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Be the first to review thisThe emergence of Michael Jackson as an adult solo superstar began at the age of 21 with the release of his breakthrough fifth album, 1979’s Off the Wall. This album began the working relationship between Jackson and producer Quincy Jones—a duo that would go on to produce a few hits after this project. Following his fourth solo album, 1975’s Forever, Michael—his last with Motown Records before The Jacksons moved to Epic Records—Michael was still trying to reach the next level of musical superstar status and Off the Wall was the first step in that direction. After starring as the Scarecrow in The Wiz, which was released in October 1978, Jackson connected with Jones and they began working on the album in December. After working in Los Angeles at Westlake Audio, Allen Zentz Recording, and Cherokee Studios, the recording sessions for the album were completed in June 1979. Released on August…
The emergence of Michael Jackson as an adult solo superstar began at the age of 21 with the release of his breakthrough fifth album, 1979’s Off the Wall. This album began the working relationship between Jackson and producer Quincy Jones—a duo that would go on to produce a few hits after this project. Following his fourth solo album, 1975’s Forever, Michael—his last with Motown Records before The Jacksons moved to Epic Records—Michael was still trying to reach the next level of musical superstar status and Off the Wall was the first step in that direction. After starring as the Scarecrow in The Wiz, which was released in October 1978, Jackson connected with Jones and they began working on the album in December. After working in Los Angeles at Westlake Audio, Allen Zentz Recording, and Cherokee Studios, the recording sessions for the album were completed in June 1979. Released on August…