Description
“Blood on the Dance Floor” is a song by Michael Jackson. The song was released as the first single from the remix album, Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix. Jackson and Teddy Riley created the track in time for the 1991 release of Dangerous. However, it did not appear on that record and was minimally altered before commercial release in 1997. The song is about a predatory woman by the name of Susie, who seduces Jackson before plotting to stab him with a knife. The composition explores a variety of genres ranging from rock to funk and Hi-NRG.
Commentators compared “Blood on the Dance Floor” to music from Dangerous. Others commented on the songs perceived aggressive tone and the vocal style, the broad genres heard and possible lyrical interpretations of the song. Reviews at the time of release were largely mixed, but contemporary reviews have been favorable. The song was promoted with a music video that premiered on Top of the Pops. It centered around Susie seducing Jackson in a courtship dance, before opening a switchblade. “Blood on the Dance Floor” was the only track from the remix album performed on the HIStory World Tour. The lead single peaked at number one in several countries, including the UK.
One of the most underrated MJ songs ever.
Michael Jackson Blood On The Dance Floor
Label: Epic 664462 2
Format: CD, Maxi-Single
Country: UK
Released: 1997
Tracklist
1 Blood On The Dance Floor
Mixed By, Engineer Mick Guzauski
Written-By, Producer Michael Jackson
Written-By, Producer, Engineer Teddy Riley
4:13
2 Blood On The Dance Floor (TMs Switchblade Mix)
Mixed By Bob Rosa
Programmed By Tony Coluccio
Programmed By [Additional Programming] Giuseppe D
Remix, Producer [Additional] Tony Moran
8:38
3 Blood On The Dance Floor (Refugee Camp Mix)
Producer [Additional] Pras*, Warren Riker
Remix Jerry Duplessis, Wyclef Jean
Scratches Funkmaster Flex
5:26
4 Blood On The Dance Floor (Fire Island Vocal Mix)
Remix [Credited To], Producer [Additional] [Credited To] Pete Heller, Terry Farley
Remix, Producer [Additional] Fire Island
8:55
5 Blood On The Dance Floor (Fire Island Dub)
Remix [Credited To], Producer [Additional] [Credited To] Pete Heller, Terry Farley
Remix, Producer [Additional] Fire Island
8:55
Credits: Written-By, Composed By Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley
Notes: “Dedicated to Elton John. Thank you for everything… I love you.” – Michael Jackson
Barcode: 5 099766 446226
Other (Label Code): LC 0199
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