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Control is the breakthrough 1986 album by American singer Janet Jackson. It was her third album and marked a turning point in her career, as she took creative control of her music. Produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the album featured a bold, beat-heavy dance-pop sound that defined the era.12

Key songs from Control include "What Have You Done for Me Lately" and "Nasty," both of which topped the R&B charts and became pop hits. The album's lyrics conveyed Jackson's newfound independence, resonating with a youth audience and establishing her unique artistic identity.12

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