On his 1979 album, Off The Wall, Michael Jackson made upbeat dance music that blended disco, funk and R&B. Songs like "Don't Stop Til You get Enough," "Rock With You" and "Off The Wall" rocked discotheques around the globe. read more
Other than "P.Y.T.," the disco-era Michael Jackson doesn't exist here. Even "Human Nature," which is an ode to the nightlife, is a downtempo track. This brings us to "Billie Jean," the darkest song on the album. The minimal beat - with its killer bassline and catchy synths - draws attention to the lyrics, which are key to appreciating this song. read more
Jackson stated several times that "Billie Jean" was based on the groupies he and his brothers encountered while part of The Jackson 5. "Billie Jean is kind of anonymous. It represents a lot of girls. read more
Michael Jackson's original version of "Billie Jean" was remixed by Kanye West for Thriller 25, a 25th anniversary reissue of Jackson's Thriller. Entitled "Billie Jean 2008", the remix garnered a mixed reception; most critics felt that it was impossible to improve upon the original. read more