• Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis both wrote and produced the song
• The song has a sample from James Brown's 1974 R&B hit 'Papa Don't Take No Mess'.
• The single was released on April 20th, 1993, certified platinum by the RIAA, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 8 weeks (May 15, 1993 - July 3, 1993)
• In February 1994, the song won a Grammy award for Grammy Award for Best R&B Song
• The music video was directed by Janet's ex-husband RenĂ© Elizondo, Jr. and features an unknown Jennifer Lopez as Jackson's backup dancer