Released on June 16, 1995, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I is Michael Jackson’s ninth studio album and remains the , with over 20 million copies (40 million units) sold worldwide. Album Overview The project is a unique two-disc set:
: 15 new original tracks, many of which served as a raw, aggressive response to the intense media scrutiny and legal challenges Jackson faced in the early 1990s. Key Themes & Notable Tracks Michael Jackson - HIStory
: A duet with Janet Jackson that held the record for the most expensive music video ever made ($7 million). Released on June 16, 1995, HIStory: Past, Present