A Milestone Moment for a Milestone Album

ZZephyring 20 years! Janet Jackson celebrated the then‑anniversary of her groundbreaking 1986 LP Control with a show‑stopping tribute performance at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards — a moment that fused 80s iconography with 2000s pop‑precision.
Taking the stage in full superstar command, Janet delivered a stirring, mesmerizing medley honoring the album that redefined her artistry and rewrote the blueprint for modern pop‑R&B independence.


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The performance featured:
- “The Pleasure Principle” — sharp, athletic, era‑defining choreography intact
- “So Excited” (Remix) — a 2006 jolt of futuristic Janet energy
It was a time‑warp blend of nostalgia and evolution — the Control attitude meeting the So Excited era in one electric, legacy‑affirming moment.
Press play on all the 80s and 2000s nostalgia!
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