Escapade (song)
1990 single by Janet Jackson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Escapade" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song was released on January 8, 1990, by A&M Records as the third single (fourth in the United Kingdom) from Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). "Escapade" became the third of the historic seven top-five singles released from the Rhythm Nation 1814 album, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Escapade" | ||||
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Single by Janet Jackson | ||||
from the album Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 | ||||
Released | January 8, 1990 (1990-01-08) | |||
Recorded | 1988–1989[1] | |||
Studio | Flyte Tyme (Minneapolis, Minnesota) | |||
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Length | 4:44 | |||
Label | A&M | |||
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"Escapade" on YouTube | ||||
The accompanying music video for "Escapade" takes place at an exotic carnival setting, also featuring Jackson's trademark intense choreography. The song and its video have influenced other songs and videos from several artists, who have cited influence from its upbeat tempo and joyous feel. "Escapade" won a BMI Pop Award for Most Played Song due to its frequent airplay and popularity among the general public, and was also performed by Jackson in her Japanese commercials for Japan Airlines. It has been included in each of Jackson's greatest hits albums, Design of a Decade: 1986–1996 (1995), Number Ones (2009) and Icon: Number Ones (2010).