The primal reason for success of Michael Jackson's first solo album, Off the Wall, may be Quincy Jones's precisely calculated light soul tracks; his delicate arrangement for horns and strings adds a sophisticated spice to the late 70s soul/disco sound. Michael's musicianship, particularly his skill in treatment for vocals and percussions with strong rhythmic sense, may be another factor for the success. On his own "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Workin' Day And Night," we hear massively layered vocals and percussions weave complicated rhythm patterns with Latin flavors. Meanwhile, Michael's falsetto must have sounded bizarre to most audience back in the time; the tracks' perfection might have made the bizarreness irrelevant and even turned it to people's favorite. Michael's unique vocal would become another major element for his music's popularity, thanks to Quincy's establishment and Michael's own musical talent.

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