Jam (Michael Jackson song)
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"Jam" is a song by Michael Jackson from his 1991 Dangerous album. The single was re-released in 2006 as part of Jackson's Visionary: The Video Singles collection. "Jam" is a mix of aggressive or 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 song was also featured on the Chicago Bulls'—Jordan's team at that time—1992 NBA Championship video "Untouchabulls". The song was used as the opening number on Jackson's Dangerous World Tour. The song re-entered the UK charts in 2006, reaching number 22.[2]
Music video
The music video for "Jam" takes place within an indoor basketball court, where 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.[3] The rap duo Kris Kross makes a cameo appearance, as does Heavy D (who performs a rap during the bridge).
The video is available on the Dangerous - The Short Films DVD.
Track listing
Original release
UK single
- "Jam" (7" edit) – 4:05
- "Jam" (Roger's Jeep mix) – 5:54
- "Jam" (Atlanta Techno mix) – 6:06
- "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" (Brothers in Rhythm House mix) – 7:40
Charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 26 |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 3 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 4 |
U.S. ARC Weekly Top 40 | 11 |
UK Singles Chart | 12 |
Italian Singles Chart | 11 |
French Singles Chart[4] | 8 |
Australia ARIA Singles Chart[5] | 11 |
German Singles Chart | 18 |
Swiss Singles Chart | 22 |
Austrian Singles Chart | 28 |
Swedish Singles Chart | 30 |
Official Mixes
- Album Version - 5:39
- 7" Edit - 4:03
- Without Rap - 3:52
- Radio Edit - 5:00
- Without Rap - 4:44
- MJ's Raw Mix - 4:34
- The Acappella Mix - 4:54
- Percapella - 5:32
- The Video Mix - 5:37
Teddy Riley Mixes
- Teddy's 12" Mix - 5:43
- Teddy's Jam - 5:44 - different to above
Roger Sanchez Mixes
- Roger's Club Mix - 6:18
- Roger's Club Dub - 6:14
- Roger's Club Radio Mix - 3:51
- Roger's Jeep Mix - 6:03
- Roger's Jeep Radio Mix - 3:57
- Roger's Underground Mix - 6:08
- Roger's Slam Jam Mix - 4:54
Steve Hurley Mixes
- Silky 7" - 4:17
- Silky 12" - 6:27
- Silky Dub - 4:33
Other Mixes
- Atlanta Techno Mix - 6:08
- Atlanta Techno Dub - 5:16
- More Than Enuff Mix - 5:58
- More Than Enuff Dub - 5:54
- E-Smoove's Jazzy Jam - 6:47
- Maurice's Jammin' Dub - 7:17
Credits
- Music by René Moore, Bruce Swedien, Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley.
- Song and lyrics by Michael Jackson.
- Produced by Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley and Bruce Swedien.
- Recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley and Dave Way.
- Solo and background vocals by Michael Jackson.
- Arrangement by Michael Jackson, Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley and Rene Moore.
- Vocal arrangement by Michael Jackson.
- Rap performed by Heavy D.
- Keyboards: Rene Moore, Teddy Riley, Bruce Swedien and Brad Buxer.
- Synthesizers: Teddy Riley, Rhett Lawrence, Michael Boddicker and Brad Buxer.
- Drums: Teddy Riley and Bruce Swedien.
- Guitar: Teddy Riley.
References
Thomas' Lang DVD "Creative Control" includes a track called: "Jumpseat" that has many similarities with the song.