1991
Dangerous
Epic Records | Produced by Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Bill Bottrell
A bold artistic reinvention that introduced the New Jack Swing sound to Michael's music, featuring some of his most intricate production and powerful social commentary.
Nov 26, 1991
Release Date
32M+
Copies Sold
9
Singles
The intricate pop surrealist artwork by Mark Ryden
Overview
Dangerous marked a new chapter for Michael, ending his partnership with Quincy Jones and embracing the New Jack Swing sound pioneered by Teddy Riley. The album tackled social issues more directly than ever before and featured some of his most complex and ambitious production.
Track List
1Jam
5:392Why You Wanna Trip on Me
5:243In the Closet
6:314She Drives Me Wild
3:415Remember the Time
4:006Can't Let Her Get Away
4:597Heal the World
6:258Black or White
4:169Who Is It
6:3510Give In to Me
5:2911Will You Be There
7:4012Keep the Faith
5:5713Gone Too Soon
3:2214Dangerous
6:58Interesting Trivia
- 1First album not produced by Quincy Jones since Off the Wall
- 2Introduced the New Jack Swing sound to Michael's music
- 3The album cover by pop surrealist Mark Ryden took months to complete
- 4Contains some of Michael's most socially conscious songs like 'Heal the World' and 'Black or White'
- 5The 'Black or White' video premiered simultaneously in 27 countries to 500 million viewers
- 6The Dangerous World Tour raised millions for charity
- 7Features the groundbreaking morphing effect in the 'Black or White' video
The elaborate Egyptian-themed Remember the Time video