Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p "Rhythm Nation" is a song by American entertainer Janet Jackson, released as the second single from Rhythm Nation 1814. Written and produced by Jackson and Jam & Lewis, its innovative production combines elements of dance pop and industrial music with flourishes of hip-hop, new jack swing and funk rock. The song's lyrics explore unification and racial harmony, focusing on a common identity (or "nation") among ethnic and cultural groups. Its title was coined by Jackson in response to tragedies and crimes reported by news media.The song is known for its themes of racial unity and the eradication of prejudice in society. Its music video has been called "the gold standard for dystopian dance pop music videos," which "set the template for hundreds of videos to come in the Nineties and aughts." It is notable for its "post-apocalyptic" warehouse setting, black military garb and choreography, winning a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video. "Rhythm Nation" has received a number of accolades, including BMI Pop Awards for Most Played Song and Songwriter of the Year, and nominations for Top Dance/Club Play Single of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy Award for Jackson as Producer of the Year for the song and album. The video won Billboard Awards (Director's Award and Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement), MTV Video Music Awards (Best Choreography and Best Dance Video) and Soul Train Awards (Music Video of the Year), was listed one of the Greatest Music Videos and Dance Songs of All Time by Slant Magazine and voted within the Top 10 Best Music Videos of the 1980s by Billboard. The song and video earned Jackson an MTV Video Vanguard Award for her impact on entertainment.The "Rhythm Nation" outfit was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, most recently being displayed in 2011's "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power" exhibit and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also includes the song's hand-written lyrics in their Women Who Rock exhibit, also including the song in a class based on female songwriters. The success of the song and video also established the "Janet Jackson/Rhythm Nation Scholarship," a monetary award given to students who demonstrate high academic achievement or are actively involved in their school or community.. }
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- Rhythm_Nation abstract ""Rhythm Nation" is a song by American entertainer Janet Jackson, released as the second single from Rhythm Nation 1814. Written and produced by Jackson and Jam & Lewis, its innovative production combines elements of dance pop and industrial music with flourishes of hip-hop, new jack swing and funk rock. The song's lyrics explore unification and racial harmony, focusing on a common identity (or "nation") among ethnic and cultural groups. Its title was coined by Jackson in response to tragedies and crimes reported by news media.The song is known for its themes of racial unity and the eradication of prejudice in society. Its music video has been called "the gold standard for dystopian dance pop music videos," which "set the template for hundreds of videos to come in the Nineties and aughts." It is notable for its "post-apocalyptic" warehouse setting, black military garb and choreography, winning a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video. "Rhythm Nation" has received a number of accolades, including BMI Pop Awards for Most Played Song and Songwriter of the Year, and nominations for Top Dance/Club Play Single of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy Award for Jackson as Producer of the Year for the song and album. The video won Billboard Awards (Director's Award and Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement), MTV Video Music Awards (Best Choreography and Best Dance Video) and Soul Train Awards (Music Video of the Year), was listed one of the Greatest Music Videos and Dance Songs of All Time by Slant Magazine and voted within the Top 10 Best Music Videos of the 1980s by Billboard. The song and video earned Jackson an MTV Video Vanguard Award for her impact on entertainment.The "Rhythm Nation" outfit was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, most recently being displayed in 2011's "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power" exhibit and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also includes the song's hand-written lyrics in their Women Who Rock exhibit, also including the song in a class based on female songwriters. The success of the song and video also established the "Janet Jackson/Rhythm Nation Scholarship," a monetary award given to students who demonstrate high academic achievement or are actively involved in their school or community.".