" That 's the Way Love Goes " , the album 's lead single entered the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 at number fourteen and peaked at number one . The single was certified gold by the RIAA on November 12 , 1993 . Virgin records intended for " If " to be the lead single for the album , but Jackson , Jam and Lewis disagreed . " That 's the Way Love Goes " remained at number one for eight weeks — the most successful chart performance of any member of the Jackson family . The single earned a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song . " If " was released as the album 's second single and peaked at number four on the Hot 100 , receiving gold certification on September 28 , 1993 . To promote the album , Jackson performed a medley of the first two singles at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards . " Again " , peaked at number one on the Hot 100 on December 11 , 1993 and topped the chart for two weeks . The single was certified gold and then doubled to platinum by the RIAA on December 17 , 1993 . The single earned a nomination at the 66th Academy Awards for Best Original Song , and she also performed the track at the ceremony . " Because of Love " reached number ten , but was not certified by the RIAA . " Any Time , Any Place " peaked at number two on the Hot 100 and was certified gold on July 11 , 1994 . " You Want This " , the album 's final commercial single for the United States , peaked at number eight on the Hot 100 and was awarded gold certification on December 6 , 1994 . The album has a hidden track , " Whoops Now " , which was released as a single in selected territories in 1995
1993 MTV Video Music Awards
1993 MTV Video Music Awards
Janet (album)