"Black or White" is a single by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. The song was released by Epic Records on November 11, 1991, as the first single from his eighth studio album, Dangerous. He co-wrote, composed, and produced it with Bill Bottrell. The song is a fusion of pop rock, dance and hip hop. Epic Records described the song as "a rock 'n' roll dance song about racial harmony". "Black or White" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 7, 1991, making it the fastest chart topper since the Beatles' "Get Back". It stayed there for a total of seven weeks. Jackson became the first artist to have number one hits in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s with the song. It is certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
| Recorded | 1989–90 |
| Genre | Pop rock, hip hop |
| Length | 4:15 (Album Version), 3:19 (Single Version) |
| Label | Epic |
| Writer(s) | Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell |
| Producer(s) | Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell |
About Black or White - Michael Jackson
First single from the eighth studio album of Michael Jackson which was written, produced and composed by Jackson and Bill Bottrell. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Achievement of Black or White - Michael Jackson
The accompanying music video features Macaulay Culkin. Weird Al Yankovic parodied the song with one of his own called "Snack All Night."
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Latest information about Black or White - Michael Jackson updated on July 28 2021.
