Janet jackson rhythm nation

1989 single by Janet Jackson

This article is about the song.

Janet jackson rhythm nation

For the album, see Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814. For the film, see Rhythm Nation 1814 (film). For the tour, see Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990.

"Rhythm Nation" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson, released as the second single from her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989).

It was written and produced by Jackson, in collaboration with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

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Jackson developed the song's concept in response to various tragedies in the media, deciding to pursue a socially conscious theme by using a political standpoint within upbeatdance music. In the United States, it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Black Singles and Dance Club Songs charts.

It also peaked within the top 40 of several singles charts worldwide. "Rhythm Nation" received several accolades, including BMI Pop Awards for "Most Played Song", the Billboard Award for "T