The video was a critical triumph, dominating the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards by winning four categories: Best Dance Video (the first year this category existed) Best Choreography Best Editing Legacy and Career Impact
The production featured appearances by celebrities such as Arsenio Hall and a young Djimon Hounsou . Choreography and Artistry Paula Abdul - Straight Up (Official Music Video)
The "Straight Up" video is noted for several key production elements: The video was a critical triumph, dominating the
