HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I

HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, often referred to simply as HIStory, is a double album by the American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, released on June 20, 1995. It consists of the greatest hits album HIStory Begins and Jackson's ninth studio album, HIStory Continues. It was Jackson's fifth album released through Epic Records and the first on his label, MJJ Productions. HIStory includes appearances by Janet Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Slash, and the Notorious B.I.G. Its genres span pop, R&B, and hip hop with elements of hard rock and funk rock.