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Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle

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The Pleasure Principle (Portrait Of Edward James), 1937 René Magritte

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CONTROL by JANET JACKSON (1986)

On February 4th 1986, at just 19 years old Janet Jackson made history. She released her first album where she had full creative CONTROL. After two mildly successful albums full of songs she had no hand in creating Janet took matters into her own hands. With the help of her legendary producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the trio created a new unconventional sound consisting of a fusion of R&B, Rap Vocals, Funk, disco & synthesized percussion that would lead into pioneering a new genre of music called New Jack Swing.

Janet had recently gone through a public divorce to an abusive husband, severed business ties with her father & family. Janet no longer wanted to have her artistry decided for her she wanted to do it her own way.

The album also helped redefine what it meant to be a Black female superstar, and arguably, a Black superstar period. Unlike the safe(sometimes white washed) images of her mid-80s contemporaries there was something undeniably street and edgy about Janet’s overall presentation. From the hard-hitting beats to the funky choreography and sassy attitude, Janet was very Black and proud. With heavy Black Feminist themes Janet was one of the first Pop Stars to unapologetically include feminism and women empowerment in her music.

Control laid the Blueprint that many Female Popstars would later follow. Artists including Britney Spears, Beyoncè, Ciara, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Tinashe, Cassie, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monèt, Janelle Monaè, SZA, HER, Lil Kim, FKA Twigs, Lady Gaga and so many more. Control is still referenced, copied and studied over 35 years later.

With over 14 Million Copies sold it has also received immense critical acclaim and many accolades. It is on Rolling Stones list of the 500 Greatest albums of all time, It is listed by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 200 Definitive Albums of All Time, in addition to being included in several publications "best of" album lists. In 2016, it was selected for exhibition in the NMAAHC.

“This is a story about CONTROL, my control. Control of what I say, control of what I do…. This time I’m gonna do it MY way.”

With this statement alone Control went from just an album to a movement. A young black woman having complete control of her image, her art, her visuals, her presentation, was almost unheard of at the time. Janet changed it all. And with that Janet gave young woman and artists the inspiration to do the same.

Today we Honor Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and the Queen of Pop Music: JANET, MS. JACKSON IF YOU’RE NASTY!