Scream (Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson song)
"Scream" | ||||
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Single by Michael and Janet Jackson | ||||
from the album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I | ||||
A-side | "Childhood" | |||
Released | May 29, 1995 | |||
Recorded | October–December 1994[1] | |||
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Length | 4:38 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
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"Scream" on YouTube |
"Scream" is a song by American singers and siblings
"Scream" is an aggressive, retaliatory song directed at the
Generally well received amongst critics, it has been compared favorably to other songs by Michael Jackson. The corresponding music video remains one of his most critically acclaimed; it won three
"Scream" would become the first single in the 37-year history of Billboard to debut at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked. Elsewhere, it topped the charts in Italy, New Zealand, and Spain while reaching the top five in Australia, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Michael performed "Scream" on his 1996–1997 HIStory World Tour. Following his death in 2009, Janet performed the song at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards and on her 2011 Number Ones, Up Close and Personal as a tribute to him, the 2015–2016 Unbreakable World Tour, and on several dates of her 2017–2018 State of the World Tour. It was also included on her 2023 Together Again Tour.
Background
"Scream" is a song primarily directed at the
In 1989, Jackson released the song and music video "Leave Me Alone", a song about his perceived victimization at the hands of the press.[6] The video shows Jackson poking fun not only at the press but also the situation he was in. In the video, there are images of shrines to his friend Elizabeth Taylor, newspapers with bizarre headlines, Jackson dancing with the bones of Merrick, and an animated nose with a scalpel chasing it across the screen.[7]
In 1993, the relationship between Jackson and the press came to a head when he was accused of
The singer began taking
When Jackson left the U.S. to go into rehabilitation, the media showed him little sympathy. The
"Scream" / "Childhood" and HIStory were Jackson's first releases since the allegations, and the press was waiting to see if the album would sell well. One analyst for
"Scream (David Morales Remix)" was released as a single in the United Kingdom on June 24, 1995, peaking at number 43 and dropping to number 57 a week later. It remained on the charts for only two weeks.[19]
In 1997, "Scream" was remixed as "Scream Louder (Flyte Tyme Remix)" for Jackson's remix album Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix. The remix used elements from the Sly and the Family Stone song "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)". Another official remix was produced by Naughty by Nature, called "Scream (Naughty Remix)", having a new urban R&B instrumental beat and a rap verse by Treach.
Album booklet
In the
Production
Janet Jackson wanted to be involved with the project as a show of sibling support.[21] It was the first time they had worked together since 1984, when Michael provided backing vocals on "Don't Stand Another Chance".[22] Janet said that it was "very fun" working with her brother again and that seeing her brother's work was "interesting".[23] "Scream" was written, composed and produced by the Jackson siblings, with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.[24]
It was the first time Michael Jackson had worked with Jam and Lewis, although Janet had worked with them successfully on numerous occasions.[21] The album was created with the intention of following half R&B and half pop/rock themes, the same themes that brought Jackson success on his prior album, Dangerous.[21] Jackson was credited for playing instruments such as keyboard, synthesizer, guitar, drums and percussion on the single and album.[25] The recording process of "Scream" was unique because much of the arrangement was made up of certain sounds looping, such as the drum snares, guitar, police sirens, as well as grunts made by Jackson.
In the song, Jackson tells the media to stop pressuring him and to stop misrepresenting the truth.[16] Jon Pareles of The New York Times observed, "fear has turned to aggression. The music has polarized; it's either clipped, choppy and electronic or glossy and sumptuous, only occasionally trying to combine the two. Most of the time, Jackson sounds as if he's singing through clenched teeth, spitting out words in defiance of any and all persecutors".[16] He believed that "Scream" had a similar sound to the music of Janet's acclaimed Rhythm Nation.[16] The media noted that "Scream" and other songs from the album contained vulgar words absent from previous albums.[16][26][27] "Scream" incorporates elements of pop, R&B, hip-hop, funk and rock.[28][29]
Leaking of "Scream"
Two weeks before the official release of "Scream", Jackson happened to hear it on a Los Angeles radio station. The station was playing "Scream" once an hour until served with a cease and desist order from Epic Records. Two other stations in Philadelphia also received similar orders. All involved denied that Epic leaked them the song early. The song had been a closely guarded secret by the label and most staff members were not allowed access to a copy.[30]
Though they potentially faced legal action, the Los Angeles radio station programmer noted that, "some things are more important... The record company was furious, lawyers were involved and the situation got hairy... But on a release as big as Michael Jackson's, there's no way we're going to wait if we receive a leak. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity because his security is really insane."[30]
Reception
Critical reaction
Patrick MacDonald of
Commercial reception of "Scream"
"Scream" was a worldwide hit. In the U.S. it was the first song in the 37-year history of Billboard to debut at number five, where it peaked.
Music video
Production
The 4:47 minute music video for "Scream" was filmed in May 1995 and was directed by
Foden commented, "Mark had written the treatment and the general idea was that Michael and Janet were on this large spacecraft. And they were alone... They were getting away from Earth, and the different sets were the different environments on the spacecraft where they could have a little bit of fun and where they could relax."[44] Production of the music video's 13-piece set was restricted to a one-month period and was produced by Foden and art directors Richard Berg, Jeff Hall, and Martin Mervel.[44] Foden described the assignment as a "military operation" explaining, "The idea was to give each of the art directors three sets: a complicated one, a not-so-complicated one, and one of the smaller, easier vignettes."[44]
In the video, Janet Jackson takes on a darker persona, previously unseen in her own music videos. Jim Farber of the New York Daily News described her as "Sporting a thick thatch of wig hair, and eyes darkened by coal-black makeup... sullen and arty... Janet, however, never looked tougher, or more in control."[47] The video has influences of Japanese sci-fi anime; in the background screens, several clips can be seen of the television series Zillion (1987) and Babel II (OVA, 1992), and the films Vampire Hunter D (1985) and Akira (1988).[47][48] The version of the video included on Michael Jackson's Vision is uncut and contains the "Stop fucking with me" lyric, which was censored in HIStory on Film, Volume II.
Synopsis
The video begins with a sign showing the siblings' names which splits away to reveal a logo of the song's title. The scene then changes to a spacecraft traveling past Earth before the camera zooms in inside. The lights come on and reveal Michael and Janet inside individual capsules. During this sequence, the song's intro, a soundtrack of noise music with heavy sub-bass, uncharacteristic for the song's style, is heard. Suddenly, the spacecraft zooms out through the outer part of the galaxy, sending them screaming, and the song starts when the screaming Michael slams his hands on the capsule lid, shattering it.
In the first verse, Michael is seen in the room where he is floating in
Michael is then seen in a white room while wearing a black robe where he is meditating before screaming which breaks the glass above him. The scene then shifts, showing Michael and Janet performing a dance breakdown. Then, it cuts back to the media room where Janet is dancing with Michael being seen on the television screen while Janet does the same thing with Michael. Then, Michael is seen playing a tennis game where he is using a robotic orb to break jars.
Reception
The video premiered in the summer of 1995, on MTV and BET and the next evening on ABC's Primetime Live during Diane Sawyer's interview with Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley. The interview was broadcast to approximately 64 million viewers.[29] The video is one of Jackson's most critically acclaimed. Heather Phares of Allmusic described the video as a "stylish, interstellar clip."[42] James Hunter of Rolling Stone called it a contemporary video, "in which Michael and his sister Janet jump around like '90s fashion kids trapped in a spaceship stolen from a Barbarella film set."[28] Jim Farber called it a "supercool black-and-white clip... The clip's great allure is that neither of the siblings looks quite real. While the visuals hold barely any connection to the lyric, and seem to have no clear point, the weird look captivates." He was of the opinion that while Michael Jackson outshines his sister in the vocals, it is Janet Jackson who gives the better performance in the music video.[47]
In 1995, Scream gained 11
Influence
"Scream" was a creative influence on other music videos such as the 1999 release of the award-winning "
MTV Video Music Awards tribute
As the future-shock intro to "Scream" hit the screen, and plumes of white fog sprouted up amid a space-age set made up of white honeycombs, Janet kicked through a mirror and emerged to screams from fans and celebs alike, as
Beyoncé and Pinkhooted their excitement.
—Gil Kaufman, MTV[54]
In September 2009, Janet Jackson performed "Scream" on the
Gil Kaufman of MTV commented "[w]earing a black-and-white, skintight leather dress with matching pants, Janet busted some of her and Michael's signature moves, flawlessly re-creating her late brother's steps as they were projected on the screen behind her."[54] Michael Slezak of Entertainment Weekly commented, "she worked that stage harder than an underpaid assistant doin' overtime, and as tributes go, this was as energetic as it was heartfelt."[56]
Impact and legacy
After its release, "Scream" debuted at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It became the first song in history to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart from the Top 5 and broke a historical record.[
In 1995, Scream gained 11
"Scream" was a creative influence on other music videos such as the 1999 release of the award-winning "
Despite being known as Scary Movie throughout its production, the 1996 film Scream, directed by Wes Craven, changed its name to Scream after Harvey Weinstein heard Jackson's song on the radio.[57]
Track listings
- US CD single[58]
- "Scream" – 4:37
- "Childhood" (Theme from Free Willy 2) – 4:27
- US 12" single[59]
- "Scream" (Classic Club Mix) – 9:00
- "Scream" (Pressurized Dub Pt. 1) – 10:06
- "Scream" (Naughty Main Mix) – 5:42
- "Scream" (Dave "Jam" Extended Urban Remix) – 5:09
- "Scream" (Single Edit #2) – 4:04
- "Childhood" (Theme from Free Willy 2) – 4:27
Remixes
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Personnel
- Produced and arranged by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Michael Jackson, and Janet Jackson
- Recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien and Steve Hodge
- Michael Jackson – lead and backing vocals, guitars, percussion
- Janet Jackson – lead and backing vocals
- Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis – keyboards, percussion[60]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications and sales
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[113] | Gold | 35,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[114] | Gold | 5,000* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[115] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[38] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | May 23, 1995 | Epic | [116] | |
United Kingdom | May 29, 1995 |
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June 5, 1995 | CD2 | [118] | ||
June 12, 1995 |
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Japan | June 15, 1995 | Mini-CD | [120] |
Cover versions
- In 2011, Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy covered the song in an a cappella mash-up tribute to Jackson along with Jackson's "Billie Jean", "Man in the Mirror", "Thriller", and several other Jackson songs over pre-recorded backing vocals.[121]
- In 2013, by The Voice.
- "Scream" was also covered in Glee's Season 3 episode "Michael" with Michael's section sung by Artie Abrams (Kevin McHale) and Janet's section sung by Mike Chang (Harry Shum Jr.). The video was also re-created for the dream sequence.
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