A turning point in Janet Jackson's life
A new era of R&B sound established by production by Jam & Lewis.
Breaking free from her family's influence and establishing her own unique artistry, this album is a landmark in '80s pop music. Songs like "What Have You Done for Me Lately" and "Nasty" explore themes of female independence and strength, captivating audiences with their danceable beats and catchy melodies. This is an important work that laid the foundation for modern R&B.
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9 TRACKS:
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1)
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Control
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2)
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Nasty
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3)
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What Have You Done For Me Lately
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4)
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You Can Be Mine
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5)
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The Pleasure Principle
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6)
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When I Think Of You
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7)
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He Doesn't Know I'm Alive
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8)
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Let's Wait Awhile
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9)
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Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arranger] - Janet Jackson (1 to 3, 6, 8, 9)
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Arranged By [Vocal Arranger], Lead Vocals - Janet Jackson
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Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] - Janet Jackson (1 to 3, 5, 8, 9)
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Bells [Digital Bells] - Janet Jackson (7, 8)
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Co-producer - Janet Jackson (1 to 7, 9)
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Keyboards [Digital Keyboards] - Janet Jackson (1, 2)
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Producer - Janet Jackson (8)
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Synthesizer [Synthesizers] - Janet Jackson (3, 9)
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Written-By - Janet Jackson (1 to 4, 6, 8, 9)
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Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] - Jimmy Jam (3)
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Drum Programming - Jimmy Jam (1, 2, 6, 8, 9)
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Jimmy Jam
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Keyboards [Digital Keyboards] - Jimmy Jam (2, 4, 6, 8, 9)
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Percussion - Jimmy Jam (1 to 4, 6, 8, 9)
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Piano [Acoustic Piano] - Jimmy Jam (3, 8)
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Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] - Jimmy Jam (1, 3, 4, 7, 9)
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Sampler [Digital Sampling] - Jimmy Jam (1, 3)
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Synthesizer [Synthesizers] - Jimmy Jam (1, 3, 4, 9)
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Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] - Terry Lewis (1, 3, 6)
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Drum Programming - Terry Lewis (3, 4)
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Terry Lewis (5, 7)
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Engineer [Recording Engineer] - Terry Lewis (1 to 4, 6, 8, 9)
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Guitar - Terry Lewis (6)
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Percussion - Terry Lewis (1 to 4, 6, 8, 9)
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Written-By - James Harris III, Terry Lewis
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arranger] - Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis
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Producer - Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arranger] - Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis
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Arranged By [Vocal Arranger] - Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis
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Producer - Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arranger] - Terry Lewis, Jimmy Jam
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Steve Hodge (2, 6, 8, 9)
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Engineer [Recording Engineer] - Steve Hodge (3, 4, 7)
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Mixed By - Steve Hodge (1 to 4, 6 to 9)
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arranger], Arranged By [Vocal Arranger], Written-By, Drum Programming, Guitar, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming], Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Producer, Engineer [Ass - Monte Moir (5)
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Co-producer, Arranged By [Rhythm Arranger], Soloist [Guitar Solo], Guitar - Jellybean Johnson (4)
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arranger], Arranged By [Vocal Arranger], Written-By, Co-producer, Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Guitar - Spencer Bernard (7)
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Arranged By [Vocal Arranger], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] - Lisa Keith (7)
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Executive-Producer - John McClain
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Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] - Hami Wave (1)
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Engineer [Recording Engineer] - David Rivkin (7)
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Co-producer, Mixed By - Steve Wiese (5)
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Steve Wiese (8)
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Engineer [Recording Engineer] - Steve Wiese (1, 5, 7)
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Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] - Gwendolyn Traylor (4)
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Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] - Melanie Andrews (1, 3, 6, 8, 9)
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Written-By, Arranged By [Vocal Arranger] - Melanie Andrews (8)
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Synthesizer [Synthesizers] - Mark Cardenas (7)
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Twelve-String Guitar [12 String Acoustic Guitar] - O' Nicholas Raths (8, 9)
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Art Direction - Chuck Beeson
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Art Direction, Design - Melanie Nissen
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Coordinator [Project Coordinator] - Lyle Baker
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Photography By - Tony Viramontes
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Drum Programming - Roger Dumas (3) (7)
