"Why" is a song by American R&B group 3T featuring their uncle Michael Jackson. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Jackson also produced it. The song was released as the fourth single from the group's debut album, Brotherhood (1995). "Why" was well received on European and Asian music charts.

Critical reception British magazine Music Week rated the song five out of five, adding, "This smoochy soul ballad bringing together the family is a dead cert for the top three, with the older Jackson's vocals making it possible number one material."

Music video A music video was produced to promote the single, featuring 3T and Jackson. It is shot in black-and-white and was also released on the Michael Jackson box set, Michael Jackson's Vision.

Track listing CD single "Why" (radio edit) – 4:10 "Didn't Mean to Hurt You" ('96) – 4:30

CD single #2 "Why" (radio edit) – 4:10 "Tease Me" (single edit) – 4:25

CD maxi "Why" (radio edit) – 4:10 "Tease Me" (single edit) – 4:25 "Didn't Mean to Hurt You" – 5:45 "What Will It Take" – 5:16

CD maxi #2 "Why" (album version) – 5:28 "Tease Me" (Todd Terry's Tease club mix) – 6:49 "Tease Me" (Todd Terry's TNT Tease dub) – 6:11 "Tease Me" (acapella) – 4:40

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1996)Peakposition Airplay (Music & Media)6Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)14Europe (European AC Radio)2Europe (European Dance Radio)1Europe (European Hit Radio)5Europe (Atlantic Crossovers) 2France Airplay (SNEP) 6 Airplay (Music & Media) 6Hungary (Mahasz)8Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)27Ireland (IRMA)14Latvia (Latvijas Top 20)13Poland (Music & Media)8 Airplay (Music & Media) 13Scotland (OCC)4Spain Airplay (Top 40 Radio)28UK Singles (OCC)2UK Airplay (Music Week)4UK R&B (OCC)1US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)12US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) 71

Year-end charts Chart (1996)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)63Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)72Europe (Atlantic Crossovers) 22France (SNEP) 43France Airplay (SNEP) 40Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)67Netherlands (Single Top 100)94Sweden (Topplistan)68UK Singles (OCC)70

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