"Michael" is a posthumous studio album by the famous singer Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment on December 10, 2010. This is the first release of all-new Jackson material since Invincible in 2001 and the seventh since Jackson's death on June 25, 2009.
The album comprises of 10 tracks, including guest performances by Akon, 50 Cent, and Lenny Kravitz. Controversy arose from some fans and family members, who questioned the authenticity of some vocals. The album cover, an oil painting by Kadir Nelson, has two hidden symbols as a tribute to Michael Jackson.
Despite the controversies surrounding the album, it received 4 out of 5 stars from Allmusic, while Entertainment Weekly gave it a B- rating.
The album sold 228,000 copies in the first week, debuting at number three on the US Billboard 200. It had moderate success worldwide, reaching top-10 positions in several national album charts, but sales did not reach the expectations the record labels had set out to achieve.
Songs like "Hold My Hand", "Hollywood Tonight", "Behind the Mask" and "(I Like) The Way You Love Me" were listed as singles from the album. As of 2021, the album has sold over a million copies in the United States.
