"Burnitup!" (stylized as "BURNITUP!") is a song by American singer Janet Jackson featuring rapper Missy Elliott recorded for Jackson's eleventh studio album, Unbreakable (2015). It was written and produced by Jackson, Dem Jointz, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Elliott. The song marked the fourth time Jackson and Elliott collaborated. "Burnitup!" was released as a promotional single from the album on September 25, 2015, while a digital promo single containing the album's version and a radio edit was released on October 5, 2015 by Rhythm Nation Records and BMG Rights Management.
The dance song contains electronic beats, processed vocal samples, crisp house drums, glossy keys and thick synth-bass in its instrumentation. Lyrically, the song finds Jackson promising to "dance like no one's watching" and "show you how to burn it up", while Elliott hypes the crowd. The song received positively from music critics, who praised the song for being a club-ready track and very energetic. "Burnitup!" charted within the top 20 on the US R&B Songs chart. It was performed on Jackson's 2015–16 Unbreakable World Tour and on her 2017-2019 State of the World Tour.
Last Updated: August 19, 2021
