Throb (song)
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"Throb" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson
from her fifth studio album, janet.
(1993). Released as the album's sixth single
in 1994, the track is the second B-side
to "Any Time, Any Place
", the album's fifth single.
while moaning sexually
, which emphasizes she is having an orgasm
while having sex through the song; this can be proven in her performance of "Throb" on Saturday Night Live
on May 14, 1994, where Jackson puts her hands towards her genitals
pretending to stimulate herself
while moaning. It was also performed on Jackson's janet. Tour
and The Velvet Rope Tour
. The song was also used as an interlude on the Number Ones: Up Close and Personal
tour.
"Throb" was released as a single in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom for which there was no promotion or music video
. It received radio airplay
in the U.S. and the UK, and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay at number sixty-six. The other B-side, "And on and On", went on to chart as well. However, due to restrictions, both songs were ineligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100
. An exclusive remix
of "Throb", the Morales Badyard Mix, appears on Jackson's 1995 remix compilation janet. Remixed
.
Dutch CD maxi single (7243 8 92495 2 1)
UK 12" promo single (VSTDJ 1501)
"And on and On"
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
from her fifth studio album, janet.
Janet.
Janet is the fifth studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on May 18, 1993 by Virgin Records. Prior to its release, Jackson was at the center of a high-profile bidding war over her recording contract. Her original label A&M sought to renew her contract, while others, such...
(1993). Released as the album's sixth single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in 1994, the track is the second B-side
A-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
to "Any Time, Any Place
Any Time, Any Place
"Any Time, Any Place" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, janet. . Released as the album's fifth single on May 23, 1994 it reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and became another R&B chart-topper for Jackson.Jackson has performed the song on some of her...
", the album's fifth single.
Song information
Throughout the song, Jackson describes the constant "pounding" from a sexual partnerSexual partner
Sexual partners are people who engage in sexual activity together. The sexual partners can be of any gender or sexual orientation. The sexual partners may be in a committed relationship, either on an exclusive basis or not, or engage in the sexual activity on a casual basis...
while moaning sexually
Sexual intercourse
Sexual intercourse, also known as copulation or coitus, commonly refers to the act in which a male's penis enters a female's vagina for the purposes of sexual pleasure or reproduction. The entities may be of opposite sexes, or they may be hermaphroditic, as is the case with snails...
, which emphasizes she is having an orgasm
Orgasm
Orgasm is the peak of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, characterized by an intense sensation of pleasure...
while having sex through the song; this can be proven in her performance of "Throb" on Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
on May 14, 1994, where Jackson puts her hands towards her genitals
Sex organ
A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, as narrowly defined, is any of the anatomical parts of the body which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute the reproductive system in a complex organism; flowers are the reproductive organs of flowering plants, cones are the reproductive...
pretending to stimulate herself
Masturbation
Masturbation refers to sexual stimulation of a person's own genitals, usually to the point of orgasm. The stimulation can be performed manually, by use of objects or tools, or by some combination of these methods. Masturbation is a common form of autoeroticism...
while moaning. It was also performed on Jackson's janet. Tour
Janet. Tour
The Janet. World Tour is the second concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson. It was launched in support of her fifth studio album Janet . It began in November, 1993 and continued through April, 1995...
and The Velvet Rope Tour
The Velvet Rope Tour
The Velvet Rope World Tour is the third concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson. Launched in support of her sixth studio album The Velvet Rope , the tour embarked on an international trek that included Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand and Australia.Due to the fact...
. The song was also used as an interlude on the Number Ones: Up Close and Personal
Number Ones: Up Close and Personal
Number Ones: Up Close and Personal is the sixth concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson. Described as her "largest world tour", the show is in support of her second compilation album, Number Ones...
tour.
"Throb" was released as a single in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom for which there was no promotion or music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
. It received radio airplay
Airplay
* Airplay is the amount of time a song is played on the radio.It may also refer to:* AirPlay, an audio & video streaming technology from Apple Inc.* Airplay , Foster & Graydon music project from 1980* Citroën C1, Citroën C1 Airplay...
in the U.S. and the UK, and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay at number sixty-six. The other B-side, "And on and On", went on to chart as well. However, due to restrictions, both songs were ineligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. An exclusive remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
of "Throb", the Morales Badyard Mix, appears on Jackson's 1995 remix compilation janet. Remixed
Janet. Remixed
Janet Remixed is the second remix album by American R&B-pop singer Janet Jackson. Released on March 13, 1995, it featured two non-album B-sides, including the radio hit "And on and On" and "70's Love Groove", as well as a number of exclusive remixes of tracks from the Janet album...
.
Track listings
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Mix) – 5:11 - "Throb" – 4:34
Dutch CD maxi single (7243 8 92495 2 1)
- "Throb" – 4:34
- "Throb" (David Morales Legendary Dub Mix) – 7:27
- "And on and On" – 4:49
- "Any Time, Any Place" (R. Kelly Mix) – 5:11
UK 12" promo single (VSTDJ 1501)
- A1. "Throb" (David Morales Legendary Club Mix) – 9:05
- B1. "Throb" (David Morales Legendary Dub Mix) – 7:27
- B2. "Throb" – 4:34
Official remixes
- Album Version – 4:35
- Morales Badyard Club (appears on janet. RemixedJanet. RemixedJanet Remixed is the second remix album by American R&B-pop singer Janet Jackson. Released on March 13, 1995, it featured two non-album B-sides, including the radio hit "And on and On" and "70's Love Groove", as well as a number of exclusive remixes of tracks from the Janet album...
) – 8:59 - David Morales Legendary Dub Mix – 7:27
- David Morales Legendary Club Mix – 9:05
Charts
"Throb"| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | 66 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 2 |
"And on and On"
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | 38 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart is the airplay component chart of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. It is not the R&B subset of The Hot 100 Airplay, but rather a separate panel of R&B stations in urban markets used for the R&B/Hip-Hop chart... |
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