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theblvcksupreme · 3 months

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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!

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andy-jam-blog · 4 months

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A jam for your consideration

Is this a Jamsona???

#Jamsons #Jimmy Jam

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mr-styles · 1 year

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Harry with songwriting legend Jimmy Jam backstage at the 2023 Grammys - 02.05.2023

#harry styles #jimmy jam #Grammys 2023

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tha-wrecka-stow · 8 months

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duranduratulsa · 5 days

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Now showing on DuranDuranTulsa's Flashback Theater...Purple Rain (1984) on glorious vintage VHS 📼!...remembering Prince 8 years later! #movie #movies #drama #music #purplerain #purplerain40 #prince #ripprince #princeandtherevolution #TheRevolution #wendyandlisa #thetime #MorrisDay #jeromebenton #jilljones #apollonia #ClarenceWilliamsIII #RIPClarenceWilliamsIII #JesseJohnson #bobbyz #brownmark #doctorfink #80s #vintage #vhs #durandurantulsa #durandurantulsasflashbacktheater

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nervoussystemmusicreverence · 8 months

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The Human League - Human

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The Human League

Composer

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Lyricist

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Produced

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Credit

The Human League - Ian Burden - Joanne Catherall - Philip Oakey - Jim Russell - Susan Ann Sulley - Philip Adrian Wright Additional musicians - Paul Rabiger - Keyboard parts, arrangement

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September 8 1986

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#the human league #jimmy jam #terry lewis #ian burden #joanne catherall #philip oakey #jim russell #susan ann sulley #philip adrian wright #paul rabiger #1980s #1986 #music #Youtube

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blkice64-blog · 2 months

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Janet Jackson’s “Alright” 1989 /1990

#janet jackson #jimmy jam #80s music #pop music #music video

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goodblacknews · 1 year

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Philanthropist Jacqueline Avant Honored with Opening of Children and Family Center in Her Name

Activist and former U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas Nicole Avant on Friday helped open the Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center at the MLK Medical Campus in the Watts-Willowbrook community of Los Angeles, CA in memory of her mother. “My family and I are thrilled and honored to celebrate the unveiling of the Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center,” Nicole Avant said. “For over 50 years,…

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#Benny Medina #Clarence Avant #Holly J. Mitchell #Holly Robinson Peete #Jacqueline Avant #Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center #Jerry Moss #Jimmy Jam #L.A. Reid #MLK Medical Campus #Nicole Avant #Phil Quartararo #Rick Caruso #Ted Sarandos

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culturalappreciator · 2 years

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#johnny gill #janet jackson #anderson paak #jimmy jam #r&b/soul

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fuchinobe · 2 years

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(1989, A&M Records, SP-12315)

Produced By Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

#janet jackson #jimmy jam #terry lewis #house #deep house

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myvinylplaylist · 10 months

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Janet Jackson: Number Ones (2010)

2021 Target Exclusive Transparent Red Vinyl

First time vinyl issue of this compilation. Release is an abbreviated version of previously issued compilation of thirty-three number one hits.

A&M Records

#my vinyl playlist #janet jackson #jimmy jam #terry lewis #a&m records #pop music #dance #funk music #soul music #80’s music #target exclusive #colored vinyl #record cover #album cover #album art #vinyl records

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freshthoughts2020 · 1 year

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#jimmy jam #Bella b harris #you people #Kenya HARRIS

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thebossishere · 11 months

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#JanetJackson #JimmyJam got this from Twitter user: @janetjourney

#janet jackson #jimmy jam

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rodpower78 · 2 years

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The Time

#the time #1980s #Funk #r&b/soul #classic r&b #morris day #jimmy jam #terry lewis #jesse johnson #jellybean johnson #monte moir

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tha-wrecka-stow · 9 months

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#Soul And R&B #Soul #R&B #RNB #r&b/soul #Music #1980s #janet jackson #Funny How Time Flies (When You’re Having Fun)#Control #jimmy jam #terry lewis #gif

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kasuchi · 2 years

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"I was a little reluctant to work with [Mariah], because I enjoyed her, but I wasn't a fan....I didn't feel like, I want her to sing my songs...So when we actually met--she came with the....big entourage and the whole deal, private jet....I was like, here we go. And then we actually got in the studio with her....She was the most focused, savvy--particularly savvy. She knew her way around the hook like nothing else. Like....you would go to a chord and she'd go, 'No, that's not going to work for Top 40.' Or you'd put a beat in and she'd go, 'No, the hip-hop crowd won't like that.' .... She was so aware of who her audience was....what they wanted, what they expected, and what she wanted it to be. I turned into the biggest Mariah fan, me and Terry [Lewis] both, and I still am to this day."

-- Jimmy Jam to Danyel Smith, 2016 (From SHINE BRIGHT)

#jimmy jam #mariah carey #music #Danyel Smith

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