After the success of 'Control', Janet, who until then had been overshadowed by her brother Michael, released a series of albums that would confirm her talent as an artist. Here are the most important ones in 180-gram gatefold double vinyl versions:
Velvet Rope: Released on October 7, 1997, it is Janet Jackson's sixth studio album. This work is considered Jackson's most mature recording and a model of the genre for transitioning pop artists. Its darker productions hint at the development of R'n'B towards something more alternative. The eponymous single, in collaboration with violinist Vanessa Mae, shows the intensity of the artist's transformation. What about the global hit 'Got 'til It's Gone', featuring the brilliant Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) and the iconic Joni Mitchell.
Janet: In 1993, Janet Jackson was at a pivotal point in her career, changing record labels to become one of the highest-paid artists in the world. Deeply involved in this Janet project, in addition to writing all the lyrics, she worked closely on the compositions and arrangements alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, then highly-regarded beatmakers.
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814: Released just 30 years ago, the 2LP 180-gram reissue seems to be the best way for fans to rediscover an essential album in Janet Jackson's career. Following the success of 'Control', Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 convinced skeptics that the artist was not 'just' the little sister of the Pop monster. Deeply committed to social issues such as racism, poverty, and drug addiction, this album continues to prove Janet's maturity.
All For You (2004) is Janet Jackson's 7th album, and for purists, the last of such magnitude. Following 4 years of discographic silence since the release of 'Velvet Rope', this work was highly anticipated by fans. Upon its release, the album quickly dominated the charts that year. The single 'All For You' is still one of Janet Jackson's best-known songs today.
Control Remixes: In the wake of 'Control's success, it was clear that the B-sides of the maxi-singles of the time would not remain for long in the privacy of a few DJs or trendy clubs. On this 2LP, rediscover the remixes that shook the dancefloors of the time and allowed the massive spread of 'Control's tracks, making it an essential album of the second half of the 80s.