Originally released by Michael Jackson on the iconic Thriller album (1982), "Human Nature" was written by Steve Porcaro of Toto and John Bettis. While Jackson’s version was a synth-heavy, atmospheric ballad about connection and the vibrant pulse of New York City, Tarrus Riley breathes a different kind of life into it.
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Working with legendary saxophonist and producer , Riley transformed the track into a "Lovers Rock" anthem. It first appeared on the Japanese compilation Jackson Lovers in August 2008 before finding a permanent home on Riley’s critically acclaimed 2009 album, Contagious . Originally released by Michael Jackson on the iconic