With “Nasty,” Janet Jackson gave pop music feminism its first beat
“GIMME A BEAT!” Ms. Jackson delivered this iconic catchphrase at the start of her classic hit “Nasty,” the second single, and track, from Janet’s Control album, and with it, the music world would never be the same again. In response to Janet’s demand, producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis certainly delivered. The beat is a funky yet ferocious dancefloor-ready jam.
