Jackson 4ever

Album: Michael

Artist(s): Michael Jackson

Official/Original Drop Date: December 14, 2010; pushed up –> December 10, 2010

Grade: A

Blade(s): 9.5

Bottom-line: Get your MJ on!

Review: This project is another MJ goody worth holding on to. Unfortunately, folks are gunning for it like they did Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix and Invincible. Both great albums. Not sure what the monks chanting had to do with a lady looking “Hollywood,” but I’ll blame that on the producers who finished MJ’s album. I’m going to be real bias on this project and MJ will do NO wrong! Believe that shit!

Michael has staple styles that Jackson has always been known for and that is getting at everyone that attacks him and the stereotypes they expect him to live up to. Jackson has always been an artist not afraid of standing on the ledge alone and exploring other possibilities for his music while remaining true to his craft. Unlike many current artists that seem happy to release garbage after garbage, MJ will always have a special place in my heart as he not only loved his craft, but respected those before him and those coming up. Stand out tracks: (I Like) The Way You Love Me, Breaking News, Monster (ft. 50 Cent), (I Can’t Make It) Another Day (ft. Lenny Kravitz), and Behind the Mask. 9.5 blades and an A for this hot album!!

blades: ★★★★★★★★★½

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