Jam (song)

"Jam" is a song by Michael Jackson. The song is the fourth single from his 1991 album Dangerous. It appears as track one on Dangerous and track two on his 2009 This Is It compilation album. The single was re-released in 2006 as part of Jackson's Visionary: The Video Singles collection and it was remixed to the Cirque du Soleil's Immortal World Tour, releasing that remix on the soundtrack album. "Jam" is a mix of aggressive hard funk, dance and rap, or funk hip hop. The bridge features a rap performed by Heavy D (of the group Heavy D & the Boyz). The music video of the song featured NBA legend Michael Jordan (the other "MJ"). The song was also featured on the Chicago Bulls'—Jordan's team at that time—1992 NBA Championship video "Untouchabulls" and was also used in many promotional ads of the NBA in the said season. Despite this heavy form of promotion, the single only reached #26 in the United States. The song re-entered the UK charts in 2006, reaching number 22.^[2]

Reception

"Jam" was generally well received by music critics. Adam Gilham of Sputnikmusic in his review for Dangerous described the song as a perfect album opener and rated it "5/5".^[3] Allmusic editor Stephen T. E. wrote that there's a lot to be said for professional craftsmanship at its peak and he called this song blistering plus highlight on album.^[4] Alan Light praised the song: "Jam," the album's opener, addresses Jackson's uneasy relationship to the world and reveals a canny self-awareness that carries the strongest message on Dangerous. "Jam" features a dense, swirling Riley track, propelled by horn samples and a subtle scratch effect, and includes a fleet rap by Riley favorite Heavy D. Though it initially sounds like a simple, funky dance vehicle, Jackson's voice bites into each phrase with a desperation that urges us to look deeper. He is singing as "false prophets cry of doom" and exhorts us to "live each day like it's the last." The chorus declares that the miseries of the world "ain't too much stuff" to stop us from jamming. To Jackson, who insists that he comes truly alive only onstage, the ability to "Jam" is the sole means to find "peace within myself," and this hope rings more sincere than the childlike wishes found in the ballads."^[5]

Music video

The music video for "Jam" takes place within an abandoned indoor basketball court, where Michael Jackson teaches basketball legend Michael Jordan how to dance, and in return, Jordan teaches Jackson how to play basketball. Special effects have Jackson throwing a basketball from a window and scoring in the hoop at the opposite end, as well as Jackson scoring by tossing the ball behind him and kicking the ball into the hoop with his heel. The extended versions of the video include Jackson teaching Jordan how to do the physically complicated moonwalk dance technique. The rap duo Kris Kross makes a cameo appearance, as does Heavy D (who performs a rap during the bridge).

The video was included on Dangerous – The Short Films and Michael Jackson's Vision. The music video was directed by David Kellogg and premiered on FOX June 19, 1992 at 9:30 p.m. EST.^[6]

Live performances

Jackson performed "Jam" as the opening number throughout his Dangerous World Tour. He also performed it at the Royal Brunei Concert in 1996, which turned out to be the last live performance of the song. A portion of the song was performed during the 1993 Superbowl halftime show. The song was also supposed to be performed at the This Is It concert series, with a snippet of Another Part Of Me. However, the shows were cancelled due to his untimely death.

Track listings and formats

Jam (U.K. CD Single 6583602)^[7]

"Jam" (7" Edit) – 4:10
"Jam" (Roger's Jeep Mix) – 5:54
"Jam" (Atlanta Techno Dub) – 6:06 (Incorrectly listed on insert as "Atlantan Techno Mix")
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" (Brothers in Rhythm House Mix) – 7:40

Jam (U.S. CD Single 49K74334)^[8]

"Jam" (Roger's Jeep Radio Mix) – 3:57
"Jam" (Silky 7" Mix) - 4:17
"Jam" (Roger's Club Mix) – 6:20
"Jam" (Atlanta Techno Mix) – 6:06
"Rock with You" (Masters at Work Remix) – 5:29

Jam (U.S. Promo CD Single ESK6754)^[9]

"Jam" (Roger's Jeep Radio Mix) – 3:57
"Jam" (Teddy's Jam) - 5:48
"Jam" (7" Edit) - 4:10
"Jam" (MJ's Raw Mix) – 4:24
"Jam" (Teddy's 12" Mix) - 5:42
"Jam" (Roger's Jeep Mix) – 5:54
"Jam" (Acapella) – 5:39

Jam (US VHS promo single ESK8880)^[9]

"Jam" (music video) - 8:00

Running time: 9 minutes

CD SIDE

"Jam" (7" Edit) - 4:10
"Jam" (Silky 12" Mix) - 6:28

DVD SIDE

1. "Jam" (music video) - 8:00

Personnel

Song and lyrics by Michael Jackson
Music by René Moore, Bruce Swedien, Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley
Produced by Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley and Bruce Swedien
Solo and background vocals by Michael Jackson
Recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley and Dave Way
Arrangement by Michael Jackson, Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley and René Moore

Vocal arrangement by Michael Jackson
Rap performed by Heavy D
Rene Moore, Teddy Riley, Bruce Swedien and Brad Buxer: Keyboards
Teddy Riley, Rhett Lawrence, Michael Boddicker and Brad Buxer: Synthesizers
Teddy Riley and Bruce Swedien: Drums
Teddy Riley: Guitar

Charts

Chart (1992/2006/2009)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA Singles Chart)^[10]	11
Austrian Singles Chart^[10]	28
Dutch Singles Chart^[10]	12
Irish Singles Chart^[11]	5
Italian Singles Chart^[10]	11
French Singles Chart^[10]	8
New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart^[10]	2
Spanish Singles Chart^[10]	1
Swedish Singles Chart^[10]	30
Swiss Singles Chart^[10]	22
UK Singles Chart^[12]	12
US Billboard Hot 100^[13]	26
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs^[13]	3
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs^[13]	4

Year-end charts

Chart (1992)	Position
Australia (ARIA Singles Chart)^[14]	77

Release history

Country	Date
United States	July 13, 1992 (1992-07-13)
Europe	September 27, 1992 (1992-09-27)

References

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↑ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.

Michael Jackson songs

1970s songs	"Got to Be There" "Rockin' Robin" "I Wanna Be Where You Are" "Ain't No Sunshine" "Ben" "With a Child's Heart" "Music and Me" "Happy" "We're Almost There" "Just a Little Bit of You" "One Day in Your Life" "Ease on Down the Road" "You Can't Win" "A Brand New Day" "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" "Rock with You"

1980s songs	"Off the Wall" "She's Out of My Life" "Girlfriend" "The Girl Is Mine" "Billie Jean" "Beat It" "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" "Human Nature" "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" "Thriller" "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" "Bad" "The Way You Make Me Feel" "Man in the Mirror" "Dirty Diana" "Another Part of Me" "Smooth Criminal" "Leave Me Alone" "Liberian Girl"

1990s songs	"Black or White" "Remember the Time" "In the Closet" "Jam" "Who Is It" "Heal the World" "Give In to Me" "Will You Be There" "Gone Too Soon" "Scream/Childhood" "You Are Not Alone" "Earth Song" "D.S." "This Time Around" "They Don't Care About Us" "HIStory" "Stranger in Moscow" "Smile" "Blood on the Dance Floor" "Ghosts" "Is It Scary"

2000s songs	"You Rock My World" "Speechless" "Cry" "Butterflies" "One More Chance" "The Girl Is Mine 2008" "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008"

2010s songs	"Hold My Hand" "Hollywood Tonight" "Behind the Mask" "(I Like) The Way You Love Me" "Immortal Megamix: Can You Feel It/Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough/Billie Jean/Black or White (Immortal Version)" "I Just Can't Stop Loving You/Don't Be Messin' 'Round" "Bad (Afrojack Remix) (DJ Buddha Edit)" "I'm So Blue" "Love Never Felt So Good" "A Place with No Name"

Other songs	"Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" "You've Got a Friend" "My Girl" "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" "All the Things You Are" "Too Young" "Working Day and Night" "Night Time Lover" "Muscles" "Say Say Say" "Somebody's Watching Me" "Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)" "Centipede" "We Are the World" "Eaten Alive" "Twenty-Five Miles" "Get It" "2300 Jackson Street" "Just Good Friends" "Come Together" "Speed Demon" "Someone Put Your Hand Out" "Do the Bartman" "Dangerous" "Whatzupwitu" "Tabloid Junkie" "Why" "I Need You" "On the Line" "We Be Ballin'" "Heaven Can Wait" "What More Can I Give" "Cheater" "Fall Again" "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) 2008" "Beat It 2008" "Billie Jean 2008" "This Is It" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" "Mind Is the Magic" "Breaking News" "Monster" "(I Can't Make It) Another Day" "All in Your Name" "Price of Fame" "Chicago" "Loving You" "Slave to the Rhythm" "Blue Gangsta" "There Must Be More To Life Than This"

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Steve "Silk" Hurley discography

songwriter	"Music Is The Key" (1985) "Jack Your Body" (1986) "Let the Music Take Control" (1987) "Heart of Passion" (1987) "Cry of the Lonely" (1987) "Work It Out" (1989) "Dream about You" (1991) "Too Blind to See It" (1991) "Seasons of Love" by Keith Nunnally (1991) "Take My Advice" (1992) "Keep on Walkin'" (1992) "Searchin'" (1993) "I'm Not Over You" (1994) "The Word Is Love" (1997) "Nobody Else" (1998) "He Loves Me 2" (1999) "My Boo" (2000)

remixer	"Shadows of Your Love" (1986) "Jack Your Body" (1986) "Let the Music Take Control" (1987) "Heart of Passion" (1987) "Cry of the Lonely" (1987) "Fine Time" (1988) "Love Fever" by Culture Clash Dance Party (1990) "Rebels (Get Righteous)" (1988) "Uh-Uh Ooh-Ooh Look Out (Here It Comes)" (1989) "Work It Out" (1989) "Cold World" (1989) "It Ain't Over" by ATC(1990) "I Don't Know Anybody Else" (1990) "Fantasy" (1990) "Love Pains" (1990) "Seasons of Love" by Keith Nunnally (1991) "Baby Love" (1991) "Something Got Me Started" (1991) "Jam" (1991) "Welcome to My Groove" (1990) "Tripping on Your Love" (1991) "Dream about You" (1991) "What Would We Do" by DSK (1991) "Got a Love for You" (1991) "Strange" (1991) "Too Blind to See It" (1991) "Gett Off" (1991) "Makin' Happy" (1991) "We Got a Love Thang" (1991) "Vibeology" (1992) "Hail to the Queen" by Sex Trip Netwerk (1992) "Symphony" (1992) "You're Gonna Love It" (1991) "Keep on Walkin'" (1992) "Take My Advice" (1992) "A Little Bit More" (1992) "Shake Your Head" (1992) "Searchin'" (1993) "I'm In The Mood" (1993) "I'm Not Over You" (1994) "I'll Wait" (1994) "Take a Bow" (1994) "Invisible" by Public Demand (1996) "The Word Is Love" (1997) "Where You Are" (1997) "Special Love" (1997) "Nobody Else" (1998) "Go Down Moses" by Kelly G (1998) "Rollercoaster" (1998) "If You Could Read My Mind" (1998) "He Loves Me 2" (1999) "Rush" (1999) "Forever" (1999) "My Boo" (2000) "Free" by Sevynn (2000) "Ain't It Funny" (2001) "Soul Shakedown Party" (2002) "What About Us?" (2002) "Runnin' Away" (2003)

producer	"Music Is The Key" (1985) "Shadows of Your Love" (1986) "Jack Your Body" (1986) "Let the Music Take Control" (1987) "She's So Far Away" (1987) "Heart of Passion" (1987) "Cry of the Lonely" (1987) "Rebels (Get Righteous)" (1988) "Work It Out" (1989) "Where Do We Go" (1989) "Cold World" (1989) "Welcome to My Groove" (1990) "Love Pains" (1990) "It Ain't Over" by ATC(1990) "Too Blind to See It" (1991) "What Would We Do" by DSK (1991) "Seasons of Love" by Keith Nunnally (1991) "You're Gonna Love It" (1991) "We Got a Love Thang" (1991) "Dream about You" (1991) "Got a Love for You" (1991) "Baby Love" (1991) "Take My Advice" (1992) "A Little Bit More" (1992) "Keep on Walkin'" (1992) "Symphony" (1992) "Shake Your Head" co-produced with Was (Not Was) (1992) "Searchin'" (1993) "I'm In The Mood" (1993) "Take a Bow" (1994) "Invisible" by Public Demand (1996) "The Word Is Love" (1997) "Nobody Else" (1998) "Special Love" (1997) "If You Could Read My Mind" (1998) "Go Down Moses" by Kelly G (1998) "Rush" (1999) "He Loves Me 2" (1999) "Forever" (1999) "My Boo" (2000) "Soul Shakedown Party" (2002) "Runnin' Away" (2003)

Michael Jordan

Main	Career achievements Air Jordan (Jumpman) The Shot Jordan Rules Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals

Family	James R. Jordan, Sr. (father) Jeffrey Jordan (son) Marcus Jordan (son)

Films	Space Jam Michael Jordan: An American Hero Michael Jordan to the Max Like Mike

Video games	Jordan vs. Bird: One on One Michael Jordan in Flight Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City Space Jam NBA 2K11 NBA 2K12

Other	"Jam" Michael Jordan's Restaurant Michael Jordan statue Michael Jordan Steakhouse ProStars The Jordan Rules When Nothing Else Matters

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