Rhythm Nation
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| "Rhythm Nation" | ||
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| Single by Janet Jackson | ||
| from the album Rhythm Nation 1814 | ||
| Released | October 1989 (UK) November 12, 1989 (US) |
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| Format | 7" single 12" maxi single |
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| Genre | R&B/Pop | |
| Length | 5:30 | |
| Label | A&M | |
| Writer(s) | Janet Jackson, James Harris, Terry Lewis | |
| Producer(s) | Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis | |
| Certification | Gold (US) | |
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| Janet Jackson singles chronology | ||
| "Miss You Much" (1989) |
"Rhythm Nation" (1989) |
"Escapade" (1990) |
| Rhythm Nation 1814 track listing | ||
| "Pledge" (Intro) (1) |
"Rhythm Nation" (2) |
"State of the World" (4) |
"Rhythm Nation" was the second single by pop music singer Janet Jackson from her fourth studio album Rhythm Nation 1814. Listen to an audio sample.
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[edit] Song Information
The song became the second of the historic seven top five singles released off the Rhythm Nation 1814 album. Jackson composed the lyrics while Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis composed the music, which featured a sample from "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" by Sly & the Family Stone. The song preached racial unity and harmony among nations and in promise of "looking for a better way of life" and a way to stop "social unrest and injustice". The song became as famous for its countdown in both the song and the video as it was for its message. It peaked at #1 on Billboard's R&B charts and #2 on Billboard Hot 100 during the winter of 1989-90.
[edit] Music Video
The famous black-and-white military-inspired dance video was directed by Dominic Sena. It was the finale in the Rhythm Nation 1814 Film. The video is famous for its high octane choreography in an abandoned factory. The "Rhythm Nation" video won awards for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography, was nominated for Best Dance Video, and received the MTV Video Vanguard Award in 1990. The song was also nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. "Rhythm Nation" ranked thirty-seven on VH1 Greatest 100 Videos and forty-four on MTV: 100 Greatest Videos Ever Made.
During MTV's first ever Icon, singers Pink, Mýa, and Usher paid tribute to Janet Jackson. Each paying tribute by performing dance moves from Janet's earlier hits including Pleasure Principle, Miss You Much, and Alright. At the end of the performance they all gathered together and performed Rhythm Nation.
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 1 |
| U.S. ARC Weekly Top 40 | 1 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 2 |
| South African Sales Chart | 2 |
| Switzerland Singles Chart | 22 |
| Official UK Singles Chart | 23 |
| Belgium Sales Chart | 24 |
| ARIA Top 50 | 33 |
| German Singles Chart | 83 |
[edit] Official Versions/Remixes
- Album Version (5:31)
- Design Of A Decade US Edit (5:58)
- Design Of A Decade International Edit (4:27)
- Instrumental (4:44)
- 7" Edit (4:28)
- 7" House Nation Edit (4:34)
- 12" House Nation Mix (4:48)
- House Nation Groove (6:42)
- 7" United Edit (4:22)
- 12" United Mix (6:35)
- 12" United Dub (6:09)
- 7" CHR Remix (4:06)
- Rhythm Mix (4:48)
| Preceded by " Tender Lover" by Babyface |
Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks number one single January 13, 1990 |
Succeeded by "I'll Be Good to You" by Quincy Jones featuring Ray Charles and Chaka Khan |
Studio albums: Janet Jackson • Dream Street • Control • Rhythm Nation 1814
janet. • The Velvet Rope • All for You • Damita Jo • 20 Y.O.
Other albums: Control: The Remixes • Janet. Remixed • Design of a Decade 1986/1996
Discography • Singles • Videography • Filmography • Tours • Awards and accolades
