Rhythm Nation 1814

Ms. Jackson celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Rhythm Nation 1814 with a first time pressing double LP. Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 (commonly referred to as Rhythm Nation) is the fourth studio album by Janet Jackson, released on 19th September, 1989, by A&M Records. Although label executives wanted material similar to her previous album, Control (1986), Jackson insisted on creating a concept album addressing social issues. Collaborating with songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, she drew inspiration from various tragedies reported through news media, exploring racism, poverty, and substance abuse, in addition to themes of romance. Jackson came to be considered a role model for youth because of her socially conscious lyrics.