Janet Jackson
With 'Control' (1986) Janet Jackson seized her own career and, alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, helped invent new jack swing. 'Rhythm Nation 1814' turned social commentary into hard-edged dance-pop and produced an unmatched run of hit singles.
Origin: Gary, Indiana, USA · Years active: 1973–present
Biography
With 'Control' (1986) Janet Jackson seized her own career and, alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, helped invent new jack swing. 'Rhythm Nation 1814' turned social commentary into hard-edged dance-pop and produced an unmatched run of hit singles.
Key 1980s albums
- Dream Street (1984)
- Control (1986)
- Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989)
Essential songs
- Nasty (1986)
- Control (1986)
- What Have You Done for Me Lately (1986)
- Miss You Much (1989)
- Rhythm Nation (1989)
Genres
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