In the last six years, Michael Jackson has gone through some drastic changes. He?s fathered two children, and has survived the nasty turmoil that has haunted him since then. Now he?s come back into the studio and spent $30 million on the production of his new album, “Invincible.”

Unlike his last album, “HIStory,” Jackson has brought in some heavy hitters in the music business ? among them R. Kelly and super producer Rodney Jerkins ? in order to make his comeback complete.

The album itself is much simpler than many of his past works. He doesn?t bring any extravagance into this album. It?s Jackson?s singing ability that helps him mature greatly in “Invincible.” Many of the songs are laced with R&B and Hip-Hop elements that should help him attract younger listeners.

Among one of those R&B and Hip-Hop songs is “You Rock My World.” This funky track features Chris Tucker to set it apart from songs that Jackson usually does alone. That trend continues with deep love songs such as “Heaven Can Wait” and “Butterflies.” Both of these songs show signs of variety in his new album. Furthermore, Jackson tackles some tough issues, such as the media and the paparazzi in “Privacy.” The lyrics that Jackson uses hauntingly symbolize how the paparazzi contributed to Princess Diana?s death in 1997.

There are glimpses where Jackson continues his traditional staple, such as with “The Lost Children,” but other songs such as “2000 Watts” set apart Jackson?s ability to connect with younger listeners.

Another example of his variety is “Whatever Happens” with Carlos Santana. This song has a Latin feel, which once again helps Jackson attract listeners. With so many teen pop artists such as Backstreet Boys and N? Sync, Jackson continues his reign as ?The King of Pop,? but with more variety this time. And with the R&B and Hip-Hop mixed into pop culture, Jackson will continue to be a legend for a long time.

Four out of four stars.