You Rock My World
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| Single by Michael Jackson from the album Invincible |
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| Released | 2001 | ||||
| Format | CD single | ||||
| Recorded | 2000 | ||||
| Genre | R&B | ||||
| Length | 5:38 | ||||
| Label | Epic Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | Michael Jackson | ||||
| Producer | Michael Jackson, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins |
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"You Rock My World" is a song by singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. It was the debut single from Jackson's 2001 album Invincible. The song peaked at #10 on the U.S. Hot 100 while reaching #1 in the United World Chart, immensely successful considering the lack of promotion due to a feud between Michael Jackson and his record label. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" in the 2002 Grammy Awards.
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[edit] Song information
A comedic spoken-intro was recorded by Chris Tucker and Jackson, which involves Tucker and Jackson talking about their attraction to a woman, and the two arguing about whether or not Jackson can "pick her up". A majority of Tucker's dialogue is a reference to Jackson's past singles, e. g., when the two have reached the club in pursuit of Jackson's love interest, Tucker is suddenly nonsupporting of Jackson's goal and asks that they "beat it", suggesting that the girl is "dangerous". When Chris And Michael were eating, Chris Noted that the girl is a "Pretty Young Thing."
Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins played all the instruments in the song, which was recorded at Record One studios in Los Angeles it was recorded in July-September in 2000.
There is a remix to this song that features rapper Jay-Z.
In the United Kingdom, the song was held off number one by Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You out of My Head".
The song was leaked before it was released.
[edit] Music video
The music video for "You Rock My World" was premiered worldwide on September 21, 2001. The U.S. premiere was delayed until September 26 due to the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York.
Like many of Jackson's music videos, this one takes the form of a short film based on a story written by Michael Jackson and Paul Hunter. It follows a story in which Michael Jackson and Chris Tucker spot an attractive woman (played by Kishaya Dudley) and follow her into a nightclub (called the 'Waterfront Hotel' in reference to the famous film starring Marlon Brando, who plays the club's owner in this music video). Obviously, they are not wanted there, because it seems the woman already has a love interest (played by Michael Madsen). However, Jackson is determined to meet this woman.
Jackson serenades the woman with a song ("You Rock My World"), as well as performing his famous dance moves. He is then challenged to a fight by one of the regulars at the club (played by Billy Drago). When asked by Drago to "show me what you got," Jackson (backed by line dancers) pulls off a dance sequence choreographed by himself, Anthony "Tone" Talauega and Richmond Talauega. After the dance sequence Drago says to Jackson, "Is that all you got? You ain't nothin'", in response to this Jackson punches Drago, which elevates to a fire in the building. When he evacuates the building and meets up with the attractive woman of his lust, the two share an intimate moment before driving away in Tucker's car. The music video also stars one of Jackson's confidents, Frank Tyson (who only appears in one shot). The music video won a NAACP Image Award for Best Music Video in 2001. There is a short film version and music video version of the video, with the music video version being shorter. There is also a longer version of the video featuring more dialogue between Tucker and Jackson, along with various other changes available on the web. There is no word on whether or not this third version is official or a homemade edit from outtakes.
This music video was spoofed on MAD TV. In the spoof they included most of the original video's elements, such as Marlon Brando, and the fight. This time, however, Jackson (played by Aries Spears) is trying unsuccessfully to convince his friend that he likes women.
[edit] Track listing
[edit] UK single
- Intro/"You Rock My World" – 5:39
- "You Rock My World" (Radio edit) – 4:25
- "You Rock My World" (Instrumental) – 5:06
- "You Rock My World" (A cappella) – 4:47
[edit] European and Australian single
- Intro – 0:32
- "You Rock My World" (Album version) – 5:07
- "You Rock My World" (Radio edit) – 4:25
- "You Rock My World" (Instrumental) – 5:07
- "You Rock My World" (A cappella) – 5:01
[edit] Credits
- Written and composed by Michael Jackson
- Produced by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins
- 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
- Solo and Background vocals: Michael Jackson
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| Preceded by "Can't Get You out of My Head" by Kylie Minogue |
United World Chart number one single November 3, 2001 – November 10, 2001 |
Succeeded by "Can't Get You out of My Head by Kylie Minogue |
