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Directed by Dominic Sena and premiered on June 1, 1987, the music video is arguably more famous than the song itself.

: Critics have described its musicality as a "sonic groover" with synths that "bump like busted shock absorbers" and screeching electric guitars. The Iconic Music Video Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle

: Choreographed by Barry Lather , the routine is famous for its intricate use of a chair and a microphone stand. Directed by Dominic Sena and premiered on June

is the sixth single from Janet Jackson's landmark 1986 album, Control . Released on May 12, 1987, the track is celebrated as an "independent woman" anthem, marking a pivotal moment in Jackson's career where she asserted her creative and personal autonomy. Production and Background is the sixth single from Janet Jackson's landmark

While it was the only single from Control to miss the Billboard Hot 100 top 10, it was a massive success in specific categories. Janet Jackson - "The Pleasure Principle"

Uniquely for the Control album, this was the only track not produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Instead, it was written and produced by , a keyboardist for the Minneapolis funk group The Time.