Jimmy Jam on Michael & Janet's 'Scream': Sibling Rivalry & Iconic Video

0:00It's April 25th. This is Music News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the sound. Jimmy Jam, the legendary producer, just drops in gems about making scream with Michael and Janet Jackson back in 1995. He says there was this healthy competitiveness between the siblings that really fueled the track and that iconic black and white video. Janet approached it like she was just guessing on her brother's song, fully deferring to his choices on keys and lyrics. They recorded vocals separately. Michael in New York, her, and Minneapolis. But when he heard her part, he flew right over to match that energy. That sparked some friendly rivalry, which Jimmy Jam calls cool. Michael was thrilled to collab with his little sister, and both pushed each other to shine, turning it into pure magic on screen. The single peak did number five on the Billboard Hot 100, stuck around for 17 weeks, snagged a Grammy for Best Short Form video, and... Racked up 11 MTV nods. Jimmy still calls it his favorite Michael Jackson video, beautifully done.

1:05Janet reflected last year that working on it helped her grasp what her brother was battling with fame and tabloids, solidifying her role as his. Life-long support, timeless sibling bond right there.