Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle Here

: In a departure from the high-production videos of the era, it features Jackson alone in a warehouse loft, dressed simply in a T-shirt and jeans.

: 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

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" Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle

: Choreographed by Barry Lather , the routine is famous for its intricate use of a chair and a microphone stand.

: The lyrics include a nod to Joni Mitchell’s "Big Yellow Taxi," a connection Jackson would later revisit by sampling Mitchell in her 1997 hit "Got 'til It's Gone". : In a departure from the high-production videos

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.

: The video won Best Choreography at the 1988 MTV Video Music Awards and was nominated for Best Female Video. Chart Performance and Impact Janet Jackson - "The Pleasure Principle" : Choreographed

: The song explores the "Freudian concept" of seeking immediate gratification, applied here to a woman taking control of a relationship. It emphasizes choosing self-worth over "loveless materialism".