Another Part of Me

When you immerse yourself in *Another Part of Me*, you encounter a message that seeks global unity and affection, ideas that Michael Jackson had already explored in songs like *Can You Feel It*. This track, released as the sixth single from the album *Bad* in 1988, stands out for having first appeared in the artist’s own 3D film, *Captain EO*, in 1986. It’s fascinating how the ideas behind the music sometimes transcend the original format, finding new paths. The recording of this song, which spanned from 1985 to 1986 at Westlake Studios in Los Angeles, was part of an intense creative process for the album *Bad*, which aimed to explore a bolder sound, incorporating synthesizer technology and funk elements.

The decision to include *Another Part of Me* on the album *Bad* was not without debate. According to Quincy Jones, he himself preferred this track, while Michael Jackson considered including *Streetwalker*. The final choice was swayed by a spontaneous demonstration by Frank DiLeo, who, upon hearing *Another Part of Me*, began dancing, tipping the scales. The result is a funk piece that became part of the album and also served as soundtrack for visual moments, such as the trailer for the film *Moonwalker* and scenes from the video game of the same name. Even in 2009, Madonna used a snippet of the song as a tribute during her tour. The official video, filmed live during the *Bad World Tour* in 1988, captures the energy of those stadium performances in venues like Wembley and in cities such as Hamburg and Cork.