It is also the first album to produce number one hits on the chart in three separate calendar years, beginning with ' Miss You Much' in 1989, ' Escapade' and ' Black Cat' in 1990, and culminating with ' Love Will Never Do (Without You)' in 1991. It is the only album in the history of the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart to have seven commercial singles peak within the top five positions. Songs range from mechanized dance rhythms to soft balladry, giving it appeal across multiple radio formats. Noted for its use of sampling and utilizing heavily swung synthesized percussion throughout its production, the record encompasses a variety of musical styles, such as new jack swing, hard rock, pop, dance and industrial music. Jackson came to be considered a role model for youth because of her socially conscious lyrics.Īs with Control, recording for Rhythm Nation 1814 took place at Lewis and Jam's Flyte Tyme Studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota where they worked in seclusion with Jackson to complete the album. Although its primary concept of a sociopolitical utopia was met with mixed reactions, its composition received critical acclaim. Collaborating with songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, she drew inspiration from various tragedies reported through news media, exploring racism, poverty, and substance abuse, in addition to themes of romance. Although label executives wanted material similar to her previous album, Control (1986), Jackson insisted on creating a concept album addressing social issues. Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson, released on September 19, 1989, by A&M Records.

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