"Escapade" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" (1989). It was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song was released on January 8, 1990 by A&M Records as the third single from "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" (1989). "Escapade" was released following Jackson's iconic "Rhythm Nation" single and became the third of the historic seven top-five singles released from the "Rhythm Nation 1814" album, reaching the top spot.