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] - Janet Jackson (1 to 3, 6, 8, 9)
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Arranged By [Vocals] - Janet Jackson
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Backing Vocals - Janet Jackson (1 to 3, 5, 8, 9)
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Co-producer - Janet Jackson (1 to 7, 9)
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Lead Vocals - Janet Jackson
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Written-By - Janet Jackson (1 to 4, 6, 9)
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Drum Programming - Jimmy Jam (1, 2, 6, 8, 9)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Jimmy Jam
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Keyboards [Digital] - Jimmy Jam (2, 4, 6, 8, 9)
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Programmed By [Synthesizers] - Jimmy Jam (1, 3, 4, 7, 9)
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Synthesizer - Jimmy Jam (1, 3, 4, 9)
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Backing Vocals - Terry Lewis (1, 3, 6)
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Engineer [Recording] - Terry Lewis (1 to 4, 6, 8, 9)
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Arranged By [Rhythm] - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (1 to 4, 6, 8, 9)
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Arranged By [Vocals] - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (1 to 4, 6, 8, 9)
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Percussion - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (1 to 4, 6, 8, 9)
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Producer - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (1 to 4, 6 to 9)
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Written-By - James Harris III , Terry Lewis
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Engineer [Assistant] - Steve Hodge (2, 6, 8, 9)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Steve Hodge (6, 8, 9)
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Mixed By - Steve Hodge (1 to 4, 6 to 9)
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Executive Producer - John McClain
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Backing Vocals - Melanie Andrews (1, 3, 6, 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
