Keyboards – Rene Moore*Vocals – Heavy DWritten By – Bruce Swedien, Rene Moore*

Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Written By – Bernard Bell

Vocals – Mystery Girl

Written By – Bernard Bell

Drums – Jeff PorcaroKeyboards, Synthesizer – David PaichMixed By – Matt ForgerSynthesizer – Steve PorcaroVocals – Christa Larson, The John Bahler Singers

Bass – Terry JacksonDrums, Bass – Bryan LorenGuitar – Slash , Tim PierceKeyboards – Jason Martz*, John "L.A. Jay" Barnes III*Vocals – L.T.B.

Bass – Louis JohnsonCello – Larry CorbettDrums – Bryan LorenVocals – Linda Harmon

Guitar – Slash

Keyboards – Greg PhillinganesVocals – The Andraé Crouch Singers

Piano, Bass – Jai WindingVocals – The Andraé Crouch SingersWritten By – Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett

Bass – Abraham LaborielKeyboards, Synthesizer – David PaichSynthesizer – Steve PorcaroWritten By – Buz Kohan, Larry Grossman

Drums, Guitar – Teddy RileyKeyboards – Rene Moore*Keyboards, Drums – Bruce SwedienVocals – Heavy DWritten-By – Bruce Swedien, Rene Moore*

Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr., Teddy RileyWritten-By – Bernard Bell*

Vocals – Mystery Girl

Written-By – Bernard Bell*

Drums – Jeff PorcaroKeyboards, Synthesizer – David PaichMixed By – Matt ForgerSynthesizer – Steve PorcaroVocals – Christa Larson, The John Bahler Singers

Bass – Terry JacksonDrums, Bass – Bryan LorenGuitar – Slash , Tim PierceKeyboards – Jason Martz*, John "L.A. Jay" Barnes III*Percussion, Guitar – Bill BottrellVocals – L.T.B.

Bass – Louis JohnsonCello – Larry CorbettDrums – Bryan LorenDrums, Bass – Bill BottrellVocals – Linda Harmon

Guitar – Slash Guitar, Drums, Bass – Bill Bottrell

Drums – Brad BuxerKeyboards – Greg PhillinganesPercussion – Bruce SwedienVocals – The Andraé Crouch Singers

Drums, Percussion – Rhett LawrencePercussion – Bruce SwedienPiano, Bass – Jai WindingVocals – The Andraé Crouch SingersWritten-By – Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett

Bass – Abraham LaborielKeyboards, Synthesizer – David PaichSynthesizer – Steve PorcaroWritten-By – Buz Kohan, Larry Grossman

Arranged By – Bruce Swedien, Michael Jackson, Rene Moore*, Teddy RileyDrums – Bruce Swedien, Teddy RileyGuitar – Teddy RileyKeyboards – Brad Buxer, Bruce Swedien, Rene Moore*, Teddy RileyLead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael JacksonLyrics By – Michael JacksonMusic By – Bruce Swedien, Michael Jackson, Rene Moore*, Teddy RileyProducer – Bruce Swedien, Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyRap – Heavy DRecorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien, Dave Way, Teddy RileySynthesizer – Brad Buxer, Michael Boddicker, Rhett Lawrence, Teddy Riley

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement], Keyboards, Synthesizer, Guitar – Teddy RileyGuitar [Intro] – Paul Jackson, Jr.*Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael JacksonProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyRecorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien, Dave Way, Jean-Marie Horvat, Teddy RileySequenced By, Programmed By – Wayne Cobham Written-By, Composed By – Bernard Belle, Teddy Riley

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement], Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement], Keyboards, Synthesizer – Teddy RileyLead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael JacksonRecorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien, Dave Way, Jean-Marie Horvat, Teddy RileySequenced By, Programmed By – Wayne Cobham Vocals [Duet] – Michael Jackson, Mystery GirlWritten-By, Composed By, Producer – Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement], Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement], Keyboards, Synthesizer – Teddy RileyLead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael JacksonLyrics By [Rap Lyrics] – Bill BottrellRap [Rap Performance] – Wrecks N' Effect*Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien, Dave Way, Jean-Marie Horvat, Teddy RileySequenced By, Programmed By – Wayne Cobham Written-By, Composed By, Producer – Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement], Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement], Keyboards, Synthesizer – Teddy RileyLead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael JacksonProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyRecorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien, Dave Way, Teddy RileySequenced By, Programmed By – Wayne Cobham Written-By, Composed By – Bernard Belle, Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement], Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement], Keyboards, Synthesizer – Teddy RileyLead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael JacksonRecorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien, Dave Way, Jean-Marie Horvat, Teddy RileySequenced By, Programmed By – Wayne Cobham Written-By, Composed By, Producer – Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley

Arranged By [Choir Arrangement] – John BahlerArranged By [Orchestra], Conductor [Orchestra], Composed By [Prelude] – Marty PaichArranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – John Bahler, Michael JacksonChoir [Featuring] – The John Bahler SingersCo-producer – Bruce SwedienDrums – Jeff PorcaroKeyboards – Brad Buxer, David PaichLead Vocals [End Solo Vocals] – Christa LarsonLead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Michael JacksonPercussion – Bryan LorenRecorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien, Matt ForgerSynthesizer – David Paich, Michael Boddicker, Steve PorcaroVocals [Playground Girl] – Ashley FarellWritten-By, Composed By, Producer – Michael Jackson

Bass Guitar – Terry JacksonComposed By [Intro Special Guitar Performance] – Bill BottrellDirected By [Intro Special Guitar Performance] – Michael JacksonDrums, Synthesizer [Moog Bass] – Bryan LorenEngineer [Intro Special Performance], Sound Designer [Intro Special Guitar Performance] – Matt ForgerGuitar – Bill BottrellGuitar [Heavy Metal] – Tim PierceGuitar [Intro Special Guitar Performance] – Slash Keyboards – Brad Buxer, Jason Martz, John BarnesLead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals – Michael JacksonLyrics By [Rap Lyrics] – Bill BottrellPercussion – Bill Bottrell, Brad BuxerProducer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Bill Bottrell, Michael JacksonRap [Rap Performance] – L.T.B.Sequenced By [Speed Sequencer] – Kevin Gilbert, Michael BoddickerVoice Actor [Father Played By] – L.T.B.Voice Actor [Son Played By] – Andres McKenzieWritten-By, Composed By – Michael Jackson

Arranged By [Keyboard Arrangement] – Brad Buxer, David PaichArranged By [String Arrangement] – George Del BarrioBass Guitar – Louis JohnsonCello [Solo Cello] – Larry CorbettConcertmaster – Endre GranatDrums – Bill Bottrell, Bryan LorenKeyboards [Keyboard Performance], Programmed By – Brad Buxer, David Paich, Jai Winding, Michael Boddicker, Steve PorcaroLead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals, Arranged By – Michael JacksonProducer – Bill Bottrell, Michael JacksonRecorded By, Mixed By – Bill BottrellSoprano Vocals [Soprano Voice] – Linda Harmon, Michael JacksonSynthesizer [Synthesizer Bass] – Bill BottrellWritten-By, Composed By – Michael Jackson

Bass, Drums, Mellotron, Guitar – Bill BottrellGuitar – Tim PierceGuitar [Special Guitar Performance] – Slash Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals – Michael JacksonRecorded By [Guitars, Assisted By] – Craig BrockRecorded By [Guitars] – Jim MitchellRecorded By, Mixed By – Bill BottrellWritten-By, Composed By, Producer – Bill Bottrell, Michael Jackson

Arranged By [Choir Arrangement] – Andrae Crouch*, Sandra CrouchArranged By [Orchestra], Conductor [Orchestra] – Johnny MandelArranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Greg Phillinganes, Michael JacksonChoir [Featuring] – The Andrae Crouch Singers*Chorus [Prelude] – The Cleveland Orchestra ChorusCo-producer – Bruce SwedienComposed By [Prelude] – Beethoven*Conductor [Prelude Orchestra] – George SzellDirected By [Prelude Chorus] – Robert ShawDrums, Percussion – Brad Buxer, Bruce SwedienKeyboards – Brad Buxer, Greg PhillinganesLead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael JacksonOrchestra [Prelude] – The Cleveland OrchestraPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaRecorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien, Matt ForgerSynthesizer – Michael BoddickerSynthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Rhett LawrenceWritten-By, Composed By, Producer – Michael Jackson

Arranged By – Glen Ballard, Jerry Hey, Rhett LawrenceArranged By [Choir] – Andrae Crouch*, Sandra CrouchBacking Vocals – Shanice Wilson*, Siedah GarrettChoir [Featuring] – The Andrae Crouch Singers*Co-producer – Siedah GarrettDrums, Percussion – Bruce SwedienDrums, Percussion, Synthesizer – Rhett LawrenceGuitar – David Williams Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals – Michael JacksonPiano, Bass – Jai WindingProducer – Michael JacksonRecorded By, Mixed By – Bruce SwedienSynthesizer – Michael BoddickerWritten-By, Composed By – Glen Ballard, Michael Jackson, Siedah Garrett

Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor [Orchestra], Composed By [Prelude], Arranged By [Prelude], Conductor [Prelude] – Marty PaichArranged By [Rhythm Arrangement], Keyboards – David PaichBass – Abraham LaborielCo-producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce SwedienLead Vocals [Solo Vocal] – Michael JacksonLyrics By – Buz KohanMusic By – Larry GrossmanPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProducer – Michael JacksonSynthesizer – David Paich, Michael Boddicker, Steve Porcaro

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement], Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement], Synthesizer – Teddy RileyLead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael JacksonMixed By – Bruce Swedien, Teddy RileyProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyRecorded By – Bruce Swedien, Jean-Marie Horvat, Teddy Riley, Thom RussoSynthesizer – Brad Buxer, Rhett LawrenceWritten-By, Composed By – Bill Bottrell, Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley