How Michael Jackson Can Get His Career Back by Reg Seeton

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Thx to James Kimbley over at MJNO for posting. Though it ended somewhat negatively, I still thought it was a good read.

How Michael Jackson Can Get His Career Back by Reg Seeton

After years of reading scandalous headlines about one of the greatest entertainers of the last century, it’s easy to rip on Michael Jackson. Hell, to some degree, Michael Jackson paved the tabloid way for Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and the rest of Hollywood’s extraneous. After gracing the covers of nearly every tabloid rag imaginable, who knew, after a groundbreaking career in music, that Jackson would be such a pioneer in a completely different industry? It’s not a stretch to say that some tabloids wouldn’t be in business if Michael Jackson didn’t give them something to write about. It’s just a shame the guy isn’t making music.

How does a musical icon go from being one of the most popular entertainers of all time to tabloid piñata, seemingly overnight? Well, aside from the fact that palling around with little kids when you’re grown man wasn’t the wisest career move, Michael Jackson left himself wide open. When you live in a place called Neverland, hang out with a monkey named Bubbles, let giraffes roam around your backyard, doctor your face to look more like that alien from Close Encounters than the old King of Pop, and dangle your kid out of a window, it’s hard to defend yourself against the heat-seeking celebrity missile called the paparazzi.

If Michael Jackson is going to make a serious comeback, he needs to make it happen soon. The guy’s 49 years old, but he still has legions of loyal fans around the world that want to see him reclaim his rightful title as The King of Pop. The fact is, despite all of the serious allegations and legal battles over the years, and whether some will admit it or not, a lot of people are dying to see Michael Jackson make a comeback. Judging by some of the most popular Michael Jackson topics on such social networks as Digg, the fact that Thriller still sells about 60,000 copies a year, and that fans in the crowd at this year’s World Music Awards were nearly in tears as they awaited Jackson’s bungled performance, there’s no doubt that Michael Jackson is a hot topic. For a comeback, the guy still has a solid foundation to spring from. Add to that the millions of TV viewers who were secretly hoping Michael Jackson would take to the stage at James Brown’s televised funeral, and there’s still demand out there for everyone’s favorite moonwalker.

Still, Jackson has been entangled in deep legal weeds for what seems like an eternity. Currently, as many news reports indicate, Jackson still owes millions in old debt, which continues to get re-financed while new suits are being filed against the singer for unpaid fees, loans, and failure to honor previous agreements (just Google Michael Jackson, Prince Abdulla to learn more). It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that if all of the media reports are accurate, Michael Jackson needs to do something to stay afloat, and do it quick. The thing is, though; every time we hear a good idea that would enable Jackson to resurrect himself from the dead, it never comes to fruition.

So, how can Michael Jackson get his career back on track?

Thriller 25:

At least this is a start. Recent news reports indicate that Jackson is planning to release a 25th Anniversary edition of his top selling Thriller album , which sold over 100 million worldwide. Apparently, the new edition of Thriller may hit store shelves in 2008 and is said to feature newly re-mastered tracks of "Billie Jean", "Wanna Be Startin’ Something", "PYT," and "The Girl is Mine." As reports also suggest, the tracks were re-mastered with the help of such contemporary icons as Akon, will.i.am, and Kanye West, which should help in getting a new generation of fans to kick-start the Thriller machine all over again. Also, as reported by Rolling Stone, Jackson’s music attorney recently revealed that the new Thriller 25 will include four unreleased tracks, one of which is being hailed as a "killer" track by Jackson’s former producer. However, other recent news reports suggest that the new Thriller might not be released at all and that the work done by Akon, will.i.am, and Kanye West could serve as the launching platform for Jackson’s new album. We’ll have to wait and see, but Thriller 25 isn’t a bad opening act for an MJ comeback.

New music:

In 2007 the music world was abuzz with reports that Michael Jackson was planning a comeback album for 2008. As it turns out, it looks like that release might very well be Thriller 25, so fans might have to wait a while longer for a full-length original album. In the last few years, though, it’s been reported that Jackson has been working sporadically on new tracks for another CD. How this will all come together (if it comes together) is anyone’s guess, but Michael Jackson needs to get new music out there if he’s truly serious about resurrecting his career. Not just music for the sake of making it, but music made with the same heart, soul, and fire of his previous albums. Who knows; maybe that’s not what Jackson wants anymore, but the only thing he has to truly fall back on is his talent... and he’s got tons of it.

On a musical level, Jackson’s 2001 release, Invincible, wasn’t a bad effort despite lackluster sales. What sank the Invincible ship was the fact that Jackson’s legal headlines were getting in the way of his music, his public spat with Sony Music’s Tommy Mottola reportedly killed the album’s marketing campaign, and Jackson’s fans moved on to new artists in the six years between History and Invincible (Blood on the Dance Floor doesn’t count). It’s been six years since the release of Invincible and everyone knows that’s a lifetime in today’s music industry. For a guy who used to churn out an album ever three years - and good ones at that - Jackson needs to get his musical sh*t together and kick out a new CD while he can still make a comeback.

Quincy Jones:

Is it just me, or did Michael Jackson’s musical career start to jump-the-shark after parting ways with Quincy Jones? Sure, the Michael Jackson produced Dangerous and History weren’t bad albums at all. But when you worked with a producer who helped you create two of the biggest selling albums of all-time (Thriller and Bad), isn’t the answer to a comeback album right in front of you? Earlier this year, Quincy Jones announced that he wouldn’t be contributing to Jackson’s new album because he’s too busy, stating that he’s already been down that road, but he has talked to Jackson about working with him again. The reality is this: Jackson will only get one shot to make a full musical comeback and it needs to be done right. Although Quincy Jones is now 74, and he’s more into Jazz and hanging out with Herbie Hancock than making Beat It II, Jackson needs to find a way to get Jones on board, even if he has to wheel him into the studio himself. Any new album by Michael Jackson wouldn’t be what it needs to be without Quincy Jones at the helm.

Vegas, baby!

When rumors circulated in 2007 that Michael Jackson was planning a long-running show in Las Vegas to get his career back on track, a lot of people seemed to have mixed opinion. As the rumors gained a bit of momentum before they faded away, the idea of a Michael Jackson show in Las Vegas didn't seem like a bad idea from both a career standpoint and finacial recovery basis. The strange thing about a Michael Jackson show in Las Vegas is that he'd be following in the footsteps of Prince, which seems like an uncharacteristic move for Jackson, but it could be a decent business decision to get fans back on his side. Maybe even a few investors, too.

Visibility, accessibility, and coverage:

This may very well prove that miracles can happen, but Michael Jackson needs to make a lightning quick transition from tabloid sponge to press whore, so to speak. It’s that simple. Without new music to pitch, he’s nothing but tabloid roadkill. Hell, at least Britney has a new CD as a defense against the media’s merciless full-court press. On the media-whore front, it wouldn’t hurt Jackson to track down Clerks director Kevin Smith, who openly admits that he’ll do anything to see his name in print. After Smith’s bizarre encounter with Prince, at least the guy could get good material for his next live Q&A/stand-up DVD.

Although it might be impossible given his highly publicized trials, Michael Jackson is in desperate need of a make-over (if that makes any sense at all). One step in the right direction is Michael Jackson’s recent cover spot on the December 2007 issue of Ebony magazine to mark the 25th anniversary of Thriller, in which he also gives a rare interview. In order to change his image, Jackson needs to separate himself from the words "rare interview" and hit the ground running on the chat circuit in every way, shape, and form. Jackson needs to candidly open up about his life, his legal troubles, and the past allegations so the masses can somehow identify with a real person. Sure, he’s done that in the past and got burned, but this time Jackson needs to hit up Oprah, Larry King, Charlie Rose, and every other credible interviewer out there in order to get an ounce respect. On top of that, Michael Jackson needs to make friends with the online media since the Internet is quickly overtaking the traditional print media. In order to make a credible comeback, Jackson needs coverage, which all starts with something to sell.

[Disclaimer: Michael Jackson is reportedly working on an upcoming reality-talent series with his brother Jermaine, his father Joe Jackson, and actor Jamie Foxx. Jackson is rumored to be a mentor on the show and will make an appearance in December on the X-factor in Britain. Although we give props to Jackson for getting back to work and stepping into the public spotlight, this could very well put a nail in Michael Jackson’s comeback coffin and render this article moot.]

A world tour:

Recent online reports have suggested that after years of massive success, Michael Jackson no longer wants to, or feels the need to tour. Whether the suggestions are true or false, it’s hard to believe Jackson could conceivably crawl out from underneath his apparent financial difficulties without a successful worldwide tour. However, in order for Jackson to go out on tour and do it right, it would cost millions to do it right. Without some type of new revenue stream (ie: a new album and much more), it might be a tough gig to pull off. We do know that in the past Jackson’s tours have grossed up to $130 million, so two or three more albums and three more tours could work wonders.

2008 Comeback Special:

Elvis did in back in ’68, why not Michael in 2008? Hell, on the flipside of things, The Who televised their "final" show in 1982, and look what that did for their career.

2 for the price of 1:

Back in 1995, Michael Jackson teamed up with his sister Janet for the hit single "Scream," which went on the win three MTV awards and a Grammy in 1996. At the time, "Scream" was a surprise hit and featured one of the most cutting-edge and most expensive videos ever made. Although Janet Jackson made headlines in 2004 with Justin Timberlake after the famous wardrobe malfunction at Superbowl XXXVIII, it’s not like Janet has reined supreme on the charts since 2004. The advantage that the Jackson clan has over other artists is the fact the family has two fading superstars in its musical arsenal. Although in years past it might have been hard to say exactly which Jackson would get top billing on tour, both Michael and Janet could now share equal billing on both a tour and collaborative album without bruising their egos.

Weird Al:

For years Weird Al Yankovic made a ton of cash and a career off the coattails of Michael Jackson with parodies of "Beat It" and "Bad". It might not be a bad idea for Jackson to sit down with Weird Al and do something together. After all of these years, it would probably serve his career better if Jackson was in on the joke.

Never again hang out with little kids:

Duh!

So there you have it: a few mindless steps that could bring Michael Jackson back fron the brink of extinction. As we all know, Michael Jackson is clearly a man of his own destiny. If there's to be a Michael Jackson comeback of any sort, it needs to start now before what's left of his fan base reads any more headlines that begin with "Jackson sued..." Then again, maybe Michael Jackson doesn't want to come back. Maybe his time has passed. It's also possible that after all that's gone down in the eccentric and bizarre life of one of the greatest entertainers of the last century, that a comeback is simply impossible.

http://www.thedeadbolt.com/news/102706/jacksoncomeback_feature.php
 
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Some good thoughts ( not very original ones though), and a lot of "trying to be funny" remarks ( not very original either):mello:
But whats interesting is that he say, as most people know that Michaels new album will get a LOT of attention, from everyone and for a lot of different reasons.
And thats one of the reasons why this takes time. Its not just a new album- its something that will be watched, judged and discussed- positively and negatively. So its GOT to be done right. And that takes time, and a lot of careful planning.

( prepares to wait, patiently............-_-)

Sigh................:8-25-03angel_not:
 
Some good thoughts ( not very original ones though), and a lot of "trying to be funny" remarks ( not very original either):mello:
But whats interesting is that he say, as most people know that Michaels new album will get a LOT of attention, from everyone and for a lot of different reasons.
And thats one of the reasons why this takes time. Its not just a new album- its something that will be watched, judged and discussed- positively and negatively. So its GOT to be done right. And that takes time, and a lot of careful planning.

( prepares to wait, patiently............-_-)

Sigh................:8-25-03angel_not:




couldnt agree more
 
I did like how he took some things from in the "rumor world" and turned it around for perspective. As for instance, the reality of the LONG WAIT for an album. The 2008 album might very well be the Thriller 25 Disc. Who knows? And all those claiming to work on the album just might not be working on it. And I honestly dont think rumors surface out of nowhere...somebody in the innercircle has to say something. So maybe even in a rumor, there is 1% bit of truth. So I always keep my fingers crossed for any upcoming events involving MJ. And yes, he was right about one thing most def, that EVERYONE is DYING to see something fresh and new from the king. And he probably does have the biggest fan base in music history. :)
 
when the HELL did Quincy say he even talked, or would concider working with Mike again.. Does not go to what he said throughout the 90's to now...
 
Not that we haven't discussed this to death. This Reg Seeton guy's given Quincy too much credit
as if Quincy made Michael.
Michael said he'll be comfortable with SMALL tours, he never said he didn't want to tour.
Another one of those Michael's comment on James Brown overworking himself gone wrong.





 
I did like how he took some things from in the "rumor world" and turned it around for perspective. As for instance, the reality of the LONG WAIT for an album. The 2008 album might very well be the Thriller 25 Disc. Who knows? And all those claiming to work on the album just might not be working on it. And I honestly dont think rumors surface out of nowhere...somebody in the innercircle has to say something. So maybe even in a rumor, there is 1% bit of truth. So I always keep my fingers crossed for any upcoming events involving MJ. And yes, he was right about one thing most def, that EVERYONE is DYING to see something fresh and new from the king. And he probably does have the biggest fan base in music history. :)

The thing with rumors, is that even if they contain a little bit of truth- its open for interpretation, witch in turn leads to any where people want to take it............good or bad.
Most of the time, its wrong -because people take one tidbit of info, and twist it to fit their own frame of mind, what they expect to happen, fear or hope will happen etc....
Most of the time, its people who know a little, hear a little and then add a little ..................
And that why I do not trust rumors- at all!
Unless it comes from a source that has no ulterior motive ( that leaves out most tabloids, blogs, and articles- in fact it kind of leaves out anyone that is involved in the entertainment business:lol:).
Using common sense about the tidbits of info we have that seem reliable; my interpretation is this:

He has a large fanbase.
His legacy when it comes to his music, and his art is almost untoutchable- even for the most avid haters.
How to overcome the image that people have been feed of him is a challenge, and what he is comfortable with doing and how- that is up to him. But its also depends largely on how the press decides to treat it. And there he has, as all other artists little influence. The press will do what serves them best- no matter what Michael does. And if speaking positively about him is what makes them money, thats what they will do- or they will tear him down, if that is what makes them money.......................depends on what people "buy".
There are some things he can be in charge of, and then there is some things he can not control.

There has just been to many different sources telling us that he has been in the studio, working on new material.
He just would not spend time in studio to that degree just for Thriller 25.
Using the celebration of Thriller 25 to focus on his art, his music and his achievments- making the general public remember or become aware of why he is the world figure he is, and then releasing new material is the best way to start. IMO.:) Things got to be done right, and that takes time................
 
I like the article in some ways.

Think it's ok. It's not very accurate in every perspective, but it reminds people about the magic. And he says that even non-fan people secretly wants to hear from MJ, which I belive to be true.
 
Great article, and I agree with pretty much a lot of it. Agree in the sense that MJ is his own man and makes up his own mind, he doesn't owe us fans anything, but if this dude was hired by MJ to plan his 'comeback' then I would listen to his advice and once again, enjoy the view from the top!
 
I didn't get past the first paragraph, this unknown person is going to give advice to a legend who has been famous for nearly 40 years? yeah right why does this clown's piece even have a thread here?
 
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i think the above article by Reg Seeton is a truthful analysis and is worth giving a serious thought by Michael's team. Michael is just so damn talented he ought to be making and releasing music. i agree that
If Michael Jackson is going to make a serious comeback, he needs to make it happen soon.
and come on guys, admit that everytime it turns out to be a dud, we become disappointed. We all anticipate and hunger for his much touted comeback. It is ,however,understandable that it is taking time. He has been away from the music scene way too long and he cannot afford any misstep. His team clearly knows this that's why eveyrthing MJ does like gracing covers for L'uomo Vogue and Ebony as well as news of his collaboration with now artists such as Akon,will.i.am etc are well crafted publicity stunts meant to draw the public's attention away from his beleaguered image portrayed by the media for the longest time.

Overall, i see Seeton's views as very positive and yes, the Thriller 25th aniiversary album can very well serve as a good springboard for MJ's return!:)
 
I didn't get past the first paragraph, this unknown person is going to give advice to a legend who has been famous for nearly 40 years? yeah right why does this clown's piece even have a thread here?

I agree totally. All of this 'i'm mj's adviser ' stuff is tired lol I mean i just think MJ's a smart boy...he can handle it all by his onesomes lol.

And the kids comment was unnecessary lol.

It is ,however,understandable that it is taking time. He has been away from the music scene way too long and he cannot afford any misstep.

I don't know, I think only WE'RE thinking of it in these terms. I don't think MJ is stressing as much as we are. I mean OF COURSE mj is taking into account PR strategies as he's always HAS done, But i don't think he's treating this as a 'make or break', 'life or death' thing. MJ never has. I think if u put the album on such a pedestal (as such with ANYTHING) it ruins it. Will I Am said that MJ doesn't see this as a comeback cuz he's never stopped doing music to 'come back' at it.

Plus i think mj really understands the consequences of over exposure so rushing isn't wise as far as i see it. The trial caused MJ to be on tv EVERY DAY for over a YEAR. I think MJ knows this and wants to take his time so people forget about not just the TRIAL, but HIM for a while and then drop the album...just like he does in the past. After a trial like that, there is definitely no need to rush. It makes fans hungrier and the public forget about u for a while. I think MJ's pretty solid in this philosophy of Public relations lol
 
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the writter is not a person to take serious.. This to me is like if a guy down the street wrote about Michael..

ALL Michael needs to get his career "back" if you consider it gone in the first place.. !?!?!? Is to release an album with his great talent and support it.

People are so dumb to say MJ's fame has gone down, or has ended in ANYWAY. He is the MOST famous person that has ever lived. The most recongized person in history.. Michael in 2004 had thousands of people outside the courtroom EVERYDAY. Look at the other person that they compared his trial to.. (O.J.) look at his case now. He has what a dozen people at most?? All media? LOL!!
 
I agree with alot of points except for Michael working with Quincy again. Sure, OTW through to Bad were amazing albums. But Bad did show signs of Quincy slowing down and Mike noticed this that's why he moved on to Teddy for his next album. I think Michael and Quincy drained out every bit of creative chemistry they had together. If they got together today I don't think they'd gel as well together and the product would be something like Invincible.

IMO I think Michael is perfectly capable of producing an album by himself. People often forget to mention that Michael co-produced the majority of the OTW-Bad songs with Quincy. Since then he's done even more as a producer. Some of his best songs were written and produced by him, just him. So I say why not produce his next album by himself? No one knows Michael Jackson like Michael Jackson. I think producing his own record is the only way Michael can avoid something like Invincible from happing again.
 
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These are simply my humble opinions regarding the commentary by Seeton

1) I am of the opinion that Mr. Jackson will be fine regarding his music. He is the master of his own destiny and it does not matter what other people think, it only maters what he thinks. Mr. Jackosn had the gift of music in him and only he can share that with the world when he is ready.

2) I am of the opinion that Mr. Jackson's personal life in his own home should NOT have been scrutinized/analyzed by the tabloids. The papparazi behave like bounty hunters.

3) Finally, I am of the opinion that Mr. Jackson chooes to help individuals he should help people from a distance, since it is obvious that opportunists have exploited him.
 
These are simply my humble opinions regarding the commentary by Seeton

1) I am of the opinion that Mr. Jackson will be fine regarding his music. He is the master of his own destiny and it does not matter what other people think, it only matters what he thinks. Mr. Jackson had the gift of music in him and only he can share that with the world when he is ready.

2) I am of the opinion that Mr. Jackson's personal life in his own home should NOT have been scrutinized/analyzed by the tabloids. The paparazzi behave like bounty hunters.

3) Finally, I am of the opinion that Mr. Jackson chooses to help individuals he should help people from a distance, since it is obvious that opportunists have exploited him.

Exactly! :)
 
The only thing Michael has to do is release music and it will be a sucess, as the writter notes he does have a legion of loyal fans and really that is all he needs.

If it's worth having it's worth waiting for.
 
These are simply my humble opinions regarding the commentary by Seeton

1) I am of the opinion that Mr. Jackson will be fine regarding his music. He is the master of his own destiny and it does not matter what other people think, it only maters what he thinks. Mr. Jackosn had the gift of music in him and only he can share that with the world when he is ready.

2) I am of the opinion that Mr. Jackson's personal life in his own home should NOT have been scrutinized/analyzed by the tabloids. The papparazi behave like bounty hunters.

3) Finally, I am of the opinion that Mr. Jackson chooes to help individuals he should help people from a distance, since it is obvious that opportunists have exploited him.

Exactly.:)

Thing is; there are alway many people offering advice, some may be good- but in the end people who are not in the center of what happening and knows all about a situation, can not judge whats happening or why.

I think as well, that it is smart by Michael to avoid attention for a while. Now he is putting himself in peoples focus again, by both of the photoshoots, and the article in Ebony- witch is a great move IMO. Not only is the Ebony article positive, but its done in a professional manner, its a great layout, great pictures, and as well being at the birthday party for Jesse.

People keep talking about him needing to get out there promoting, because peoples attention span is short etc....But who is better at grabbing peoples attention then Michael, when he realy has something to promote? And he is NOT forgotten! I think that idea is kind of hilarious. He has fans in every age, everywhere on this earth!

The frustration of waiting for news, and new music is maybe something that is more a thing for fans. We get impatient from time to time. People in general only tune in when something is happening, when its in the news. They don`t go searching for it, it has to be presented to them.

I have thoght about this since yesterday, and after reading an article about Prince turning around to sue Youtube, and people and organisations who distribute music whithout the artist getting money or credit for his work, I think this is part of whats delaying Michales project.

Michael is not only an artist, he is involved in far more being the owner of a large part of the Sony company.
I think its people working with how to solve this problems how to reinvent the publishing of music and how to actually earn money from this. It is a business, its also about earning money and some of the problems regarding this must be solved one way or the other. If not, what we will get is underground music, very good bands earning very little, and the mainstream music as it is today; bland and not very exciting because the music companies don`t want to take any risk.

I think the person writing this article has mixed too mutch of the gossip and rumors in to his thinking, not taking in to concideration either the situation in the business as a whole, and Michaels situation on a personal level.
What he say is nothing new ( especially the discussion about Quincy, witch in fact is like everyone wanting to stick to the success formula, while forgetting that life is about change, and that every successful relationship started with taking a chance in the beginning, and Michael has rarely been the one to stick only to the safe side- his independent mind is his strenght- not his weakness).

I know I write a lot now, but the thing is: I am kind of tired of people being negative. I think its time to just wait, enjoy the anticipation and whatever positive thing thats happening- and just chill!
Michael knows what he is doing, and I am pretty shore he does a whole lot more then we will ever know about. And that is the way its supposed to be. We should not know everything. Its not our business. And as well, it would ruin the surprise, and the thrill when its happening.
Nobody realy wants to know whats in the chrictmas present, before unwrapping ( no matter how mutch we like to guess);)
 
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to Bob Goerge - while I agree that Mike does not need Quincy etc. But it was Quincy that decided not to work with Michael, not Micheal choice.. Michael still to this day says that he would LOVE to record 'make history..' with him again.

Michael planned to have his next album after BAD to be with Q again. Q did not want to do anymore albums with Michael because he knew that he delivered 'The Best'.. He said to keep trying to beat yourself is crippeling. He said that they did THE BEST THEY COULD TOGETHER and knew it was "time to move on".

.................

P.S. Michael never lost his career. He still is the most famous person that has ever lived. INFACT right now is better than it was 1999-2003. Between that time saying Michaels name was almost taboo. People would look at you strange just for liking him. Now they are ADMITING his talent. The media made his name and his persona as a Joke. SO MUCH!! That it got into everyones mind. NOW people are slowly able to see through that.

I remember being an MJ fan too embarrased to admit it in public. That was hell. lol!

Now if you mention Michael, SOME still are the same way, for as a whole, it's not the same.. They don't jokingly smile, or laugh.,
 
to Bob Goerge - while I agree that Mike does not need Quincy etc. But it was Quincy that decided not to work with Michael, not Micheal choice.. Michael still to this day says that he would LOVE to record 'make history..' with him again.

Michael planned to have his next album after BAD to be with Q again. Q did not want to do anymore albums with Michael because he knew that he delivered 'The Best'.. He said to keep trying to beat yourself is crippeling. He said that they did THE BEST THEY COULD TOGETHER and knew it was "time to move on".

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OK. I never knew that. Well then, Quincy was right. It was time to move on. You can tell listening to Bad that the two of them weren't as "magical" together as they were on OTW and Thriller.
 
^^ I see wut u mean. But that is a matter of opinion u know. BAD became the second largest selling album, and stayed that way for the rest of the 80's. untill it was beat by Dangerous.

NOW a 'healthy' number of albums have outsold BAD and Dangerous. But Sales wise, Bad whipped Off The Wall's butt..

My personal opinion is that I would really like to see them work together.. Q is a true musician. Jazz producers have the best ears. a natural ear hears 3 layers of music at a time. a Jazz musicians are trained to hear 4-6 at the same time.

MJ and Q working together would be great, but not NEEDED by any means.. It would make GREAT publicity though. People would buy it simply because they are working together..

But like I said, Mike is wonderful with or WITHOUT him. It does not matter when it comes down to quality of music. I just know what Q is capable of. He's not just has worked with MJ. He's been in the game since the the 50's. did his first world tour in 1956.. His understanding of music and layering music is AMAZING. Q is the BEST producer!!
 
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^^ I see wut u mean. But that is a matter of opinion u know. BAD became the second largest selling album, and stayed that way for the rest of the 80's. untill it was beat by Dangerous.

NOW a 'healthy' number of albums have outsold BAD and Dangerous. But Sales wise, Bad whipped Off The Wall's butt..

My personal opinion is that I would really like to see them work together.. Q is a true musician. Jazz producers have the best ears. a natural ear hears 3 layers of music at a time. a Jazz musicians are trained to hear 4-6 at the same time.

MJ and Q working together would be great, but not NEEDED by any means.. It would make GREAT publicity though. People would buy it simply because they are working together..

But like I said, Mike is wonderful with or WITHOUT him. It does not matter when it comes down to quality of music. I just know what Q is capable of. He's not just has worked with MJ. He's been in the game since the the 50's. did his first world tour in 1956.. His understanding of music and layering music is AMAZING. Q is the BEST producer!!
Sales don't mean a damn thing as far as I'm concerned. I rate albums on how good they are not how well they sold. Michael could sell a lot of copies of a CD of him farting on a snare drum with the right promotion. If it sold over 20 million copies would you rate it better than Off The Wall? I think not, lol.
 
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