Michael (Michael Jackson album)
Michael (Michael Jackson album)
Michael is a posthumous album by the American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. It was released on December 10, 2010, by Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment. Michael is the first release of all-new Michael Jackson material since Invincible) in 2001 and the seventh overall release since Jackson's death in 2009. The album was produced by Theron "Neff-U" Feemster, John McClain, Giorgio Tuinfort, Teddy Riley, and Brad Buxer, among others, and features guest performances by Akon and Lenny Kravitz.
Michael (Michael Jackson album)
Michael debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States. It produced four singles: "Hold My Hand)", "Hollywood Tonight", "Behind the Mask)", and "(I Like) The Way You Love MeTheWayYouLoveMe)", accompanied by music videos. "Hold My Hand" was a Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit and has been certified gold in the US. Michael received mixed reviews from critics.
Michael (Michael Jackson album)
In 2022, following controversy concerning the authenticity of Jackson's vocals, the album was reissued with three songs removed: "Keep Your Head Up", "Monster)" and "Breaking News)".