This was literally the video that inspired me to become a professional dancer, which I still do to this day. 8 years old in my room trying to learn this chore. I love her SO MUCH! Janet is the blueprint for all the pop girls today that sing and DANCE with actual conceptual videos and performances. Beyoncé even credits her as one of her top 3 biggest influences. She is the legend, the ICON, the GODDESS and Janet!!!
The short film was earth shattering. It told a story with The Knowledge, Miss You Much and this song. It was an exciting follow up to Control. Control was Janet's inner world. Rhythm Nation was her changing the world around her.
I remember when this video premiered back in 1989 and it literally took the world by storm and was the hottest video out at the time. Janet was literally the Number 1 artist on MTV and BET during the release of the Rhythm Nation Album and music videos. She broke all kinds of records with that album and this video won a Grammy for Best Long Form Video of the Year and you can see why. Iconic on all levels.
Also, I feel like in the UK, she might not have had as high a profile as MJ, but I was only 9 when this came out so I don't really know. Looking back, Rhythm Nation is a better album than Bad.
@@bridgethegapreactions You are correct (on all counts). I am in the UK and was 11 at the time. Janet didn’t have anywhere near MJ’s profile over here until 92/93 when she had the Luther Vandross duet leading into the Janet. album. The first two RN1814 singles went largely unnoticed as they were too RnB for the UK charts at the time which was still full of Stock Aitken & Waterman pop, Italo House, early Madchester/indie etc. The black and white video, hard edged sound didn’t cut through. The grandiosity of a mini movie / concept album / releasing almost everything as singles to rival MJ didn’t translate as she (and MTV) wasn’t as big (yet) in the UK as the US. I think this is why they released Come Back To Me early in the UK (hoping it would be a big hit ballad like Let’s Wait Awhile). It’s the video that made me a fan anyway!
@@bridgethegapreactionsHaha, love your appreciation of Janet. I remember this premiering on MTV, iconic to this day. But you need to really listen to BAD. Liberian Girl..? Hello. 😊 Greatest siblings ever.
@@bridgethegapreactionsbefore calling rhythm nation a better album than bad, keep in mind that bad scored five number 1 hits, rhythm nation didn't. Also, bad had incredible songs like dirty Diana, man in the mirror and smooth criminal which are superior to singles on RN
Classic Song - AND Yes we lost or minds: we were in a trance on about all of her videos. I rem "IF" was playing in the clubs with the video on wall TV - we STOPPED dancing and witnessed magic.
The precision and the sharpness of the moves is so good! There is nothing out there that can compare to it! The live version of this from the Velvet Rope Tour is mind blowing and a must see. When you think you can't take it to another level, she absolutely does and kills it
Yes we did. 1989....I was 11. Every single girl in school had to have that album. Saw it win 8 Billboard awards in one night. 7 top 5 singles (Only album to do so) Highest selling debut tour to this day 3 #1 singles in 3 different years (Only album to do so in 89, 90, & 91) Scored her first #1 Rock and Roll single (Black Cat) Yeah it was a movement...not just an album. "In complete darkness we are all the same. Only our knowledge and wisdom separate us. Don't let your eyes deceive you." ~Janet Jackson: Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814~
This is probably one of the most tightly choreographed dance numbers for a video of all time Straight Awesomeness! There was a 30 minute video that this song was attached to along with other songs from the album. I loved it when it came out in 1989 and I still think it’s incredible!
I was floored the first time I saw this video and still am everytime I watch it. It is easily hands down one of the best choreographed music videos of all time. I'm glad you enjoyed this as much as you did and I look forward to more Janet reactions 😍
I recomend you watch the four episode documentary series 'Janet Jackson', which she produced. It was released to coincide with the 40th annivsary of her first album. Its incredible.
No reference but tidbit dance was going towards military movement. He did that type of daning for captin EO for Disney . Janet asked him if she could steal military type movements she had an idea
I lost my mind for sure and still dream of getting this choreography down. Also the impact of seeing this play out as part of the larger story hits so hard. I highly recommend the long form. If I remember correctly, the long form premiered on MTV.
Janet was my first concert ever. I saw her in Austin TX at the Frank Erwin Center it was the 1814 RN tour, and it was hits from the control album and basically all the videos from RN 1814 was performed live...IT WAS AWESOME! The only time we sat down was for two slow songs... (Let's Wait Awhile and Come Back To Me.) 🤗 such good times and memories. 👍
This takes me back. I remember where I was when this video premiered in 1989. It was a jam back then and it still sounds fresh. It’s crazy that the message means even more today. Simply a masterpiece❤️
I used to dance to all the moves with my stepsister when I was a kid. Next reaction needs to be you recreating this video in a black leather catsuit! The votes were unanimous
Great reaction video!!! I first saw this amazing music video in May 1989, when it was the last video in a Rhythm Nation 30 minute special compilation video, which was shown on BBC2, which featured earlier in the the special compilation video Janet's fantastic R & B love song Miss You Much!!! I was really struck by the black and white background of the video, which definitely adds to the seriousness of the video's social message!!! The lyrics and the dancing in the video are just out of this world!!! I was really captivated by Janet's call for social action, justice and international solidarity and co operation, when Mikhail Gorbachev was helping to bring down the Soviet Bloc and offering the West an enduring political system of World Peace in a Common European Home!!! How his hopes for a better world were dashed just a couple of years later!!! The only other music video in 1989 that had the same kind of powerful effect on me in a social message way was Tears For Fears's masterpiece song Sowing The Seeds Of Love, which had a similar social protest message!!! Both Rhythm Nation and Sowing The Seeds Of Love are still incredibly relevant in terms of the deeply serious crisis in international relations between countries, with the West and Russia at loggerheads more than during the Cold War, and the world closer to nuclear World War Three!!! I'm really looking forward to seeing Janet Jackson performing at the O2 London, especially Rhythm Nation, which will be the finale song of undoubtedly a fantastic concert next Sunday!!! Regards Adam!!! 🙂🌞🌻💛🙏
The Rhythm Nation Album was inducted into The National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress because of its socially conscious content. Janet's song Black Cat from this Album received a Grammy nomination for Best Female "Rock" vocal performance as well. This entire album is PHENOMENAL !
“Did you just lose your mind when you saw that for the first time?” My friend, this was like the 30th time I’ve seen it, and I just lost my mind all over again.😂 Every single time.
Because this was initially posted on your Patreon, somebody probably already let you know that there is a video of Michael explaining that Janet asked for his permission to use military theme choreography for this project because she saw him use it in Captain EO. It's a cute video that you should really watch because she said that she wanted his permission "to steal an idea that he had." Michael could apparently see that at some point dancing started moving towards being a little bit more military style, and so on his next project he was planning to incorporate that more. He said to her in a loving humorous way, "I could choke you! I was going to do that in my next short film. But because you're my baby sister, go ahead you do it." That turned out to not only be one of Michael's favorite songs of hers. It was also his favorite video of hers and he always let anyone who had worked on it know that they knocked it out of the park! They thought more alike than anyone else in the family in terms of business, creativity, etc. I think the Control album is when he gained respect for her as an artist. The rhythm nation album is when he truly respected her as a formidable competitor, and was yet so proud of her at the same time. I think he trusted that she would do the military style justice, but was even more surprised and impressed with how funky it was adding Street elements. Later on during the dangerous tour, Michael would incorporate those military elements into his choreography.
I didn't know any of that, I loved reading all that - thanks! I'm really familiar with MJ's music since I was a kid, but I don't really know anything about his personality, family relationships, etc..
@@bridgethegapreactions speaking of Michael. I was actually supposed to meet him when I was a teenager, due to a spinal cord injury that I sustained. Due to the unfortunate future events, he died before I could happen. But strangely, it led to me actually meeting Janet and getting VIP treatment from her at one of her concerts.
@@bridgethegapreactionsI’m sure if you would give it time to dig into his work and his life you too would fully appreciate that he was really beyond any artist we ever had. And an incredible humanitarian, which is what he wanted to be remembered for. I’m so sorry Janet lost her big brother, it’s so sad.
Like where is This clip of Micheal saying Use it?...not sure? She explainded in a video from Allure magazine that it was something Else? RN has never been taken Down....❤
SO PUMPED for this!! It’s just so good‼️ And came back to edit after the reaction- great reaction, as per usual. Tell you what, for the dancing, this and “If” are my favorites of hers. Just saw her in concert and she was fantastic!
Those dance moves that you mentioned are similar to MJ's but I don't think they were intentionally referring to him. But I don't know the choreographer and JJ's intention.
You could actually buy the half hour VHS which had Black cat,The knowledge, Miss you much this song and I believe one more. It was pretty iconic and I believe MTV did a special where they played that half hour video uninterrupted without commercials which at the time was unprecedented I would say that this album cemented Janet as a star The first album was an introduction but she was Michael's sister this album made Janet Jackson just simply Janet.
This released as part of film short that ties this and a couple other songs together and it’s amazing! I could not contain my excitement in its original release! Just amazing!!
This was literally the video that inspired me to become a professional dancer, which I still do to this day. 8 years old in my room trying to learn this chore. I love her SO MUCH! Janet is the blueprint for all the pop girls today that sing and DANCE with actual conceptual videos and performances. Beyoncé even credits her as one of her top 3 biggest influences. She is the legend, the ICON, the GODDESS and Janet!!!
The short film was earth shattering. It told a story with The Knowledge, Miss You Much and this song. It was an exciting follow up to Control. Control was Janet's inner world. Rhythm Nation was her changing the world around her.
I remember when this video premiered back in 1989 and it literally took the world by storm and was the hottest video out at the time. Janet was literally the Number 1 artist on MTV and BET during the release of the Rhythm Nation Album and music videos. She broke all kinds of records with that album and this video won a Grammy for Best Long Form Video of the Year and you can see why. Iconic on all levels.
It absolutely still holds up today!
Also, I feel like in the UK, she might not have had as high a profile as MJ, but I was only 9 when this came out so I don't really know. Looking back, Rhythm Nation is a better album than Bad.
@@bridgethegapreactions You are correct (on all counts). I am in the UK and was 11 at the time. Janet didn’t have anywhere near MJ’s profile over here until 92/93 when she had the Luther Vandross duet leading into the Janet. album. The first two RN1814 singles went largely unnoticed as they were too RnB for the UK charts at the time which was still full of Stock Aitken & Waterman pop, Italo House, early Madchester/indie etc. The black and white video, hard edged sound didn’t cut through. The grandiosity of a mini movie / concept album / releasing almost everything as singles to rival MJ didn’t translate as she (and MTV) wasn’t as big (yet) in the UK as the US. I think this is why they released Come Back To Me early in the UK (hoping it would be a big hit ballad like Let’s Wait Awhile). It’s the video that made me a fan anyway!
@@bridgethegapreactionsHaha, love your appreciation of Janet. I remember this premiering on MTV, iconic to this day.
But you need to really listen to BAD. Liberian Girl..? Hello. 😊
Greatest siblings ever.
@@bridgethegapreactionsbefore calling rhythm nation a better album than bad, keep in mind that bad scored five number 1 hits, rhythm nation didn't. Also, bad had incredible songs like dirty Diana, man in the mirror and smooth criminal which are superior to singles on RN
Classic Song - AND Yes we lost or minds: we were in a trance on about all of her videos. I rem "IF" was playing in the clubs with the video on wall TV - we STOPPED dancing and witnessed magic.
The precision and the sharpness of the moves is so good! There is nothing out there that can compare to it! The live version of this from the Velvet Rope Tour is mind blowing and a must see. When you think you can't take it to another level, she absolutely does and kills it
Her greatest work. Great lyrics. This was Michael Jackson's fav song of Janet's.
Black Cat he loved too.
The drum programming for that song is sick. They went crazy with it, and it’s so good !
Can't wait to see her concerts in the UK this month! I'm going to London and Glasgow shows. One of my favourite videos 😊
LUCKY!
Yes we did. 1989....I was 11. Every single girl in school had to have that album.
Saw it win 8 Billboard awards in one night.
7 top 5 singles (Only album to do so)
Highest selling debut tour to this day
3 #1 singles in 3 different years (Only album to do so in 89, 90, & 91)
Scored her first #1 Rock and Roll single (Black Cat)
Yeah it was a movement...not just an album.
"In complete darkness we are all the same. Only our knowledge and wisdom separate us. Don't let your eyes deceive you."
~Janet Jackson: Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814~
This ICONIC!!!
This is probably one of the most tightly choreographed dance numbers for a video of all time Straight Awesomeness! There was a 30 minute video that this song was attached to along with other songs from the album. I loved it when it came out in 1989 and I still think it’s incredible!
I was floored the first time I saw this video and still am everytime I watch it. It is easily hands down one of the best choreographed music videos of all time. I'm glad you enjoyed this as much as you did and I look forward to more Janet reactions 😍
I recomend you watch the four episode documentary series 'Janet Jackson', which she produced. It was released to coincide with the 40th annivsary of her first album. Its incredible.
No reference but tidbit dance was going towards military movement. He did that type of daning for captin EO for Disney . Janet asked him if she could steal military type movements she had an idea
I lost my mind for sure and still dream of getting this choreography down. Also the impact of seeing this play out as part of the larger story hits so hard. I highly recommend the long form. If I remember correctly, the long form premiered on MTV.
Also, the breakdown at the end was Janet’s mother’s idea!
Pop music peaked in the 80's for real for real
Janet was my first concert ever. I saw her in Austin TX at the Frank Erwin Center it was the 1814 RN tour, and it was hits from the control album and basically all the videos from RN 1814 was performed live...IT WAS AWESOME! The only time we sat down was for two slow songs... (Let's Wait Awhile and Come Back To Me.) 🤗 such good times and memories. 👍
This takes me back. I remember where I was when this video premiered in 1989. It was a jam back then and it still sounds fresh. It’s crazy that the message means even more today. Simply a masterpiece❤️
You gotta do her IF video
I used to dance to all the moves with my stepsister when I was a kid. Next reaction needs to be you recreating this video in a black leather catsuit! The votes were unanimous
I was in middle school and watch it like crazy trying to learned the choreography.
Great reaction video!!! I first saw this amazing music video in May 1989, when it was the last video in a Rhythm Nation 30 minute special compilation video, which was shown on BBC2, which featured earlier in the the special compilation video Janet's fantastic R & B love song Miss You Much!!! I was really struck by the black and white background of the video, which definitely adds to the seriousness of the video's social message!!! The lyrics and the dancing in the video are just out of this world!!! I was really captivated by Janet's call for social action, justice and international solidarity and co operation, when Mikhail Gorbachev was helping to bring down the Soviet Bloc and offering the West an enduring political system of World Peace in a Common European Home!!! How his hopes for a better world were dashed just a couple of years later!!! The only other music video in 1989 that had the same kind of powerful effect on me in a social message way was Tears For Fears's masterpiece song Sowing The Seeds Of Love, which had a similar social protest message!!! Both Rhythm Nation and Sowing The Seeds Of Love are still incredibly relevant in terms of the deeply serious crisis in international relations between countries, with the West and Russia at loggerheads more than during the Cold War, and the world closer to nuclear World War Three!!! I'm really looking forward to seeing Janet Jackson performing at the O2 London, especially Rhythm Nation, which will be the finale song of undoubtedly a fantastic concert next Sunday!!! Regards Adam!!! 🙂🌞🌻💛🙏
The Rhythm Nation Album was inducted into The National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress because of its socially conscious content. Janet's song Black Cat from this Album received a Grammy nomination for Best Female "Rock" vocal performance as well. This entire album is PHENOMENAL !
The kid actor plays the lead in "Menace II Society"
I haven't seen that movie for 20 years but I'll take your word for it - that's great info!
“Did you just lose your mind when you saw that for the first time?” My friend, this was like the 30th time I’ve seen it, and I just lost my mind all over again.😂 Every single time.
Because this was initially posted on your Patreon, somebody probably already let you know that there is a video of Michael explaining that Janet asked for his permission to use military theme choreography for this project because she saw him use it in Captain EO. It's a cute video that you should really watch because she said that she wanted his permission "to steal an idea that he had." Michael could apparently see that at some point dancing started moving towards being a little bit more military style, and so on his next project he was planning to incorporate that more. He said to her in a loving humorous way, "I could choke you! I was going to do that in my next short film. But because you're my baby sister, go ahead you do it." That turned out to not only be one of Michael's favorite songs of hers. It was also his favorite video of hers and he always let anyone who had worked on it know that they knocked it out of the park! They thought more alike than anyone else in the family in terms of business, creativity, etc.
I think the Control album is when he gained respect for her as an artist. The rhythm nation album is when he truly respected her as a formidable competitor, and was yet so proud of her at the same time. I think he trusted that she would do the military style justice, but was even more surprised and impressed with how funky it was adding Street elements. Later on during the dangerous tour, Michael would incorporate those military elements into his choreography.
I didn't know any of that, I loved reading all that - thanks! I'm really familiar with MJ's music since I was a kid, but I don't really know anything about his personality, family relationships, etc..
@@bridgethegapreactions speaking of Michael. I was actually supposed to meet him when I was a teenager, due to a spinal cord injury that I sustained. Due to the unfortunate future events, he died before I could happen. But strangely, it led to me actually meeting Janet and getting VIP treatment from her at one of her concerts.
@@bridgethegapreactionsI’m sure if you would give it time to dig into his work and his life you too would fully appreciate that he was really beyond any artist we ever had. And an incredible humanitarian, which is what he wanted to be remembered for.
I’m so sorry Janet lost her big brother, it’s so sad.
Like where is This clip of Micheal saying Use it?...not sure? She explainded in a video from Allure magazine that it was something Else?
RN has never been taken Down....❤
@@alixwatson2534 He says it in ‘Michael Jackson’s Private Home Movies’, you can find it here on YT.
This was her first Grammy win long form the music video.
SO PUMPED for this!! It’s just so good‼️
And came back to edit after the reaction- great reaction, as per usual. Tell you what, for the dancing, this and “If” are my favorites of hers. Just saw her in concert and she was fantastic!
I definitely don't know "If" - I'll check it out, thanks!
Fantastic..
This was shown in prime time on CBS as a 30 minute mini movie Rhythm Nation 1814. It included this song, Miss U Much, and The Knowledge.
Those dance moves that you mentioned are similar to MJ's but I don't think they were intentionally referring to him. But I don't know the choreographer and JJ's intention.
You're probably right, I know literally nothing about dancing and choreography!
Best music video ever performed and produced! ❤
You could actually buy the half hour VHS which had Black cat,The knowledge, Miss you much this song and I believe one more.
It was pretty iconic and I believe MTV did a special where they played that half hour video uninterrupted without commercials which at the time was unprecedented I would say that this album cemented Janet as a star The first album was an introduction but she was Michael's sister this album made Janet Jackson just simply Janet.
Yes this was directed by Dominic Sena which I believe was her boyfriend
A true masterpiece! I still get goosebumps!!!
Insane right? She’s so amazing
I def noticed the thriller moves good eye
This released as part of film short that ties this and a couple other songs together and it’s amazing! I could not contain my excitement in its original release! Just amazing!!
THIS IS TOP NOTCH!!!
As good as it gets!
This was from the mini movie she did to introduce the album: th-cam.com/video/NF-0w90WTJY/w-d-xo.html
I'll watch this, thanks- I have done reactions to the sections that are the music videos but haven't got around to the whole thing yet!
YES!🙌🏿
I saw your reaction to miss you much and if you thought that had synchronized choreography I'm sure this piece blew your mind.
You like who you like, it's nothing wrong with that.
How has it taken sooooo looong to react to this ! ? 💖!
The amount of obvious stuff that I haven't heard would shock you!
@@bridgethegapreactions Keep up the good work/ vibes !
You need to checkout actor Joseph Gordon Levitt doing this on US lip sync battle.it's awesome!
You’ve never seen the rhythm nation video? Seriously! 🤔 One of the most venerated music videos of all time!
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