Dangerous

Dangerous, released in 1991, finds Michael Jackson blending pop, new jack swing, contemporary R and B, rock, and dance-pop. The album uses punchy, groove-driven production and layered vocal arrangements typical of new jack swing alongside Jackson's pop songwriting, mixing uptempo dance tracks with more introspective, socially aware songs and occasional rock-inflected guitar. Collaborations with contemporary producers and a greater emphasis on percussive rhythms and urban textures give the record a darker, more modern sound compared with some of his earlier work.