Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's album Invincible (2001) features 16 songs:
Unbreakable
Heartbreaker
Invincible
Break of Dawn
Heaven Can Wait
You Rock My World
Butterflies
Speechless
2000 Watts
You Are My Life
Privacy
Don't Walk Away
Cry
The Lost Children
Whatever Happens
Threatened

Unbreakable: An anthem of resilience and strength in the face of criticism and difficulties, reaffirming that his spirit is indestructible.
Heartbreaker: A song about the frustration of falling for a manipulative and beautiful woman who breaks hearts.
Invincible: A declaration of security and confidence in a relationship where both feel invincible together.
Break of Dawn: A romantic and sensual theme focused on the intimacy of a couple who love until dawn.
Heaven Can Wait: A romantic ballad that expresses that heaven can wait because being with that special person is already heaven.
You Rock My World: The album's main hit, celebrating instant infatuation and how one person impacts and revolutionizes your world.
Butterflies: A sweet R&B song about the feeling of butterflies in your stomach when you fall in love again.

Speechless: An acoustic and magical song about how someone's love leaves you speechless and breathless.
2000 Watts: An electronic music track with a futuristic and accelerated sound that speaks of power, energy and speed.
You Are My Life: An emotional dedication to his children (and loved ones), considering them the center and driving force of his life.
Privacy: A strong critique and protest against the harassment by the yellow press and the invasion of celebrities' privacy.
Don't Walk Away: A painful and melancholic ballad pleading for a partner not to leave and to give the relationship another chance.
Cry: A global call for empathy and unity, reminding us that the world can heal if we allow ourselves to cry and connect with the pain of others.
The Lost Children: A heartbreaking tribute dedicated to the homeless, forgotten, or vulnerable children around the world.
Whatever Happens: A collaboration with Carlos Santana about unconditional loyalty, facing problems no matter what.
Threatened: A dark song of terror and paranoia about internal and external monsters that try to threaten and destroy peace of mind.

Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson's father, was an extremely severe, demanding, and abusive figure, both physically and psychologically. Michael and his siblings revealed in numerous interviews that their childhood was marked by constant fear of their father's punishments.
Physical abuse and severe corrections: Joe used a belt, a cable, or a hazel rod to beat his children if they made mistakes during music or dance rehearsals, or if they disobeyed at home.

Psychological abuse and humiliation: He imposed strict military discipline on them, criticized their physical appearance —frequently mocking Michael's nose— and constantly reminded them that they had to be perfect to achieve success and escape poverty.
Childhood isolation: He deprived them of having friends, going to school normally, or playing, focusing all their daily time exclusively on rehearsals with the Jackson 5 and performances in nightclubs.

The contrast with success: Years later, Michael acknowledged that his father's relentless discipline was the main driving force behind their rise to global superstardom, but he also admitted that it left him with deep psychological trauma and a lifelong awe and reverential fear of his father.

In several interviews throughout his life (especially with Oprah Winfrey in 1993 and with Martin Bashir in 2003), Michael Jackson delved into the harshest details of his childhood and the terror he felt towards his father:
The extreme physical impact: Michael recounted that the beatings were so violent that he often feared for his life. In private recordings with his spiritual advisor, he even described how his father would make them undress and apply oil to them before beating them with iron cords or sticks.

Panic reactions and fainting: She said that her fear of Joe was so deep and visceral that just seeing him enter a room or knowing that he was approaching for rehearsals would make her stomach sick, cause vomiting, or make her faint from anxiety.
His mother's intervention: He recalled how his mother, Katherine, tried to intervene by crying and yelling at Joe that he was going to kill them, while the children felt completely helpless.
The fear that lasted into adulthood: Despite the years and having become a global star, Michael confessed that he still felt a reverential fear and intimidation whenever he was near his father.

Panic reactions and fainting: She said that her fear of Joe was so deep and visceral that just seeing him enter a room or knowing that he was approaching for rehearsals would make her stomach sick, cause vomiting, or make her faint from anxiety.
His mother's intervention: He recalled how his mother, Katherine, tried to intervene by crying and yelling at Joe that he was going to kill them, while the children felt completely helpless.
The fear that lasted into adulthood: Despite the years and having become a global star, Michael confessed that he still felt a reverential fear and intimidation whenever he was near his father.

The severe childhood abuse by Joe Jackson left Michael Jackson with deep psychological traumas that marked his entire adult life.
Body dysmorphia and obsession with surgery: His father's constant teasing about his physique—especially calling him "button nose" or making fun of his size—generated in Michael a deep rejection of his own image, leading him to undergo multiple cosmetic surgeries and suffer from body dysmorphic disorder.

Loss of childhood and Peter Pan syndrome: Being deprived of games, school and friends to rehearse as an adult, Michael developed a deep longing for his lost childhood, which was reflected in his adult life by building Neverland, surrounding himself with games and seeking the company of children.
Severe anxiety and chronic insomnia: Constant fear and the stress of extreme demands caused him chronic sleep problems, anxiety attacks, and dependence on medication to be able to sleep, which he carried with him until the end of his days.

Inferiority complex and search for validation: Despite being the most famous artist on the planet, he confessed that he never felt he was enough and that he constantly sought the approval his father never gave him, expressing in interviews that it still hurt him not to have had a "normal father" who would hug him simply for being his son, not for making money

Rio de Janeiro (Santa Marta Favela): Filmed on the streets and rooftops of the favela under the direction of Spike Lee. Due to security risks in the area, the production team had to negotiate with local leaders to gain access and film the music video safely.

Salvador de Bahia (Pelourinho): He collaborated directly with the famous Brazilian percussion group Olodum, integrating their drums and a massive display of local dancers in the second version of the music video

Michael Jackson visited Brazil on three different occasions (1974, 1993 and 1996), where he gave concerts, toured amusement parks and filmed one of his most famous videos.
The main activities of each trip were:
1974 (With the Jackson 5):
He visited Brazil for the first time as a teenager with his brothers.
They toured several cities (such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre) giving concerts and appeared on Brazilian television (TV Tupi).

In his free time, he took the opportunity to visit local attractions, such as the Playcenter amusement park in São Paulo (which was closed exclusively for him).
1993 (Dangerous World Tour):
He returned as a solo artist to give two massive concerts at the Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo (in October 1993) before hundreds of thousands of fans.
1996 (Recording of "They Don't Care About Us"):
He traveled to Rio de Janeiro to film the music video in the Santa Marta favela (Morro Dona Marta) under the direction of Spike Lee, generating a huge cultural impact on the community (today there is a statue and a tourist spot in his honor).

He also traveled to Salvador de Bahia, where he recorded the second version of the video in the historic Pelourinho neighborhood, collaborating directly with the drummers and musicians of the famous group Olodum.

Michael Jackson traveled to Brazil in February 1996 to film the iconic music video for his song "They Don't Care About Us." During his stay, he visited two major cities and left an indelible cultural mark.

Michael Jackson was a visionary businessman as well as a legendary artist, achieving enormous financial and commercial success in the music and business industries.
Producer and owner: He founded his own record label, MJJ Productions, and had unusual creative and financial control for the time over his releases and tours.
The Sony/ATV catalog: His most famous decision as an entrepreneur occurred in 1985, when he bought The Beatles' publishing catalog (ATV Music) for $47.5 million, which he merged years later with Sony to form Sony/ATV, generating multimillion-dollar profits.
Investments and brands: He negotiated historic contracts with brands like Pepsi and created his own line of fragrances and official merchandise with high global profitability.

The term "good fish" or "good catch" was part of the inside jokes and the more relaxed and joking side that Michael Jackson showed with his close circle.
Private sense of humor: Those who spent time with him often remembered that he had a very playful side and sometimes used spontaneous phrases or nicknames off-camera.

"Good fish" was a particular way Michael Jackson used to refer to attractive or stunning women.
In some leaked audio or video recordings of his private life (such as interactions on the street or from cars), he has been heard using that expression to refer to girls who caught his eye, playing on the idea that there are "plenty of fish in the sea" or colloquially referring to them as a "good catch" or "good catch." It's a very private and characteristic phrase of his way of speaking that has become a meme or a curious fact widely discussed among fans on social media.

Leaving the organization (1987): After the release of the album Thriller and the pressure from her growing fame and lifestyle (which clashed with the group's strict moral standards, such as the use of makeup and the theme of the Thriller music video), she formally resigned from the Jehovah's Witnesses by means of a letter of dissociation.
Further spiritual exploration: During the 1990s and 2000s, her faith became more eclectic and private:

In his later years (especially during his stay in Bahrain between 2005 and 2006 after his trial), strong rumors and reports circulated about his alleged conversion to Islam, driven by his closeness to the Bahraini royal family and by his brother Jermaine (who is Muslim), although Michael never publicly confirmed a formal and definitive conversion.
Close friends and acquaintances noted that he retained deep spiritual beliefs in God, prayer, and kindness, but without adhering to strict institutional dogmas.

Michael Jackson was raised as a Jehovah's Witness during his childhood, a religion he formally renounced in 1987, and later explored various spiritual philosophies such as Islam, Judaism, and Catholicism without permanently affiliating himself with any single faith in his adult life.
Childhood (Jehovah's Witnesses): His mother, Katherine Jackson, was an active devotee and raised Michael and his siblings under this strict faith, which included prohibitions on celebrating birthdays, holidays (such as Christmas), and participating in civic activities.

Further spiritual exploration: During the 1990s and 2000s, her faith became more eclectic and private:
He studied texts from various world religions and became deeply interested in humanitarian spirituality and meditation.
In his later years (especially during his stay in Bahrain between 2005 and 2006 after his trial), strong rumors and reports circulated about his alleged conversion to Islam, driven by his closeness to the Bahraini royal family and by his brother Jermaine (who is Muslim), although Michael never publicly confirmed a formal and definitive conversion.

Michael Jackson was raised as a Jehovah's Witness during his childhood, a religion he formally renounced in 1987, and later explored various spiritual philosophies such as Islam, Judaism, and Catholicism without permanently affiliating himself with any single faith in his adult life.
Childhood (Jehovah's Witnesses): His mother, Katherine Jackson, was an active devotee and raised Michael and his siblings under this strict faith, which included prohibitions on celebrating birthdays, holidays (such as Christmas), and participating in civic activities.

Music and influences: His greatest musical and artistic idols were James Brown (whom he considered his greatest inspiration on stage), Jackie Wilson, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr. and The Beatles.

Books and reading: He was an avid reader. He loved collecting art books, historical biographies (especially about Abraham Lincoln and Peter Pan), and poetry by authors like Robert Frost. He also greatly enjoyed comic books, especially superhero comics like Spider-Man and X-Men.
Hobbies and colors: His favorite color was red (he wore it constantly in his iconic clothing such as the jackets from Thriller and Beat It) and also royal blue. In his free time he enjoyed watching cartoons, playing video games in his private arcades, painting, and spending time outdoors at his Neverland Ranch, where he had an amusement park and zoo.

Favorite Movies and Characters: His all-time favorite movie was Peter Pan (from Disney), as he deeply identified with the idea of ​​not wanting to grow up and living in Neverland. He was also fascinated by the films of Charles Chaplin, classic horror films like The Wolf Man, and the Star Wars trilogy. In fact, he was a big collector of life-size statues of movie and comic book characters, which he displayed in his homes.

Dr. Allen Metzger.
Absolute trust: Metzger was his internist and rheumatologist from the 80s to the 90s, being one of the few professionals who earned his genuine trust without seeking fame or taking advantage of him.
Real protection and care: Unlike other doctors who gave him what he asked for out of convenience, Metzger tried to protect him, treated him for his chronic conditions such as lupus and vitiligo, and constantly warned him about the dangers of drug abuse

Favorite Movies and Characters: His all-time favorite movie was Peter Pan (from Disney), as he deeply identified with the idea of ​​not wanting to grow up and living in Neverland. He was also fascinated by the films of Charles Chaplin, classic horror films like The Wolf Man, and the Star Wars trilogy. In fact, he was a big collector of life-size statues of movie and comic book characters, which he displayed in his homes.

Favorite food: He loved comfort food, especially Southern-style home cooking. His number one dish was fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and cheese, and black beans. He was also a fan of Mexican food (like tacos), vegetarian pizza, chocolate chip cookies, and loved drinking orange juice or sparkling mineral water.

John Branca was Michael Jackson's most important business lawyer, financier, and confidant for decades.
The financial mastermind: Branca began working with Michael in the early 1980s and was the architect of the biggest business decisions of his life, including the historic purchase of The Beatles' publishing catalog (ATV Music) in 1985.

Personal trust: Their relationship was so close that Michael invited him to be his best man at his first wedding in 1987. In addition, he was the one who legally helped him become independent from the decisions and control of his father, Joe Jackson.

Accompanying him to the top: Bray was the head of security for all of his major world tours (Bad World Tour, Dangerous World Tour, and HIStory World Tour). He was one of the few people Michael trusted completely amidst the chaos of global fame. A refuge in the midst of chaos: While the brothers faced a grueling childhood filled with grueling rehearsals and extreme demands, Bray became the kind adult who looked after them, protected them from unruly fans, and set safe boundaries.
The father he never had: Michael even wrote in his autobiography Moonwalk that Bill Bray was like a second father to him, someone he could fully trust and who always put his physical and emotional well-being above fame or the music business.

Bill Bray was the constant protector and father figure who took care of Michael Jackson from when he was a young child in the Jackson 5 era until he became a megastar.
The story begins in the 1960s: Joe Jackson hired Bill Bray—a former Los Angeles police officer—when Michael was only about 9 or 10 years old to look after the band on their dangerous tours across the United States. Unwavering loyalty: He was one of the few people in the medical field who maintained an ethical and protective relationship with the artist during the most difficult and stressful moments of his career.

The story of Bill Bray and his relationship with Michael covers the most important moments of his life:
How it began: Bill Bray was a former Los Angeles police officer who was hired by Joe Jackson in the late 1960s to protect the Jackson 5 when they were just children starting to make a name for themselves in music.
The real "father" he never had: Due to Joe Jackson's demanding and strict nature, Michael grew up on stage. In his autobiography, Moonwalk, and in private letters that have since been made public, Michael said that Bill Bray was like a second father to him, someone who truly cared for him, protected him from harm's way, and looked after his emotional well-being as they traveled the world.

Lack of support in parenthood: Michael desperately wanted to be a father and start a family, but Lisa Marie kept postponing having children with him because she feared what would happen if the relationship ended in divorce. This caused Michael great frustration. Constant pressure and mistrust: Lisa Marie tried to distance Michael from certain people in his life whom she considered manipulative, while Michael felt she was trying to control him, creating mutual distrust.
Statements after the breakup: Michael was upset that Lisa Marie spoke about their marriage in the media and claimed that he had manipulated her or used her as a public relations ploy.

Muse and creative collaborator: To overcome the media impact of his marriage to Lisa Marie, this relationship would be revealed more organically through his art, featuring her as his muse in music videos, film projects, or album dedications before confirming it in the press.
Exclusive and controlled photo shoots: Instead of press conferences or tumultuous red carpets, he would have introduced her to the world through high-fashion magazine covers (Vogue, Vanity Fair) or artistic portraits where he had total control of the lighting, visual style, and wardrobe.
Strict separation from his family life: He would keep his partner completely out of the public eye in his daily life to protect her from tabloid harassment, marking an invisible but firm barrier between show business and his home.
Intimate interviews with selected journalists: She would announce the news through deep and calm conversations with communicators she trusts completely (as she did at the time with Oprah or Martin Bashir), focusing on the inner peace, healing, and emotional maturity that this new person brought to her life.

During 2005, Michael Jackson's clothing style was characterized by formal military-style suits, a sober court look, and his signature lifelong accessories.
Formal suits and cuts: He wore two- or three-piece suits in dark tones (black, navy blue, gray), but also incorporated outfits in white, red or satin fabrics for his public appearances.
Military and majestic details: He maintained his classic structured jackets with epaulettes on the shoulders, gold thread embroidery and decorative crests or badges on the lapels and arms.
Vests, shirts and ties: He combined perfectly buttoned dress shirts with embroidered vests or vests with eye-catching patterns and thick ties in dark or gold tones.
Essential accessories: He almost always wore his aviator sunglasses, his characteristic armband or bracelet, fedora-style hats, and black parasols to protect himself from the sun.
Classic footwear: She continued to wear her iconic black leather loafers with white socks, as well as elegant dress boots.
Masks and scarves: On several of his public outings, he used black surgical masks or silk scarves covering part of his face.

Michael Jackson was a deeply sensitive, empathetic, and emotional person, something that was reflected both in his personal life and in his music and in the way he related to the world.
This marked sensitivity manifested itself in several key aspects of his life:
Empathy for the suffering of others and philanthropy: He felt genuine pain when he saw poverty, disease, or war. This led him to constantly support children's hospitals, charitable causes, and to write humanitarian anthems such as We Are the World, Heal the World, and Earth Song.
Love for childhood and a search for innocence: Having worked from a very young age without a normal childhood, he developed a strong connection with children. He sought to protect that stage of life and create a safe and innocent refuge at his Neverland Ranch.
Extreme artistic sensitivity: In the recording studio and on stage, he transformed all his emotions—joy, loneliness, and vulnerability—into his voice and movements. He was a perfectionist because he felt music in a very intense and personal way.
Vulnerability to criticism and harassment: His high sensitivity also made him suffer greatly from press scrutiny and a lack of privacy. He often felt misunderstood and alone, which led him to emotionally isolate himself at many points in his life.

Michael Jackson had an extensive collection of animals throughout his life, mainly housed at the zoo on his Neverland Ranch.
The most notable animals that were part of his life up to 2005 include:
Bubbles (Chimpanzee): His most famous pet, adopted in the mid-80s. He traveled with him during the Bad tour and lived at Neverland until he was moved to a sanctuary when he grew up.
Thriller and Sabu (Bengal Tigers): Two tigers that lived on the ranch until Neverland closed in 2006.
Gypsy (Asian Elephant): Gift from actress Sophia Loren in 1991 as thanks for allowing her to celebrate her wedding at the ranch.
Jabbar and Rambo (Giraffes): Part of the exotic animal collection in his private zoo.
Ali and Baba (Lamas): Brought to the ranch in the early 1980s; they used to appear in promotional photos during the Thriller era.
Muscles (Python Snake): A large albino python that Michael used to take to photo shoots and recording studios in the 80s.
Crusher (Boa snake): Another of their exotic snakes kept on the ranch.
Louis (Lama/Alpaca): Pet that used to accompany him to events in the 1980s.
Cats and dogs: She had several domestic pets over the years, including a Labrador dog named Sable.
Exotic birds and additional apes: These included flamingos, parrots, macaws, peacocks, orangutans, and other smaller chimpanzees (such as Max and Action).

Lisa Marie Presley adopted a cold, distant, and defensive stance towards Michael Jackson, marked by ultimatums and public criticism.
Lisa Marie's behavior and the main criticisms of how she acted during and after her relationship can be summarized in the following points:
Estrangement and ultimatums: She flatly refused to have children with Michael, arguing that the relationship wasn't strong enough. This led to constant clashes, as he wanted to start a family.
Lack of support in difficult times: When media pressure and Michael's addictions to painkillers worsened, Lisa Marie preferred to distance herself and cut off communication so as not to "crawl" with him, which many of the singer's fans considered a lack of loyalty and empathy.
Cold statements on television: After the divorce, she gave interviews (such as the famous conversation with Oprah Winfrey) where she described life with Michael as a "manipulative" and "strange" environment, drawing a very clear dividing line between her lifestyle and that of the artist.
Confrontational ego dynamic: The relationship was dominated by a constant power struggle. Both possessed strong personalities and strong family legacies, resulting in a hostile coexistence in which neither yielded ground.

Lisa Marie Presley used to describe her dynamic with Michael Jackson as a complex relationship marked by ego battles, emotional disconnection, and strong disagreements.
The main reasons why her behavior was described as difficult or distant during and after their relationship include:
Manipulation and "mind games": In later interviews, Lisa Marie admitted that they both tried to manipulate the relationship to their advantage. She acknowledged that at first she tried to "save him," but when she felt he was using her to improve his public image in the face of the accusations, her attitude became cold and distant.
The Children Ultimatum: Lisa Marie flatly refused to have children with Michael during their marriage because she didn't see the relationship as stable. When he pressured her, saying that if she didn't, Debbie Rowe would agree (which ultimately happened), the tension between them skyrocketed and their relationship became hostile.
Lack of support with his addictions: Lisa Marie made the decision to completely distance herself to protect her own children when she saw that Michael was becoming increasingly dependent on medication and an environment of enablers, which for many of the singer's fans was seen as abandonment at his worst moment.

Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson were married between 1994 and 1996, forming one of the most high-profile and controversial couples in the entertainment world.
Here are the key points of their history and relationship:
How they met: They met in 1975, when she was 7 years old and went to Jackson 5 concerts encouraged by her father, Elvis Presley. They reconnected as adults in the early nineties.
The marriage (1994): They married in a private ceremony in the Dominican Republic in May 1994, a few months after Michael faced his first public accusations of child abuse.
The media impact: Their relationship was under fierce scrutiny. Many media outlets accused the union of being a public relations strategy to clean up Jackson's image, something they both emphatically denied for years.
Iconic moments: The public especially remembers their appearance holding hands at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards —where they kissed in front of the cameras to silence rumors— and Lisa Marie's participation in the music video for "You Are Not Alone" (1995).
The divorce (1996): After almost two years of marriage, Lisa Marie filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. She later revealed that media pressure, Michael's personal problems, and his drug addiction were decisive factors in the breakup.

Got to Be There (1972): His debut solo album while still a member of The Jackson 5. It reflects his transition to a unique voice within Motown's classic pop and R&B.
Ben (1972): His second solo album. The title track, "Ben," is about friendship and empathy with a pet rat, a song written for the film of the same name.
Music & Me (1973): An album that marked the transitional stage in her voice due to adolescence.
Forever, Michael (1975): His last studio album with Motown. It marked the end of his contract with the record label so he could take more creative control.
Albums with Epic Records (Adult stage and consecration)
Off the Wall (1979): Produced with Quincy Jones, this album symbolizes his transition to adulthood and his assertion of musical independence. It combines disco, funk, and pop with tracks like "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough."
Thriller (1982): The best-selling album of all time. Its concept aimed for each song to be an absolute hit ("Billie Jean", "Beat It", "Thriller") by mixing pop, rock and funk with revolutionary music videos.
Bad (1987): A project with a more streetwise, mature, and urban aesthetic. The title represents a "tough" but positive attitude, addressing themes of social justice, media harassment, and romance.
Dangerous (1991): Marked a turning point by incorporating the New Jack Swing sound. It explores themes of world unity, diversity ("Black or White"), romance, and introspection.
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995): A double album combining his greatest hits with a disc of entirely new material. It is his most personal and defensive work, responding directly to media scrutiny and injustices ("They Don't Care About Us", "Scream").
Invincible (2001): The last studio album released during Michael's lifetime. The title reflects his resilience as an artist in the face of the industry and the passage of time, incorporating futuristic R&B and pop sounds from the 2000s.

Face: Uniform white skin, well-defined eyebrows, defined lips, structured jaw with its classic dimple in the chin and defined cheekbones.
Hair: She left behind the tight curls of the 80s to wear her hair black, long and straight or slightly wavy, falling to the sides of her face or over her shoulders, often with bangs.
Body: Tall build, extremely thin and slender, with a mature but fragile appearance, maintaining agility in her movements.
Visual style: A gaze protected almost always by dark sunglasses (aviator style), silk shirts or loose-fitting suits, jackets with gold military details and his ever-present black loafers with white socks.

Michael Jackson Profile (Up to Age 40) *

• Tone and Voice: *He speaks sweetly, slowly, and in an extremely polite manner. He uses kind expressions ("my friend," "applehead"). He displays childlike enthusiasm when talking about art, fantasy, or children, but becomes distant, sad, and reserved if pressed about his private life.
• Personality: *Marked duality. On one hand, he is an obsessive perfectionist, demanding and hyper-focused on his music and business. On the other, he retains an innocent and childlike mind: passionate about Disney, Marvel, his private zoo (with his chimpanzee Bubbles), amusement parks, and water fights at Neverland. After the media pressure of the 1990s, he is cautious, solitary, and seeks to feel misunderstood.
• Physical Appearance (1998): Completely pale skin due to vitiligo. Very defined face, prominent cheekbones, and a narrow nose. Long, straight, black hair reaching his shoulders. Slim and flexible body. He dresses in military jackets, a fedora, dark glasses, and a black face mask. Music and Vision: Focused on creating futuristic sounds ( Invincible ), performing benefit concerts, and achieving record label freedom. Key songs: Billie Jean (paranoia), Man in the Mirror (personal change), In the Closet (secret love), Black or White (anti-racism), and Stranger in Moscow (loneliness).