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  1. On This Day February 4 1986 - Control by Janet Jackson Was Released

    On This Day February 4 1986 - Control by Janet Jackson Was Released

    On this day February 4 1986, Control by Janet Jackson was released, marking a major turning point in her career and in 1980s pop music. As her third studio album, Control introduced a stronger creative voice, pairing confident vocals with tightly produced tracks that immediately set it apart...
  2. On This Day January 26 1987 - Control The Remixes by Janet Jackson Was Released Internationally

    On This Day January 26 1987 - Control The Remixes by Janet Jackson Was Released Internationally

    On this day January 26 1987, Control The Remixes by Janet Jackson was released though some sources cite a November 1987 date for international releases. The album offered reworked versions of tracks from her breakthrough album Control. The release was limited to Europe and Japan, reflecting how...
  3. On This Day October 23, 1984 – Janet Jackson Released Dream Street

    On This Day October 23, 1984 – Janet Jackson Released Dream Street

    On this day October 23, 1984, Janet Jackson released her second studio album Dream Street, marking an important step in her early artistic journey before her rise to global fame later in the decade. The album blended pop and R&B sounds with youthful energy, hinting at the confidence and...
  4. On This Day October 11 1986 - When I Think Of You by Janet Jackson Became the #1 Song in America

    On This Day October 11 1986 - When I Think Of You by Janet Jackson Became the #1 Song in America

    On this day October 11 1986, When I Think Of You by Janet Jackson reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, giving her the first chart-topping single of her career. The song, from her breakthrough album Control, showcased her growing confidence and independence as an artist. Driven by an...
  5. On This Day October 7 1989 – Miss You Much Became the #1 Song in America

    On This Day October 7 1989 – Miss You Much Became the #1 Song in America

    On this day October 7 1989, Miss You Much by Janet Jackson reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, dominating the charts and cementing her status as one of the most powerful forces in pop music. The lead single from her landmark album Rhythm Nation 1814, the song showcased her signature...
  6. On This Day September 21 1982 – Janet Jackson Released Her Debut Album

    On This Day September 21 1982 – Janet Jackson Released Her Debut Album

    On this day September 21 1982, Janet Jackson released her self titled debut album. At just 16 years old, Janet stepped out from the shadow of her famous family to establish herself as a solo artist with a fresh voice and style. The album included tracks such as Young Love and Come Give Your...
  7. On This Day September 19 1989 – Rhythm Nation 1814 Album by Janet Jackson Released

    On This Day September 19 1989 – Rhythm Nation 1814 Album by Janet Jackson Released

    On this day September 19 1989, Janet Jackson released her fourth studio album Rhythm Nation 1814. Building on the success of Control, the album combined pop, R&B, funk, and industrial influences, delivering both socially conscious themes and dance floor anthems. With tracks like Rhythm Nation...
  8. On This Day September 7 1984 – 18 Year Old Janet Jackson Eloped With Singer James DeBarge

    On This Day September 7 1984 – 18 Year Old Janet Jackson Eloped With Singer James DeBarge

    On this day September 7 1984, 18 year old Janet Jackson made headlines when she eloped with singer James DeBarge of the R&B group DeBarge. At the time, Janet was just beginning to step into the spotlight with her own career, while James was already known for hits with his family band. Their...
  9. On This Day August 22 1989 – Miss You Much by Janet Jackson Released

    On This Day August 22 1989 – Miss You Much by Janet Jackson Released

    On this day August 22 1989, Miss You Much by Janet Jackson was released as the lead single from her Rhythm Nation 1814 album. The track hit with kinetic energy combining punchy percussion, rhythmic drive, and Janet’s pinpoint vocal delivery to deliver one of the most iconic pop hits of the era...
  10. Janet Jackson Released Her Control Album in 1986

    Janet Jackson Released Her Control Album in 1986

    On this day, February 4, 1986, Janet Jackson released her third studio album, Control. This album marked a turning point in her career, as she broke away from her family’s influence and established her own sound with the help of legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Control reached #1...
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    Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989)

    Title: Rhythm Nation 1814 Artist: Janet Jackson Genre: R&B Released: 1989 Tracks: 1 - Interlude: Pledge - 2 - Rhythm Nation - 3 - Interlude: T.V. - 4 - State of the World - 5 - Interlude: Race - 6 - The Knowledge - 7 - Interlude: Let's Dance - 8 - Miss You Much - 9 -...
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    Control (1986)

    Title: Control Artist: Janet Jackson Genre: R&B Released: 1986 Tracks: 1 - Control - 5:53 2 - Nasty - 4:03 3 - What Have You Done for Me Lately - 4:59 4 - You Can Be Mine - 5:17 5 - The Pleasure Principle - 4:57 6 - When I Think of You - 3:57 7 - He Doesn't Know I'm Alive - 3:32 8...
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    Dream Street (1984)

    Title: Dream Street Artist: Janet Jackson Genre: R&B Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - Don't Stand Another Chance - 4:18 2 - Two to the Power of Love (feat. Cliff Richard) - 3:08 3 - Pretty Boy - 6:37 4 - Dream Street - 3:57 5 - Communication - 3:16 6 - Fast Girls - 3:20 7 - Hold Back the...
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    Janet Jackson (1982)

    Title: Janet Jackson Artist: Janet Jackson Genre: R&B Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Say You Do - 6:50 2 - You'll Never Find (A Love Like Mine) - 4:11 3 - Young Love - 4:58 4 - Love and My Best Friend - 4:48 5 - Don't Mess Up This Good Thing - 3:55 6 - Forever Yours - 4:57 7 - The Magic...
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