Michael Jackson - Black or White

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"Black or White" is the lead single from Michael Jackson's Dangerous album. It was released in November, 11 1991. "Black or White" is a mix of rock, and dance-pop.Written, composed, and arranged by Jackson with the rap lyrics by Bill Bottrell. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for 7 consecutive weeks. #1 on the UK Singles Chart and in many other countries. On Nov. 14, 1991, Michael Jackson debuted his epic 11-minute music video for “Black or White.” Which premiered simultaneously in 28 countries to a Record audience of 500 MILLION people. To prepare the audience for the special occasion of the televised premiere of the "Black or White" video, Epic records released the song (without the accompanying images) to radio stations just two days in advance. In a period of twenty-four hours, "Black or White", described by the record company as "a rock 'n' roll dance song about racial harmony", had been added to the playlists of 96 percent of 237 of the United States of America's top forty radio stations the first day of release. "Black or White" was the first single off of Dangerous, produced by Michael Jackson and Bill Bottrell, it began to be promoted on radio stations the first week of November 1991 in New York and Los Angeles. "Black or White" was officially released one week later. It was written and composed by Jackson with rap lyrics by Bill Bottrell, the song's introduction and main riff were played by Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash and Bill Bottrell. "Black or White" is also described as a mix of hard rock, dance and rap, but basically it is a hard rock song like "Beat It". These songs are also compared by Rolling Stone's Allan Light in his Dangerous review, he says, "Neither this slow-burn solo nor the Stones-derived riff on 'Black or White' offers the catharsis of Eddie Van Halen's blazing break on 'Beat It'". "Black or White" stormed into Billboard's Hot 100 at number thirty five. A week later it shot up to number three and on its third week, December 7 1991, it ascended to number one, making it the fastest chart topper since the Beatles' "Get Back" also won the Hot 100 in just three weeks in 1969. It achieved the year at number one, and remained at the top of the singles chart into 1992, for a total of seven weeks, making Michael Jackson the first artist to get number one popular hits in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The single also made an extraordinary and amazing debut in the UK, where it became the first single by an American to go into the singles chart at number one since 1960, when "It's Now Or Never" by Elvis Presley did in the same manner. Around the world, "Black or White" hit number one in the US, UK, Mexico, Cuba, Zimbabwe, Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Israel, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweeden, Switzerland and the Euro Chart Hot 100, number two in Germany and number three in Holland. The single was certified platinum in the US, selling over one million copies.

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- Arguably MJ's Best Work

Unappreciated album. Honestly, you're missing his best material if you haven't heard these songs. The songs are raw, angry, emotional, and I loved every minute of it!

- LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!

I agree that this is an underrated album. I love these along with all of his songs. his voice is gorgeous and I cant get enough of it! man in the mirror is the BEST SONG EVER and it changed my life! Michael I love you sooo much! you truly were gone too soon. RIP Michael we miss you! you will always be my man in the mirror!

- Michael Jackson Scream

This song is awesome but this version on iTunes has a chirping cricket in the background throughout the entire song and so does the video so don't buy it.

- Smile

Very sweet and precious. My favorite cover to this song yet. I´m happy to have it as a memory for Jackson´s unique style and voice of how he makes a song his own.

- wordless

This album proves that MJ is history throughout Disc 1 and Disc 2. Still a good ablum. Buy It.

- Truly Unique and Genuine

Michael is like no other. An artist like Michael comes around only once..just once never again will we see an artist like Michael. MJJ was actually one of the only artists who have actually taught me something. This album btw, is also really great. I love 2 Bad and Tabloid Junkie.

- Meaning

Michael Jackson's music is one of the very few artists who actually have meaningful songs unlike most today. Congragulations MJ

- Love it

My fave songs are they don't care about us and scream and 2 bad

- great songs!

Some of Michael's greatest hits! Rest in Peace Michael. Music and the world have lost a legend.

- History; past, present

This is such a complete selection of his grown-up career. Hit after hit after hit! I'll never get tired of it. I love you Michael for always!

- Me love MJ

Talkin bout he was duh best nah he is da best

- Very underrated second disc

The second disc to this set is AMAZING! Disc 2 (which is the original material of this set) is some of MJ's most innovative work, yet due to his lifestyle and the controversy surrounding him and his life, the history album was kind of swept under the rug. Hopefully with his death people can listen to his music now without prejudice, since now they do not have to be fascinated with the man. The first disc is classic MJ, only would have wished that Smooth Criminal was on it, but hey now we can just download the extra song from iTunes. Buy this entire album (it's a great deal here) and then buy Smooth Criminal seperately and you'll have the perfect MJ collection for the casual listener.

- Pop music died with him

Only one and for the livetime.....

- why so underrated?

michael was the best in the 80's without a doubt. soon after that era when the allegations started, people seemed to diss his music even though it was still good. this album should've got more attention cuz its actually pretty amazing.

- HIStory!!

This album is awesome!

- R.I.H King Of Pop-King Of Pop Lives 4Ever

This album was very underrated...Every Song on this album is a 5star...Gone way 2 soon,,I luv u Michael Joe Jackson

- This is The Best Album Ever

This takes every great MJ song, and adds in the ones you never knew. Just listen to the previews. They're mixing Billie Jean, Scream, and Thriller with Tabloid Junkie. Before this I didn't know what Tabloid Junkie was. Now it's my favorite song. These guys dissin' MJ can go take MJ's place so he can keep entertaining us. He was undoubtedly the best artist in Jackson 5, 80s, 90s, and to present. Stop dissin' MJ, he's just better than you. Sorry.

- THE HITS

If you wanna hear the range of MJ (Before the blood on the dance floor album) this is the Set.

- Tabloid junkie

tabloid junkie never listened to it till today and i dont know why that didnt go to number one i guess because compared to his normal fun loving no message music its the opposite but it doesnt change the great beat and rhythm

- he died i died with him

ever since he died i cannot understand it the news makes him out like public enemy number one.i had a hard childhood and he got me past it he shaped who i am today songs like they dont about us carry a message on how badly he was treated listen carefully there are lot of good singers but here is the best i just wanna say im sorry how you were treated you didnt deserve it

- Great Finish for MJ

I'm going to be honest and say that no I did not grow up listening to Michael Jackson songs on the radio, and I never went to one of his many concerts. I have now started to listen to his music, out of couriosty from seeing all the sad excitment after he died. I have fallen in love with his songs and this album is my favorite, well this one and Bad. I pretty much am saying that even though he is dead, his music isn't and kids my age are going to be talking about his amazing music for years. Micheal Jackson is gone, but his music will live on!

- Perfect Duo!

Michael Jackson has a beautiful voice, the King of Pop, put together a wonderful collection of his greatest hits mixed with his newer jams of his, a great way to remember and embrace the greatest entertainer in the world! P.S. if you want to feel Michael's angel spirit listen to Earth Song! Beautiful. And if you like songs with a message to this er and are as upset about the way things are going in our government and economy, listen to They Don't Care About Us. <3 RIP MJ! Love you fans.

- Love it

Michael's most personal album. With tons of great songs

- I'm ashamed to say this.

I was scared of Michael Jacksons music when I saw the cover of "Thriller." I had nightmares for weeks! I was only six at the time, and I didn't listen to any of his music until just recently. My music teacher introduced me to and my classmates the film "This is it." After hearing "They don't care about us and "Smooth criminal." I fell in love with his music. If you are one of those kids who listen to pop artists, stop listening to "Anaconda and "Talk dirty to me" and listen to at least one of his songs. Note: I would hear "They don't care about us" first. Sorry I was late to the party.

- RIP to the king of Pop

It has been a while since I listened to these songs and boy are they Fabulous. I love you MJ ALL of your music rocks!

- Michael's music is simply the best.

Stranger in Moscow is one of his underrated songs in my opinion.

- HIS MOST IMPORTANT ALBUM

So this is my favorite album by MJ because every song on it has its own meaning, we wouldn't have gotten this album if b***hes wold just be quiet but at the same time I'm happy. Scream is awesome..they don't care about us shows that mic wont stand for rascism. You have a great cover of the Beatles Come Together...the diss of the century in D.S. You are not alone shows that Michael is still the best as well as earth song. Money, Tabloid Junkie, 2 bad, shows that the media and idiots can keep spreading the lies because it didnt bother him. Childhood and Little Susie give us michael's soft side while still giving us meaning. With the fifteen hits this is definitely a must bu. I prefer to buy this and then smooth criminal since its not on here and then you'll have an awesome collection...HISTORY!

- Love michael jackson

I think I'm the 9 year old in the world who listen to michael jackson one of is song helped me a lot that was tabloid junkie

- Amazing

So good. Very underrated

- My childhood albums

All song in these albums are just amazing, every time I listen to these albums I enter a zone of happiness no matter how bad my day has been...

- To the comment under me

Me too!!!!! Tabloid junkie should've went #1 the meaning and beat just drives me crazy! I had to get it! I love it

- Amazing vocal range

I downloaded several songs from this album and I amazed at your range in "Smile" that was such a beautiful rendition. I'm sad that you've left so soon. RIP- Rest in Paradise Michael Jackson I also love "Stranger in Moscow", "Earth Song", "Childhood" God Bless oh and 5 Stars. >Michael Casey

- Forever KING OF POP

The world was not ready to see you go. You were amazing and you gave so much. The world will miss you, RIP.

- Great compilation

The only song i personally don't like is the cover on "Come Together", Nothing personal to the fans of this song i just feel that "Come Together" shouldn't of been covered by him, it doesn't feel right to my ears. Other than that 1 song the collection is great. MJ's voice is tops. So if you like the songs buy it, or buy individual tracks you don't have yet.

- Awesome

Agree this is made 4 years after death m.j is awesome

- REST IN LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON

WE'LL MISS YOU! YOUR ALBUMS ARE FLYING OFF THE SHELVES AND ARE BEING DOWNLOADED LIKE NEVER BEFORE! YOUR LEGACY WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON!!!!!!

- Slept On

Man this is probably 1 of the most slept on Michael Jackson albums! I still have the cassette of these two man! Classic

- RIP Michael

Tabloid Junkie is my favorite song, it really shows how those jacked up magazines tortured him. He will never be forgotte.

- FANTASTICAL ALBUM!

This album is epic if you truly love Michael Jackson! He is The One and Only King of Pop!

- Truly HIStoric

By the release of "HIStory" in the states, Michael's tabloid image had for overshadowed his music. The excellent and intriguing "Blood on the Dance Floor" and "HIStory" was basically rejected, by Jackson's commercial standards. Those albums were globally influenced because like the woman who was his progeny, Michael and Diana Ross were bigger international stars than stars in their homeland. Songs like "Stranger in Moscow", "Earth Song" and "Scream" were designed to appeal to his global fan base. "Tabloid Junkie", "This a time Aound" and "You Are Not Alone" may be more oriented to the urban American consumer. Maybe.

- rip

micheal waz a legend RIP well miss u

- He created HIStory...

This is probably one of his most underrated albums, as HIStory Continues has some of his most personally motivated pieces. I love this album.

- MJ is the King of Pop

I grew up with MJ and loved him from his start. It is so sad that he had such a horrible childhood, but man could he sing! I will miss his voice and his dance style so much. May he finally rest in peace, God blesses you.

- Best dude ever I wish he was alive and not paint his skin

I love Michael Jackson to death but it breaks my heart that he died. Also that he painted his skin top.👎😭💔💔

- Underrated... :(

HIStory has Michaels' most underrated songs like Stranger In Moscow and Little Susie.... Am I right????

- Long time listener!

I bought this cassette in 1995. I just repurchased and it takes me back. Anything he has EVER done is soooo amazing!

- Follow me on IG @FarishFilms

They don't care about us is one of his best songs ever....not to mention the production and the video...JAMMING!!!!! "WoooooooHooooooooooo!!!!!!"

- IN HONOR

This album is great to show how awesome he was r.i.p. Michael

- Stranger in Moscow

This album has all of MJ's best works of songs. I recommend this album if you are a new MJ fan. My favorite new songs of Michael Jackson of this album would have to be Money, Stranger In Moscow. I recommend all you MJ fans out there these songs. We all miss the true and only King of Pop.

- Long live the King of Pop

Michael Jackson will always have place in my heart. when i was young Motown was in and i remember seeing Michael on the Ed Sullivan show. May he rest in peace and his music live on.

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- King of Pop ,nuff said :S

A real pop album unlike many of the auto tuned artists songs that are being released in this decade. Michael Jackson's music can arrest anyone who understands true music!

- Bad experience

I just bought the song 'come together'. On the menu it said Rs15 but I was charged Rs 60 for just one song. This is cheating. I don't know who to blame, apple or my card company for this. Request all to please check before making such transactions.

- Mj

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