For his eighth album Michael Jackson changed producers, embraced New Jack Swing, and debuted at number one. When Michael told Quincy Jones he wanted to try a different producer, Jones recommended Teddy Riley, who had pioneered the hip-hop jazz hybrid of New Jack Swing with his band Guy. He also worked with other producers like Bruce Swedien and Bill Bottrell. Jackson spent sixteen months recording 'Dangerous' in Los Angeles. During that time, he played demos of the song for executives at Sony, who had bought CBS and its subsidiary Epic after he had released 'Bad' in 1987. This led to a major deal for six albums over fifteen years that eventually earned Jackson over two hundred million dollars. The album yielded nine singles over two years; topped album charts in Australia, Brazil, and Norway, making it debut at number one in the UK and the US; won a Grammy for Best Engineered Album, and has sold over thirty-two million copies worldwide.
"Jam" hit number one in Spain. The video was directed by Michael Jackson along with David Kellogg with appearances by Michael Jordan and Kriss Kross.
"In the Closet" (featuring Mystery Girl) was a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks charts. Guest vocalist Mystery Girl was later revealed to be Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. Herb Ritts directed the video with supermodel Naomi Campbell in the desert in Palm Springs.
"Remember the Time" reached number one in New Zealand and on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. John Singleton directed the nine-minute video with Eddie Murphy, supermodel Iman and Magic Johnson.
"Heal the World" reached number one in Spain. It led to the creation of the Heal The World Foundation which focuses on the health and development of children around the world.
"Who Is It" made it to number one on U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The video was directed by David Fincher.
"Give in to Me" (featuring Slash) was a number one hit in New Zealand; it was not released in North America. The video features Slash and was filmed in Germany in front of a live audience.
"Will You Be There" (Theme from Free Willy) peaked at number two in New Zealand.
"Gone Too Soon" reached number three on Zimbabwean charts. The song was dedicated to the memory of Jackson's friend Ryan White, who had been expelled from his school for having HIV/AIDS. White is featured in the music video directed by Bill DiCicco. "Gone Too Soon" was released on December 1, 1993, on World AIDS Day of 1993. It was the last single released from the album.
'Dangerous'
full album:
All songs written and produced by Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley, except where noted.
1. "Jam" (featuring Heavy D) (Michael Jackson, René Moore, Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley) Jackson, Riley, Swedien 5:39
2. "Why You Wanna Trip on Me" (Riley, Bernard Belle) 5:24
3. "In the Closet" (featuring Princess Stéphanie of Monaco) 6:32
4. "She Drives Me Wild" (featuring Wreckx-n-Effect) (rap lyrics by Aqil Davidson) 3:42
5. "Remember the Time" (Riley, Jackson, Belle) 4:01
6. "Can't Let Her Get Away" 4:59
7. "Heal the World" (Jackson) Jackson, Swedien 6:25
8. "Black or White" (featuring L.T.B.) (Jackson, Bill Bottrell) Jackson, Bottrell 4:16
9. "Who Is It" (Jackson) Jackson, Bottrell 6:35
10. "Give In to Me" (featuring Slash) (Jackson, Bottrell) Jackson, Bottrell 5:30
11. "Will You Be There" (Theme from Free Willy) (Jackson) Jackson, Swedien 7:41
12. "Keep the Faith" (featuring The Andraé Crouch Singers) (Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett, Jackson) Jackson, Swedien 5:57
13. "Gone Too Soon" (Larry Grossman, Buz Kohan) Jackson, Swedien 3:22
14. "Dangerous" (Jackson, Bottrell, Riley) 7:00
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