Will against new Jackson album
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Will.i.am thinks a new Michael Jackson album featuring unreleased material from the late King of Pop is a bad idea, and that Jacko himself would have been against it.
The Black Eyed Peas frontman, who worked with Jackson in the past, is vehemently opposed to the album, which is expected by the end of the year, and will be culled from unreleased material in the Thriller star's vaults.
"I don't think that should ever come out. That's bad," Will said. "He was a perfectionist and he wouldn't have wanted it that way. How you gonna release Michael Jackson when Michael Jackson ain't here to bless it?"
Will.i.am collaborated with Jackson on the re-release of Thriller in 2008, with remixed versions of some of the album's classic songs. He said Jackson was very particular about all aspects of his musical productions, from his vocals to arrangements to instrumentation.
"Now that he is not part of the process, what are they doing? Why would you put a record out like that? Because he was a friend of mine, I just think that's disrespectful," he said. "What's wrong with what he already contributed to the world?"
The Jackson estate did not respond to a request for comment.
When asked about the high demand for any new Jackson music, Will replied: "So what? You don't disrespect someone when they're gone ... How much can you suck from his energy? ... Freaking parasites!"
Not much is known about what will be on the album, but Michael's brother Jackie has said he and brother Marlon are working on the record with John McClain, Jackson's former manager and executor of his estate.
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Will.i.am thinks a new Michael Jackson album featuring unreleased material from the late King of Pop is a bad idea, and that Jacko himself would have been against it.
The Black Eyed Peas frontman, who worked with Jackson in the past, is vehemently opposed to the album, which is expected by the end of the year, and will be culled from unreleased material in the Thriller star's vaults.
"I don't think that should ever come out. That's bad," Will said. "He was a perfectionist and he wouldn't have wanted it that way. How you gonna release Michael Jackson when Michael Jackson ain't here to bless it?"
Will.i.am collaborated with Jackson on the re-release of Thriller in 2008, with remixed versions of some of the album's classic songs. He said Jackson was very particular about all aspects of his musical productions, from his vocals to arrangements to instrumentation.
"Now that he is not part of the process, what are they doing? Why would you put a record out like that? Because he was a friend of mine, I just think that's disrespectful," he said. "What's wrong with what he already contributed to the world?"
The Jackson estate did not respond to a request for comment.
When asked about the high demand for any new Jackson music, Will replied: "So what? You don't disrespect someone when they're gone ... How much can you suck from his energy? ... Freaking parasites!"
Not much is known about what will be on the album, but Michael's brother Jackie has said he and brother Marlon are working on the record with John McClain, Jackson's former manager and executor of his estate.
Copyright © 2010 The Press Association. All rights reserved.
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Published: Tuesday, August 03, 2010, 10:07 AM Updated: Tuesday, August 03, 2010, 10:10 AM
NEW YORK (AP) — A new Michael Jackson album is expected by the end of the year, culled from unreleased material in his vaults. But Jackson collaborator and Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am is vehemently opposed to the idea.
“I don’t think that should ever come out. That’s bad,” he said. “He was a perfectionist and he wouldn’t have wanted it that way. How you gonna release Michael Jackson when Michael Jackson ain’t here to bless it?”
Will.i.am collaborated with Jackson on the rerelease of “Thriller” in 2008 with remixed versions of some of the album’s classic songs. He said Jackson was very particular about all aspects of his musical productions, from his vocals to arrangements to instrumentation.
“Now that he is not part of the process, what are they doing? Why would you put a record out like that? Because he was a friend of mine, I just think that’s disrespectful,” he said. “What’s wrong with what he already contributed to the world?”
The Jackson estate did not respond to a request for comment.
When asked about the high demand for any new Jackson music, will.i.am replied: “So what? You don’t disrespect someone when they’re gone. ... How much can you suck from his energy? ... Freaking parasites!”
Not much is known about what will be on the album, but Michael’s brother Jackie has said he and brother Marlon were working on the record with John McClain, Jackson’s former manager and executor of his estate.
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Oh ok
That's fine with me
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"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."Maybe Will. I. Am simply knows Michael's new music is perfect and will have a great success and he simply envies Michael. Just a thought.
Insiders also said that most of Michael's own "unreleased" material is from the late 90s.
There's far too many doubles, impersonators, look-alikes, dance-alikes (and some real good ones!), sing-alikes (e.g. Malachi). And, I don't trust SONY <!-- s:twisted: -->:twisted:<!-- s:twisted: -->
So, if I read this right, Will I. Am must also believe that the release of TII was a bad idea. I'm not sure what to think - he does make some good points. I don't want to be considered a parasite... <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? -->
Jodi Gomes : " What are your thoughts on this as an MJ Fan? Knowing what I know, MJ
wouldn't release the material because his love of the craft and EXCEEDING his fans expectations was key to his soul. HE was his music and nobody else can achieve that. But the demand for
his new music is beyond anybody's understanding and if it benefits his children, I'm for it. If it doesn't.."
But didn't LaToya take some songs from his house the day after he died? Did she do it so she could release them now? I sure hope this is a hoax and it's all in Mj's plan ..otherwise...it's just all too sick. I feel sorry for those kids, if he's really gone.
I'm still optimistic though...maybe Will I am will end up supporting it, which would mean another "point" for the hoax <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) --> We'll see.
Will.i.am thinks a new Michael Jackson album featuring unreleased material from the late King of Pop is a bad idea, and that Jacko himself would have been against it.
The Black Eyed Peas frontman, who worked with Jackson in the past, is vehemently opposed to the album, which is expected by the end of the year, and will be culled from unreleased material in the Thriller star's vaults.
"I don't think that should ever come out. That's bad," Will said. "He was a perfectionist and he wouldn't have wanted it that way. How you gonna release Michael Jackson when Michael Jackson ain't here to bless it?"
Will.i.am collaborated with Jackson on the re-release of Thriller in 2008, with remixed versions of some of the album's classic songs. He said Jackson was very particular about all aspects of his musical productions, from his vocals to arrangements to instrumentation.
"Now that he is not part of the process, what are they doing? Why would you put a record out like that? Because he was a friend of mine, I just think that's disrespectful," he said. "What's wrong with what he already contributed to the world?"
The Jackson estate did not respond to a request for comment.
When asked about the high demand for any new Jackson music, Will replied: "So what? You don't disrespect someone when they're gone ... How much can you suck from his energy? ... Freaking parasites!"
Not much is known about what will be on the album, but Michael's brother Jackie has said he and brother Marlon are working on the record with John McClain, Jackson's former manager and executor of his estate.
Also most of the money is going to go to the children, so I'm all for that.
I understand Will I Am, but I trust that MJ made sure his music was in good hands, hence the reason why he named John McClain as a trustee.
Who says that Michael is not behind all these arrangements?
You can make a great statement if all MJ-fans support Will.i.am. and boycott the new album.
I 'm not gonna buy it.
And don't worry about Michael's kids, They wont be hungry.
So... i still say *&^% SONY.
What if Michael wants to expose SONY?
Ever thought of that possibility?
Halperin predicted the death of MJ and said that MJ had 200 songs saved up for his kids.
Halperin is a tabloidjournalist who claimed that he met "insiders" from MJ's camp. Posing as a gay-hairdresser> I wonder if Karen Faye have seen him <!-- s
I have mixed feelings about that guy. I dont know, he told a lot of shit. But its very typicall that he said those things.
I support Will.I.am. He knows who the parasites are. And i trust Will.I.Am more than tabloidjournalists like Halperin where i have mixed feelings about.
Its Will's time now.
Peace,
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