"Smooth Criminal" was released in November 1988 as the seventh single from the "Bad" album.
In 1988, Jackson filmed the autobiographical music film "Moonwalker".
The biggest highlight of the film can be regarded as the "Smooth Criminal" section.
"Smooth Criminal" is not the Billboard No. 1 single, but its MV may be second only to "Thriller" in terms of attention.
All because Michael Jackson showed in it He performed the magical dance step of tilting at a 45-degree angle without falling over.
The 45-degree body lean performed in the "Smooth Criminal" video, and the 45-degree body lean stunt performed in the concert.
As early as 1993, Mike applied for patents for both inventions, with patent number (US5255452).
Patent title "The Illusion of Escape from Gravity".