As legendary albums go, few can rival the worldwide resonance of Janet Jackson‘s ‘Rhythm Nation 1814.’
Released in 1989, the socially conscious LP generated seven top 5 hits, four #1 singles, and charted #1 songs in three consecutive years.
This past week saw the set reach its 30th anniversary – an occasion Janet is marking with a series of celebratory ‘Rhythm Nation’ arena shows.
Aptly, the trek kicked off in Minneapolis – the very city the album was created in.
Even more warming was the performer’s regrouping with longtime collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis at Flyte Tyme Studios where the project was recorded. Peep That Grape Juice‘s exclusive picture above.
The visit was especially noteworthy given that the venue, which was vacated by the iconic production duo, is due to be bulldozed and rebuilt into a multi-million dollar living complex.
Before then, Jackson, Jam, and Lewis were able to reminiscence on the magic they created there, which spans much of the star’s incredible catalogue. Indeed, other hits recorded at the studio include ‘That’s The Way Love Goes’ (1993) and ‘All For You’ (2001).
Peep more from the emotional moment below…
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Damn this is like a week late from when this was posted online on other sites like tmz.
Take your crack alley body back to hell you demon!
Wow…And how was your day fan? Your thirst to talk to me was seething I bet.
ICONIC
So i guess Jimmy and Terry just gonna rock that look into their 70’s. Legends i know but c’mon fellas its 2019.
It’s their signature thing. Like Jlos green dress. Or Mariah’s “I Don’t know her” or her whistle. Or TLC with the condoms back in the day. Or Nelly with his plaster.
Whats wrong with that look? I think they look okay
Signature look is one thing but they’ve been rocking that look at every public event, award show and live performance for almost 40 damn years lol. Like we’ve literally never seen them dressed different.
So has lots of people from that era. Ive never seen Babyface in a new style. I think you want them to be like u when they are just being themselves
The whole album is such a masterpiece and has aged amazingly due to the very topics still so prevalent.
LEGENDARY ?
Beyonce rendered her useless, with Beyonce around it was impossible for her to shine.
Shut up. You sound stupid.
Don’t be a hater.