Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle May 2026

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

: 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. Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle

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" Directed by Dominic Sena and premiered on June

: Choreographed by Barry Lather , the routine is famous for its intricate use of a chair and a microphone stand. Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle