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

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club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcast

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Club 30s with MJ Fangirl is the go-to podcast for Michael Jackson fans. Tune in for music deep dives, fan conversations, event reviews, and cultural analysis celebrating the King of Pop’s legacy. Featuring exclusive interviews with dancers, collaborators, and members of MJ’s inner circle, Club 30s offers rare stories and behind-the-scenes insights you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering his magic, this is your space to connect, reflect, and celebrate MJ.

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

club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcast

35 minutes 37 seconds

5 months ago

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

Buy Justin Marlowe's book: Perfect Strangers: Echoes of a Black Suburban Youth https://amzn.to/43nSZA7

✨ 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

🔗 **Get Justin Marlowe’s Book: Perfect Strangers: Echoes of a Black Suburban Youth: https://amzn.to/43nSZA7

🎧 **Listen to full episodes on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon

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

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