THE DRUMS + MJ COMBO! First Time Hearing Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us Reaction!

[@phoenixxking4156]

This is what made MJ a worldwide musical king! The song is about uniting everyone worldwide against the things that divide us. If you get the chance look at the lyrics "Am I invisible cause you ignore me? Your Proclamation promised me free liberty. I'm tired of being a victim of shame! They're throwing me in a class with a bad name. I can't believe this is the land from which I came." MJ was one of if not the most vocal celebrities taking about and trying to do something about the problems of the world. His world tours weren't just concerts he would visit hospitals and meet with politicians try to help the common people. He gave away 500 million dollars in his lifetime. No one is doing what he was doing and despite all that the only thing the media pushed was that MJ was some Hollywood boogeyman.

[@jamesway]

He was worldwide king way before this😂

[@phoenixxking4156]

@@jamesway True. I meant like MJ caring and making songs like this is what made him a worldwide king not specifically this moment, I worded it wrong.

[@jamesway]

@@phoenixxking4156 OK, we are friends again. Stop by for milk and cookies anytime. 😆

[@thatvibe6939]

@@phoenixxking4156ummm no he was world wide WAYYYY before this! Stop it

[@phoenixxking4156]

@@jamesway Thanks 😂

[@jaysanchez5804]

Fun fact a gangster of some kind like drug lord who ran the territory had to be asked for permission to film there and etc and as soon as he was told it was Michael Jackson he agreed immediately and stated you could leave a pile of drugs guns or money there and not a single person would dare to touch it and everyone was guaranteed safety

[@marktallentire3464]

Even if this turns out to be false, this is my favourite fact about any music video ever 😂

[@kyriesampson7781]

@@marktallentire3464it’s true his name was Márcio Amaro de Oliveira.

[@justindebruce5561]

Facts

[@WhatAboutBabyBoy]

He also stated, "Wherever Michael Jackson stands, is the safest place in the world."

[@coolwhip891]

@@marktallentire3464no it’s a for sure real story

[@mariodjall]

He chose Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, specifically the historic city center where the slave market used to be located, the exact square where he filmed the video. This is because Salvador has the largest black population in the Americas, descendants of enslaved people, and is known as the "Black Rome" or "Brazilian Africa." He also filmed parts in the favelas of Rio, which are mostly populated by black descendants of enslaved people. The group performing in the clip is Olodum, considered the biggest cultural group celebrating African culture in the world.

[@ricosauve5]

The woman who broke through and hugged Mike wasn't part of the script. They just did it. And yes those are real MP police officers. The director of the video liked it so they kept it in the video

[@deArrascaetaJNR]

It’s not real MPs. They apply military law in military areas only

[@MarciaVandergriff]

Director was Spike Lee

[@WalkerOne]

The back story to have this video got made is amazing, too. They had to ask the local crime lord to assure Michael's safety, and he was such a big MJ fan that he guaranteed his safety.

[@vertigo2894]

For real? WOW! The power of MJ man.

[@eoinburke9262]

This is very true. Absolute amazing story.❤I seen it in the making of it ,the story is told by the director.. Rip MJ

[@sersastark]

@@vertigo2894 yep. he paid police for security for his entire crew but they wouldnt go into this area. so they had a meeting with the kingpin of this favella and he happened to be a huge fan of MJ so he guaranteed everyone's security while MJ was there. MJ also paid everyone, as he does with his videos, for their time.

[@sandysilva5659]

Just in a Favela in Rio ( very poor small houses together), not in the part of the video that was in Pelourinho place in Salvador (colorful historical buildings with all of that drumers). Both cities are in Brazil.

[@Cameron-wi9io]

This is why we love Michael Jackson so much. He was a force of good from the beginning and this world destroyed him

[@adny02]

I love when Micheal Jackson let the talents around him shine. Sometimes it's not just about him, and he knows that. Let the people around him have their day! :)

[@tiffanyhenderson6243]

Amen! very true that’s why i love MJ he knew it was bigger than himself and knew to let others shine/have their moment!❤

[@Milkers777]

There's a (Prison Version) it's super graphic which is why it was banned from multiple television channels & countries when he first premiered/released that version of the Short Film. The music industry, media etc. really didn’t want people to see the prison version because it shows the true meaning of "They Don’t Care About Us" being about the racial injustices against African Americans by police/cops and just in general. Which explains why the Brazil Version is more popular than the Prison Version. He did face ALOT of backlash for it but MJ always had a message, was clearly fed up and just did what was the right thing to do. And as we can see and feel, the song's message as well as both versions of the Short Film/Music Video still applies to the world‘s current status. Michael was truly a innovative human being a once in a lifetime visionary Long Live The King Of Music Forever!👑❤🌟💯(Definitely would recommend reacting to Michael Jackson "Earth Song" Music Video and definitely get around to reacting to "They Don't Care About Us (Prison Version)" Music Video as well!)

[@kickhacker]

They banned it because he talked about how his jewish handlers were treating him. "Jew me, sue me, kick me, kike me."

[@renansousa378]

And this one is so much better than the prison version. MJ with OLODUM is insane

[@TheOneWhoSouls1405]

The song isn't specifically about African Americans and the police. Before the prison version of the music video starts, it literally says that this isn't about any 1 specific race or people.

[@Milkers777]

@@TheOneWhoSouls1405 That wasn't for/toward the message of the song. That was MJ saying this isn't against a specific race or religious group etc. it was mainly to set the record straight about who MJ wasn't against. But the song is 100% abut the mistreatment of African - Americans from Police READ THE LYRICS! And also MJ literally displayed the beating of Rodney King for a reason in the Prison Version, everything is strategic/genius when MJ is involved.

[@TheOneWhoSouls1405]

@@Milkers777 The song isn't about African Americans. That would imply that it is only about African Americans. Which is false. The song is about injustice and prejudice towards everyone. Why do you think he mentions jews in the song? Just because he mentions a specific group of people doesn't mean that the song is entirely about that one group. “The song is in fact about the pain of prejudice and hate and is a way to draw attention to social and political problems. I am the voice of the accused and the attacked. I am the voice of everyone. I am the skinhead, I am the Jew, I am the Black Man, I am the White Man. I am not the one who was attacking. It is about the injustices to young people and how the system can wrongfully accuse them.” - Michael Jackson on “They Don’t Care About Us.” Nowhere does this quote say that the song is about injustices towards African Americans alone. He mentions skinheads, blacks, jews, and whites. The opening text to the original music video is as follows: "This film is not degrading to any one race, but pictorializes the injustices to ALL mankind." - Michael Jackson You mentioned that the quote was only about him saying that it wasn't against any specific race. But you ignored the second half of the quote, where he says that it, "pictorializes the injustices to ALL mankind". Which would include more than just black people. So I am correct when I say that the song isn't only about black people.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

King of Pop...period!

[@Slashovic]

performer, composer, author and producer of the song... Michael Jackson. The King of Pop.

[@T1000-s4j]

Respect to you two for reacting to the FULL VERSION!! NO ONE ELSE HAS EVER REACTED TO IT BEFORE. The estate released the edited version to his KZbin 🙄

[@ScorpionQueen85]

I appreciate them for this as well this is why I live reaction channels because honestly I may sound crazy saying this but this is my first time seeing the extended version and I’m forever grateful 🥹🥰

[@Oldschoolnana]

No bad bad version of Michael exists.😊😊 Stranger in Moscow is a must.❤

[@kevinhennessy1615]

This Song Is a Masterpiece! The Man Was a Genius

[@marisaloeza]

Remember the Time short film is a must.

[@stevegoldy2196]

Black or White is another very iconic MJ music video and was directed by the same guy who directed Thriller. It was very ground breaking at the time and it features a famous actor. It's also a great song which spent 7 weeks at the top of the U.S. charts, released in 1991 you will both love it! Great reaction by the way, They don't care about us has always been on of my favourites and i'm so glad you reacted to it.

[@JanetCousins-to3hz]

Michael Jackson is the greatest musical artiste ever!!!!!

[@DJThijzzzz]

The GOAT!!!

[@Fabiocarvalhosmile]

Until nowadays in Salvador-Bahia (where the video was recorded) you can find a tribute to Michel. Michael with opened arms in a balcony reminding us the message he wanted about “Social equality”. The king of pop forever and ever! 🤍

[@Isla-g4x]

I did not know that, where can I find an image of that?🥰

[@Fabiocarvalhosmile]

@@Isla-g4xSearch for “michael jackson pelourinho monumento manequim” on google ;)

[@PiresRalf]

Que honra Mj ter gravado um vídeo no Brasil, bom demais.

[@ViVaLaRan]

THE KING, GREATEST OF ALL TIME Please do SCREAM next! Amazing duet song with his sister Janet, also the most expensive music video of all time TO THIS DAY!! MUCH LOVE LONG LIVE THE KING ♥

[@intodaysepisode...]

Yes!!!!

[@mickey10jb80]

"Remember The Times" is definitely a must

[@LMmccallL57]

His song and video "Earth Song"are strong and very touching to many. "Stranger In Moscow" is pretty deep. "Little Susie" is one that makes a lot of people cry. 😢

[@weeb_6826]

5:37, As a Brazilian, i can say that Michael knew how the country has always had social problems, no, it wasn't just at that time that the country was going through difficulties and clear differences in life between people, the favelas and basically in any city that exists in Brazil, there have always been and always will be people who will be suffering in silence because the government "doesn't care about them." Michael was a genius in coming to the favela to show how these ignored people fit into the context of his music.

[@PeteJ.Baylis]

I respect your imput on his video presentation.

[@DEATHBYPROXYY]

Not only is it a 10/10 song the songwriting and production is god level

[@davidbowen6284]

MJ Grammy performance is the greatest live performance of his ever, epic!

[@osmariobrito8528]

O Grupo Olodum, responsável por esta percussão pesada, é um dos muitos grupos Afro da cidade de Salvador no estado da Bahia. Se quiserem ouvir mais uma versão musical com o grupo Olodum, eu recomendo a música "Jerusalema". Boa reação.

[@jeremiasfernandez1532]

man in the mirror live

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

Id love them to do the 1988 Grammys version of Man in The Mirror or Bucharest!

[@BrenJen86]

Live in Bucharest was THE best

[@Jomuki_]

Was amazing ✨🎶

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

PLEASE react to a 'peak' Michael Jackson's 1988 Grammy's live performance. He did 'Man in the Mirror' and a jazzy 'The Way You Make Me Feel', pretty please lol love the reactions guys, love from Ireland!

[@Nichwar19]

One of the most iconic songs

[@TheKittsPajamas]

“City or town or whatever…” It’s called a favela. I recommend watching the vice documentary on the favelas in Brazil or some other documentary about it. ♥️

[@64HomeMade]

Michael's singing about the prosecution he experience.

[@MROCARINA]

Yeah people miss that aspect of the song somehow...🤔

[@T1000-s4j]

Michael released this track in 1996, and it's from his HIStory album released in 1995 after the false allegations in 1993. The album has many personal songs relating to the allegations such as this one where he is empathising with victims of the system, as he was a victim of it himself. Here is his actual quote explaining the song: "The song is in fact about the pain of prejudice and hate and is a way to draw attention to social and political problems. I am the voice of the accused and the attacked. I am the voice of everyone. I am the skinhead, I am the Jew, I am the Black Man, I am the White Man."

[@ICyrusQI]

Loved you noticing how he changes his vocal delivery to catch the essence of the song. That I'd say is almost the biggest part of his genius as a vocalist. The fact that he does it and the fact that he can execute it so well. Especially that comment from you confirms to me that you're paying attention to what you're listening to. Not many (if almost any tbh) people have mentioned that part about his vocals from what I've watched of videos like these (or in comment sections etc). It's always interesting to hear your thoughts. 👍

[@rxktv2706]

You NEED to do LIBERIAN GIRL.....one of the MOST underrated songs/videos

[@decessulmonautonomous2678]

Smooth Criminal is arguably his best music video of all time. Featuring so many iconic things and aspects regarding him. Not a single person has criticizes on it

[@jp3813]

I remember Nostalgia Critic, while praising it as being better than Thriller, also admits that the section in the middle where the music cuts out is kinda weird.

[@larryiscreating]

​@@jp3813I always referred to that section as an extacy trip😂

[@goldencherry9033]

@@jp3813I saw the director doing a commentary somewhere and he said the point of the musical break in the middle is that it is unexpected, and it brings the high energy down, which then contrasts to when it suddenly kicks back in again. The video just carrying on without that moment is ‘expected’ and therefore suddenly cutting it off surprises the audience, which we know Michael was all about. Never predicable. When you watch it back with that in mind, it does then make more sense. I think the quote was to knock it down to build it back up.

[@jp3813]

@@goldencherry9033 I think part of the criticism was that it went for too long, and everyone was doing random things like shouting, clapping, bobbing heads, etc...

[@CarlopereiraSantana]

Michael Jackson is the best of all time 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🪴

[@ellhyg3532]

Michael recorded in favelas in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia,Where they were marginalized by society, abandoned by public authorities, exactly what the song says "They don't care about us"

[@Angela-g1u3p]

Loved Your Michael Jackson reaction; I would love to recommend MJ's 1995 MTV Performance one of His Best and more extensive dance performances; and some of His Great Videos; " The earth song" " Remember the Time""Smooth Criminal"and "Stranger in Moscow " I believe You will Love Them All.🔥🔥🔥

[@jeanetteweis1365]

U should watch when he visited Africa.. he was crowened as a king by the local population. He was worshiped in All over Africa

[@NataliaSantos-vu7br]

Finalmente alguém fez a reação do vídeo COMPLETO! Fico feliz por isso pois acho errado a versão da conta oficial dele não ter, é isso rs Viva ao meu Brasil, até hoje amamos MJ ❤🇧🇷

[@TREMERE1]

The Man in the Mirror is a must. The official video. It's an emotional plea.

[@kerry-j4m]

LOVE this song and the video also,boy,what a-GREAT-treat for that city and the citizens there in Brazil to not see MJ up pretty close,then have a video filmed there as well. Those 2 women couldn't help themselves by grabbing MJ ( kinda funny too ) they saw their chance and took it. LOL. MJ just got up and soldiered on too. You rarely see american singers filming or doing a video (LIVE ) over-seas. NICE.

[@raphael_2d878]

"MICHAEL MICHAEL! ELES NÃO LIGAM PRA GEEEEENTE!"

[@mr.o6240]

Spike Lee directed both versions of this video. 😎👍🏾

[@marcia.oliveira]

Michael Jackson forever ❤❤❤❤❤🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@blessinglevi4937]

Fun fact about this song : This song caused a lot of controversy and MJ had to re record the song and shot one of the music videos here in Brazil , but this part of Brazil was owned by a really big drug lord and it wasn’t safe so MJ team got in contact with the drug lord and asked permission to film the MV there and he agreed the drug lord was a big fan of MJ🤘🏼

[@haitham1789]

This song is still so relevant now , its a call for action for the injustice around the world. People should unite and not take the bait of being divided

[@DelleAlly77]

Salvador, Bahia - Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@danielkarlsson258]

Hands down his best song after "Man in the mirror".

[@kimzwolinski9919]

This is a first for me. I love seeing the kids.

[@laziojohnny79]

In case you're wondering, this was shot in Salvador da Bahía, the most beautiful city in Brazil and also with the most laid-back vibe in the country, which says a lot seeing all of Brazil has that laid-back vibe, well except São Paulo perhaps. PS: if you like that Brazilian drums, than there's an early 90s track which is famous for those drum bands in it, called 'Give It Up' by The Goodmen. I'll place a link of the KZbin vid down below.

[@laziojohnny79]

The Goodmen - 'Give It Up' kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHjadnegac9paNU

[@Bow503]

Next 'BAD' full version please. You will see Michael acting and the story line is amazing. He also sinflgs acapella. Its such a cool short movie.

[@mauricelachez4112]

Merci pour vos commentaires intéressants, Michael live Bucharest intro Jam est le morceau pop pour lequel Michael a réalisé une mise en scène presque parfaite.

[@sandysilva5659]

They filmed in two different cities in Brazil. Rio city and Salvador city. In a favela (very poor small dirty or not finished houses together) in Rio and Pelourinho place in Salvador (colorful historical buildings with all of that drumers - Olodum band).

[@bryantcrespo6119]

I love the message of this song. There’s actually another video version of this song. More militarized

[@AntwKats]

Ppl Reacting to MJ is surreal ....

[@mathiuslocatelli9276]

Mike was a leader

[@almiranteensandecido8266]

BRASSSSILLLLL !!!!

[@JeckselvinOsorio]

3:51 i love Michael Jackson pop songs help me in hard time with a single mom ok

[@jacksonaction4085]

please react to michael jackson stranger in moscow another amazing song you would love

[@juniormaklouf1758]

King Michael 🇧🇷 ❤❤👑✌🏻

[@ewafischer3762]

Dangerous performance 1995, is mind blowing. Oh, and Jam video 😊

[@davidvillarroel8886]

La super estrella de la música más grande la historia

[@cristianonascimentodasilva9773]

King. Michael. 😮😊

[@Unnocturnotaciturno]

Michael en el corazón de los sudamericanos para siempre 💚

[@hlhappy2793]

2 him live in concert twice. Best entertainer ever and i have seen alot of music concerts. He is missed 😢😢

[@EL__SMOOKING]

Melhor dia que o Brasil já teve

[@olivehealy603]

Please react to the prison version of this song by Michael Jackson x

[@cristianonascimentocrhis7093]

mj o king o genio a lenda o mito o maior de todos os tempos brasil

[@cristianonascimentocrhis7093]

michael unico

[@kyrobei4454]

We need Scream ft.Janet Jackson, love your reactions❤💪

[@selipark7396]

Thats my favorit song of MJ 😍 you should also check out: remember the time (Short Film), Bad, Black or white, Liberian girl, Chicago 😊

[@kelenaffqnklin]

Liberian Girl asap

[@WhatAboutBabyBoy]

This song has another version called "Prison Version," which I believe is better than this version. It perfectly fits with the lyrics of the song. You guys should check it out.

[@NetVoyer]

A fantastic video from MJ is "Black or White" it was ground breaking at the time and has a great beat and guitar line.

[@andrewbirrell2176]

Utterly amazing song

[@hughfuller8416]

This is the best version. Gotta love Sam.

[@PuffPiastri]

Haven’t heard this song in years. Keep up the reactions guys, loving them. Gotta get some more Sabaton back on the channel 🎉

[@cristianonascimentodasilva9773]

Michael. Magico. Genio. ❤

[@yuri2387]

I love my city

[@B23775]

I can't believe as a Moon walker i never seen the end of they don't care about us music video like what i didn't know there was more after

[@lightbringer543]

Massive kudos to whoever sent you the link with the extended drums, its awesome! And thanks for doing the longer version, much appreciated :-) Loving this MJ journey!

[@patriciathomassantios5550]

Impressionante essa música,essa batida vai na alma❤

[@cristianonascimentocrhis7093]

brasil ama mj😍

[@natoriousyes3773]

your mj reactions is why i'm subscribed to you guys!

[@josemonteiro3441]

Michael choose this Favela because it was a area of slavery. This was the year of 96 and the Brazilian government didn't want Michael there, because of bad publicity and it was the Olympics in that country.

[@alym346]

Amazing mv. Michael is King! ❤ 🇧🇷

[@lifelikejosie]

This is absolutely legendary and purely beautiful ⚡️

[@PedroArzola-jn8sb]

Brazil

[@HGS434]

The most dangerous location for a music video. His lawyers advised against it, the governor didn't want to let him in, but in 1996 Michael Jackson shot a video in one of the most dangerous slums in Rio. A hundred heavily armed military policemen line the area. Violence reigns here in this socially deprived area, and of course nothing can happen to the "King of Pop". But the people greet Jackson peacefully: "Welcome to the world. Not to the beautiful world, but to the humble world of the poor," reads a self-painted banner.

[@celsonicoliniTV]

In 2010, a life-size statue of Michael Jackson was unveiled in the same clothes and in one of the poses from the clip in the Dona Marta community, one of the locations in the video. The drums were performed by Olodum, an Afro-Brazilian percussion school in the city of Salvador, Bahia.

[@PedroArzola-jn8sb]

pais mas grande de america latina brasil

[@applehead2004mj]

Michael even was in Russia. We, russians, still remember and love him)

[@hlhappy2793]

He peformed this when i went to the History Tour. Unreal!!

[@ALGUEMQUECOMENTA]

❤obrigada 🇧🇷 my country

[@paulobastos6475]

Yesss 🎉🎉🎉 MJ again!

[@ahmedmahmoudmohamedel-saie9408]

Songs with a message from MJ: Earth Song ❤

[@ellhyg3532]

In the favela where part of the video was recorded, there is a statue of Michael. it has become a tourist spot, all the houses that appear

[@lisalo9034]

The king

[@lifelikejosie]

EARTH SONG 🌍

[@VodskeyChug]

MJ is an amazing artist - no matter the topic he can drive the message to the point and make a great song out of it too. Man in The Mirror (both original video and 1988 Grammy live to compare is a must) and Earth Song are deffinitely worth the time, please check them out. Much love from Poland!