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Invincible is the tenth and final studio album by the American singer Michael Jackson, released on October 30, 2001, by Epic Records. It was Jackson's last album before his death in 2009. It features appearances from Carlos Santana, the Notorious B.I.G., and Slash.
Feb 3, 2019 · On October 30, 2001 Michael Jackson released what became his final album of all new material during his lifetime: Invincible. The album, shortly after its release, became one of the most….
Oct 27, 2021 · Happy 20th Anniversary to Michael Jackson’s tenth & final studio album Invincible, originally released in the UK October 29, 2001 and in the US October 30, 2001.
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is Michael Jackson's tenth studio album, released on October 30, 2001 and recorded in October 1997-September 2001. It became infamous for being the final album released by Jackson before his death eight years later.
The record featured what's considered Michael's most experimental work, delving into musical styles the singer hadn't explored before e.g. being credited for including early examples of dubstep. Invincible ultimately sold over 8 million copies worldwide, making it less successful than Jackson's previous releases, but still an achievement. In 2009, it was voted by online readers of Billboard as the best album of the decade.
Following the finishing of the HIStory World Tour in October 1997, Jackson immediately returned to recording with Brad Buxer and Michael Prince. For his comeback, the King of Pop wanted to lean towards the current sound of R&B, adapting to the the late-1990's/early 2000's sound. For its creation, Jackson spent $30 million, making it the most expensive album ever created.
Jackson was eventually joined by more personnel, such as Dr. Freeze, who penned tracks like "Break of Dawn", "Blue Gangsta" or "A Place with No Name". In March of 1998, Michael participated in his first collaboration with Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who he properly met through Carole Bayer Sager, but was initially introduced to four years prior. Alongside Jerkins' team (consisting of Fred Jerkins III and LaShawn Daniels), the King of Pop worked on a song for Brandy, "You Don't Love Me", which eventually became "Angel in Disguise". Initially, Jackson wasn't completely satisifed with Jerkins' sound, as he was aiming for a more fresh sound and taking the listeners "somewhere they’ve never been sonically". Cory Rooney, who worked with Jackson on another project, gave advices to Jerkins, regarding the direction Michael was aiming for. In time, Darkchild and his team adapted to such, leaving Michael satisfied and working with them for the next three years.
In February of 1999, Jackson was given thumbs up from Sony executives as for continuing to go in such direction. Following the approval, Michael would craft a vast amount of new content. Teddy Riley returned to collaborate with the artist, having recorded songs like "Heaven Can Wait", initially meant for Blackstreet, and "2000 Watts", which was one of his most experimental tracks. Darkchild and Jackson had made around ten recordings, most notably "Unbreakable", "You Rock My World" and "Get Your Weight Off of Me". Buxer and Jackson crafted multiple songs as well, such as "Hollywood Tonight", "Beautiful Girl" or "The Way You Love Me", although none of them made the cut. The King of Pop wrote and produced only two songs by himself, which would become "Speechless" and "The Lost Children". The album was initially slated by Sony Music for a November 1999 release, however it had to be delayed indefinitely.
As the new decade approached, so did more collaborators. Pharrell Williams offerred Jackson multiple songs as well, although he was told by John McClain, that "Michael don't want that shit". These demos, including "Rock Your Body" and "Señorita" later went on to be released on Justin Timberlake's 2002 album, Justified.
While making the album, Jackson expressed interest in once again including rap artists on his songs, but insisted on featuring someone who wasn't well-known. His spokesperson suggested Fats, a New Jersey-based rapper, who was brought in to work on the album's title track, "Invincible", as well as "Heartbreaker". The opening track, "Unbreakable" features a posthumous feature from The Notorious B.I.G. who passed away shortly before its creation. It also serves as a tribute to the rapper. Unlike the previous release, Invincible didn't include a vast amount of feature guests on leads, rather keeping focus on Michael himself.
The works would finish in mid-2001. As of June, the track list would be ready for release. Among other songwriters and producers who joined the singer along the way were Andre Harris and Marsha Ambrosius (of Floetry, "Butterflies") and R. Kelly ("Cry"), with the latter returning to work with the King of Pop after the two previously crafted a massive hit, "You Are Not Alone". In September of that year, last-minute changes were being made, as Jackson wrote one more song, "You Are My Life", in dedication to his children; Prince and Paris. Babyface was invited to produce it, having the track ultimately replace "Shout".
Sony wanted Jackson to tour in the United States to promote Invincible, but the singer, who was now a father of two children and hated the physical strain touring put on him, refused. Instead, on September 7-10, 2001 Michael organized the 30th Anniversary Celebration show at Madison Square Garden in New York City, not only to commemorate the artist's legacy, but to promote the release of his major hit, "You Rock My World", as well as the then-upcoming Invincible.
On November 7, 2001 a massive signing event took place at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square, New York. The album's artwork was featured on the iconic LED screens. The event was so big, that it blocked the traffic and hundreds of fans attended it. Additionally, Jackson was interviewed by MTV.
•Invincible is seen as Jackson's "comeback" in his career. At over six years, it marks the longest time period without him releasing a studio album.
•Months prior to the production of Invincible beginning, Jackson released Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix. However, this release is considered a remix album, and not a part of the mainline series of Michael's discography.
•Diana Ross' 2006 album, Blue, features an artwork baring resemblance to the blue cover of Invincible. However, there's no proof Diana's album cover was inspired by it.
•In the 2007 book Michael Jackson: For the Record by Chris Cadman and Craig Halstead, it was revealed, that among the songs which were meant to have international single releases, were "Whatever Happens", "Break of Dawn", and "Speechless". The latter was the only one to have actually gotten any kind of release, serving as a promotional single in 2002.
•During an interview with the Rolling Stone in 2001, Michael himself expressed his excitement about a supposed short film for "Threatened", suggesting that song was considered for single release, as well.
•Invincible was planned to have been followed by an eleventh studio album. However, due to Jackson's death, the release was ultimately cancelled.
Invincible is Michael Jackson’s tenth studio album, released on October 30, 2001. It is also the last album to be released before his death on June 25, 2009.
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Dec 6, 2001 · December 6, 2001. Near the end of michael Jackson ‘s first album of new material since 1995 is an exceptional song titled “Whatever Happens.” Jackson, singing in the third person with a...
