Michael Jackson inspired by Janet Jackson (@ irdefka : tumblr). A thread

Speed Demon (1989)

The pleasure principle (1987)

Black or white (1991) // Black Cat (1989)

The way you make me feel (november 1987)

The pleasure principle (may 1987)

Bad (1987)

Nasty (1986)

Bad (1987)

Nasty (1986)

Bad (1987)

Nasty (1986)

The knowledge (1989) « Bigotry ? NO »

Black or White (1991)

Janet Jackson x Heavy D - Alright (1990). Peak year of New Jack Music + Hype dancing

Michael Jackson x Heavy D - Jam (1991). New Jack music

Janet Jackson - Love will never do - Directed by Herb Ritts (1991) https://twitter.com/janetologist/status/1011402952341417984/video/1

Michael Jackson - In the Closet - Directed by Herb Ritts (1992)

Anyone being angry at this thread is telling a lot on themselves.

Janet Jackson popularized the headset microphone. This microphone allowed performers like Michael Jackson and Madonna to dance on stage without holding a mic.

What have you done for me lately, Grammy awards 1987

Janet Jackson - Miss you much (1989)

Michael Jackson - Remember the time (Soul Train Awards, 1993)

Pitchfork article mentionning how Rhythm Nation 1814 inspired MJ for Dangerous

Janet Jackson - Love will never do - directed by Herb Ritts (1991)