I wouldn't exactly call this a 'classic' Michael Jackson song, but I would go as far to say that this song is one of Michael's most ambitious and lyrically satisfying pieces of music ever. Here is a Michael Jackson that we know nothing about. The angry, PO'd Michael, who went through a very turbulant time in his life, and lashed out in the only way he knew how. Through his music.

The result was the duet with sister, Janet Jackson, which is a killer song. It's got everything; great beat, great hook, great chorus and nasty lyrics. The snarwl in both their voices shows disdain for the media, something I greatly enjoy...:)

Janet Jackson is a great vocalist and an amazing songwriter, and this song has even more meaning comming from the both of them.

The remixes are solid, with all four remixes blowing me away. Michael's remixes are all solid, for any song, and this is no exception. I love the 'Dave 'Jam' Hall Extended Urban Remix' which takes the song on a great beat and reaches an awesome climax.

The 'Classic Club Mix', remixed by David Morales, is awesome, and worthy of current club play. It's such a shame that you rarely (if not EVER) hear this song in the clubs, but that can be contributed to the songs underlying theme of, well, hate...more like 'dislike strongly.'

The beautiful 'Childhood' is included on this remix CD, focusing all Michael's energy on his powerful, and beautiful voice. The song is wonderful, and has a great message, if any of us really took the time to listen to it.

This songs takes me back to a great time, and hopefully for you it does as well.

Five Out Of Five


scream at the top of your lungs   August 27, 2003
madmicmar (Manila, Philippines)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

michael jackson remixes are always at best. 2 birds in 1 stone having 2 big stars in the form of siblings michael and janet in one great cd. the remixes are great especially the 9 minute morales explicit mix of scream which is rare and controversial.


Smoove!!!!   February 26, 2009
M. (The Lou, Missouri United States)
This is definitely one of Micheal's best! When I listen to this song, especially the Naughty Radio Edit, I hear shades of his past works and greatness from the "Off The Wall" blockbuster. I can also hear Janet's influence in it as well. Remember the "D&D 12" Remix" of "If" that Janet released as part of that song's remix CD? You can hear it in the chorus, and the whole song has that same groove to it.

There's something for everybody here, so if you haven't copped this disc after all these years, you owe it to yourself if you're a Michael and/or Janet fan! You just can't go wrong here!

Don't sleep on "Childhood," either. It's a plea beautifully presented and wonderfully simple. Childlike.


CLASSIC MJ!   August 12, 2000
mistermaxxx@yahoo.com (usa)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Scream is still the jam.it's got all of The Classic MJ Elements going on.Janet is only important in the video.but as far as the Song GOes Michael Leaves Little Doubt who has all of the Talent.He Rips This Song Up.what's so Cool is that it Works with Him&Jam&Lewis but then The Remixes of Kay-Gee From Naughty By Nature takes it to another Level.the song stays Strong over The Course of TIme.MIchael doesn't have to Prove Himself Ever Again he is in a Class all unto Himself.30+years&Still Very Essential.this is another Classic in the Long Line For MJ.