single · April 20, 1993
That's the Way Love Goes
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r&bpopdance-pop
The lead single from janet., "That's the Way Love Goes" marked a shift in Jackson's sound, embracing a smoother, more sensual R&B vibe that dominated the charts.
- The song samples Bobby Byrd's 1973 funk classic "Same Beat."
- It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for eight weeks.
- The accompanying music video, directed by René Elizondo Jr., featured a more relaxed, at-home aesthetic compared to Jackson's previous work.
Janet Jackson is a pop and R&B singer from Gary, Indiana, who rose to fame in the 1980s with a series of chart-topping albums. She is known for her innovative music videos and socially conscious lyrics. This 1993 single was released between her blockbuster album Janet and the culturally significant janet. album.
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