Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) "Human Nature" is a 1982 song performed by American singer Michael Jackson, and the fifth single from his landmark sixth solo album, "Thriller". It was originally written by keyboardist Steve Porcaro, based on a conversation he had had with his young daughter Heather after a hard day at school. Porcaro, along with some of his bandmates from the band Toto, had been assisting with the production of "Thriller", but he had not intended for "Human Nature" to be used by Jackson. However, "Thriller" producer Quincy Jones inadvertently heard a demo version of the track and
This Time Around (Michael Jackson song) This Time Around (Michael Jackson song) "This Time Around" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Michael Jackson that features the vocals from rapper The Notorious B.I.G. The song appears on Jackson's ninth studio album, entitled "", which was released in 1995 as a two-disc set. It is released as the fourth single from that album. The song and lyrics were written by Michael Jackson, while the music was composed by Dallas Austin, Bruce Swedien and Rene Moore. Dallas Austin and Michael Jackson produced the song, while Bruce Swedien and René Moore served as co-producers. The song's lyrics