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Janet Jackson's 'Control' Turns 40: Inside the Album's Making
4 Feb
Summary
- Janet Jackson celebrated 'Control's 40th anniversary with a video.
- Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis recall 'Nasty' as pivotal.
- The album marked the start of Jackson's career-defining album run.
Janet Jackson recently commemorated the 40th anniversary of her seminal 1984 album, 'Control.' She shared a celebratory video on Instagram, featuring footage from the album's historic period accompanied by the 'Control' monologue. This release marked the beginning of a powerful album trilogy.
Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were instrumental in shaping the album's sound. They recalled a pivotal moment during the recording of 'Nasty,' where Jackson's willingness to experiment with her vocal octave led to a breakthrough. This encouraged the creative team to fully commit to the album's innovative direction.
'Control' established Janet Jackson's artistic independence and ushered in a career-defining run of albums. This success was recognized at the 1987 Grammy Awards, where 'Control' garnered multiple nominations. Producers Jam and Lewis also achieved critical acclaim, winning Producer of the Year.
