A global pop icon looks back on his path of glory and challenge.
This two-disc set combines a best-of album and a collection of new songs, creating a grand composition that connects the past and the future.
The first disc features classic songs from Michael's golden age, such as "Thriller" and "Billie Jean," while the second half features new songs that explore social issues, his conflicts with the media, and his inner self. This album, which condenses the struggles and messages behind the glamorous pop star image, boasts the highest level of perfection in both musical and production terms, and serves as a comprehensive summary of Michael's career.
A:
1)
Michael Jackson Vocal Duet With Janet Jackson - Scream
2)
They Don't Care About Us
3)
Stranger In Moscow
4)
This Time Around
B:
1)
Earth Song
2)
D.S.
3)
Money
4)
Come Together
C:
1)
You Are Not Alone
2)
Childhood (Theme From "Free Willy 2")
3)
Tabloid Junkie
4)
2 Bad
D:
1)
HIStory
2)
Little Susie
3)
Smile
Arranged By [Vocals] - Janet Jackson
Arranged By - R. Kelly
Backing Vocals [Additional] - R. Kelly
Keyboards, Synthesizer - R. Kelly
Arranged By - Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Horns] - Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Sequencer] - Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Vocals] - Michael Jackson
Drums, Percussion - Michael Jackson
Guitar - Michael Jackson
Keyboards, Synthesizer - Michael Jackson
Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Strings], Arranged By [Keyboards], Executive-Producer - Michael Jackson
Arranged By - Dallas Austin
Keyboards, Synthesizer - Dallas Austin
Drums, Percussion - Bill Bottrell
Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Bill Bottrell
Guitar - Bill Bottrell
Keyboards, Synthesizer - Bill Bottrell
Arranged By [Orchestra] - Elmer Bernstein
Conductor [Orchestra] - Elmer Bernstein
Backing Vocals [Additional] - Bryan Loren
Drums, Percussion - Bryan Loren
Guitar - Nile Rodgers
Drums, Percussion - Simon Franglen
Keyboards, Synthesizer - Simon Franglen
Programmed By [Synclavier] - Simon Franglen
Programmed By [Synthesizer] - Simon Franglen
Arranged By - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Arranged By [Vocals] - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Bass [Synth] - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Drum Programming - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Drums, Percussion - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Keyboards, Synthesizer - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Programmed By [Synthesizer] - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Rap, Performer - The Notorious B.I.G.
Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Steve Hodge
Recorded By [Additional], Mixed By [Additional] - Steve Hodge
Rap, Performer - Shaquille O'Neal
Arranged By [Orchestra] - David Foster
Keyboards, Synthesizer - David Foster
Piano - David Foster
Guitar - Michael Thompson
Drum Programming - Peter Mokran
Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Peter Mokran
Programmed By [Synthesizer] - Peter Mokran
Keyboards, Synthesizer - Lafayette Carthon
Arranged By - Bruce Swedien
Drums, Percussion - Bruce Swedien
Recorded By, Mixed By - Bruce Swedien
Sounds [Intro Soundscapes], Effects [Sound] - Bruce Swedien
Backing Vocals [Additional] - Boyz II Men
Bass [Synth] - Greg Phillinganes
Keyboards, Synthesizer - Greg Phillinganes
Bass - Guy Pratt
Conductor [Children's Choir] - Maxi Anderson
Backing Vocals [Additional] - Shawn Stockman
Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Rob Hoffman
Guitar - Rob Hoffman
Programmed By [Synthesizer] - Rob Hoffman
Bass - Colin Wolfe
Programmed By [Synthesizer] - Jeff Bova
Guitar - Trevor Rabin
Guitar - Slash (3)
Backing Vocals [Additional] - Wanya Morris
Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Harry Maslin
Engineer [Additional Engineering] - John Van Nest
Bass - David Paich
Keyboards, Synthesizer - David Paich
Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Matt Forger
Recording Supervisor [Technical Director] - Matt Forger
Sounds [Intro Soundscapes], Effects [Sound] - Matt Forger
Guitar - Jeff Mirinov
Programmed By [Synthesizer] - Jason Miles
Bass - Doug Grigsby
Horns - Larry Williams
Drums, Percussion - Bobby Brooks
Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Bobby Brooks
Programmed By [Additional Synthesizer Programming], Sound Designer - Bobby Brooks
Programmed By [Synthesizer] - Bobby Brooks
Drums, Percussion - Buddy Williams
Drums, Percussion - Steve Ferrone
Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Felipe El Gueta
