One of the boldest pop songs of a generation has become TikTok’s latest obsession, 32 years after its debut.
Janet Jackson released “Any Time, Any Place” in 1993. The song hails from her fifth studio album, Janet.
Janet was a stark departure from Jackson’s previously recorded works, Janet Jackson (1982), Dream Street (1984), Control (1986), and Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). Janet wasn’t afraid to explore bold themes, and TikTok’s latest retro obsession is one of the album’s most candid tracks to ever make it onto the Billboard charts.
“Any Time, Any Place” is a song about intimacy. Its frank lyrics continue to resonate with listeners, placing it at number 7 on the TikTok Music Charts.
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Janet displayed a more mature side to the then 27-year-old artist. She leaned more into her femininity than ever before, from the album’s striking cover art (where a topless Jackson’s breasts were covered by the hands of then-husband René Elizondo Jr.), to songs such as “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “You Want This,” and “If.”
TikTok users are creating their own viral videos using the song as a backdrop to convey messages related to relationships, empowerment, and an overall appreciation for the song.
Janet Jackson said ‘Janet’ was a watershed career moment
In a 2013 interview with Billboard, Janet Jackson shared her recollections of writing and recording the Janet album. She explained, “I always write my music based on what is going on in my life at the time. I wanted to allow people in… I want my fans to really know me. The Janet album was sexual, and I was beginning to really discover that side of me.”
She added, “I write about my experiences or things that touch me deeply. I was really beginning to get in tune with my sexual self. This is what I wanted to express, so I did.”
The album’s accompanying videos brought the songs to life in a fun, unforgettable way that fans still talk about today. Some memorable faces include a young Jennifer Lopez in “That’s The Way Love Goes” and actor Gary Dourdan in “Again.”
Entertainment Weekly reported that in 2023, Janet was certified seven times platinum in the U.S., with sales of 14 million worldwide. The enduring success of the album reflects how strongly its themes and songs continue to resonate with listeners decades later.
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