The year 2006 saw Pop Queen Janet Jackson in quite the precarious position professionally.
Still reeling from the backlash of her infamous wardrobe malfunction two years prior, the superstar attempted to solider through the drama with the release of her 9th studio album ‘20 Y.O’.
And though unfairly deemed a disappointment, the Platinum project did yield many a gem – none more so than ‘So Excited’.
Seemingly a smash in waiting, politics sunk the pulsating track at radio. A fact perhaps most sad due to its effect on the song’s accompanying video (which went largely unnoticed).
Criminally underrated, the Joseph Khan directed clip serves as one the best of Janet’s latter career. Boasting stunning cinematography, a high-octane routine, and Ms. Jackson’s trademark abs, ‘Excited’ takes a worthy seat beside its visual siblings ‘All Nite (Don’t Stop)’ and ‘Son of a Gun’.
More of this, please, Janet. That is, of course, whenever you decide to return!
*Retro Rewind sees That Grape Juice re-visit hot music videos and Pop cultural moments from yesteryear*
5 COMMENTS
CreamDiggler
November 16, 2011 at 3:25 pm
I must agree…this video is hawt!
Spunkypoop
November 16, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Agree!, Janet was always steps ahead of her peers. Hurry Jan, Jan we need an album ASAP!
Stoney-Brie
November 16, 2011 at 9:49 pm
I really love this video! good times! she’s coming back in 2012!!! we need this shyt back!
Sheltop
November 17, 2011 at 12:02 am
VERY WELL WRITTEN AGREE 100%
MaDdy
November 19, 2011 at 9:46 pm
STILL THE QUEEN <3
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