"Billie Jean" is responsible for several pivotal moments in pop culture:
The track is defined by its hypnotic bassline, performed by Louis Johnson on a Yamaha bass, and a custom drum sound crafted with a flat piece of wood between the snare and hi-hat for a unique "sonic personality". Billie Jean MP3 Download
The song is a masterclass in production, blending post-disco, R&B, funk, and dance-pop. Its creation involved a meticulous 91-mix process by engineer Bruce Swedien, who eventually reverted to the second mix as the final version. "Billie Jean" is responsible for several pivotal moments
Its music video was the first by a Black artist to enter heavy rotation on MTV, breaking racial barriers in the early cable era. Billie Jean MP3 Download