First Time Hearing Janet Jackson - “Control” Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@michaelavila9963]

In order to fully appreciate this song, you need to see the live video.

[@PNWOlygurl66]

YES! Her dancing is beyond Fire!

[@tonidarcy5515]

You must watch her dancing with her singing! A must!! been a fan since the 80's ..

[@pamcrumpler9169]

Half of the fun is in the video guys. Love the vibe you guys have.

[@hmmmyeahnahdoh823]

Asia, You can't listen to Janet without watching the video. How can you do one without the other, it's unconscionable, it's sacrilege, it's JANET, MISS JACKSON!!! if you're Nasty 🤨🤭

[@Az777]

She was only 20 when this came out in 86. Such a great singer and dancer. This was absolutely about her stepping out from her Daddy's shadow.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

It's clearly about more than just her daddy.

[@PNWOlygurl66]

She still IS! ❤

[@Tevan2899]

@@GalaxyNexus1a major inspiration of this song has to do with her firing her father as a manager and creating her own image. it’s all about coming into her own person and stepping out of her family’s shadow.

[@Laurawhite-x9x]

Paula Abdul did all the choreography for this Album

[@Laurawhite-x9x]

I’m old but she had eloped with one of the Debarge boys and her dad flipped and I wanna say Joe had it annulled she fired her Dad and Hired terry and jimmy her dad was pissed afraid they would make her sound like Prince

[@lAPPROVETHISMESSAGE]

Janet joined the cast of Good Times in 1977 at the age of 11, cementing her place as a star in her own right. Roles on 'A New Kind Of Family', 'Diff'rent Strokes', and 'Fame' followed. At the age of 16 her first album, which she recorded at the insistence of her father, was released. Janet's 3rd album 'Control', released in 1986 when she was 19, is the record that launched her into the stratosphere. It was her personal and professional declaration of independence.

[@KB-xp6dq]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were insistent that Janet get out of the "Jackson Bubble" in L.A. and come to work with them in Minneapolis. She was forced to be more independent on unfamiliar ground, and they always catered their writing of songs to the personal aspects of the artist(s). This song was birthed because they actually got to know her (she didn't even realize that they were logging important info about her life before they ever stepped foot in the studio). Janet's first two albums flopped because they didn't have any of "HER" in them. "Control" launched her into the stratosphere (and later iconic status) because this one was ALL her.

[@Chefcorky]

Facts!

[@emanuelsanders2030]

The live version of this song is EPIC, when sister comes down on the swing! ! ! 😲

[@leidellgettis7926]

RIGHTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!

[@dalee72]

It was a made for music video concert.

[@htbald1]

JANET'S FIRST TWO ALBUMS WERE PRODUCED BY JOE JACKSON AND IT WASN'T WORKING, WHEN SHE BROKE FROM THE FAMILY AND WENT WITH JIMMY JAM AND TERRY LEWIS, SHE BLEW ALL THE WAY UP TO NOW BLUEPRINT, LEGENDARY STATUS!

[@htbald1]

@lAPPROVETHISMESSAGE I DIDNT MEAN IN TERMS OF ACTUAL STUDIO PRODUCTION, I MEANT IN TERMS OF HAVING TOTAL CONTROL OVER WHAT SHE DID, WHO SHE WORKED WITH, ETC., MY BAD, I FORGET A LOT OF Y'ALL CAN'T READ BETWEEN THE LINES! EVERYTHING WAS A JOE JACKSON PRODUCTION, IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW!

[@gerardroll6468]

How many people could watch & listen to Janet’s music & not dance around while doing it??? ♥️♥️♥️

[@terryallen7853]

Janet is still my favorite female artist.

[@Winnib7479]

Janet's father allowed her to go to Minneapolis with her new producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. She said being on her own with them in the studio she was able to be creative and write songs that expressed her feelings. Paula Abdul , who was a Lakers cheerleader and dating her brother Jackie, was chosen by Janet to help choreograph the Control video and several other songs from the album. Paula credits Janet for starting her career in the music industry. Janet's music career skyrocketed, and the rest is history. By the way, Janet Jackson has been on tour this year selling out arena's in the U.S. and abroad. She will start another Las Vegas residency this month where she started her career at the age of 7 with all of her siblings in 1973. At 58 years old, Janet celebrated 51 years in the entertainment industry this year.❤

[@bahamutskingdom]

Thank you for showing Janet the love she deserves. Absolute Icon in song, dance, and on screen. Ya gotta do a deep dive into Janet.

[@no_onein2024]

I remember when this came out!!! And I know a lot of people are saying watch the official video, but her performance of Control on the American Music Awards is TOP NOTCH choreography and ATTITUDE!!!!

[@raystone3172]

janet was made to be watched

[@rockyjack1878]

Preaaach!!! 🙏🏾 🙏🏾

[@PNWOlygurl66]

She is absolutely gorgeous!

[@1814DREADYHEAD]

IM A FAN FROM THE VERY START OF JANETS CAREER. SEEN EVERY TOUR EVEN HAWAII AND I HAVE EVERY ALBUM CD CASSETTE THERE WOULD BE ON THE MARKET. ICONIC

[@Kiddo1814yeah]

Control was way ahead of its time for real!! Released in 1986 and it was like a bomb musically and conceptually. Still sound so good with the synthesisers and this production ❤love 80s Janet Jackson !! Kids should listen to this even today and discover what really good pop means ❤

[@dalee72]

Joe Jackson was in full control of her music, image and managed Janet's music career for her first 2 albums Janet Jackson and Dream Streets. And she married one of the Debarge brothers whose first name I don't remember right now and she had the marriage annulled shortly after being married. So she wanted to be independent and break out of her father's rule and control and her family's image and essentially her brother Michael's shadow. She was 19 when the Control album was released in February 86 but she was 20 years old when the single and music video were released in late 86. This song and her album and the Rhythm Nation 1814 album were produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Paula Abdul Abdul choreographed this music video in addition to What Have You Done For Me Lately, Nasty and When I Think Of You. React to the songs that I just listed please. And react to her Let's Wait Awhile, The Pleasure Principle, Miss You Much Rhythm Nation, Escapade, Alright, Come Back To Me, Black Cat, Love Will Never Do (Without You), That's The Way Love Goes, If, Again, Where Are You Now, Because Of Love, You Want This, Together Again and Feedback please. And react to the official music video for Control because it's a short film and it has the actress who played her character Penny's adoptive mother.

[@keandrebell-washington9904]

Barry Lather choreographed the dancing for the Control music video (along with The Pleasure Priciple music video), not Paula. She did choreograph the first 3 music videos for Control.

[@Spoog84]

She was married to James Debarge back then

[@dalee72]

​@@keandrebell-washington9904 According to Wikipedia it says that it was Paula Abdul who choreographed the Control music video. And yes it was Barry Lather who choreographed the Pleasure Principle music video.

[@flowrpeace]

The video completely makes this song.

[@LuvScorpio]

Paula Abdul became a recording artist after Janet, so Paula was inspired by Janet. But Paula did do some choreography for 2 or 3 videos for Janet. Rosie Perez was the choreographer for 'In Living Color,' not Paula.

[@WendieRenee]

Ya'll making me feel OLD hearing this for the first time while I was jammin' to it in college, lol. Always do the video version of Janet because Janet's move was a major part of the vibe!

[@dustinwright9700]

Got this on Cassette in 86 for my 5th birthday from my aunt. Love this album and song.

[@jeanettegraham2485]

I like the music video her singing it

[@Darbot1995]

Would love to see the live version. Janet had the smoothest voice! She could adapt to any song & make it her own. Epic!!😊

[@JorgeWalker-d4n]

That her break out single and getting from under Joe’s thumb. She moved to Minneapolis with Jimmy Jam & Terry to co-write the whole album

[@foxesamu]

Nasty was the breakout single actually

[@EMERALDPMD]

I love me some Janet! She’s my Queen of Pop! ❤️❤️

[@gerardroll6468]

Janet is my absolute favourite female singer of all time 👍😍♥️

[@terribanks8633]

No point in listening to the song without watching the video.

[@chillysauceprophecii]

I'm with BJ...I want to watch the video...don't deny us Asia😆 what influence her to write this song is her parents controlled everything in her life. her parents are jehovah's witness I also grew up in that environment and I understand how trap Janet felt.

[@AlineOliveira-vm5kw]

Her father wasn't only her mother he never adopted the religion himself

[@davidmeurlin5349]

Great reactions as always you guys. As long as your a a Janet journey, Rhythm Nation has some great Choreography. Worth the watch. Keep kickin it guys. Happy Holidays!

[@TheMothang]

I remember Penny and that iron. Such a good episode to do and help so many young kids back then when people didn't really talk about what went on behind closed doors.

[@PNWOlygurl66]

I absolutely love her! The entire family was absolutely beautiful and extremely talented! I love Michael too!❤

[@calme-dx2dp]

Janet and Randy had their own act. Janet did impression of Cher, Mae West and others. She was probably 6/7 when she started.

[@denisealexander5441]

I don't know if you can find it or not, but they had a making of video for the control album. You might want to see if you can find it. There's a story behind the writing and making of this album... and yes it was about coming into her own as a young adult. It's pretty interesting.

[@meequon1]

The one track we loved back then was What Have You Done for Me Lately , that was the jam lol💛💛 (she had so many good songs, Rhythm Nation VHs tape was on repeattttt💜💜💜) so many memories lol

[@lisasreactions7150]

Hi Ms. Asia and Mr. BJ, I'm So Excited Control It's My Song Pick I'm the one in live chat Singing Control Song with the Chorus. This is Really Makes Me Very Happy. Because I'm Remember This Live Reactions Because I'm Really Love Ms. Asia F.R.E.S.H Shirt. Because It's reminds Me Fresh By: Kool & The Gang.😊😍🥰❤ Control, now I've got a lot Control, to get what I want Control, never gonna stop Control, now I'm all grown up Got my own mind I want to make my own decisions When it has to do with my life, my life I wanna be the one in control

[@db6655]

I loved dancing to this in the club, but my favorite song on that same album was "The Pleasure Principle".

[@miltoncarl5405]

She became popular st 8 .... Then good times , different strokes and countless other iconic shows. Recorded at 17 , 18

[@9jhfbyrg]

My brother took me to my first concert which was Janet Jackson the 1814 tour at the Oakland Colosseum. The best live show ever!!

[@Kim-f7g]

Yaaass! I saw her tour for this one. Declaring her independence!

[@LOKISlog7]

BLACK CAT is a must

[@tamikabutler3829]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis wrote and Produced this album for Janet cause before this album she sounded more pop/cute in comparison her brothers(Jermaine, Tito, Jackie )produced her first couple albums after the Control album she blew up Janet was 20 when she released the Control album ‘86

[@RegClintonBrown]

This song inspired me to "grow up" in 1986💯

[@blkicestorm6981]

Paula Abdul had nothing to do with this album. She’s just a choreographer in fact she has a career because of Janet Jackson that’s why she became a popstar because of her choreography.

[@haroldpringle3691]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis from The Time reignited Janet's career with this album. They were the producers. I'm glad they included the adlibs in the lyrics on this video.❤

[@jesstol4613]

You should see the live performance of this as well as the video. You would really enjoy it. This was her break from her father controlling her .

[@leidellgettis7926]

The music video captures this REALLLLLLLLLLLL well!!!!!!

[@bakercarl8518]

MS. Jackson, if you are NASTY. She jammed this live on Saturday night live. My favorite.

[@dalee72]

I just did a Google search and she didn't perform this song on Saturday Night Live. She did perform this song on the American Bandstand and American Music Awards in 87 but both of them lip synched and live in her concerts.

[@htbald1]

PAULA ABDUL WAS JANET'S EARLY CHOREOGRAPHER! PAULA WASN'T DOING HER OWN MUSIC AT THE TIME. SHE'S IN THE VIDEOS WITH JANET IN " WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR LATELY" AND "NASTY"! FYI, JENNIFER LOPEZ WAS ONE OF JANET'S DANCERS FOR A WHILE!

[@Wanda-t1e]

Janet had 2 album before the control album , after this one hit that’s when she became a break out star . Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis is the reason because of her new sound and style on this album. She blew up after this. Paul Abdul choreographed her one dance video Nasty.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks to Asia and BJ! 💎 I love this one.

[@shenacooks]

You definitely need to watch the video

[@1814DREADYHEAD]

Jimmy and Terry Needed Janet To Break Away From The Jackson Bubble in a way. SHE WANTED INDEPENDENCE AND THIS WAS THE START OF IT FOR HER. Breaking away from Mom and Dad to prove this was her life and she was going to make her own Decisions

[@Day-Day_7884]

80s/90s music❤ Def gotta agree with folks recommending y'all check the video, even if it's on your own time. This entire album was 🔥 and every video was a must-watch.

[@robertfindley921]

Janet had some catchy songs back in the day. Good dance music. Definitely talented, but then she's a Jackson, so what else would you expect?

[@g.a.o8307]

Rosie Perez choreographed In Living Color

[@darrellglass3490]

This was her first song when she left her father’s management and his control. This was the point she moved out and got her home as an adult.

[@darrellglass3490]

Watch the video an all of your questions will be answers. It was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis from Prince’s band. She went to Minneapolis to record that album. Paula choreographed Control and Nasty from this album.

[@chantellecline6945]

Yes I love me some Janet!

[@no_onein2024]

Her next album Rhythm Nation was a concept album and its overall message was about unity and against racism and illiteracy. Asia would love going over that album with the lyrics to some of the songs like "Rhythm Nation" and "The Knowledge" for starters

[@craigreed1638]

I got to say this.. I remember when Asia was doing this channel by herself and she brought BJ on and I thought he was gonna screw it all up. Dude is holding his own and is a great addition. He's a cool dude and brings a great perspective to the channel. Props to brotha.

[@leav4g]

U really need to watch extended video. It has surprises funny and ends with show performance. It actually explains your question of when this happened.

[@CoreyPeavy-m4t]

Jerome Benton from The Time actually helped with the choreography for this song and he’s in the video as well.

[@RallyReviews]

no video? that was a whole part of her fame. the vision and dancing with the lyrics.

[@Buckaroo_Baldwin]

@5:14 Asia: "This song is very old." Me (same age as the song. Which is not even 40 yet): Oh thanks a bunch for that one Asia. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@vzvicstar7]

Always videos with Ms. Janet

[@LexWatson-yv6yx]

Paula did three of the videos...Barry Lanther did the Show Stopping live performances.....

[@rowanmayfair9249]

I think this album was the first time she worked with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It marked a "new" Janet.

[@davelaffertykeyboards]

Great Minneapolis vibe with producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. My favorite Janet song, terrific choice.

[@darlenesippio5758]

Video is awesome❤ she looked just like Michael 😍

[@RodneyakaBlue]

Listen all I need to say is watch and react to the Music Video. Janet shuts it all the way down. She the Queen for a reason. Watch the long form video.

[@Malice_JW]

More Janet, please! :)

[@KayBolinger-ec2vw]

I love Janet Jackson's music! It's always so hard hitting with a strong beat! I'm sure all of the Jacksons were happy to get away from Joe's control!

[@bryozoa23]

I’m sure there’s a lot more behind it, but this song was from the same-title album and it was her third album but first to break through and have commercial success and her first of several with Jimmy jam and terry lewis (of the time) as producers. Her previous two album efforts were very scripted and not very authentic for Janet, so she got in control! some believe this really was her truly “first” album as a result.

[@tnolddawg]

Janet is about the same agr as I am, so I watched her grow up on TV appearances with her brothers or on Good Times But this song "Control", and "What have you done for me lately" are when I truly fell in love with her I was always more a fan of Janet than Michael ❤❤❤

[@2dashville]

In the eighties I made a workout mix tape. This was the first song.

[@minelliradney9132]

She was 19 at that time

[@anyoldiron9753]

damn no video 🤣

[@DarizDariz35]

I recommend you both some city pop songs (japanese 70s, 80s songs) its a whole world to explore Toshiki kadomatsu- i can't stop the night This Is my night to cry- (its on KZbin) Yukie- just a joke

[@briandrumgold642]

It would be better if you guys watched the videos. I know you don't want no copyright strikes. I don't think you would.get one for her videos. BJ hit the nail on the head and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis gave her the idea. Just a regular conversation about what's going on in her life at the moment and making it into not just song but a whole album

[@RussellJudkins-v1h]

Asia if I didn't know better you are acting like you're jealous of BJ looking at Janet picture hahaha

[@jazzyd312]

Rosie Perez was the choreographer for "In Living Color"; not Paula Abdul.

[@marneebragg9839]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are some of the best producers. From Prince to Human League, and everyone in between, I have never heard a bad song.

[@hobbypassion]

The video with this is great!

[@donstewart9164]

She got some of her dance from Frank Hatchett at Broadway dance center in New York City.

[@donstewart9164]

Our dance studio students won a national title we with this back in the day and where invited to perform at Martin Luther High Schoool in New York ay Frank Haychett showcase. Frank was the god father to Greg Hines son.

[@JoseDaniel-o8z]

Lindo demais ❤❤❤❤❤ viva música 🎷😍 anos 80

[@BluemanArthur]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis❤❤

[@QwarkE1]

miss janet started acting at like 6 years old in my memory well network tv anyway

[@PNWOlygurl66]

The video is Fire!🔥

[@christopherdietz881]

BJ my man, ya need some roller skates, I'll meet you on the skate ring and we can go to town. LOL

[@jonathangilbert2456]

The masterful work of Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam. Fabulous album.

[@slimdude2011]

Her Rhythm Nation album is much better, than Control. Every song on that album is good.

[@nicnack74]

This album was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Paula was Janet's choreographer. When this album came out, it BLEW UP. It was a different sound for the time. She took over my junior high school. Early Janet didn't have her boobies out until the "Janet". She was pretty conservative many turtle necks and jackets.

[@royyoung-q5e]

great song love ya guys

[@terrylandess6072]

I still think her career 'peeked' at her Super Bowl appearance. :P

[@Lovejazz01]

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis produced the whole album … 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@donstewart9164]

Frank Hatchett was also the creator of VOP dance.

[@adebisiola5340]

She was trying to get out under Joe Jackson's grip on her career. She met Jimmy jam and Terry Lewis. Their production brought everything out of her.

[@Colormefrankiej]

Control is Janet‘s third studio album produced by Jimmy Jim and Terry Lewis. Her first two albums was unsuccessful, 100% directed and orchestrated by Joe Jackson. Also, Janet was married to one of the DeBarge brothers and that marriage was tumultuous. Once she chose to take her career Into her own hands, she got rid of her father as a manager and decided to leave her marriage due to his drug addiction. Paula Abdul was a Laker cheerleader. Her and Janet met via Janet‘s older brother Jackie, Paula was the side piece and the reason why Jackie’s marriage ended. Paula only choreographed Janet‘s Control album and then they parted ways when the drama between Jackie and Paula blew up.

[@Laurawhite-x9x]

This was all about her Dad