Number Ones(A&M)

One thing about Janet Jackson, she makes dancing look easy. An Icon first and foremost. Janet is known for her innovative tours, signature kool-aid smile and even bigger heart. The youngest of the Jackson clan, Janet releases her Number Ones disc today. In honor of the release, Bizzom counts down the top 10 Janet Jackson videos. We warn you this wasn’t easy.

10.Starting off our list is Janet Jackson’s sensual R&B ballad “Twenty Foreplay”(Design of a Decade).Janet lives the life of a movie star in the Hollywood glamorous video . The black and white music video captured Janet’s essence and beauty like no other. Almost every scene Miss Jackson looked nearly flawless.

9. Selected as a single from The Velvet Rope(1997), director Paul Hunter had the duty of shooting the video for the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis classic “I Get Lonely.” Hunter brought out an even sexier side to Janet Jackson. Most memorable scene? Jackson unbuttoning. Classic.

8. Like the lyrics say “Leave all your worries behind”. “Escapade” was whimsical offering from Janet Jackson and a #1 hit for the singer. The video contains beautiful imagery and solid choreography.

7. Vibrant.Colorful.Sexy. All For You-the album and lead single was the return of a much happier Janet than what fans previously saw in thought-provoking and introspective album The Velvet Rope.

6. R&B gem “That’s the Way Love Goes” earns the # 6 spot on the Janet Jackson video countown. Surprisingly Janet didn’t go straight into a up-tempo track, instead opting for something mellow and chill. The move albeit risky, pulled off. The video, like the song, is very intimate. Notable appearance from the video is music diva Jennifer Lopez.

5. “Miss You Much”- shot entirely in black and white, was a music video that proved why Janet Jackson is a respected dance artist. The unforgettable chair routine at the end of the video was so perfectly executed, it made you want to grab the nearest chair and attempt the routine itself.

4.No fancy footwork or props were needed for 1987′s “The Pleasure Principle”. The video speaks for itself. Janet Jackson’s incredible solo performance is certainly one that can’t be topped. She dances for nearly 5 minutes without breaking a sweat. Talk about impressive.

3.The very moment you see Janet walk down those stairs, you know she means business. “If”(Janet.), both the song and video, is still innovative as it was almost 17 years ago. Perhaps the music video is best known for the infamous dance-breakdown.

2. Janet shocked audiences and fans everywhere when she released the playful and free “Love Will Never Do(Without You)”. The video itself was such a huge departure from the woman rocking all black. “Love Will Never Do” introduced Jackson as a international sex symbol.

1. “Rhythm Nation” was just the beginning for Janet. It is one of Janet’s most respected music videos in her 20 year career. In “Rhythm Nation”, we see JJ decked out in fulled-fledged military gear. The music videos conveys powerful message and ground breaking dance sequence. Because of this, “Rhythm Nation” rightfully earns the top spot on our video countdown.

What are your favorite Janet Jackson videos?

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