The Talauega brothers , Rich and Tone , were brought on right after New Year 's Day , and they started to draw up dance moves for Jackson and for the other dancers in the film . The brothers ' involvement with Jackson dates back to the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards ; they also were backup dancers for the HIStory World Tour in 1997 . Jamie King was brought in to direct the video , which was produced by Pulse Evolution and Tricycle Logic
1995 MTV Video Music Awards
1995 MTV Video Music Awards
Slave to the Rhythm (Michael Jackson song)