Scream

About

"Scream" is a collaborative music video by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, released in 1995. It is part of Michael Jackson's album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. The video, directed by Mark Romanek, features a futuristic setting where Michael and Janet are on a spaceship, escaping the pressures of Earth. This setting symbolizes their attempt to flee from media scrutiny and public pressure. The video is highly stylized, shot in black and white, and includes various sets such as a Zen garden and a sports court. The music video for "Scream" was critically acclaimed, winning several awards including three MTV Video Music Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Music Video. It was noted for its expensive production, with a reported cost of $7 million, although this figure has been disputed. The video premiered on MTV, BET, and ABC's Primetime Live, reaching a large audience. It remains one of the most iconic and influential music videos in history, praised for its visual style and choreography. The song itself is a pop-R&B fusion with elements of dance-pop and funk, addressing themes of media backlash and personal resilience.