The Pleasure Principle

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It's the pleasure principle, oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh

"The Pleasure Principle" is the sixth single from Janet Jackson's third studio album, Control (1986). Song information and video The song is an "independent woman" anthem about love gone wrong built around a dance beat. Music video For the music video, the Shep Pettibone Mix was used. It won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography in 1988 and was nominated for the Soul Train Award for Female Single of the Year and won her two American Music Awards in 1988. In the video, Jackson enters a loft to practice her dancing. She gives a solo dance performance… read more
"The Pleasure Principle" is the sixth single from Janet Jackson's third studio album, Control (1986). Song information and video The s… read more
"The Pleasure Principle" is the sixth single from Janet Jackson's third studio album, Control (1986). Song information and video The song is an "independent woman&quo… read more

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Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966 in Gary, IN) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actress and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues set her reputation as a role model for youth. The tenth and youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety telev… read more
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966 in Gary, IN) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actress and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually pro… read more
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