Michael Jackson's "Remember the Time" Hits A Billion Streams

Michael Jackson hits another milestone with another single.

“Remember the Time” is a hit song by Michael Jackson from his 1991 album Dangerous. The lyrics reminisce about a past romantic relationship, exploring themes of love and nostalgia. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in many countries and peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Now in the year 2024, the single has hit over one billion streams worldwide according to Chart Data. “Remember the Time” is celebrated not just for its catchy melody and innovative production but also for its groundbreaking visuals, which showcased African heritage in a grand and glamorous way, contributing to the larger conversation about representation in media.

Milestone after milestone this week!👑😌 pic.twitter.com/kQB1XTDKSW

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THE MUSIC VIDEO

MJ had hired the actor who played him in his family biopic as dancer, for this video clip. I thought it was such a great gesture and clearly MJ thanking him for his acting

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The visuals were directed by John Singleton. The video is set in ancient Egypt, featuring elaborate sets and costumes. It had a star studded cast with Iman as Queen Nefertiti, Eddie Murphy as Pharaoh Ramses, and Magic Johnson as a royal guard.

The video opens with the Pharaoh and Queen being entertained by various performers. Michael’s character appears and enchants the court with his dance and magical abilities, eventually vanishing into gold dust.

The video is praised for its cinematic quality, high production values, and representation of Black culture and history. It helped cement Michael Jackson’s reputation as a pioneer of the music video format.

Michael Jackson – Remember the Time (Behind the Scenes)
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DANGEROUS 1ST POST QUINCY JONES MICHAEL JACKSON ALBUM

Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones stopped working together after the release of Jackson’s 1987 album, “Bad.” After Bad, Jackson and Jones parted ways professionally. Jackson went on to work with other producers, such as Teddy Riley on Dangerous (1991) and Rodney Jerkins on Invincible (2001). The split was reportedly amicable, with both artists wanting to explore different creative directions.

Quincy Jones, a maestro of American music and a titan of the entertainment industry who influenced nearly every popular genre, produced landmark albums and earned 80 Grammy Award nominations, died Sunday, his publicist said.