Throb (song)
"Throb" | ||||
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Single by Janet Jackson | ||||
from the album Janet | ||||
B-side | "Any Time, Any Place" (R. Kelly Mix), "And On and On" | |||
Released | June 18, 1994 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Studio | Flyte Tyme Studios (Edina, Minnesota) | |||
Genre | House | |||
Length | 4:35 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
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"Throb" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, Janet (1993). It was written and produced by Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis and is a house song with a nu jazz influence. It was released commercially in the Netherlands as the album's sixth single on June 18, 1994, while in the United States it was a radio-only release.
"Throb" was well received by critics who appreciated its production. In the Netherlands, the song peaked at 20 on the Tipparade—a chart of 30 positions below the Top 40. It peaked at number 2 on the U.S.
Composition
"Throb" begins with Jackson saying "come for me",
An exclusive remix of "Throb", the Morales Badyard Mix, was included on Jackson's remix compilation album Janet Remixed in 1995.[7] Peter Rauhofer remixed "Throb" in 2013 and released the remix on Valentine's Day.[8]
Critical reception
"Throb" received positive reviews from music critics. Billboard, while reviewing the album on its twentieth anniversary, said, "If the production sounds a little dated now, the overtly sexual vibes on this track are pretty timeless – and still risqué for the early 90s.".[4][9] MuuMuse gave a positive review for "Throb", defining it as "a '90's purist's house track, featuring classic dance rhythms and beat breaks". The reviewer continued saying the song is "a much grittier experience than the slinky seduction" of Madonna's "Erotica" single released the year before, and finished saying "Surprisingly however, the track has aged brilliantly, and listening to it now is still an overly enjoyable experience".[6]
Sputnikmusic considered that "Throb" has a "sexy workout feel".
Chart performance
"Throb" was released as a commercial single in the Netherlands and charted at 20 on the Tipparade.
Live performances
Jackson performed "Throb" on Saturday Night Live along with "Any Time, Any Place".[19] For the performance, she wore a cropped vest with frog closures on the front and decorative chains with metal studs, which was later auctioned for US$5,120 in 2021.[20] Shahzaib Hussain from Clash magazine applauded the performance, saying that "backed by her band of loyal dancers, the switch-up from loose improv to patterned, synchronized routines reminded us no one could in music could move and groove like Janet".[21]
"Throb" was later added to the
The song was also used as an interlude on the
Track listings
- Dutch CD single[33]
- "Any Time, Any Place" (R. Kelly Mix) – 5:11
- "Throb" – 4:34
- Dutch CD maxi single[34]
- "Throb" – 4:34
- "Throb" (David MoralesLegendary Dub Mix) – 7:27
- "And On and On" – 4:49
- "Any Time, Any Place" (R. Kelly Mix) – 5:11
- UK promotional 12-inch single[35]
- A1. "Throb" (David Morales Legendary Club Mix) – 9:05
- B1. "Throb" (David Morales Legendary Dub Mix) – 7:27
- B2. "Throb" – 4:34
Credits and personnel
- Janet Jackson – lead vocals, background vocals, songwriter, producer
- Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis – songwriters, producers, all instruments
- Tina Landon – additional vocals
- Josie Harris – additional vocals
- Mixed by Dave Rideau at Steve Hodge at Flyte Tyme Studios, Edina, Minnesota.[33]
Charts
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Canada Dance Tracks (The Record)[36] with "Any Time, Any Place" |
7 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[14] | 20 |
Netherlands ( Dutch Single Tip)[37]
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10 |
CIN)[38] with "Any Time, Any Place" |
2 |
UK Club (Music Week)[39] David Morales remixes; with "Any Time, Any Place" CJ Mackintosh/R. Kelly/Jam & Lewis remixes |
1 |
US | 66 |
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[41] | 2 |
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[42] with "Any Time, Any Place" |
1 |
References
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