In the Closet

"In the Closet"
Original album artwork by Mark Ryden
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Dangerous
ReleasedApril 13, 1992 (1992-04-13)
RecordedMarch–May 1991
GenreNew jack swing
Length
  • 6:31 (album version)
  • 4:49 (single version)
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Michael Jackson
  • Teddy Riley
Michael Jackson singles chronology
"Remember the Time"
(1992)
"In the Closet"
(1992)
"Jam"
(1992)
Music video
"In the Closet" on YouTube

"In the Closet" is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson, released on April 13, 1992, as the third single from his eighth album, Dangerous (1991). The song was intended as a duet between Jackson and Madonna, and features female vocals by "Mystery Girl", who was later revealed to be Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. Written and produced by Jackson and Teddy Riley, it became the album's third consecutive top ten pop single, reaching number six on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also became its second number one R&B single. In Europe, the song peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart, while reaching number one in Greece and number two in both Italy and Spain. In 2006, the song re-entered the UK chart, peaking at number 20. Its accompanying music video was directed by Herb Ritts and features British supermodel Naomi Campbell.