name	In The Mirror
type	compilation
artist	Yanni
cover	Yanni - In The Mirror.jpg
released	April 1997
genre	Contemporary instrumentalEasy listening Soft adult contemporary |
length	66:25
label	Private Music
producer	Yanni
next album	}}

''In The Mirror'' is a 1997 album by Yanni released on the Private Music label.

This is often billed as a "Compilation of Yanni favorites" , including "In the Mirror" which is a solo piano piece and faster pace tracks such as "Forbidden Dreams" and "Chasing Shadows"

Track listing

#"In The Mirror" #"In The Morning Light" #"Love For Life" #"One Man's Dream" #"Within Attraction" #"Forbidden Dreams" #"Once Upon A Time" #"Chasing Shadows" #"Aria" #"Quiet Man" #"Enchantment" #"So Long My Friend" #"Before I Go" #"End Of August"

References

Category:Yanni albums Category:1997 compilation albums

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''The Mirror'' may refer to:

In music:

"The Mirror", a song by Dream Theater

''The Mirror'' (Spooky Tooth album)

''The Mirror: Reloaded'', an album by Ja Rule

The Mirror (band), a band that appeared on ''Beat-Club''

In film and television:

''The Mirror'' (1999 film), a film by Agan

''The Mirror'' (1997 film), a film by Jafar Panahi

''The Mirror'' (1993 film I), a film by Deepak Sareen

''The Mirror'' (1993 film II), a film by Sergiu Nicolaescu

''The Mirror'' (1975 film), a film by Andrei Tarkovsky

''The Mirror'' (1974 film), a film by Nazrul Islam

''The Mirror'' (1967 film), a film by Qin Tao

''The Mirror'' (1913 film), a film by Anthony O'Sullivan

"The Mirror" (''The Twilight Zone''), an episode of ''The Twilight Zone''

''The Mirror'' (2007 film), a film starring Kelly LeBrock

''The Mirror'' (2005 film), a film starring Robert Sedgwick

''The Mirror'' (1917 film), a film starring Marjorie Rambeau

''The Mirror'' (1914 film), a film starring Charlotte Burton

''The Mirror'' (1911 film), a rediscovered film

In publications:

''Daily Mirror'', a UK newspaper

''Montreal Mirror'', a Quebec alternative weekly

The Mirror (Millhiser) horror novel by Marlys Millhiser published in 1978

''The Mirror'' (UNC newspaper), the student newspaper for the University of Northern Colorado

''The Mirror'' (Pakistani magazine)

''The Mirror'', the campus newspaper of Lakeland College

''The Mirror'', the newspaper of William Penn Charter School

''The Mirror'', a book by T.B. Joshua

''The Mirror'', a novelette by Nancy Farmer (author)

"The Mirror", a short story by Eiko Kadono

See also

''Der Spiegel'', a German newspaper

Mirror (disambiguation)

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alt	A mid-twenties African American man wearing a sequined military jacket and dark sunglasses. He is walking while waving his right hand, which is adorned with a white glove. His left hand is bare.
background	solo_singer
birth name	Michael Joseph Jackson
alias	Michael Joe Jackson, MJ, King of Pop
birth date	August 29, 1958
birth place	Gary, Indiana, U.S.
death date	June 25, 2009
death place	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
instrument	vocals, guitar, drums, percussion, keyboards
genre	R&B;, pop, rock, soul, dance, funk, disco, new jack swing
occupation	Singer-songwriter, musician, composer, dancer, choreographer, record producer, actor, businessman, philanthropist
years active	1964–2009
label	Motown, Epic, Legacy
associated acts	The Jackson 5
relatives	Janet Jackson (sister)
website	130pxMichael Jackson's signature }}

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5, then the Jacksons in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971.

In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller", were credited with transforming the medium into an art form and a promotional tool, and the popularity of these videos helped to bring the relatively new television channel MTV to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made him a staple on MTV in the 1990s. Through stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style have influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B;, pop and rock artists.

Jackson's 1982 album ''Thriller'' is the best-selling album of all time. His other records, including ''Off the Wall'' (1979), ''Bad'' (1987), ''Dangerous'' (1991), and ''HIStory'' (1995), also rank among the world's best-selling. Jackson is one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. He was also inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame as the first (and currently only) dancer from the world of pop and rock 'n' roll. Some of his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records; 13 Grammy Awards (as well as the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award); 26 American Music Awards (more than any other artist, including the "Artist of the Century"); 13 number-one singles in the United States in his solo career (more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era); and the estimated sale of over 750 million records worldwide. Jackson won hundreds of awards, which have made him the most-awarded recording artist in the history of popular music.

Life and career

Early life and The Jackson 5 (1958–1975)

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, the eighth of ten children in an African American working-class family who lived in a small 3-room house in Gary, Indiana, an industrial city near Chicago. His mother, Katherine Esther Scruse, was a devout Jehovah's Witness, and his father, Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson, was a steel mill worker who performed with an R&B; band called The Falcons. Jackson had three sisters: Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet, and five brothers: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Randy. A sixth brother, Brandon, died shortly after birth.

Jackson had a troubled relationship with his father, Joe. In 1980, Jackson won three awards at the American Music Awards for his solo efforts: Favorite Soul/R&B; Album, Favorite Soul/R&B; Male Artist, and Favorite Soul/R&B; Single for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". That year, he also won Billboard Year-End for Top Black Artist and Top Black Album and a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B; Vocal Performance, also for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". Jackson again won at the American Music Awards in 1981 for Favorite Soul/R&B; Album and Favorite Soul/R&B; Male Artist. Despite its commercial success, Jackson felt ''Off the Wall'' should have made a much bigger impact, and was determined to exceed expectations with his next release. In 1980, he secured the highest royalty rate in the music industry: 37 percent of wholesale album profit.

''Thriller'' and ''Motown 25'' (1982–83)

In 1982, Jackson contributed the song "Someone In the Dark" to the storybook for the film ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial''; the record won a Grammy for Best Recording for Children in 1984. In the same year he won another seven Grammys and eight American Music Awards (including the Award of Merit, the youngest artist to win it), making him the most awarded in one night for both award shows. The album topped the ''Billboard'' 200 chart for 37 weeks and was in the top 10 of the 200 for 80 consecutive weeks. It was the first album to have seven ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top 10 singles, including "Billie Jean", "Beat It," and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." ''Thriller'' was certified for 29 million shipments by the RIAA, giving it Double Diamond status in the United States. The album won also another Grammy for Best Engineered Recording – Non Classical in 1984, awarding Bruce Swedien for his work. Thanks to the ''Bad'' album, Bruce Swedien and Humberto Gatica won one Grammy in 1988 for Best Engineered Recording – Non Classical and Michael Jackson won one Grammy for Best Music Video, Short Form for "Leave Me Alone" in 1989. ''HIStory'' received a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. However, the sales for ''Invincible'' were lower than those of his previous releases, due in part to a lack of promotion, no supporting world tour and the label dispute. The album also came out at a bad time for the music industry in general. Jackson rehearsed in Los Angeles in the weeks leading up to the tour under the direction of choreographer Kenny Ortega. Most of these rehearsals took place at the Staples Center, which was owned by AEG. With ''Thriller'', Christopher Connelly of ''Rolling Stone'' commented that Jackson developed his long association with the subliminal theme of paranoia and darker imagery. Allmusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine noted this is evident on the songs "Billie Jean" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'". In "Billie Jean", Jackson sings about an obsessive fan who alleges he has fathered a child of hers. In "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" he argues against gossip and the media. "Beat It" decried gang violence in an homage to ''West Side Story'', and was Jackson's first successful rock cross-over piece, according to Huey. He also observed that the title track "Thriller" began Jackson's interest with the theme of the supernatural, a topic he revisited in subsequent years. In 1985, Jackson co-wrote the charity anthem "We Are the World"; humanitarian themes later became a recurring theme in his lyrics and public persona.

In ''Bad'', Jackson's concept of the predatory lover can be seen on the rock song "Dirty Diana". The lead single "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" is a traditional love ballad, while "Man in the Mirror" is an anthemic ballad of confession and resolution. "Smooth Criminal" was an evocation of bloody assault, rape and likely murder. Allmusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine states that ''Dangerous'' presents Jackson as a very paradoxical individual. He comments the album is more diverse than his previous ''Bad'', as it appeals to an urban audience while also attracting the middle class with anthems like "Heal the World". The first half of the record is dedicated to new jack swing, including songs like "Jam" and "Remember the Time". The album is Jackson's first where social ills become a primary theme; "Why You Wanna Trip on Me", for example, protests against world hunger, AIDS, homelessness and drugs. ''Dangerous'' contains sexually charged efforts such as the multifaceted love song, "In the Closet". The title track continues the theme of the predatory lover and compulsive desire. The second half includes introspective, pop-gospel anthems such as "Will You Be There", "Heal the World" and "Keep the Faith"; these songs show Jackson opening up about various personal struggles and worries. In the ballad "Gone Too Soon", Jackson gives tribute to his friend Ryan White and the plight of those with AIDS.

''HIStory'' creates an atmosphere of paranoia. Its content focuses on the hardships and public struggles Jackson went through just prior to its production. In the new jack swing-funk-rock efforts "Scream" and "Tabloid Junkie", along with the R&B; ballad "You Are Not Alone", Jackson retaliates against the injustice and isolation he feels, and directs much of his anger at the media. In the introspective ballad "Stranger in Moscow", Jackson laments over his "fall from grace", while songs like "Earth Song", "Childhood", "Little Susie" and "Smile" are all operatic pop pieces. In the track "D.S.", Jackson launched a verbal attack against Tom Sneddon. He describes Sneddon as an antisocial, white supremacist who wanted to "get my ass, dead or alive". Of the song, Sneddon said, "I have not—shall we say—done him the honor of listening to it, but I've been told that it ends with the sound of a gunshot". ''Invincible'' found Jackson working heavily with producer Rodney Jerkins. It is a record made up of urban soul like "Cry" and "The Lost Children", ballads such as "Speechless", "Break of Dawn" and "Butterflies" and mixes hip-hop, pop and R&B; in "2000 Watts", "Heartbreaker" and "Invincible".

Vocal style

Jackson sang from childhood, and over time his voice and vocal style changed noticeably. Between 1971 and 1975, Jackson's voice descended from boy soprano to high tenor. Jackson first used a technique called the "vocal hiccup" in 1973, starting with the song "It's Too Late to Change the Time" from The Jackson 5's ''G.I.T.: Get It Together'' album. Jackson did not use the hiccup technique— somewhat like a gulping for air or gasping— fully until the recording of ''Off the Wall'': it can be seen in full force in the "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" promotional video. With the arrival of ''Off the Wall'' in the late 1970s, Jackson's abilities as a vocalist were well regarded. At the time, ''Rolling Stone'' compared his vocals to the "breathless, dreamy stutter" of Stevie Wonder. Their analysis was also that "Jackson's feathery-timbred tenor is extraordinarily beautiful. It slides smoothly into a startling falsetto that's used very daringly". 1982 saw the release of ''Thriller'', and ''Rolling Stone'' was of the opinion that Jackson was then singing in a "fully adult voice" that was "tinged by sadness".

A distinctive deliberate mispronunciation of "come on", used frequently by Jackson, occasionally spelled "cha'mone" or "shamone", is also a staple in impressions and caricatures of him. The turn of the 1990s saw the release of the introspective album ''Dangerous''. ''The New York Times'' noted that on some tracks, "he gulps for breath, his voice quivers with anxiety or drops to a desperate whisper, hissing through clenched teeth" and he had a "wretched tone". When singing of brotherhood or self-esteem the musician would return to "smooth" vocals. When commenting on ''Invincible'', ''Rolling Stone'' were of the opinion that—at the age of 43—Jackson still performed "exquisitely voiced rhythm tracks and vibrating vocal harmonies". Nelson George summed up Jackson's vocals by stating "The grace, the aggression, the growling, the natural boyishness, the falsetto, the smoothness—that combination of elements mark him as a major vocalist".

Music videos and choreography

Referred to as the King of Music Videos, Steve Huey of Allmusic observed how Jackson transformed the music video into an art form and a promotional tool through complex story lines, dance routines, special effects and famous cameo appearances; simultaneously breaking down racial barriers. Before ''Thriller'', Jackson struggled to receive coverage on MTV, allegedly because he was African American. Pressure from CBS Records persuaded MTV to start showing "Billie Jean" and later "Beat It", leading to a lengthy partnership with Jackson, also helping other black music artists gain recognition. MTV employees deny any racism in their coverage, or pressure to change their stance. MTV maintains that they played rock music, regardless of race. The popularity of his videos on MTV helped to put the relatively young channel "on the map"; MTV's focus shifted in favor of pop and R&B.; His performance on ''Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever'' changed the scope of live stage show; "That Jackson lip-synced 'Billie Jean' is, in itself, not extraordinary, but the fact that it did not change the impact of the performance is extraordinary; whether the performance was live or lip-synced made no difference to the audience" thus creating an era in which artists re-create the spectacle of music video imagery on stage. Short films like ''Thriller'' largely remained unique to Jackson, while the group dance sequence in "Beat It" has frequently been imitated. The choreography in ''Thriller'' has become a part of global pop culture, replicated everywhere from Indian films to prisons in the Philippines. The ''Thriller'' short film marked an increase in scale for music videos, and has been named the most successful music video ever by the ''Guinness World Records''.

In the 19-minute music video for "Bad"—directed by Martin Scorsese—Jackson began using sexual imagery and choreography not previously seen in his work. He occasionally grabbed or touched his chest, torso and crotch. When asked by Oprah in the 1993 interview about why he grabbed his crotch, he replied, "I think it happens subliminally" and he described it as something that was not planned, but rather, as something that was compelled by the music. "Bad" garnered a mixed reception from both fans and critics; ''Time'' magazine described it as "infamous". The video also featured Wesley Snipes; in the future Jackson's videos would often feature famous cameo roles.

}} ;Bibliography

George, Nelson (2004). ''Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection'' booklet. Sony BMG.

Further reading

External links

Michael Jackson Live: Best Pics – slideshow by ''Life magazine''

Michael Jackson at MTV

FBI file on Michael Jackson

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name	Keke Palmer
birth name	Lauren Keyana Palmer
birth date	August 26, 1993
birth place	Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
occupation	Actress, singer, songwriter, fashion designer
years active	2004–present
website	}}

Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer (born August 26, 1993) is an American actress and singer who rose to fame for her performance in the 2006 film ''Akeelah and the Bee''. She also starred as the title character in the Nickelodeon sitcom ''True Jackson, VP''. Palmer earns $20,000 per episode of ''True Jackson VP'', making her the fourth highest paid child star on television. She cites Brandy and Aaliyah as her musical inspiration.

Life and career

Palmer was born in Harvey, Illinois. Her father, Larry, works for a polyurethane company, and her mother, Sharon, is a high school teacher who works with children with mental disabilities.

In 2002, Palmer auditioned for a stage production of ''The Lion King'' at the age of nine. Although she did not win the role, her family moved to Los Angeles in 2004 so Palmer could pursue a screen career.

Palmer then pursued a career in singing. In 2003, she participated in ''American Juniors'', the ''American Idol'' spin-off series, but her audition scenes were edited out and the show was canceled that year. In 2005, Palmer signed a record deal with Atlantic Records. Her debut single, "All My Girlz", is featured in the ''Akeelah and the Bee'' soundtrack. On November 18, 2006, she performed at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California for VH1's ''Save the Music'' Battle of the High School Marching Bands competition, marking her first ever stadium performance in front of thousands of people. In addition, as part of her contract with Disney, Palmer sang the songs "It's My Turn Now" and "Jumpin'" featured in the Disney Channel Original Movie ''Jump In!'', in which she stars as Mary, the love interest to Corbin Bleu's character. In 2006, Palmer was featured in the music video for the Ludacris and Mary J. Blige song "Runaway Love". She starred as a pregnant 11-year-old girl. That same year, she recorded a song entitled "Tonight" which was featured as the first song in the end credits of ''Night at the Museum''.

Her debut album ''So Uncool'' was released on September 18, 2007, on Atlantic Records, with the single "Keep It Movin'" preceding the album release. The album failed commercially and Palmer parted ways with Atlantic the next year. In 2008, Palmer began her starring role as the title character in Nickelodeon sitcom ''True Jackson, VP''. Palmer also wrote and performed the theme song for the series. The series ended in 2011, after two seasons with sixty episodes produced.

In 2010, Palmer was signed by the Chairman of Interscope Records Jimmy Iovine and began working on an album. Between her MySpace and SayNow accounts she has released several snippets of songs that were recorded for possible inclusion on her sophmore album. In a 2011 interview, Palmer stated the album is complete and is in the process of finalization. The self titled album will be a mixture of R&B;/Hip-Hop with pop undertones. Producers and writers for the album include, Oak, Lil Eddie, Lucas Secon, and others. Palmer stated that the album itself will be released around mid 2012. She confirmed that the first single will be called "Show Me" and will be released in 2011.

She will be starring in a film alongside Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah called ''Joyful Noise'' to be released in January 2012. She will produce and star in ''Rags'', a Nickelodeon musical film, as well as voice characters in ''Ice Age: Continental Drift'' and ''Winx Club''.

Fashion career

In July 2009, Palmer launched a Wal-Mart fashion line inspired by her Nickelodeon show, ''True Jackson, VP''. The fashion line consists of jumpers, modern dresses, knit tops, T-shirts, leggings, jeans and more for under $14.

Filmography

Film
Year	Film	Role	! Notes
2004	''Barbershop 2: Back in Business''	Gina's Niece	Credited as Lauren Keyana Palmer
	''Akeelah and the Bee''	Akeelah Anderson	Lead role
''Madea's Family Reunion''	Nikki Grady	Supporting role
2007		Rose Cutler	Supporting role
2008	''The Longshots''	Jasmine Plummer	Main role
2009		Jemma	Supporting role
2012		Olivia Hill	Supporting role
2012	''Ice Age: Continental Drift''	Peaches	Supporting role
Television films
! Year	! Title	! Role	! Notes
2004	''The Wool Cap''	Lou	Main role
2005	''Knights of the South Bronx''	Kenya Russell	Supporting role
2007	''Jump In!''	Mary Thomas	Main role
2012		Kadee Worth	Lead role
Straight-to-DVD
! Year	! Title	! Role	! Notes
2008	''Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare''	Crystal Tortoise	Voice
Television
! Year	! Title	! Role	! Notes
		Arlene Marion	"The Letter" (episode 13, season 1)
''Strong Medicine''	Sarina	"Race for a Cure" (episode 7, season 5)
		Sharlene	"Big Bank, Little Bank" (episode 11, season 1)
	Janell Parkerson	"The Show Must Go On" (episode 22, season 11)
''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''	Tasha Wright	"Storm" (episode 10, season 7)
''Keke & Jamal''	Keke Stewart	Unsold TV pilot (Disney Channel/Walt Disney Television)
	''Tyler Perry's House of Payne''	Nikki	"Bully and the Beast" (episode 1, season 2)
''Just Jordan''	C.C. Livingston	"Fame Game" (episode 17, season 2)
2008–2011	''True Jackson, VP''	True Jackson	Lead role/title role
2009		Herself
2009–present	''Brainsurge''	Herself featuring nana
2010	''The Cleveland Show''	Brandi	"Harder, Better, Faster, Browner" (episode 22, season 2)
2011		Herself	(Season 11 - Episodes 1 & 2; "Spring Fever")
2011	''Winx Club''	Layla/Aisha	Regular role

Music videos

"Runaway Love" (Ludacris Feat. Mary J. Blige) - Erica

"Excuse Me Mama" - Mishon (Cameo role)

"Keep It Movin" - Feat.big Meech

"All My Girlz"

"The Game Song" (Little Video Clip)

"It's My Turn Now"

"Jump In"

"The One You Call"

Discography

;EPs

2007: ''Keke Palmer''

;Albums

2007: ''So Uncool''

2011: ''Keke Palmer''

;Mixtapes

2011: ''Awaken''

Singles

2007 Keep it Movin

2010 One You Call

2011 "Walls Come Down"

2011 "The Greatest"

2011 "Melody For Cheaters"

2011 "Show Me"

2012 "Fire and Smoke"

2012 "Hologram"

;Soundtracks

2006: ''Akeelah and the Bee''

2006: ''Night at the Museum''

2007: ''Jump In''

2007: ''DisneyMania 5''

2008: ''DisneyMania 6''

Awards and nominations

! Year !! Award !! Category !! Motive !! Result
	Young Artist Award	"Best Performance in TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actress"
Screen Actors Guild Awards	"Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries"
	"Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special"
	Chicago Film Critics Association Awards	"Most Promising Performer"
Black Movie Awards	"Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role"
	Young Artist Award	"Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress"
	"Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture"
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards	"Best Young Actress"
	"Best Actress"
"Best Breakthrough Performance"
Young Artist Awards	"Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress"	''Cleaner''
Black Reel Awards	"Best Actress"	''The Longshots''
2009	''NAACP Awards''	"NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special"
	''NAACP Awards''	"NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special"
Kids Choice Awards	"Favorite TV Actress"
BET Awards	"YoungStars Award"
	''Young Artist Awards''	"Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress"
''NAACP Awards''	"NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special"
	''BET Awards''	"YoungStars Award"

References

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"The Man" is a slang phrase that may refer to the government or to some other authority in a position of power. In addition to this derogatory connotation, it may also serve as a term of respect and praise. Also, " The Man is coming" is a term used to frighten small children who are misbehaving.

The phrase "the Man is keeping me down" is commonly used to describe oppression. The phrase "stick it to the Man" encourages resistance to authority, and essentially means "fight back" or "resist", either openly or via sabotage.

History

The term "the Man" in the American sense dates back to the late 19th Century. In the Southern U.S. states, the phrase came to be applied to any man or any group in a position of authority, or to authority in the abstract. From about the 1950s the phrase was also an underworld code word for police, the warden of a prison or other law enforcement or penal authorities.

It was also used as a term for a drug dealer in the 1950s and 1960s and can be seen in such media as Curtis Mayfield's "No Thing On Me", William Burroughs's novel ''Naked Lunch'', and in the Velvet Underground song "I'm Waiting for the Man", in which Lou Reed sings about going to Uptown Manhattan, specifically Lexington Avenue and 125th Street, to buy heroin.

The use of this term was expanded to counterculture groups and their battles against authority, such as the Yippies, which, according to a May 19, 1969 article in ''U.S. News and World Report'', had the "avowed aim ... to destroy 'The Man', their term for the present system of government". The term eventually found its way into humorous usage, such as in a December 1979 motorcycle ad from the magazine ''Easyriders'' which featured the tagline, "California residents: Add 6% sales tax for The Man."

In present day, the phrase has been popularized in commercials and cinema.

Use as praise

The term has also been used as an approbation or form of praise. This may refer to the recipient's status as the leader or authority within a particular context, or it might be assumed to be a shortened form of a phrase like "He is the man (who is in charge)." One example of this usage dates to 1879 when Otto von Bismarck commented, referring to Benjamin Disraeli's pre-eminent position at the Congress of Berlin, "The old Jew, he is the man."

In more modern usage, it can be a superlative compliment ("you da man!") indicating that the subject is currently standing out amongst his peers even though they have no special designation or rank, such as a basketball player who is performing better than the other players on the court. It can also be used as a genuine compliment with an implied, slightly exaggerated or sarcastic tone, usually indicating that the person has indeed impressed the speaker but by doing something relatively trivial.

See also

Absentee landlord

Big Brother (''Nineteen Eighty-Four'')

New World Order (conspiracy theory)

Ruling class

The Establishment

Power elite

Corrections officer

YTMND

Notes

References

Lighter, J.E. (Ed.). (1997). ''Random House Dictionary of American Slang''. New York: Random House.

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