The Anatomy of Betrayal: A Look Into Michael Jackson’s "Who Is It (7" Edit)"
The lyrics tell a visceral story of a man whose world collapses when his lover leaves him. Rather than simple sadness, the narrator is consumed by the identity of her new lover, repeatedly asking, "Who is it? Is it a friend of mine? Is it my brother?" . Why is a song's radio edit called a '7" version'? Who Is It (7 Edit)
: The standard radio cut focusing on the immediate beat and lyrics. The Anatomy of Betrayal: A Look Into Michael
Produced by Jackson alongside Bill Bottrell, the track is built on a dark, driving bassline performed by Louis Johnson and atmospheric synthesizers. The "7" Edit" maintains the core sonic elements of the original but trims the extended instrumental sections to focus on the vocal performance. There are two primary versions of this edit: Is it my brother