#37- Michael Jackson's BAD ERA Was Personal: Identity, Pressure, and the Prince DUET that Never Happened | featuring Justin Marlowe

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✨ Join us all month long on MJFANGIRL as we honor Black Music Month with powerful conversations that celebrate the legacy, impact, and artistry of Michael Jackson. ✨

In this episode, we dive deep into Michael Jackson’s BAD era. Featuring special guest and author Justin Marlowe, we explore MJ's influences, his identity journey, and how BAD was more than a song, short film, and album... It was a statement.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – MJ Reinvents Himself with BAD

Michael Jackson BAD reinvention, MJ BAD era, post-Thriller MJ

05:00 – Why “Bad” Wasn’t the First Single

MJ single release order, Bad album facts, MJ track list

10:00 – The Duet That Never Happened: MJ vs. Prince

MJ vs Prince, Prince Bad duet, MJ Quincy Prince meeting

15:00 – Genreless Genius: MJ’s Musical Evolution

MJ musical style, MJ genre blend, MJ beyond pop

20:00 – Why “Give In to Me” Might Be MJ’s Best Song

Give In to Me MJ, MJ underrated songs, MJ best deep cuts

25:00 – The Edmund Perry Story & Short Film Origins

MJ short film inspiration, Edmund Perry Bad, MJ video backstory

30:00 – Michael’s Most Vulnerable Performance?

MJ acting in BAD, MJ vulnerability, MJ Wesley Snipes scene

35:00 – Black Identity & Growing Up in Suburbia

MJ Black identity, MJ and race

40:00 – Liberian Girl, Smooth Criminal & Studio Stories

MJ studio secrets, Quincy vs MJ, Liberian Girl meaning

45:00 – Final Thoughts on the Legacy of BAD

MJ BAD impact, BAD tour, BAD legacy breakdown

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💬 **Join the conversation: What’s YOUR favorite track from BAD?

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