They Don't Care About Us - Música

Frogtoon Música - Información de la canción: They Don't Care About Us

Michael-Jackson - The Essential Michael Jackson

"They Don't Care About Us" Is A Song By American Singer And Songwriter Michael Jackson Released In April 16 1996 As The Fifth Single From His Ninth Album HIStory Past Present And Future Book I 1995 . It Is A Protest Song And Remains One Of The Most Controversial Pieces Jackson Ever Composed. In The US Media Scrutiny Surrounding Allegations Of Antisemitic Lyrics Were The Catalyst For Jackson Issuing Multiple Clarifications An Apology Defense From Director Spike Lee And Re-Releasing The Song With A New Vocal Featuring Altered Lyrics. The Singer Countered Allegations Of Antisemitism Arguing That Reviews Had Misinterpreted The Context Of The Song Either Unintentionally Or Deliberately. "They Don't Care About Us" Was Accompanied By Two Music Videos Directed By Lee. The First Was Shot In Two Locations In Brazil In Pelourinho The Historic City Center Of Salvador And In Santa Marta A Favela Of Rio De Janeiro. State Authorities Tried To Ban Production Over Fears The Video Would Damage Their Image The Area And Prospects Of Rio De Janeiro Staging The 2004 Olympics. Still The Residents Of The Area Were Happy To See The Singer Hoping Their Problems Would Be Made Visible To A Wider Audience. The Second Video Was Shot In A Prison And Contained Video Footage Of Multiple References To Human Rights Abuses. Jackson Collaborated With 200 Members Of The Cultural Group Olodum Who "swayed To The Heavy Beat Of Salvador's 'samba-Reggae' Music". The Media Interest Surrounding The Music Video Exposed Olodum To 140 Countries Around The World Bringing Them Worldwide Fame And Increased Credibility In Brazil. At The Beginning Of The Video A Brazilian Woman Says "Michael Eles Não Ligam Pra Gente" Portuguese For "Michael They Don't Care About Us" Recorded By Angélica Vieira Producer Of Manhattan Connection. Commercially "They Don't Care About Us" Became A Top Ten Hit In European Countries And Number One In The Czech Republic Germany Hungary And Italy. In The US The Song Peaked At Number 30 On The Billboard Hot 100. "They Don't Care About Us" Was Performed As Part Of A Medley With "Scream" And "In The Closet" During Jackson's Third And Final Concert Series The HIStory World Tour Which Ran From 1996 To 1997. The Song Was Set To Be Performed On Jackson's This Is It Comeback Concert Series At The O2 Arena In London From July 2009 To March 2010 But The Shows Were Cancelled Due To His Sudden Death In June 2009. "They Don't Care About Us" Was Remixed With Parts Of Songs Such As "Privacy" From The Album Invincible And "Tabloid Junkie" From HIStory And Released On The Immortal Album In November 2011. The Song Gained Renewed Attention And Relevance Due To Its Use During Black Lives Matter Protests In 2014 And 2015 And Again In 2020.