On this day 40 years ago, Janet Jackson took ‘CONTROL’ of her career and stepped out of the shadows of the JACKSON brand and became her OWN super star!
Released on February 4, 1986, Control marked Jackson’s break from her family’s management as she teamed with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for sleek beats and empowering lyrics that defined new jack swing. The album hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earned five Platinum certifications, sold over 10 million copies worldwide, and produced five Top 5 Hot 100 singles, a first for any solo female artist.
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