"Billie Jean" was written and recorded by Michael Jackson in 1982. The song's lyrics were inspired by a combination of personal experiences and observations, with Jackson drawing from his own life and the people he met. The song's famous bassline, drum machine pattern, and distinctive vocal effects all contributed to its groundbreaking sound.
Michael Jackson recorded his lead vocals through a legendary Shure SM7 microphone. To get the desired emotional tension, he sang the lead through a long cardboard tube for certain sections to give it a unique acoustic compression. michael jackson billie jean stems
In the stem, you can hear Jackson's voice breaking with genuine paranoia and pleading. "Billie Jean" was written and recorded by Michael
A softer sawtooth wave resembling a French horn. drum machine pattern