Janet Jackson Celebrates 40th Anniversary of 'Control' Album on Instagram
Janet Jackson, the renowned R&B icon, recently marked the 40th anniversary of her groundbreaking album "Control" in a post on Instagram. The album, released on February 4, 1986, was a pivotal moment in Jackson's career, showcasing her talent and versatility as an artist. Featuring hits like "Nasty," "What Have You Done For Me Lately," and "When I Think of You," "Control" was a commercial success, earning multiple platinum certifications.
In her Instagram post, Jackson shared a montage of clips from the "Control" era, accompanied by the iconic monologue from the title track. The album's title track famously declares, "This is a story about control/My control/Control of what I say/Control of what I do/And this time, I’m gonna do it my way." Jackson expressed her excitement for the album's milestone, writing, "Happy 40th Control!" and tagging producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
At just 19 years old when "Control" was released, Jackson received critical acclaim for the album, earning three Grammy nominations in 1987. The nominations included Album of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Control," as well as Best R&B Song for "What Have You Done for Me Lately." Additionally, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were honored with the Producer of the Year, Non-Classical award for their work on the album.
"Control" solidified Janet Jackson's status as a music industry powerhouse and remains a timeless classic in her extensive discography. The album's impact on the music industry and its enduring popularity among fans highlight Jackson's enduring influence as an artist.