Michael Jackson wrote Scream.
Michael Jackson . He continued to innovate with videos such as `` Black or White '' and `` Scream '' throughout the 1990s , and forged a reputation as a touring solo artist . `` Scream '' / `` Childhood '' is the lead single from Michael Jackson 's ninth studio album , HIStory : Past , Present and Future , Book I . `` Scream '' was written , composed and produced by Jimmy Jam , Terry Lewis , Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson ; Michael played many of the instruments .