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While listening to the track, Jackson’s nephews (Taj, Taryll, and TJ) fell in love with it. Noticing their reaction, Michael reportedly asked, "You guys want this song?" on the condition that he remain on the track with them. Collaboration and Mentorship
The track was written by legendary R&B songwriter and produced by Michael Jackson himself. Michael Jackson Why
During the 1995 recording sessions at Henson Recording Studios, Michael guided his nephews to "feel" the pain in the lyrics rather than just singing notes. While listening to the track, Jackson’s nephews (Taj,
The group re-sang the verses while keeping Michael’s original choruses and backing vocals intact. Release and Reception During the 1995 recording sessions at Henson Recording
Watch the official music video for this emotional collaboration between Michael Jackson and 3T: 3T - Why? (Official Video) ft. Michael Jackson YouTube• Dec 22, 2014
Released on January 11, 1996, "Why" was the fourth single from 3T's album, Brotherhood .
Jackson ultimately felt the track sounded "too much like a Babyface track" and struggled to hear enough of his own musical identity in it.
