In the Closet

In The Closet is a song by singer Michael Jackson from his album Dangerous in 1991 . In the Dutch Top 40 obtained the ninth position, making it his third top 10 hit (by the same amount released singles) was of the album.

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The song was written by Michael Jackson himself and Teddy Riley. It's about the secret love relationship. Actually it was a response to the critics who doubted about Jacksons orientation . "In the closet" is English for "in the closet", a term that in the Netherlands, as is used in America for people who have not yet been released open about their homosexuality, which further fueled speculation possible. The song has an industrial sound which made ​​extensive use of "street sounds", which was typical for Teddy Riley's New Jack Swing style.

The song was not part of the Dangerous World Tour, but sat during the HIStory World Tour or in a medley with She Drives Me Wild, Scream andThey Do not Care About Us .

The music video, directed by Herb Ritts , shows Michael Jackson, sensual dancing with model Naomi Campbell .

The woman who sings in the song was initially unknown. Later it turned out that the Princess Stephanie of Monaco was. Initially Madonna singing the text.

The song has an erotic tinge, especially by the whispering vocals, and the up-tempo rhythm. Only in the chorus is normally sung at Jacksons known manner.

[List of songs edit ]

 * 1) "In The Closet" (7 "edit) - 4:49
 * 2) "In The Closet" (club mix) - 7:53
 * 3) "In The Closet" (the underground mix) - 5:32
 * 4) "In The Closet" (touch me dub) - 7:53
 * 5) "In The Closet" (ki's 12 ") - 6:55
 * 6) "In The Closet" (the promise) - 7:18