Michael Jackson - Album - Off The Wall

"Off the Wall" is the fifth solo studio album by American singer Michael Jackson, released on August 10, 1979, by Epic Records. It was his first album released through Epic Records and his first collaboration with producer Quincy Jones, whom he had previously worked with during the production of the 1978 film "The Wiz". The album incorporates elements of disco, pop, funk, R&B, soft rock, and Broadway-style ballads. Its lyrical themes include escapism, freedom, hedonism, and romance. Songwriting contributions came from artists including Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Rod Temperton, Tom Bahler, and David Foster, alongside three songs written by Jackson .