) used in procreation (due to the suggestive nature of the song) and Non Newtonian fluids that have been used for sound and audio demonstrations like oobleck ( a ratio of 1.5 to 2 parts cornstarch/starch to 1 part water, sometimes dyed for effect), that is put in a container of some kind over speakers which when played provides a visual display of sound waves, or feedback if you will).

[@badvogue]

I'd like to think it is about cereal and milk. 😋🍼

[@cleo5942]

And 'I want you'

[@jtolify]

I agree!

[@rubbii411ify]

It should’ve Top 20 videos cause she has many iconic videos

[@davidhabert]

It's very interesting that you mention the song Black Cat, because even though that isn't her kind of music, she can also sing ROCK. I saw her perform that song during the Rhythm Nation 1814 World Tour and it was amazing. I'm an old school heavy rock/metal fan and I can tell you that on one occasion even Lemmy from Motorhead (god rest his soul) not only loved that song, he even wanted to do a duet with Janet, but Sony records said no. Could you imagine if she and Metallica did a version of it 🤘

[@alilately1013]

These take me back to the time when MTV was MTV. I remember when "Rhythm Nation" was played every hour on the hour. "When I Think of You" is my favorite! It's so happy!

[@paulalowery7411]

U said it...Michael and Janet WERE MTV as far as I'm concerned!

[@hi.goodbye2167]

Loooovveee Janet Jackson so much! She’s such an icon! Lol that “Don’t scream, just comment” haha 😂 loved that

[@jaxxon4043]

She has so many hits but y’all got Rhythm Nation in the proper spot. Primarily for its message, look and choreography. She set the bar, even for herself.

[@deleaiseporter1913]

Michael and Janet together will always be in my heart

[@riritheedon8967]

Janet Jackson’s a legend and dancing icon ☺️☺️☺️☺️🥰🥰

[@gilbertmillers4865]

Feedback was the first Janet Janet song I heard as a kid and I’ve loved it since!

[@christineparis5607]

I was working at an R&B studio in Hollywood when Janet's big single dropped and everyone would stop everything and crowd around MTV to see it. It was incredibly exciting at the time, and definitely influenced a lot of artists.

[@damemarthafalker6738]

I was all in from 'Control.' That album helped ignite me for the longest time when I was struggling with high school doldrums. O, the memories. But I get the video premiere excitement. I was there for that too. Use to tape her performances on 'American Music Awards' and 'Grammy's,' then watch them over and over. 100% Team Janet.

[@itsraven984]

I think rock with u deserved a spot with the 1 shot choreography

[@tyiingram9878]

Rock with you is 🔥🔥🔥.

[@Raumaia]

Was expecting to see the "Rock With U" video, the coreo and the way the video was recorded like one take is AMAZING. So underrated not even included in honorable mentions

[@Aries16603]

“If” is one of the greatest dance routines of all times.

[@keandrebell-washington9904]

Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is easily Janet's best era as well as her 2nd most successful era. This list is reflective of that. She has 5 music videos featured from the RN 1814 era (4 made the official list and 1 was an honorable mention). All of them except Come Back To Me and Black Cat pretty much. Personally, I would switch Escapade with Alright because Alright had a better music video with far more memorable choreography. Other than that, I completely agree with this list.

[@kenthuang436]

I like to say that era actually started with Nasty and Pleasure Principle. The Control album showed that Janet could become a superstar in her own right without relying on Michael’s name or her father.

[@keandrebell-washington9904]

@@kenthuang436 The Pleasure Principle is a prelude to Rhythm Nation 1814, just like Love Will Never Do (Without You) is a prelude to janet. However, those songs and videos are very much in the Control and RN 1814 eras, respectively.

[@AntonioJCRM]

No mention of All for You, Control, What Have You Done For Me Lately. Those are her signatures. Janet entire catalog is a master piece!

[@Yeaster]

She is so powerful. Got Til Its Gone is stunning

[@carlosdaniels5328]

The extended version of ALRIGHT, With Cab Calloway, Cyd Cherisse, Heavy D. . Nicholas Brothers, Willi Ninja etc. PURE CLASS. visually stunning. and still stands as a classic 32 years on..... Who combines Golden era Hollywood legends, Ballroom pioneer and Rap master and make a musical, visual masterpiece.? Inspiration behind Oti and Bill Strictly UK winning routine 2020

[@gilbertmillers4865]

Sigh 😔 does anyone here Remember when male and female music videos were actually about dancing and talent? I really miss those days

[@satwikbardhan3245]

finally janet is getting the recognition she deserves. so janet is making a comeback and britney is making a comeback.........hope to see a collab between the queens.

[@heathernks8]

I just rewatched her videos last week, and although "If" has been my favorite since it's release, I gotta say: GREAT LIST!

[@sammbabazi2849]

Janet Jackson is a legend, her smile can lighten up a room! Prettier than most women her age, and such a brilliant song writer and dancer too! She and Michael kept the banner up, now she's the only Jackson still relevant out there!

[@kareenagunn1396]

Together again should have been no 1. Still great choice. Her dancing is fab in rythm nation

[@medylemaproductions]

yes but Rhythm Nation is what solidified Janet as JANET JACKSON

[@denithegodmother4158]

Y’all slept on “Alright” BIG TIME! That video should have definitely made the Top 10 list 💯

[@AnonyMous-fs2gp]

Best chores ever

[@kayjayqueen]

JANET IS A LEGEND JUST LIKE HER BROTHER!!!

[@petecham4917]

She has so many great videos. She set the bar up high. Other videos that easily could’ve made the top 10: Runaway, All For You, Again, Together Again, Come Back To Me, Doesn’t Really Matter, Alright and Someone To Call My Lover.

[@medylemaproductions]

Runaway was a huge video too. There'd never been a pop video of an artist jumping from continent to continent.

[@raymondtitano3819]

Phil Collins' Take Me Home. Though he's not jumping continents, the scenario goes he drives the same car to several places around world.

[@reddingmalik]

@@raymondtitano3819 god I love that song

[@jeroenboth167]

All of her video’s rule in one way or another ❤️‍🔥

[@joeljoel4743]

Can't wait for her documentary!

[@amberjohnson4820]

Janet is a legend. My favorite songs are Together Again, Alright, Let’s Wait Awhile, Control, Again (beautiful ballad!), Runaway, That’s the Way love Goes, All For You, and Because of Love. There’s so many more but I love so much of her music it’s hard to pick my favorite. 😀

[@millianalove]

You have such great taste! 🔥

[@cakes3958]

About time Janet got some recognition!

[@TheClimateChannel]

When she releases Black Diamond this year, she will be the first artist to have a number one album in the last 5 decades!

[@thalia7104]

"Talking about making an entrance" - that's exactly what I felt and thought seeing Janet on MTV in 1992, singing and performing "If". 💎💘

[@tyiingram9878]

🙌🏿😭😭😭😭 you ain’t never lied

[@katyw8578]

Miss You Much has always been one of my favs. So happy it made the list!

[@2006g6gtp]

The dance break in “If” is ICONIC AF!!! IDK how y’all skipped over THAT!?!? 🤯🤯🤯

[@art.of.verser]

Totally mindblown just watching this MsMojo list! As well as a long time coming!!! Janet is QWEEN!!

[@phillipprimrose8981]

When I Think of You... where is it nowhere to be seen in this top 10 that was her first number 1 song and the video was beautiful and uplifting.... your first is always special how can you forget that 💕 Janet !!!

[@KelleyNicholson]

Miss You Much!! If RHYTHM NATION...ALL OF THEM I LOVE JANET! Thank u so much for doing this!!

[@cchild12789]

If Doesn't Really Matter or All For You not on this list, I will be lowkey upset. Those videos are slept on!

[@mechellejones4689]

She's so stunning in All For You.

[@eddie64zura17]

Those 2 are my jams⚜️⚜️⚜️ Especially All For You🥰🥰

[@brmc5381]

"When I Think Of You" has always been my favorite! When I was a little girl in the 80's and it came on I was GLUED to the tv! Such a fun song and video! ❤

[@joyoussound]

i expected that to be #1 as it’s always mentioned as one of her most popular videos.

[@denisemorant1109]

I love her music. Anytime, Anyplace is one of my favorites. I love watching Everytime, that’s such a beautifully done video.

[@kookiekatt1124]

What!!?? No Busta Rhymes + Janet Jackson “what’s it gonna be”? And mention of the video where she dances on all the world monuments.. I think it’s called runaway

[@michellearndt3631]

"Love Will Never Do" should be higher on this list. Iconic video! RIP Herb Ritts.

[@Kiddo1814yeah]

Janet Jackson is so original and unique. Her videography is a giant!!! Thank you for this mojo !!! She is the queen ❤

[@morbeen4444]

All for You was definitely robbed of an honorable mention because that music video was full of creativity and her awesome dancing.

[@marzblaq7267]

And that breakdown…. 🤌🏾💋 THE FLAVOR!!!

[@lonellfletcher]

Rhythm Nation is my fav music video and album. So innovative and progressive. Nothing else like it.

[@tinkler4]

So many brilliant videos. ‘I Get Lonely’ will always be my fav from Janet.

[@felipegarcia8354]

Okay... This was unexpected!!!!!!!! Loved it

[@loveofdavid3915]

Janet was one of my favorite artists when I was younger. I couldn't wait for her to put out a new album and the accompanying videos. This list is spot-on. When I need a Janet fix, I pull up most of these videos. The only video missing is Someone to Call My Lover. It's not a dance video but it is aesthetically beautiful and I love the song. I'm off to go watch it now.

[@neptunesotherdaughter7119]

We LOVED THIS.

[@ArielBOfficial_]

I love this woman with every fiber of my being

[@paulalowery7411]

Wow! Thank u for posting this...I loved jamming to Janet...talk about memories! Definitely Rythm Nation! Nasty, Pleasure Principle.,.I could keep going.....🤷

[@richpiette2890]

These are all great videos! If it could have been the Top 11, I would have added When I Think of You.

[@Just_niaxx]

I love how my mom told me when she was little she would try to dance like Janet Jackson.😂

[@damemarthafalker6738]

LOL! Your MOM told you that? I'm not laughing at you. Your statement just made me realize how old I am because that's what I use to do back in the eighties.

[@mssnip69]

We all did

[@Just_niaxx]

@@damemarthafalker6738 😂 yea she told me she try to dance like Janet Jackson all the time

[@kelliontamason2009]

I grew up listening to her music 🎶 Such an icon 👸🏾❤Thank you for this list!!!

[@debfan74]

You nailed some great moments in her music videos catalog...but I think one video should have made this list, When I think Of You was a great cute moment of hers, but also I think What Have You Done For Me Lately had some awesome moments too...really hard to choose when so many are great!

[@bahamutskingdom]

Yes QUEEN OF ALL!!!!!!

[@shanonb8921]

AAAAH "ALL FOR YOU" SHOULD OF BEEN INCLUDED

[@dawnharris3503]

Wow! Janet is just phenomenal! So relevant!

[@fadingnebulous]

That other ‘dancer’ (the other black model) in the music video for “Love Will Never (Without You)” Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou! But other videos that should have been included are “Alright,” “Made For Now,” “Anytime, Any Place,” “Together Again,” “Feedback” “Doesn’t Really Matter” “You Want This,” and “Rock with U,” but overall, this is a great list.

[@kikonyc68]

Janet herself said that Together Again video was filmed in California. It wasn't mentioned here but her Rock Wit U video is a must-watch too.

[@Scottyincolumbus]

Rock with u.... that is such and Awesome video.

[@rodneyrabel7527]

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@BooMamaDrama]

My icon hero!! There will never be another like Janet or Michael!!

[@warfu_]

So many bops and songs I didn't know about here!!

[@lisaharvey8705]

The reference to the incomparable djimon hounson as just “another dancer” in the love will never do video is crazy.

[@charliehook8120]

Queen of pop

[@arlenealberti4104]

ALRIGHT IS MY FAVORITE VIDEO. SAW HER CONCERT AT JONES BEACH LONG ISLAND NEW YORK. FOURTH ROW FROM STAGE LOVED IT LOVE HER BLESS YOU JANET DAMITA JO BLACK GIRL MAGIC.

[@lkb-il8iy]

Can’t wait for the documentary 😊

[@nightflight8038]

The omission of "Alright" from the top ten removes all credibility from this ranking. A masterpiece in form and content.

[@AlbertoSuarezMusic]

I vote “IF”. Soooo good!

[@kemishajackson47]

I can’t wait for her lifetime movie come on. 😎

[@amiehampton7070]

Yeah it already came on and is really good.Cant wait for part 2 is tonight

[@hisiencastillo2460]

A list a completely agree with. There should be another Top 10 Music Videos for Ms. Jackson filled with her honorably mentioned videos, and add videos such as Runaway.

[@cleo5942]

Good job, but i miss 'Runaway', 'All for you', 'Someone to call my lover', 'Doesn't matter', 'I want you', ...

[@renatoidalino1200]

The QUEEN 👑

[@jeannettemiller9275]

Incredibly magnificent

[@toddbeaton1512]

janet jackson is so amazing

[@dtnuh]

Good list overall, although If will always be my #1 😍

[@ElleMS-14]

Y'all FINALLY giving this ICON her flowers.

[@tadeoz1980]

Forever iconic Janet ❤️❤️❤️

[@mmmjulez]

“Rock With U” a continuous take masterpiece!!

[@amyadams656]

I cannot fathom how Alright is only an honorable mention...

[@reddingmalik]

😒

[@danielely3807]

So happy to have 'Feedback' at least as an honorable mention!

[@KT926]

Janet is my favourite pop star dancer, she inspires me so much! My favourite videos are Rhythm nation, Nasty boys & Miss you much

[@budakchenor]

IF ! Completed and perfect.

[@kareenagunn1396]

My top two Jackson's mj and Janet. Love Jermaine too x

[@Kelly2k1]

I've always loved Janet Jackson love all her videos.

[@crystalsnow1138]

Didn't Janet ask Michael if she could use the military theme for Rhythm Nation because he also wanted to do something military style and Michael ended up telling her she could do it and he said it's his favorite Janet music video.

[@zyoteesunuwar4825]

Right and MJ loved the knowlege as well.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@zyoteesunuwar4825 she is a Jackson

[@davidhabert]

@@zyoteesunuwar4825 The song "The Knowledge" had a very special meaning for two sisters who dropped out of school, (this can be found at the end of The Rhythm Nation Compilation VHS or DVD if you can get hold of it) they were so inspired by the song that they went back and graduated. They even went to college afterwards. But I warn you now, they were in tears when they met Janet and told their story and it's very hard to watch without the viewer shedding any tears as well. So do bare that in mind. Even 30 years later. it's still hard to watch.

[@zyoteesunuwar4825]

@@davidhabert Yes, I have seen the vide.

[@KKA868]

Love the Together again video Runaway though is my fave song from her

[@felixcruz1819]

Amazing video! I feel like this should be a two parter. The “honorable mentions” are also her best works in the 2000s and on! It shows how she’s continued to her career. Where’s “all for you,” “doesn’t really matter,” “I get so lonely,” “all nite (don’t stop)?” Another video, please! She deserves all the respect!

[@ambercarrington19]

Definitely should have been at top 20 video! Don't forget "Call On Me" and "What's It Gonna Be?"!

[@felixcruz1819]

@@ambercarrington19 yes!! I would love love love to help you with this. I’m a pop culture expert. I gotchu! Lemme know. 🙏🏽😘😘

[@felixcruz1819]

@@ambercarrington19 I watch your channel all the time. I know the vibes. Hit me up.

[@sagelovescoffee]

This needed a Top 20

[@candiceperry5817]

Janet Jackson is an awesome singer&dancer

[@carriew7921]

If is my favorite video of hers no one danced so sensually before or since Ms Jackson

[@michaelsemper1606]

So suprised 'Together Again' was not number one, and even the 'When I think of you' fun video. Agreed she is a contemporary great dancer and setting future trends. To think she started shy. Hard to believe