As you can see above TIME magazine will be releasing a special commemorative issue dedicated entirely to Michael Jackson next week Monday on the 29th. Many public figures were spoken to for the issue including Clive Davis, Tommy Mottola, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Nancy Reagan, Lenny Kravitz, Berry Gordy, Spike Lee, Sheryl Crow, Anjelica Huston, Clive Davis, Al Sharpton, Deepak Chopra, Kobe Bryant, Lance Bass, Oscar De La Hoya, Savion Glover, A.R. Rahman, Peter Gabriel, John Mayer and many more. You can view the website HERE to view some of the pieces from the commemorative issue.
Another big issue after Michael’s Jackson’s passing was one that crossed my mind quickly; is what would happen to the umpteen amount of people who bought tickets for Jackson’s This Is It tour. Well the tickets will be refunded but in September there will be one show that will pay tribute to the King of Pop. The show will be similar to what the concert would have been with the addition of many A-List entertainers taking the stage. Madonna confirmed shortly after Jackson’s death that she was to be a surprise guest during the first show of the tour so an appearance by the Queen of Pop is almost guaranteed. WOW there are just too many performers that would make that show a hit. But I have to admit, Chris Brown of the younger generation deserves the opportunity to partake in this event. The influence Michael Jackson had on him is clear as day.
It should come as no surprise that Michael Jackson will rule all the charts in the upcoming week, or weeks. There’s nothing like death to get someone interested in an artist’s work again. We thought it would only be appropriate that we pick some of our favorites from Michael Jackson. Practically ALL of his songs would show up on this site but let’s be real… Here are four songs that stood out to us.
“Will You Be There”, the popular song that appeared on the Free Willy Soundtrack and his album Dangerous, had such an epic feel with the its content about the struggles of life. Then the choir just added to the colossal feeling when you listen to this.
Will You Be There
“Speechless” which appeared on Invincible (Michael’s last studio album) was not released as a single but definitely stood out. As far as I’m concerned it was a single because it was played numerous times on Bahamian radio. The acoustic intro transitioning into that beautiful melody is priceless.
Speechless
“Black or White” was Michael’s first single from Dangerous and was all about racial unity. It has such an international sound. It was a rap/rock/pop masterpiece. Yea it did spark some controversy but that’s what happens when you make such an aggressive, opinionated, uptempo gem.
Black or White
Now this one is not an official Michael Jackson song but it’s very rare and it’s an exquisite mash-up. The song is a mash-up of Queens “Under Pressure”, Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You” and Robbie Williams “Rock DJ”. Three iconic songs melted together in one pot. PERFECTION!
Queen vs. Michael Jackson vs. Robbie Willaims – Robbie Over Jacko (Under Pressure) *RARE
