Tank Commands ‘Control’ in New Song

R&B General Tank has returned with his new song “Control” via R&B Money/BMG. It was produced by Bizness Boi, Abi, Crater, Oh Gosh Leotus and Dylan Hyde. 

On the silken ballad, which interpolates Janet Jackson‘s 1986 classic of the same name, Tank takes command in the bedroom to deliver a pleasurable experience to his lover. “Control / I now all of your spots, I’m in / Control / Take this ride, lose your mind when I’m inside,” he croons with smooth confidence and allure. 

Speaking on his new single, Tank exclusively tells Rated R&B, “‘Control’ is about control. Who really has it? The woman or man. Janet was fighting for control then and we are still fighting for control now. This song is your opportunity to seize Control.” 

“Control” is Tank’s first release under his new partnership with BMG. It’s also his first solo track since dropping R&B Money: The Vault in April 2024, the deluxe edition of his 2022 album, R&B Money. 

The Vault included the Fabolous-assisted hit “Before We Get Started,” which spent two weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart.

In other Tank news, the singer and actor will reprise his role as Davis in Alicia Keys‘ award-winning Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen, for a limited two-week engagement. He first joined the cast earlier this spring for a 13-week engagement.

“Stepping onto the Broadway stage is a dream come true. Music and acting have always been a part of my journey, and now, I get to bring them together in a whole new way,” he said. 

Tank also lent his voice to the deluxe edition of Hell’s Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on “If I Ain’t Got You (Tank’s Version)” and “Not Even The King (Tank’s Version).” On Monday (Nov. 17), Tank visited Tamron Hall to perform “If I Ain’t Got You” with Amanda Reid.

Additionally, Tank has launched a new season of his popular R&B Money Podcast with co-host J. Valentine, with special guest Alicia Keys. 

Stream Tank’s new song “Control” below.