Ep. 154 - Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation"

Janet Jackson's 4th album Rhythm Nation 1814 is 33! Its title track is infamous across pop culture, but trended unexpectedly again due to its literal music notes. The bass line caused laptops to crash and Microsoft had to install an audio filter to repair. Analyzing my favorite Janet Jackson album as a superfan, I share what influenced the concept album, innovative presentation of its title track, and record breaking accolades it received over time.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Rhythm Nation 1814 album (1989): https://open.spotify.com/album/4OD3LU6001esAtFshDX46M?si=StwHN2LZRSeXS7oSBZ8JMg

"Rhythm Nation" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAwaNWGLM0c

Janet Jackson music videos Allure interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNh8c-yi7bI

"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" guitar riff sample: https://www.whosampled.com/sample/1190/Janet-Jackson-Rhythm-Nation-Sly-%26-the-Family-Stone-Thank-You-(Falettinme-Be-Mice-Elf-Agin)/

Awards: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhythm_Nation#Awards_and_accolades

Microsoft statement: https://www.yahoo.com/video/janet-jackson-rhythm-nation-too-165634848.html

Janet Jackson's Instagram post of laptop crash: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chc6XHcJ6AT/

Janet Jackson Documentary stream links:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14171256/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1

"All for You" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J551f-TyqjY

Related episodes:
Episode 17 - History of Halftime Shows
https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/episode-17-history-of-halftime-shows

Episode 19: 14 Songs for Valentines Day
https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/episode-19-14-songs-for-valentines-day

Episode 20: Janet Jackson Discography
https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/episode-20-janet-jackson-discography

Episode 37: 20 Summer Songs Countdown
https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/episode-37-20-summer-songs-countdown

Episode 72: Janet Jackson's Control (Track-by-Track)