Control is the third studio album by American singer Janet Jackson, released on February 4, 1986, by A&M Records.

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After releasing two commercially disappointing albums, Janet Jackson (1982) and Dream Street (1984), Janet Jackson returned in 1986 with her breakthrough third album, Control.

The spoken-word intro to Control announces Janet Jackson’s arrival as a pop powerhouse with a declaration of independence by the then-19-year-old baby of the Jackson family. By the time of Control’s release in 1986, the budding superstar had released two albums—1982’s Janet Jackson and 1984’s Dream Street—and scored R&B hits like ...

Jan 25, 2021 · Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for Control by Janet Jackson. Compare versions and buy on Discogs.

Sep 19, 2018 · “Control”: a retrospective review of Janet Jackson’s 1986 hit album. by Mark Keen Before the ground-breaking “Control” album was released in 1986, Janet Jackson had enjoyed some success with her first two albums, “Janet Jackson” (1982) and “Dream Street” (1984), which tied in with a stint in series four of 'Fame' which she ...

Control, the third studio album from Janet Jackson, is a unique fusion of rhythm and blues, funk, pop, disco, and modern synthesized percussion. Originally released in February of 1986, it established Jackson and her co-writers/producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as …

Control is the third studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson. It was released on February 4, 1986, by A&M Records. It was her first album after she had fired her father, Joseph Jackson as her manager. [1] Since the album's release it has been certified platinum. [2] It is one of her most known albums.

Feb 4, 2025 · A highly personal album that set her on a new creative path, ‘Control’ found Janet Jackson making leaps towards dominating the pop world.

Feb 1, 2021 · ‘Control’ remains a fierce, self-assured, and vibrant album that laid the groundwork for one of the most durable and dynamic pop music careers of the past three decades.