Jam
Michael Jackson
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Nation To Nation All The World Must Come Together Face The Problems That We See Then Maybe Somehow We Can Work It Out I Asked My Neighbor For A Favor She Said Later What Has Come Of All The People Have We Lost Love Of What It's About I Have To Find My Peace Cuz No One Seems To Let Me Be False Prophets Cry Of Doom What Are The Possibilities I Told My Brother There'll Be Problems, Times And Tears For Fears, We Must Live Each Day Like It's The Last Go With It Go With It Jam It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Too Much It Ain't Too Much For Me To Jam It Ain't It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Don't You It Ain't Too Much For Me To The World Keeps Changing Rearranging Minds And Thoughts Predictions Fly Of Doom The Baby Boom Has Come Of Age We'll Work It Out I Told My Brothers Don't You Ask Me For No Favors I'm Conditioned By The System Don't You Talk To Me Don't Scream And Shout She Pray To God, To Buddha Then She Sings A Talmud Song Confusions Contradict The Self Do We Know Right From Wrong I Just Want You To Recognize Me In The Temple You Can't Hurt Me I Found Peace Within Myself Go With It Go With It Jam It Ain't It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Too Much It Ain't Too Much For Me To Jam It Ain't It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Don't You It Ain't Too Much For Me To Jam It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Too Much It Ain't Too Much For Me To Jam It Ain't It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Don't You It Ain't Too Much For Me To [Rap Performed By Heavy D] Jam Jam Here Comes The Man Hot Damn The Big Boy Stands Movin' Up A Hand Makin' Funky Tracks With My Man Michael Jackson Smooth Criminal That's The Man Mike's So Relaxed Mingle Mingle Jingle In The Jungle Bum Rushed The Door 3 And 4's In A Bundle Execute The Plan First I Cooled Like A Fan Got With Janet Then With Guy Now With Michael Cause It Ain't Hard To... [Michael] Jam It Ain't It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Too Much It Ain't Too Much For Me To Jam Get On It It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Don't Stop It Ain't Too Much For Me To Jam It Ain't It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Don't You It Ain't Too Much For Me To Jam It Ain't It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Don't You It Ain't Too Much For Me To It Ain't Too Hard For Me To Jam [9x] Get On It Jam It Ain't It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Don't You It Ain't Too Much For Me To Jam It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Too Much It Ain't Too Much For Me To Jam It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Too Much It Ain't Too Much For Me To Jam Too Much It Ain't Too Much Stuff It Ain't Don't You It Ain't Too Much For Me To Get On It Get On It Give It Baby Give It To Me Come On You Really Give It Too Me Got To Give It You Just Want To Give It
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Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON, RENE MOORE, DWIGHT MYERS, TEDDY RILEY, BRUCE SWEDIEN, BRUCE F SWEDIEN
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22 facts about this song
Album"Jam" is a song by American singer-songfriend Michael Jackson from his eighth studio album, Dangerous, which was released in 1991.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song was used in several television commercials for major brands including Gatorade, Nissan, and Sony.
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Inspiration"Jam" deals with themes like world peace, unity, and understanding, all of which were core concepts in many of Michael Jackson’s works.
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CollaboratorsThe track was written by Michael Jackson and René Moore while the production was handled by the singer alongside Teddy Riley and Bruce Swedien.
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Unique Music VideoIts music video features a basketball game between Jackson and basketball legend Michael Jordan. It also includes appearances by Heavy D, Kris Kross, Naughty by Nature, and others.
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Commercial PerformanceThough not as commercially successful as some of his other singles, "Jam" still made it into the Top 50 in several countries including the US, Australia, France, and the UK.
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Live PerformancesJackson performed "Jam" live as the opening number during his 1992 Dangerous World Tour and the song also opened his 1996-1997 HIStory World Tour.
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Awards and NominationsThe song "Jam" received a nomination for "Best R&B Song" at the 35th Grammy Awards in 1993.
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Special EditionIn 2001, a special edition re-issue of Dangerous included a radio edit version of "Jam", which was not initially included in the original 1991 release.
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Genre and Style"Jam" is a New Jack Swing and Funk song. This was a significant creative shift for Jackson after his previous albums which were predominantly pop and rock.
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Release Information"Jam" is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. The song was released as the fourth single from his eighth studio album, "Dangerous," on July 13, 1992.
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Song Details"Jam" is a new jack swing song whose lyrics pertain to overcoming difficulties and the unity that can be achieved through music. It has a running duration of five minutes and thirty-nine seconds.
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Contributing ArtistsThe song features rap verses by Heavy D (Dwight Errington Myers), an American rapper, record producer, singer, and actor.
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Production Team"Jam" was written and composed by Michael Jackson and René Moore. In terms of production, it was handled by Jackson, Teddy Riley, and Bruce Swedien.
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Critical ReceptionCritics responded positively to the song, praising its aggressive tone and catchy beat.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Jam" features appearances from notable figures like NBA legend Michael Jordan and Kris Kross, an American rap duo.
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Commercial PerformanceThe single became a top 10 hit in seven countries and peaked within the top 40 in six others, including the United States where it reached No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Live PerformancesJackson included "Jam" in the setlist of his Dangerous World Tour, as well as during the Royal Brunei Concert in 1996.
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CharityMichael Jackson used this song in his "Jam! Heal LA" campaign, which aimed at improving conditions for children in Los Angeles.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song's music video featuring NBA star Michael Jordan became a staple of early 90s pop culture and was parodied in several media.
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Remix VersionsSeveral remixes of "Jam" were released, including the "Silky 7", "Roger's Jeep", "Atlanta Techno" mixes, and more.
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LegacyDespite not being as commercially successful as some of his other singles, "Jam" continues to be celebrated as a club anthem and for its impactful music video. It demonstrated Jackson's ability to blend pop, funk, and hip hop, thereby influencing future generations of musicians.
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