Jane Child - Don't Wanna Fall In Love

What this video is

Released in January 1990 on Warner Bros. Records, 'Don't Wanna Fall in Love' arrived at the zenith of the MTV era when a distinctive visual identity could launch an unknown Canadian artist to the upper reaches of the Billboard Hot 100. Jane Child's ear-to-nose chain piercing — inspired by her Toronto upbringing near large Indian and African diaspora communities — and her signature cornrow-and-spike hairstyle made…

Why it matters

A landmark of dance-pop and synth-funk crossover, the track bridged post-punk individuality with new jack swing production sensibilities. Child's status as sole writer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist — playing bass, keyboards, and programming all elements — was exceptional for a female pop…

The director

Derek M. Allen is a cinematographer-turned-director credited on the 1990 Jane Child 'Don't Wanna Fall in Love' music video, listed on both IMDb (tt7004712) and Wikipedia as director. His background as a cinematographer informed the video's distinctive dual…