As documented by musicologist Richard J. Ripani, author of "The New Blue Music: Changes in Rhythm & Blues, 1950–1999" (2006), "Control" is regarded as one of the most influential albums in the history of rhythm and blues and the first album to bridge the gap between R&B and rap music.
Рипани, автором книги "The New Blue Music: Changes in Rhythm & Blues, 1950-1999" (2006), "Control" оказал наибольшее влияние на стиль ритм-н-блюз в истории, впервые проложив дорожку между R&B и рэп-музыкой.