Invincible

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Tracklist

Digital Media 1
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1Unbreakable
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Stuart Brawley, Rodney Jerkins and Bruce Swedien
editor:
Stuart Brawley and Paul Foley
instruments:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
additional background vocals:
Brandy (US R&B singer)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
other vocals [rap]:
The Notorious B.I.G.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Unbreakable
additional lyricist:
Christopher Wallace
writer:
Carl McIntosh, LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Jane Eugene, Fred Jerkins III, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Rodney Jerkins, Steve Nichol (songwriter, producer), Nora Payne and Robert Smith (composer)
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), B.I.G. Poppa Music, Big Bert Music, BMG Gold Songs, BMG VM Music Ltd., EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Fred Jerkins Publishing, Generations Third Music Publishing, Justin Combs Publishing, Mijac Music, Songs of Windswept Pacific, Sony/ATV Melody, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
3.66:26
2Heartbreaker
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley, Bob Brown (recording engineer) (other vocals [rap]) and Bruce Swedien
programming and producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Stuart Brawley, Rodney Jerkins and Bruce Swedien
editor:
Alex Greggs (Alex Greggs), Stuart Brawley and Fabian Marasciullo
background vocals:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Mischke and Nora Payne
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
other vocals [rap]:
Fats (rap artist from New Jersey)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Darkchild Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States (other vocals [rap]) and Marvin’s Room Studio in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Heartbreaker
writer:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins III, Norman Gregg, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Rodney Jerkins and Mischke
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Norman Gregg Publishing Designee (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Fred Jerkins Publishing, Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (USA, ASCAP affiliated), Mijac Music, Mischkemusic, Music of Windswept, Nfused Music and Sony/ATV Melody
3.255:11
3Invincible
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley, Bob Brown (recording engineer) (other vocals [rap]) and Bruce Swedien
programming and producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Stuart Brawley, Rodney Jerkins and Bruce Swedien
editor:
Stuart Brawley
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
other vocals [rap]:
Fats (rap artist from New Jersey)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Darkchild Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States (other vocals [rap]) and Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Invincible
writer:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins III, Norman Gregg, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Norman Gregg Publishing Designee (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Fred Jerkins Publishing, Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (USA, ASCAP affiliated), Mijac Music and Sony/ATV Melody
3.44:46
4Break of Dawn
recording engineer:
Humberto Gatica, Brad Gilderman, Mike Ging, George Mayers and Dexter Simmons
drum machine programming:
Brad Buxer and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Dr. Freeze and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
mixer:
Humberto Gatica, George Mayers and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
editor:
Stuart Brawley and Harvey Mason, Jr. (hip hop/R&B producer, part of Underdogs)
instruments:
Dr. Freeze, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Rodney Jerkins and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
background vocals:
Dr. Freeze
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recording of:
Break of Dawn
writer:
Dr. Freeze and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (ended), Uncle James Music (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), Mijac Music and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
3.45:33
5Heaven Can Wait
recording engineer and mixer:
George Mayers, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Bruce Swedien
co-producer:
Andreao “Fanatic” Heard and Nate Smith (USA jazz drummer/R&B, soul & funk producer/songwriter)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
editor:
George Mayers and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
additional background vocals:
“Que” and Dr. Freeze
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
conductor:
Jeremy Lubbock
orchestrator:
Jeremy Lubbock
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Future Recording Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States and The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Heaven Can Wait
writer:
Teron Beal (American singer-songwriter and photographer), Andreao Heard, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Eritza Laues, Kenny Quiller, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Nate Smith (songwriter)
publisher:
BMG Songs, Inc. (ended), E. Laues Publishing Designee (ended), KQ Music (ended), Nate Smith Publishing Designee (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (ended), Zomba Melodies Inc. (ended), 3 Boys From Newark Music, 6th Boro Music, Abide by the Laues, Detabob Music, EMI April Music Inc., Kingdom Hall Melodies, Mijac Music, My Soulmate Songs, LLC, Penelope’s Boudoir Music, Teron Beal Songs, Universal Music–MGB Songs and Universal Music–Z Melodies
3.54:50
6You Rock My World
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley, Brad Gilderman, Jean‐Marie Horvat, Rodney Jerkins and Dexter Simmons
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Rodney Jerkins and Bruce Swedien
editor:
Stuart Brawley and Harvey Mason, Jr. (hip hop/R&B producer, part of Underdogs)
instruments:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
background vocals, lead vocals and spoken vocals [intro]:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
spoken vocals [intro]:
Chris Tucker (US actor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Record One in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States and Sony Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Marvin’s Room in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
You Rock My World
writer:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins III, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Rodney Jerkins and Nora Payne
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Fred Jerkins Publishing, Generations Third Music Publishing, Mijac Music and Sony/ATV Melody
4.65:39
7Butterflies
recording engineer:
Andre Harris (US hip hop/RnB producer, part of Dre & Vidal) and Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Vidal Davis
producer:
Andre Harris (US hip hop/RnB producer, part of Dre & Vidal) and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
mixer:
Bruce Swedien
horn [horns]:
Matt Cappy and Norman Jeff Bradshaw
instruments:
Andre Harris (US hip hop/RnB producer, part of Dre & Vidal)
background vocals:
Marsha Ambrosius
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Touch of Jazz Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
Butterflies
writer:
Marsha Ambrosius and Andre Harris (US hip hop/RnB producer, part of Dre & Vidal)
publisher:
Marshmellow Music (ended), SPZ Music (BMI affiliated) (ended), Dirty Dre Music (ASCAP), Jat Cat Music Publishing, Inc., Perfect Songs Ltd (publisher), Universal Music Corporation (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.654:41
8Speechless
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley, Brad Buxer and Bruce Swedien
miscellaneous support:
Novi Novoq (task: contractor)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
mixer:
Bruce Swedien
editor:
Stuart Brawley and Brad Buxer
keyboard [keyboards]:
Brad Buxer
viola:
Novi Novoq and Thomas Tally
violin:
Kirstin Fife, Peter Kent (violinist), Gina Kronstadt, Robin Lorentz and John Wittenberg
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
conductor:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Jeremy Lubbock
performer:
Alfie Silas Durio, The Andraé Crouch Singers, Gloria Augustus, Tim Brown (US choir vocals), Andraé Crouch, Sandra Crouch, Valerie Doby, Kevin Dorsey, Marja Dozier, Geary Lanier Faggett, Vonciele Faggett, Judy Gossett, Harold Green, Tenika Johns, Angel Johnson (house DJ), Daniel Johnson (gospel vocalist), Zaneta M. Johnson, Laquentan Jordan, Maxi Anderson (70s US funk/soul artist Maxi Anderson), Howard McCrary, Linda McCrary, Sam McCrary, Alice Jean McRath, Sue Merriett, Patrice Morris, Kristle Murden, Deborah Sharp-Taylor, Ron Taylor (vocalist, formerly of Lillian Axe), Johnnie Walker, Yvonne Williams and Zandra Williams
arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
orchestrator:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Jeremy Lubbock
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recording of:
Speechless
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended) and Mijac Music
3.43:19
92000 Watts
recording engineer and editor:
George Mayers and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
additional keyboard programming:
Brad Buxer and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
mixer:
George Mayers, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Bruce Swedien
additional background vocals:
Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Future Recording Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States and The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
2000 Watts
writer:
JaRon Henson, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Tyrese Gibson
publisher:
BMG Songs, Inc. (ended), J. Henson Publishing Designee (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), Zomba Melodies Inc. (ended), Detabob Music, Detaj Music, Detaj Publishing Company Incorporated, Mijac Music, Universal Music–MGB Songs, Universal Music–Z Melodies, Universal Music–Z Tunes and Zovektion Music
3.354:25
10You Are My Life
miscellaneous support:
Ivy Skoff (task: production coordinator)
drum machine programming:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
assistant engineer:
Steve Genewick (strings)
engineer:
Paul Boutin and Tommy Vicari (strings)
producer:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds) and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
assistant mixer:
EQ (mixing) and Kb (engineer)
mixer:
Jon Gass
acoustic guitar, bass guitar and keyboard and background vocals:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
choir vocals:
Jason Edmonds, Lynne Fiddmont‐Lindsey, Nathan “N8” Walton and Tabia Ivery
strings arranger:
Bill Meyers (pianist, composer, producer, arranger, and conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Brandon’s Way Recording in Los Angeles, California, United States and Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (strings)
mixed at:
Brandon’s Way Recording in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
You Are My Life
writer:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds), Carole Bayer Sager, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and John McClain
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), All About Me Music (BMI-affiliated), ECAF Music Inc., Jamal Music, Mijac Music and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
3.54:34
11Privacy
recording engineer:
Brad Gilderman, Jean‐Marie Horvat and Rodney Jerkins
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Jean‐Marie Horvat and Rodney Jerkins
editor:
Paul Cruz and Harvey Mason, Jr. (hip hop/R&B producer, part of Underdogs)
bass:
Nathan East
drums (drum set):
Emanuel “Bucket” Baker and Gerald Heyward
guitar [guitars]:
Michael Thompson (session guitarist)
background vocals:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
strings arranger:
David Campbell (US‐based Canadian violinist, composer, conductor and arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Privacy
writer:
Bernard Bell, LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins III, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
publisher:
Cal‐Rock Music (ended), EMI Virgin Music Inc. (ended), Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Fred Jerkins Publishing, Mijac Music, Sony/ATV Melody and WC Music Corp.
35:05
12Don’t Walk Away
recording engineer and editor:
George Mayers and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
co-producer:
Richard Stites
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
mixer:
George Mayers, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Bruce Swedien
additional background vocals:
Richard Stites
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Future Recording Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States and The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Don’t Walk Away
writer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Richard Carlton Stites, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Reed Vertelney
publisher:
Chrysalis Songs (ended), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), Zomba Melodies Inc. (ended), BMG Blue, Detabob Music, Mijac Music, Richard Stites Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Velvet Soul Music, Vertelney Music and Weeping Buddha Worldwide Music
3.354:25
13Cry
recording engineer:
Humberto Gatica, Brad Gilderman and Mike Ging
drum machine and keyboard programming:
Brad Buxer and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and R. Kelly
mixer:
Mick Guzauski and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
guitar [guitars]:
Michael Landau
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
choir vocals arranger:
R. Kelly
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recording of:
Cry
lyricist and composer:
R. Kelly
publisher:
R. Kelly Publishing, Inc. (ended), Zomba Songs Inc. (ended) and Universal Music – Z Songs
3.55:01
14The Lost Children
recording engineer:
Stuart Brawley, Brad Buxer and Bruce Swedien
keyboard programming:
Brad Buxer and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
mixer:
Bruce Swedien
editor:
Stuart Brawley and Brad Buxer
choir vocals:
Rose Beatty, Robert Bolyard, Martha Cowan, Monique Donally, Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Jonathon Hall (chorister), Justin Hall, Scotty Haskell, Micha Haupman, Luana Jackman, James Lively, Brandon Lucas, Jonathon Lucas, Ricky Lucchse, Melissa Mackay, Aley Martinez, F. Sheridan, Andrew Snyder, Sally Stevens and Brett Tattersol
spoken vocals [narrative]:
Baby Rubba and Prince Jackson (eldest son of Michael Jackson)
conductor and chorus master:
Tom Bahler
arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
samples:
Twilight Zone by Neil Norman and His Cosmic Orchestra
recording of:
The Lost Children
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended) and Mijac Music
34:01
15Whatever Happens
recording engineer and mixer:
George Mayers, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Bruce Swedien
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
editor:
George Mayers and Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer)
guitar:
Carlos Santana and Rick Williams (US funk/soul session guitarist aka "Star")
solo whistle:
Stuart Brawley and Carlos Santana
additional background vocals:
Mary Brown and Mario Vasquez (American Idol)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
conductor:
Jeremy Lubbock
orchestrator:
Jeremy Lubbock
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
Future Recording Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States and The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Whatever Happens
writer:
Gil Cang, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Jasmine Quay, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Geoffrey Williams (English singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), Zomba Melodies Inc. (ended), Detabob Music, EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd., Mijac Music, Quay Music Publishing and Universal Music–Z Melodies
4.254:57
16Threatened
recording engineer and editor:
Stuart Brawley
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
mixer:
Stuart Brawley, Rodney Jerkins and Bruce Swedien
instruments:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
spoken vocals:
Rod Serling (producer, narrator of The Twilight Zone)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MJJ Productions Inc. (rights holder, not an imprint) (in 2001)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Threatened
writer:
LaShawn Daniels (US contemporary R&B songwriter), Fred Jerkins III, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Rodney Jerkins
dedicated to:
Rick Baker (makeup effects specialist)
publisher:
Ensign Music Corporation (ended), LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. (ended), Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. (ended), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Fred Jerkins Publishing, Mijac Music and Sony/ATV Melody
3.354:21

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