A music video for the song was directed by Robert Hales and choreographed by Gil Duldulao . It premiered on '' 20/20 '' on November 20 , 2009 . Nick Levine from Digital Spy commented : " There 's lots of dancing , Janet looks fantastic and the whole thing 's as slick as a classic Jam & Lewis groove . In short ? A thoroughly enjoyable way to spend the next three-and-a-half-minutes . Right , back to ' Escapade ' for us " . Jefferson Reid and Lindsay Miller of E! Online stated the video " features a vintage Janet vibe , including space-age shoulder pads and countless hat-tips to brother Michael . " While promoting her second greatest hits album '' Number Ones '' , the singer performed an eight-minute medley of six hits during the American Music Awards of 2009 . It included " Control " , " Miss You Much " , " What Have You Done for Me Lately " , " If " , " Make Me " , and finished with " Together Again " . At the end of the performance , the singer received applause and standing ovation from the audience . Jackson also performed the track on '' The X Factor '' results show on December 6 , 2009 . She pre-recorded the performance so she could perform as the headliner of the Jingle Bell Ball in London . She closed the concert with a medley of her greatest hits including " Make Me " , wearing half hareem-pant , half skirt concoction , jackets and high-top trainers . Jackson also included the song in her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival , held in New Orleans , Louisiana . The song was also included on the Number Ones : Up Close and Personal tour which happened the following year
American Music Awards of 2009
American Music Awards of 2009
Make Me (Janet Jackson song)