The accompanying now ICONIC music video for “If” portrays voyeurism, sensuality and intense choreography, while depicting technology that was unavailable at the time, such as touch screens and web cameras. The video received various accolades, including Best Female Video and Best Dance Video at the MTV Video Music Awards, and a Billboard Award for Dance Clip of the Year. It was also voted the second best female video of the decade by Idolator.
The ICON–the INCOMPARABLE, UNBREAKABLE, Janet Jackson celebrates her 56th birthday TODAY!! AND ANYONE that knows me this is my ALL-TIME FAVORITE entertainer. She just is. And you KNOWWWWWWWW we will be celebrating this HOLIDAY ALL DAMMN day per usual!!!!
Jackson performed a slew of her #1s and some updated surprises as well. I was lucky to be in attendance…. So here is my ‘BIRD’S EYE’ view of the jam-packed event!
It’s been over 2 years, but the ICON, Janet Jackson returned to the stage in Louisville, Kentucky for the 85 Degrees West concert series for Derby Night!
![VIBES from the VAULT: ON THIS DAY 29 years ago #JanetJackson RELEASED ‘If’ [vid]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/janet-if-theGamutt.gif?resize=560%2C315&ssl=1)
![MAG TAG: #JanetJackson covers #Essence! [Vid]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Grids_3x4_1439x1080_2-1-1.jpg?resize=672%2C372&ssl=1)
![WAKE UP JAM: #JanetJackson ‘Burn It Up’ feat. #MissyElliott [Vid]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_20220609_084731_943.webp?resize=672%2C372&ssl=1)
![STAR TRACKS: #MissyElliott & #JanetJackson LINK UP after 2 years! [vid]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screenshot_2022-06-08-19-07-13-1.png?resize=672%2C372&ssl=1)
![WAKE UP JAM: #MichaelJackson & #JanetJackson ‘Scream’ [vid]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/artworks-000424507224-0wtpce-t500x500.jpg?resize=500%2C372&ssl=1)
![WAKE UP JAM: #JanetJackson ‘Because of Love’ [LIVE]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hqdefault284129.jpg?resize=480%2C360&ssl=1)
![#HappyBirthdayJanet! #JanetJacksonDay MEGAMIX! [vids]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/janet-billboard-thegamutt.jpg?resize=672%2C372&ssl=1)
![WAKE UP JAM: #HappyBirthdayJanet! ‘Feedback/If/So Much Better’ Medley 2022 [vid]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/screenshot_2022-05-08-13-15-50-11327177514904860013.png?resize=672%2C372&ssl=1)
![#HappyBirthdayJanet! #JanetJackson turns 56! [vids]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/janet-jackson-bday-thegamutt.jpg?resize=533%2C372&ssl=1)
![STAR TRACKS: #JanetJackson caught the #SilkSonic show! [Pics]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fb_img_1652651489922.jpg?resize=672%2C372&ssl=1)
![STAR TRACKS: #JanetJackson reconnects with #JermaineDupri #JimmyJam & #Usher in Vegas! [Vid]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_20220515_094225.jpg?resize=640%2C372&ssl=1)
![WAKE UP JAM: #JanetJackson returns to the stage at #KentuckyDerby night! [Vids]](https://i0.wp.com/thegamutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/screenshot_2022-05-08-13-15-41-1.png?resize=672%2C372&ssl=1)