Michael had enjoyed stellar success with 1987 album “Faith” but Sony took exception to the singer refusing to promote the follow-up record 1990’s “Listen Without Prejudice” and refusing to appear in promo music videos. But after CBS got taken over by Sony in 1987, Michael felt he was being exploited by his label and, even though he had renegotiated his deal in 1990, felt increasingly despondent with his eight-album contract.
Ever since he rose to fame with the duo Wham!, Michael’s music had been distributed by CBS.
