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“They Don’t Care About Us” is the fourth single from Michael Jackson’s album HIStory. The song remains one of the most controversial pieces Jackson ever composed. In the US, media scrutiny surrounding alleged anti-semitic lyrics were the catalyst for Jackson issuing multiple apologies and censoring of questionable lyrics. The singer countered allegations of antisemitism, arguing that reviews had misinterpreted the context of the song, either unintentionally or deliberately. Musically, it is an aggressive hip-hop production about social ills.
The song was accompanied by two music videos directed by Spike Lee. The first was shot in a shantytown of Rio de Janeiro, where State authorities tried to ban all production over fears the video would damage their image, the area and prospects of staging the 2004 Olympics. Still, the residents of the area were happy to see the singer, hoping their problems would be made visible to a wider audience. The second video was shot in a prison and contained video footage of multiple references to human rights abuses.
Commercially, the song became a top ten hit in all European countries. In the US, radio stations were reluctant to play the controversial composition; it, however, managed to peak at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song was accompanied by two music videos directed by Spike Lee. The first was shot in a shantytown of Rio de Janeiro, where State authorities tried to ban all production over fears the video would damage their image, the area and prospects of staging the 2004 Olympics. Still, the residents of the area were happy to see the singer, hoping their problems would be made visible to a wider audience. The second video was shot in a prison and contained video footage of multiple references to human rights abuses.
Commercially, the song became a top ten hit in all European countries. In the US, radio stations were reluctant to play the controversial composition; it, however, managed to peak at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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GrzeGory wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUBHb_laClM
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UURhythm wrote:
such a unique song in the history of music
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hoh-naty wrote:
this and speed demon... perfect!!
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CursedEvil wrote:
One of my MJ favorites!
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Dilection wrote:
all songs MJ is perfect!
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aineb wrote:
Jedna z najlepszych <3
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Jocelyn211 wrote:
I love you mj rest in peace
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SummerGagaa wrote:
His Voice Is Simply, Perfection. ♥♥♥
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frofy wrote:
r.i.p mj we loved you
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KaduSeksi wrote:
Great song <3
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partyintheaus wrote:
possibly the most gorgeous song he's ever recorded. :)
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Kubomil wrote:
best song ever ...
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room_downstairs wrote:
I never understood why people cried foul over this song. It's obvious Michael is singing from the perspective of people subjected to shame and discrimination. He was sending a very important message, and as usual it was misconstrued.
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Technikilor wrote:
The greatest song Michael Jackson ever recorded.
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peanuthead94 wrote:
And wtf WHO tagged this as 80s?!
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peanuthead94 wrote:
I love the videos..both the brazilian one and the prison one!
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Shauni51 wrote:
The best from the History album.
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kumala wrote:
great!!! <3
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Crowley__ wrote:
he spoke about all injustices in the world, he wasn't speaking about himself, it's a song for the entire humanity
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tinybirdsworld wrote:
Best song ever and that is true - they don't care about us.
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