5 Key Facts About Janet Jackson's Control Album
- Released on February 4, 1986, by A&M Records.
- It marked a major artistic and commercial shift for Janet Jackson, establishing her as a pop icon.
- The album was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who defined its signature sound.
- Control spawned five top-five singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including “What Have You Done for Me Lately” and “Nasty.”
- It won four American Music Awards and was nominated for two Grammys, solidifying its cultural impact.