Michael Jackson 2001: You Rock My World
 In the Closet is a song by American rock and R&B singer Michael Jackson from his 1991 album Dangerous. The song became that album's second number one R&B single and its third top ten pop single, hitting number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song, written by Jackson and Teddy Riley, is about keeping a relationship between secret lovers. It was also Jackson's effort to silence critics who questioned his sexuality. In an attempt to squelch the rumors, the video, directed by Herb Ritts, features Jackson dancing suggestively with model Naomi Campbell. The song's female vocal was originally labeled Mystery Girl but was later revealed to be Princess St?phanie of Monaco, though the vocal was originally meant for Madonna.
The song, with its heavy industrial-sounding percussion and uptempo arrangement, is typical of producer Teddy Riley's new jack swing style. The unique, Eastern-influenced backing vocals, crescendoing middle eight imbue the song with an erotic edge usually missing from Jackson's music. His vocals are whispered and subdued for most of the song, embellished with gasps and shudders. It is generally considered one of his most provocative singles with lyrics that include If its aching you have to rub it. Only in the chorus is his typically soulful falsetto given free rein.
In keeping with the trend in the early 1990s, several remixes were commissioned by Jackson and released on a maxi CD. The most prolific of these remixes was The Promise remix by UK DJ Frankie Knuckles, which made its way into the club circuit.
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