The amount of artists that have cited this video as a game changer and so influential on their own career. It was released in 1987. Everyone wanted to be Janet.
Y'all don't understand how influential she is... Miss Janet Jackson set the tone and structure with this video and then came Rhythm Nation... GOAT status
This was Janets transformation toward the end of her album. She had been wearing allll those layers of clothes, BIG 80's hair, she was thicker, ALWAYS had all those ppl and dancers in previous videos...but as a later release on the album, PEOPLE WERE SHOCKED at Janets new look. Straight hair, t-shirt and jeans, had lost a lot of weight and looked fabulous like working out and that tiny waist...and BRILLIANT with her new look to have all focus on her...just her dancing in a warehouse. New Janet had arrived, and slayed it. I remember dj's on the radio would be like "HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW JANET!", lol. Song and video always my fav Janet! Compare this new look to "When I Think of You" released first off the album, and then by the last release Janet stunned looking like this.
I only saw her once, after she got married and was performing head to toe in all black. Wish I’d seen her in her young prime! It was still amazing just seeing her on stage. She’s still touring so you may be able to catch her before she hangs up her dancing shoes! I’ll pray you do! ♥️
This video shows pure talent. No dancers, no special effects, no location changes - just JANET 🔥 stars like JLo often mentioned that this video is the reason why they started dancing. It changed the game forever! JANET THE BLUEPRINT
She is the blueprint of what super star means !! No need dancers just herself and it’s enough to make you starring at her for whole five minutes ❤Janet Jackson is so talented ❤
I really need people to understand just how iconic this video was at this time. The 80's was the eptiome of frills, bright clothes, heavy makeup and big curly hair for women. The sleek hair, black clothes and simple makeup in this video were a total gamechanger, especially since they made up a look that most girls & women could emulate. And most videos were doing the most in terms of set design and backing dancers in this decade, as we can see ftom Janet's own work, so the industrial set and solo dancing was another gamechanger. The lyrics for this song and the Control album in general were a million miles away from what we had heard in most black music before, no more Saving All My Love For You. Janet knew what she wanted and she wasn't going to be satisfied with anything less. This was the original Girl Power. It's almost impossible to choose, but I really think this might be my favourite Janet video and even one of my favourite videos of all time by any artist. I still get a shiver up my spine when she puts her hand in front of her face. ❤
This video is - for my money - Janet's greatest video ever. This video was like a lightning bolt at the time. She was showing she doesn't need anything but the song and her dancing to make for riveting entertainment. This was groundbreaking. And the song is a BANGER.
Janet Jackson celebrated 51 years in the entertainment industry since the age of 7 in Las Vegas with her siblings. She just ended her U.S. Tour at the age of 58 with rave reviews, Janet Jackson is PHENOMENAL !
Facts! And STILL has the scar(s) from the inevitable fall that came when we all tried it! 😂 Our lil lives flashed before us several times the day we did! Which reminds me, Ms. Jackson? U owe many a clinic payment to us 80s babies! Damn chair!😂🤦🏾♀️🪑🤸🏾♀️💃🏾📻📼
“The classic waving the head and hand around” is actually an iconic hip hop/r&b dance move called “the whop”. LL Cool J and others have referenced it in their songs. In his song I’m Bad, he says 🎶I’ll make you say ‘Go LL!’ and do the whop🎶
This video is absolutely timeless. I’m an elder statesman of the Rhythm Nation and I remember the night this video premiered. I taped it and watched it over and over and over again. It holds up. Janet is a force! I just love her so much❤️
The Blueprint. Miss Jackson built the house that allll these dance chicks can now live in. Hands down the best Female Dance Video Of All Time. So glad you guys did this video.
Last time I saw Janet live in concert was in 2017. So she was over 50 already. All her backup dancers were 17 and 18 years old, but she was keeping up! She's always been good.
Janet was holding her own against Madonna back in the last half of the 80s through the 90s. And definitely gave her brother Michael a run for his money.
I’ve followed her career all my life, being two years older than her. I don’t think y’all understand, she is truly a living legend, started performing at the age of just 7 years old along with her brothers and sisters, she has performed with legends like Cher and Carol Burnett, Sammy Davis Jr, and many others you wouldn’t know. I saw her latest tour just last month. She has been in the business 51 years ! She’s now 58 and still tearing up the stage.
I’m old and was around her age when this video came out and I didn’t even know that. I always thought she used a double. I love learning something new. Thanks for sharing! ♥️👏🏾
This is the Minneapolis sound incase you didn't know. Lots of artist in the 80s and early 90s produced by jam and Lewis had this sound. One of my fave up beat songs of her! It's timeless!
She's still such a baby here but she had already been married and divorced! So she really makes you believe she's already had her heart broken ten times
You guys nailed the Ready for the world comparison. It’s all the Minneapolis sound from the late 80s. The writer of this song is from the Prince camp, he was also a member of the group “the Time”. Jam and Lewis produced most of the album in the vein of the Minneapolis sound.
And the fact that mainstream music is the opposite of this today is really affecting young people's mental health, in my opinion. I'm glad that the younger generations are rediscovering this music.
This video is TOP TIER. Pure talent at its best. She inspired me with this video when I was young. I performed this song for my highschool pep rally and shut ish down 😂
This is my favorite Janet video and I practiced this choreography all the time and still remember every bit of it. Back then, I could do it all except the back flip and split. Great reaction.
9:59 Mike that dance move was known as The Wop and was quite popular with kids at the time. You can find tutorials online. Janet was most famous for doing another move known as The Snake. I feel so cheesy knowing all of this. 😂
Well at least you’re not alone in your cheesiness. 😂 I just left a similar comment about the dance and talked about LL referencing it in I’m Bad. So we both know random facts. 😂
Just realized Victoria Monet's last look in the 'Alright' video reminds me of Janet's hairstyle and hand choreo in this video. (We need a Victoria Monet week one of these days)
I just love you guys..I just do.i so appreciate your recent reactions to all genre's of music especially with me being a 70s 80s kid..this ms Jackson week and the other one only reminds me just how influential and amazing she was and is.. Even if you don't react to it you must watch the videos Miss You Much, Doesn't Really Matter and Anytime Anyplace ( this one is HOTT) oh and the beautifully videoed AGAIN..Keep up the great work fellas and thank you Again
I was a teenager when this video came out, and I remember not wanting it to end because I knew I would have to wait a week to have to see it again. This is why I appreciate UA-cam because I can revisit my faves as often as I want . Sidenote: The world needs more people like Mike and Joe. The two of you rock and I love your channel.
You guys would’ve enjoyed the 80’s. I mean I was 6-16yo so I probably see it largely through a preteen’s eyes but I thought it was a blast. The movies, music, TV and toys were all so fun.
Janet was a regular on the hit TV show Fame. So she is more than just a street dancer. And knock off the 70’s talk the era of Solid Gold, John Travolta and the “Hustle”😂
Ooo I thought this would be number one, now I'm so curious about the rest of the list. Also the chair move lives rent free in my head even till this day.
This was not produced by Jam and Lewis as the rest of the album was. It was produced by fellow Time member Monte Moir. Can we praise Janet's vocals on this track too, and I mean the lead vocal, not the backgrounds.
This version of the song is almost a total remake of the original version recorded by her and can only be found on the video. It has added vocals and instrumentation which makes it significantly better than the original.
I love Janet Jackson I'm a huge fan of her she is a legend and iconic thank you for reaction to her songs many people don't understand how iconic Janet is that why I still love her to this day Janet 🤘
The music video and good cinematography in music videos all came from Michael Jackson. He set the bar and raised it constantly. His short films (he hated the word music video. He had it band on his set) got so big, that in the 90s, they would premiere in primetime on all the major networks: Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS, MTV, VH1, and BET Unfortunately with his passing, the bar has descended lower and lower.
We need another Brandy week Week #5 - What About Us Week #4 - Top of the world Week #3 - I Wanna Be Down Week #2 - Almost Doesn't Count Week #1 - Sittin up in my Room Monica Week Week #5 - Before You Walk Out My Life Week #4 - Don't Take It Personal Week #3 - For You I Will Week #2 - Why I Love You So Much Week #1 - Angel of Mine
@@Realviews603 Did you post your Brandy week or Monica week lists under the video titled “video suggestions here”? Or at least go over there and vote for the Brandy week or Monica week lists that someone else posted? That’s how they pick which weeks they do.
Hey guys, so I was hoping y'all would do a week 2 for MJB. These videos listed are a bit more storytelling/cinematic. I think you two would enjoy. 1. All That I Can Say 2. Deep Inside 3. Take Me As I Am 4. One ft. U2. 5. Whole Damn Year. All of em are dope. Love the channel btw, been on board with you guys a little over a year now. I always look forward to your reactions to some of our favorite artists. Also, I admire you guys examining of music videos-from fashion, jewelry, locations, etc. Not to mention, y'all are hilarious af frfr. But I hope you guys get around to checking out the list for week 2. Much love & God bless 🙏🏾 🫶🏾🤍 ..
The amount of artists that have cited this video as a game changer and so influential on their own career. It was released in 1987. Everyone wanted to be Janet.
Y'all don't understand how influential she is... Miss Janet Jackson set the tone and structure with this video and then came Rhythm Nation... GOAT status
Who is y’all? Everyone understands! I can’t stand when people try to speak for everyone.
@@oloatis2182 not everyone, and you're doing the same.
AGREED! This was like more previews of LEGEND STATUS & Creating POP&R&B BLUE PRINTS!! STILL.. RHYTHM NATION ERA 2 go!
Same but I have seen a shit ton of people try to tone down her importance and accomplishment@@oloatis2182
Janet is a trendsetter and a icon ❤
This music video is so influential
This was Janets transformation toward the end of her album. She had been wearing allll those layers of clothes, BIG 80's hair, she was thicker, ALWAYS had all those ppl and dancers in previous videos...but as a later release on the album, PEOPLE WERE SHOCKED at Janets new look. Straight hair, t-shirt and jeans, had lost a lot of weight and looked fabulous like working out and that tiny waist...and BRILLIANT with her new look to have all focus on her...just her dancing in a warehouse. New Janet had arrived, and slayed it. I remember dj's on the radio would be like "HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW JANET!", lol. Song and video always my fav Janet! Compare this new look to "When I Think of You" released first off the album, and then by the last release Janet stunned looking like this.
Baby that’s the queen I’m so mad I missed her in concert
I only saw her once, after she got married and was performing head to toe in all black. Wish I’d seen her in her young prime! It was still amazing just seeing her on stage.
She’s still touring so you may be able to catch her before she hangs up her dancing shoes! I’ll pray you do! ♥️
Janet is a master of dance. Iconic video. And it's true she is the blueprint.
This video shows pure talent. No dancers, no special effects, no location changes - just JANET 🔥 stars like JLo often mentioned that this video is the reason why they started dancing. It changed the game forever! JANET THE BLUEPRINT
ABSOLUTELY !
She is the blueprint of what super star means !! No need dancers just herself and it’s enough to make you starring at her for whole five minutes ❤Janet Jackson is so talented ❤
I really need people to understand just how iconic this video was at this time.
The 80's was the eptiome of frills, bright clothes, heavy makeup and big curly hair for women. The sleek hair, black clothes and simple makeup in this video were a total gamechanger, especially since they made up a look that most girls & women could emulate.
And most videos were doing the most in terms of set design and backing dancers in this decade, as we can see ftom Janet's own work, so the industrial set and solo dancing was another gamechanger.
The lyrics for this song and the Control album in general were a million miles away from what we had heard in most black music before, no more Saving All My Love For You. Janet knew what she wanted and she wasn't going to be satisfied with anything less. This was the original Girl Power.
It's almost impossible to choose, but I really think this might be my favourite Janet video and even one of my favourite videos of all time by any artist. I still get a shiver up my spine when she puts her hand in front of her face. ❤
This video is - for my money - Janet's greatest video ever. This video was like a lightning bolt at the time. She was showing she doesn't need anything but the song and her dancing to make for riveting entertainment. This was groundbreaking.
And the song is a BANGER.
This is literally the blueprint. One of the greatest music videos of all time.
The flip off the chair was really her. She took gymnastics as a child.
Janet Jackson celebrated 51 years in the entertainment industry since the age of 7 in Las Vegas with her siblings. She just ended her U.S. Tour at the age of 58 with rave reviews, Janet Jackson is PHENOMENAL !
Many a child got their butt whooped for trying that chair move😂😂
Facts! And STILL has the scar(s) from the inevitable fall that came when we all tried it! 😂 Our lil lives flashed before us several times the day we did! Which reminds me, Ms. Jackson? U owe many a clinic payment to us 80s babies! Damn chair!😂🤦🏾♀️🪑🤸🏾♀️💃🏾📻📼
@@nicoleobrien5987 😂😂😂😂
no Britney, Bey, Ciara, Normani, Victoria, I could go on, without Janet.
None
“The classic waving the head and hand around” is actually an iconic hip hop/r&b dance move called “the whop”. LL Cool J and others have referenced it in their songs. In his song I’m Bad, he says 🎶I’ll make you say ‘Go LL!’ and do the whop🎶
This video is absolutely timeless. I’m an elder statesman of the Rhythm Nation and I remember the night this video premiered. I taped it and watched it over and over and over again. It holds up. Janet is a force! I just love her so much❤️
Janet is an empress
The Blueprint. Miss Jackson built the house that allll these dance chicks can now live in. Hands down the best Female Dance Video Of All Time. So glad you guys did this video.
Rhythm Nation and Miss you .much IMO
Last time I saw Janet live in concert was in 2017. So she was over 50 already. All her backup dancers were 17 and 18 years old, but she was keeping up! She's always been good.
Saw Janet a month ago (2024) and she’s still doing it…forever iconic.
Just know Janet is the Blueprint and did it first!
Facts!
This arguably Janet's best video. So simplistic and minimalist, yet her talent is on full display.
Where Ciara draws her inspiration from when it comes to dancing! You'll notice some of these moves in Ciara's music video Ride and Promise.
Exactly. You can totally tell Janet is very much her inspiration and idol.
Janet was holding her own against Madonna back in the last half of the 80s through the 90s. And definitely gave her brother Michael a run for his money.
I’ve followed her career all my life, being two years older than her. I don’t think y’all understand, she is truly a living legend, started performing at the age of just 7 years old along with her brothers and sisters, she has performed with legends like Cher and Carol Burnett, Sammy Davis Jr, and many others you wouldn’t know. I saw her latest tour just last month. She has been in the business 51 years ! She’s now 58 and still tearing up the stage.
I still do the wop & the snake when I dance. When I was in the 5th grade, you couldn't tell me I wasn't Janet Jackson...lol
Janet was at her best in the 80s. Love her songs and videos.
She reportedly did the back flip exactly once and they captured it. But the way it was edited made folks think she used a double.
I’m old and was around her age when this video came out and I didn’t even know that. I always thought she used a double. I love learning something new. Thanks for sharing! ♥️👏🏾
I actually never thought it was a double. I knew it was her and never questioned it.
This is the Minneapolis sound incase you didn't know. Lots of artist in the 80s and early 90s produced by jam and Lewis had this sound. One of my fave up beat songs of her! It's timeless!
Yaaasssss 🔥🔥🔥 this choreography gave me life at like 5 years old lol
She's still such a baby here but she had already been married and divorced! So she really makes you believe she's already had her heart broken ten times
It’s giving Wonder Woman energy💫
This music video is so iconic and is often a favorite amongst fans and artists her brother Michael even took notes.
You guys nailed the Ready for the world comparison. It’s all the Minneapolis sound from the late 80s. The writer of this song is from the Prince camp, he was also a member of the group “the Time”. Jam and Lewis produced most of the album in the vein of the Minneapolis sound.
I'm willing to bet at least 75% of the young people back in the day that watched this video, attempted that chair move.
We sure did!
Our music was so much happier back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s
Love those eras but I still find happy music to this day
And the fact that mainstream music is the opposite of this today is really affecting young people's mental health, in my opinion.
I'm glad that the younger generations are rediscovering this music.
Dang I forgot how amazing this video is, just center stage solo dancing ugh, Janet was/is such a talent
This video is TOP TIER. Pure talent at its best. She inspired me with this video when I was young. I performed this song for my highschool pep rally and shut ish down 😂
Iconic video. This was my outfit for my little sister's surprise 30th birthday party, was a 80s/90s theme.
This was when I realise what a superstar is
Janet is so iconic and revolutionary when it comes to choreography in music videos
This is my favorite Janet video and I practiced this choreography all the time and still remember every bit of it. Back then, I could do it all except the back flip and split. Great reaction.
This is when Janet was officially called bootylicious. My favorite video of hers all time. Made me want to step up my dance moves
9:59 Mike that dance move was known as The Wop and was quite popular with kids at the time. You can find tutorials online. Janet was most famous for doing another move known as The Snake. I feel so cheesy knowing all of this. 😂
Well at least you’re not alone in your cheesiness. 😂 I just left a similar comment about the dance and talked about LL referencing it in I’m Bad. So we both know random facts. 😂
And she was known for the Cabbage Patch.
Like I always say… she IS the queen boomkack! This video is one of the most iconic videos of all time. Go off Damito Jo! 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Janet is my Goddess
She Reigns supreme in my opinion
My thoughts for a Janet week 3:
Alright
Got til it’s Gone
Someone to Call My Lover
Control
No Sleeep
Loving these reactions. Hoping Rhythm Nation, Escapade, and Miss you Much is next🤞🏾
Same!
Love this channel. Mike's reactions always make me smile. Good energy❤
This is still my favorite video from her!!
Yes, great music video...Janet beautiful dancing the entire time, fully dressed... Could you imagine it today?
THIS IS HANDS DOWN MY FAVORITE JANET JACKSON SONG!!!
Icon! Trendsetter too. I got every haircut, started wearing 1 hoop earrings 😂 Janet was IT 1986. And yes, I want my MTV!!! 🎉 DO IT.
One of Janet's best songs for sure. Great choice.
This woman is such the blueprint.
The aesthetic of this video was based on the movie Flash Dance
Just realized Victoria Monet's last look in the 'Alright' video reminds me of Janet's hairstyle and hand choreo in this video. (We need a Victoria Monet week one of these days)
I just love you guys..I just do.i so appreciate your recent reactions to all genre's of music especially with me being a 70s 80s kid..this ms Jackson week and the other one only reminds me just how influential and amazing she was and is.. Even if you don't react to it you must watch the videos Miss You Much, Doesn't Really Matter and Anytime Anyplace ( this one is HOTT) oh and the beautifully videoed AGAIN..Keep up the great work fellas and thank you Again
I was a teenager when this video came out, and I remember not wanting it to end because I knew I would have to wait a week to have to see it again. This is why I appreciate UA-cam because I can revisit my faves as often as I want . Sidenote: The world needs more people like Mike and Joe. The two of you rock and I love your channel.
Although this song was released as an album track on her album Control in 86 but this song was released as a single and music video in May 87.
You guys would’ve enjoyed the 80’s. I mean I was 6-16yo so I probably see it largely through a preteen’s eyes but I thought it was a blast. The movies, music, TV and toys were all so fun.
Omg one of my favorite Janet videos and song!!!
Nobody could tell me nothing i was doing this routine in my living room when i was a kid 😂😂😂😂😂 think i was 8 or 9
Janet was a regular on the hit TV show Fame. So she is more than just a street dancer. And knock off the 70’s talk the era of Solid Gold, John Travolta and the “Hustle”😂
The studio steals everything from the streets. Janet earned the respect of the street dancers which is the ultimate compliment.
Ooo I thought this would be number one, now I'm so curious about the rest of the list. Also the chair move lives rent free in my head even till this day.
Rhythm nation gotta be number one
This was not produced by Jam and Lewis as the rest of the album was. It was produced by fellow Time member Monte Moir. Can we praise Janet's vocals on this track too, and I mean the lead vocal, not the backgrounds.
I love this song and video
Iconic video!
This version of the song is almost a total remake of the original version recorded by her and can only be found on the video. It has added vocals and instrumentation which makes it significantly better than the original.
And the control remixes album and Pleasure vinyl single
I love Janet Jackson I'm a huge fan of her she is a legend and iconic thank you for reaction to her songs many people don't understand how iconic Janet is that why I still love her to this day Janet 🤘
This song takes me back to high-school. Oh lordy the memories
Janet is the blueprint!!!!
Janet vocals are amazing to please react to her vocals on LOVE WILL NEVER DO WITHOUT YOU.
The music video and good cinematography in music videos all came from Michael Jackson. He set the bar and raised it constantly. His short films (he hated the word music video. He had it band on his set) got so big, that in the 90s, they would premiere in primetime on all the major networks: Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS, MTV, VH1, and BET Unfortunately with his passing, the bar has descended lower and lower.
I love all the Blood Orange/Solange collaborations.
I have smiled so big during this video Thank you guys again
Yall have to review Janet Jackson Alright (full version).
My favourite Janet song ❤
What I love about your channel is it's always evolving for the better.
I'm guessing which tracks will be in TOP2, but damn - I'd love to see their reactions to "Rock With U" ;)
They had a TIME in the 80s
Yoooooo I honestly love mike's reaction 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
We need another Brandy week
Week #5 - What About Us
Week #4 - Top of the world
Week #3 - I Wanna Be Down
Week #2 - Almost Doesn't Count
Week #1 - Sittin up in my Room
Monica Week
Week #5 - Before You Walk Out My Life
Week #4 - Don't Take It Personal
Week #3 - For You I Will
Week #2 - Why I Love You So Much
Week #1 - Angel of Mine
@@Realviews603 Did you post your Brandy week or Monica week lists under the video titled “video suggestions here”? Or at least go over there and vote for the Brandy week or Monica week lists that someone else posted? That’s how they pick which weeks they do.
My favorite Janet video. I've subscribed to your channel because I love your banter. 😂
Not the real life Beavis & Butthead 😩!
🤣
I'm so here for it... glad your reacting to it
They used the fantastic remix made by the great Shep Pettibone for the video.Great idea
Alice Chater- Hourglass dancing alone in a warehouse in one take...ICONIC.
It’s so true what the guy on the right said.. even though likely choreographed.. I related to when I dance around my house alone
Janet jaxon ❤
Blood Orange yes !
This is very "Everything is Embarrassing"
Hey guys, so I was hoping y'all would do a week 2 for MJB. These videos listed are a bit more storytelling/cinematic. I think you two would enjoy.
1. All That I Can Say
2. Deep Inside
3. Take Me As I Am
4. One ft. U2.
5. Whole Damn Year.
All of em are dope. Love the channel btw, been on board with you guys a little over a year now. I always look forward to your reactions to some of our favorite artists. Also, I admire you guys examining of music videos-from fashion, jewelry, locations, etc. Not to mention, y'all are hilarious af frfr. But I hope you guys get around to checking out the list for week 2. Much love & God bless 🙏🏾 🫶🏾🤍 ..
Amen!
Paula Abdul ❤was her dance teacher.
Bather Lather did the choreography for this videol
Is true 🥱@@honeyc
She dances like Paula Abdul 💯@@honeyc
@@honeyc Won the VMA for Best Choreo
Go watch a Paula video. This ain’t about her
Love JJ,and the 80s WOP
Classic she was 19 in this video
Who else still knows every single step of this choreography???? 😂
Bruno Mars and other more current artists got that cartoon character dance from Paula Abdul’s Opposites Attract video.