Invincible (album)
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| Invincible | ||
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| Studio album by Michael Jackson | ||
| Released | October 30, 2001 | |
| Recorded | 1998 – 2000 | |
| Genre | Dance/Pop/R&B | |
| Length | 77:08 | |
| Label | Epic Records EK-69400 |
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| Producer(s) | Michael Jackson Rodney Jerkins Teddy Riley Babyface R. Kelly |
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| Michael Jackson chronology | ||
| Blood on the Dance Floor (1997) |
Invincible (2001) |
Greatest Hits - HIStory Volume I (2001) |
Invincible is an album by Michael Jackson released on October 30, 2001. It was Jackson's first full album of all-new material since 1991's Dangerous (his previous album, HIStory, was sold with some of his greatest hits included as an extra CD). The cover art of this album was a simple design of just Michael's face. It was available in the standard silver edition, or four limited colours: red, green, yellow and blue.
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, and sold 366,000 copies its first week in the U.S.[1] It had sold 5.4 million copies worldwide in two months, and and went on to sell an estimated 8 million copies worldwide. [2] The singles released from the album include "You Rock My World", "Cry", and "Butterflies" (see Michael Jackson singles discography for chart positions). The album included guests performances by Carlos Santana, Brandy and posthumous appearances by The Notorious B.I.G. and Rod Serling. On Invincible, Michael Jackson expanded his vocal abilities as well as his instrumental involvement on the album, playing most of the instruments and performing much of the programming tasks in collaboration with producers Rodney Jerkins, Teddy Riley, and Dr. Freeze.
[edit] Album information
Just before the release of Invincible, Jackson informed then Sony Music Entertainment head, Tommy Mottola, that he was not going to renew his contract,[3] signed in 1991, which was about to expire in terms of supplying the label with albums of full-new material for release through Epic Records/Sony Music Entertainment. By 2002, sales and interest in the album had decreased rapidly, which prompted Mottola to cancel all single releases, video shootings and promotions concerning the Invincible album. Due to this, Jackson made allegations about Sony not supporting its African-American artists. Jackson referred to Sony Entertainment's head, Tommy Mottola, as a "devil" and a "racist" who used black artists for his own personal gain.[4] Jackson also insisted that Mottola called Irv Gotti a "fat nigger",[5]. Sony issued a statement saying that they found the allegations strange, since Motolla was once married to pop star Mariah Carey, who is of Venezuelan and African-American descent.
There were seven singles and videos that Sony and Jackson wanted to release from Invincible. Initially, Jackson wanted to release "Unbreakable" as the debut single from the album, partnered with a 20-minute music video. However, Sony wanted Jackson to release "You Rock My World" instead of "Unbreakable" due to shorter production time of the video accompanying the single. "You Rock My World" was the only worldwide single release from Invincible. Jackson had also planned to release "The Lost Children", "Break of Dawn", "Butterflies", "Speechless", "Cry" and "Whatever Happens" (with Carlos Santana).
In 2002, Jackson announced that Invincible would be his last studio album with Epic Records.[citation needed]
[edit] Track listing
- "Unbreakable" (Jackson/Jerkins/Jerkins III/Daniels/Payne/Smith) – 6:26
- "Heartbreaker" (Jackson/Jerkins/Jerkins III/Daniels/Mischke/Gregg) – 5:09
- "Invincible" (Jackson/Jerkins/Jerkins III/Daniels/Gregg) – 4:46
- "Break of Dawn" (Dr. Freeze/Jackson) – 5:32
- "Heaven Can Wait" (Jackson/Riley/Heard/Smith/Beal/Laues/Quiller) – 4:49
- "You Rock My World" (Jackson/Jerkins/Jerkins III/Daniels/Payne) – 5:39
- "Butterflies" (Harris/Ambrosius) – 4:40
- "Speechless" (Jackson) – 3:18
- "2000 Watts" (Jackson/Riley/Gibson/Henson) – 4:24
- "You Are My Life" (Jackson/Babyface/Sager/McClain) – 4:33
- "Privacy" (Jackson/Jerkins/Jerkins III/Daniels/Bell) – 5:05
- "Don't Walk Away" (Jackson/Riley/Stites/Vertelney) – 4:24
- "Cry" (Kelly) – 5:00
- "The Lost Children" (Jackson) – 4:00
- "Whatever Happens" (Jackson/Riley/Cang/Quay/Williams) – 4:56
- "Threatened" (Jackson/Jerkins/Jerkins III/Daniels) – 4:18
[edit] Out takes
- "Another Day" (with Lenny Kravitz)
- "Color Of My Soul"
- "Do You Love Me"
- "Do You Want Me"
- "Dreams"
- "Easy"
- "Ekam Satyam (The One Truth)"
- "Fall Again"
- Demo appeared on Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection
- "House Of Style"
- "I Have This Dream"
- Leaked online
- "Keep On Keeping On"
- "Kick It"
- "Maybe We Can Do It" (with P. Diddy)
- "New Attitudes"
- "On My Anger"
- "Peaceful Journey"
- "Secret Passage"
- "Seeing Voices" (with Ray Charles)
- Leaked online
- "She Was Loving Me"
- "Shout"
- Later appeared on "Cry" single release 2001
- "Soldier's Entrance"
- "This Is Our Time"
- "Triple Threat Cable"
- "True Life"
- "Tubeway"
- "Vibrationist"
- "What You Do To Me"
- "What More Can I Give"
- Later available as official download only)
- "Who Do U Be"
- Later used on rapper Kurupt's album Kuruption!
- Untitled/Unknown track featuring Method Man produced by Swizz Beats
[edit] Chart positions
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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| US | 1 |
| US R&B | 1 |
| UK | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
| France | 1 |
| Brazil | 1 |
| Italy | 2 |
| The Netherlands | 1 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Japan | 5 |
| Australia | 1 |
| New Zealand | 4 |
[edit] Certifications
| Country | Certification |
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| Australia | Platinum (70,000 copies) |
| Brazil | Gold (70,000 copies) |
| France | 2x Platinum (600,000 copies) |
| UK | Platinum (350,000 copies) |
| USA | 2x Platinum (2,100,000 copies) |
[edit] Music sample
- You Rock My World (file info) — play in browser (beta)
- written by Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III and LaShawn Daniels
- Problems listening to the file? See media help.
[edit] Credits
[edit] "Unbreakable"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Nora Payne and Robert Smith
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson
- Rap performed by The Notorious B.I.G.
- Additional background vocals by Brandy
- All musical instruments performed by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Recorded by Stuart Brawley
- Digital editing by Stuart Brawley and Paul Foley
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien, Rodney Jerkins and Stuart Brawley
- Rap by The Notorious B.I.G. originally embodied on "I Can't Stop the Reign"
- Rap written by Nichol, Eugene and McIntosh
[edit] "Heartbreaker"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Mischke Butler and Norman Gregg
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Music programmed by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Rap performed by Fats
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson, Mischke, LaShawn Daniels and Nora Payne
- Recorded by Bruce Swedien and Stuart Brawley
- Digital editing by Alex Greggs, Stuart Brawley and Fabian Marasciullo
- Rap recorded by Bob Brown
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien, Rodney Jerkins and Stuart Brawley
[edit] "Invincible"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels and Norman Gregg
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Music programmed by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson
- Rap performed by Fats
- Recorded by Bruce Swedien and Stuart Brawley
- Digital editing by Stuart Brawley
- Rap recorded by Bob Brown
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien, Rodney Jerkins and Stuart Brawley
[edit] "Break of Dawn"
- Written and composed by Dr. Freeze (Elliot Straite) and Michael Jackson
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Dr. Freeze
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson and Dr. Freeze
- All music instruments performed by Michael Jackson, Dr. Freeze, Rodney Jerkins and Teddy Riley
- Recorded by Mike Ging, Brad Gilderman, Humberto Gatica, Dexter Simmons and George Mayers
- Drum programming by Michael Jackson and Brad Buxer
- Digital editing by Harvey Mason, Jr. and Stuart Brawley
- Mixed by Humberto Gatica, Teddy Riley and George Mayers
[edit] "Heaven Can Wait"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Andreao Heard, Nate Smith, Teron Beal, Eritza Laues and Kenny Quiller
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley
- Co-produced by Andreao "Fanatic" Heard and Nate Smith
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson
- Additional background vocals by Dr. Freeze and "Que"
- Orchestra arranged and conducted by Jeremy Lubbock
- Recorded by Teddy Riley, Bruce Swedien and George Mayers
- Digital editing by Teddy Riley and George Mayers
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley and George Mayers
[edit] "You Rock My World"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels and Nora Payne
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson
- Intro by Chris Tucker and Michael Jackson
- All musical instruments performed by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Recorded by Brad Gilderman, Rodney Jerkins, Jean-Marie Horvat, Dexter Simmons and Stuart Brawley
- Digital editing by Harvey Mason, Jr. and Stuart Brawley
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien and Rodney Jerkins
[edit] "Butterflies"
- Written and composed by Andre Harris and Marsha Ambrosius
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Andre Harris
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson and Marsha Ambrosius
- Horns by Norman Jeff Bradshaw and Matt Cappy
- All musical instruments performed by Andre Harris
- Recorded by Andre Harris and Bruce Swedien
- Assistant engineering by Vidal Davis
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien
[edit] "Speechless"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson
- Produced by Michael Jackson
- Arranged by Michael Jackson
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Orchestra arranged and conducted by Michael Jackson and Jeremy Lubbock
- Keyboards performed by Brad Buxer
- Andrae Crouch and The Andrae Crouch Singers: Alfie Silas Durio, Valerie Doby, Maxi Anderson, Kristie Murden, Patrice Morris, Yvonne Williams, Yonciele Faggett, Tenika Johns, Angel Johnson, Linda McCrary, Sue Merriett, Deborah Sharp-Tayler, Marja Dozier, Zaneta M. Johnson, Gloria Augustus, Alice Jean McRath, Sandra Crouch, Zandra Williams, Judy Gossett, Geary Lanier Faggett, Johnnie Walker, Ron Taylor, Daniel Johnson, Harold Green, Laquentan Jordan, Tim Brown, Howard McCrary, Sam McCrary, Kevin Dorsey and Andrae Crouch
- Viola/contractor: Novi Novoq
- Viola: Thomas Tally
- Violins: Peter Kent, Gina Kronstadt, Robin Lorentz, Kristin Fife and John Wittenberg
- Digital editing by Brad Buxer and Stuart Brawley
- Recorded by Bruce Swedien, Brad Buxer and Stuart Brawley
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien
[edit] "2000 Watts"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Tyrese Gibson and Jaron Henson
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson
- Additional background vocals by Teddy Riley
- Recorded by Teddy Riley and George Mayers
- Digital editing by Teddy Riley and George Mayers
- Additional keyboard programming by Michael Jackson and Brad Buxer
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley and George Mayers
[edit] "You Are My Life"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Babyface, Carole Bayer Sager and John McClain
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Babyface
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson and Babyface
- Acoustic guitar: Babyface
- Keyboards: Babyface
- Drum programming: Babyface
- Bass guitar: Babyface
- Choir: Jason Edmonds, Nathan "N8" Walton, Tabia Ivery and Lynne Fiddmont-Lindsey
- Recorded and mixed at Brandon's Way Recording
- Engineered by Paul Boutin
- Mixed by Jon Grass
- Mix assistants: Kb and EQ
- Strings recorded at Capitol Studios
- Arranged by Bill Meyers
- Engineered by Tommy Vicari
- Assisted by Steve Genewick
- Production coordinator: Ivy Skoff
[edit] "Privacy"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels and Bernard Bell
- Produced by Micahel Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson and LaShawn Daniels
- String arrangements by David Campbell
- Guitars by Micahel Thompson
- Bass by Nathan East
- Drums by Gerald Hayword and Emanuel "Bucket" Baker
- Recorded by Rodney Jerkins, Jean-Marie Horvat and Brad Gilderman
- Digital editing by Harvey Mason, Jr. and Paul Cruz
- Mixed by Jean-Marie Horvat and Rodney Jerkins
[edit] "Don't Walk Away"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Richard Carlton Stites and Reed Vertelney
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley
- Co-produced by Richard Stites
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson
- Additional background vocals by Richard Stites
- Recorded by Teddy Riley and George Mayers
- Digital editing by Teddy Riley and George Mayers
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley and George Mayers
[edit] "Cry"
- Written and composed by R. Kelly
- Produced by Michael Jackson and R. Kelly
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Choir arrangement by R. Kelly
- Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
- Keyboard programming by Michael Jackson and Brad Buxer
- Guitars by Michael Landau
- Recorded by Mike Ging, Brad Gilderman and Humberto Gatica
- Mixed by Michael Jackson and Mick Guzauski
[edit] "The Lost Children"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson
- Produced by Michael Jackson
- Arranged by Michael Jackson
- Keyboard programming by Michael Jackson and Brad Buxer
- Narrative by Baby Rubba and Prince Jackson
- Youth choir by Tom Bahler
- Youth choir members: Scotty Haskell, Andrew Snyder, Melissa Mackay, Monique Donally, Rose Baetty, James Lively, Aley Martinez, Ricky Lucchse, Brandon Lucas, Jonathan Lucas, F. Sheridan, Robert Bolyard, Sally Stevens, Luana Jackman, Martha Cowan, Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Jonathan Hall, Justin Hall, Brett Tattersol and Micha Haupman
- Digital editing by Brad Buxer and Stuart Brawley
- Recorded by Bruce Swedien, Brad Buxer and Stuart Brawley
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien
[edit] "Whatever Happens"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Gil Cang, Jasmine Quay and Geoffrey Williams
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson
- Guitar by Carlos Santana
- Additional background vocals by Mario Vasquez and Mary Brown
- Orchestra arranged and conducted by Jeremy Lubbock
- Guitar by Rick Williams
- Whistle solo: Carlos Santana and Stuart Brawley
- Recorded by Teddy Riley, George Mayers and Bruce Swedien
- Digital editing by Teddy Riley and George Mayers
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley and George Mayers
[edit] "Threatened"
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III and LaShawn Daniels
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
- Background vocals by Michael Jackson
- All musical instruments performed by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- Recorded by Stuart Brawley
- Digital editing by Stuart Brawley
- Mixed by Bruce Swedien, Rodney Jerkins and Stuart Brawley
[edit] Trivia
- Justin Timberlake's "Rock Your Body" was originally produced for Michael Jackson and was to appear on this album, but for unknown reasons, Jackson and The Neptunes had a fallout and the track ended up being sold to Justin Timberlake for his debut album Justified.[citation needed]
- Limited editions of Invincible were available when it was first released in stores. These came in five colors; gray/white, blue, red, golden yellow, and green.
- The song "Unbreakable" features a posthumous rap performance by The Notorious B.I.G. whom Jackson had previously collaborated with for the song "This Time Around" on the album HIStory.
- The song "Threatened" features a cameo by the late Rod Serling performing an introduction, conclusion and rap. This rap was constructed from clips from the narrations of the television series The Twilight Zone.
- Carlos Santana plays the guitar on "Whatever Happens".
- Babyface produced "You Are My Life".
- Brandy provided back-up vocals on "Unbreakable". Jackson later returned the favour by appearing in "It's Not Worth It" on her album Full Moon.
- Despite never being released, "Break of Dawn" was featured on Jackson's 2003 best-of album Number Ones.
[edit] References
- ^ [1] First week sales.
- ^ [2] Invincible sales
- ^ "Jacko gets tough- but is he a race crusader or just a falling star? from the Guardian Unlimited
- ^ "Michael Jackson is wrong" from the Guardian Unlimited
- ^ Michael Jackson's biography on Surgeon to the Stars
| Preceded by The Great Depression by DMX |
Billboard 200 Number 1 Album November 17, 2001 - November 23, 2001 |
Succeeded by Britney by Britney Spears |
