If

About If

"If" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album Janet (1993). Jackson co-wrote and co-produced "If" with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with Harvey Fuqua, John Bristol and Jackey Beavers receiving songwriting credits for the sampling of their composition for Diana Ross & the Supremes entitled "Someday We'll Be Together". The song was released as the album's second single in July 13, 1993 by Virgin Records. It fuses various genres, including rock, trip hop and industrial music, with elements of new jack swing and hip hop music. "If" received critical acclaim, with most critics noting Jackson's evolution into a sexual persona from her prior reserved, celibate public image. It received a BMI Pop Award for Most Played Song and was also ranked among Slant Magazine's Best Singles of the 1990s. It peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. It also performed well in Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. more »