There is only one Michael Jackson. There is only one King Of Pop.

Michael Jackson fans will be given the chance to become part of music history, as Sony BMG Music release a brand new ‘hits’ album from the superstar performer entitled, ‘King of Pop’. Released on 25th August, all the tracks on the album will be chosen exclusively by his UK fans.

‘King of Pop’ will honour Michael Jackson’s 50th birthday on the 29th August.
Sony BMG have partnered with GMTV and The Sun newspaper to give his fans in the UK the chance to vote for their favourite songs – the top 18 will form the album’s tracklisting.

Voting will commence today, Friday 18th July, for the duration of three weeks, closing Sunday 10th August. This will be an exciting opportunity for devotees everywhere to choose their favourites from a 50 strong list of Michael’s most popular hits, as well as a few rare releases.

Fans can choose from a classic line up of tracks, produced by world-class producers, that showcase Michael’s amazing musical diversity over the years. Super slick dance floor favourites such as ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Off the Wall’, ‘Bad’ and ‘Thriller’ will be included on the list for voting as well as famous iconic collaborations such as ‘The Girl is Mine’ and ‘Say Say Say’ with Paul McCartney along with ‘Scream’ featuring his sister Janet.

‘King of Pop’ will be the first fan driven selection of its kind and what better way to celebrate Michael Jackson’s 50th milestone, than for his UK fans to decide exactly which tracks represent him at his absolute best and show that he is still undeniably THE King of Pop.

Each Sony BMG territory around the world will operate a similar fan voting systems, potentially creating different versions of ‘King of Pop’.

To be in with a chance to win an exclusive Michael Jackson iPod, as well as vote for your favourite songs to go on the ‘King of Pop’ album, visit the GMTV website.

Source: MJFC, MJWN, MJBaltic.Com
 

New Single Of Akon feat. Michael Jackson 'Hold My Hand' 2008

The world has been waiting patiently for seven years to hear brand new music from the King Of Pop. Sadly, the new single that was expected to be released in July featuring Akon's new album has been prematurely leaked to the internet by someone close to Akon or Michael Jackson.

The new single featuring the American R&B star Akon singing together with the King Of Pop a beautiful anthem delivering Michael Jackson with a fresh new sound. This song is not going to be included into Michael Jackson's new album!

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Wanna be Startin’ Somethin’ 2008 Featuring Akon - 16th June 2008

Epic/Legacy and RCA Label Group proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's Thriller, the world's biggest-selling album of all time, with a new version of the unmistakable classic, Wanna be Startin’ Somethin’. This track is set to become one the big tunes of 2008, with its sacred melody and proven hook.

The never heard before Wanna be Startin’ Somethin’ 2008 features R&B superstar Akon. The track is produced by both Akon and the legend himself Michael Jackson, who has not worked on new material for over 7 years.

Since the release in February 2008, this new edition of Thriller has been a Top 10 album all over again in nearly every country around the globe, while in the UK it entered the album chart at an impressive No.3 such is the demand for this piece of musical history.

Wanna be Startin’ Somethin’ 2008 is the second track to be taken from Thriller - 25th Anniversary Edition.
This includes the original album in its entirety as well as eight bonus tracks and a DVD featuring Michael Jackson's groundbreaking short films from Thriller (Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean) and the artist's Emmy-nominated breakout performance of Billie Jean from the legendary Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special (first broadcast on May 16, 1983).

The newly expanded version of Thriller premieres five tracks previously unreleased in any form: a new Kanye West remix of 'Billie Jean', a new 2008 version of Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' with Akon, will.i.am remixes of 'The Girl
Is Mine' and 'P.Y.T'. and 'For All Time', a rare unreleased cut from the original
Thriller recording sessions, newly mixed and mastered by Michael Jackson.
Additional bonus material on this must have package includes Someone In The Dark, Carousel, and Michael Jackson's original demo recording of Billie Jean.

Source: Sony Music UK, MJBaltic.Com

Michael Jackson has missed the top spot on the Billboard Album Charts coming in at No.2.


The King Of Pop has shifted just over 155,000 copies of Thriller25 missing out to
Jackson Johnson selling 170,000. Not bad for an album 25 (cough 26) years old.

All we can say is - roll on for the next brand new studio album!

Source: MJBaltic.Com

Early reports show Sony Legacy’s 25th Anniversary re-release of Michael Jackson’s deluxe Thriller is over performing, with a first-week sales prognosis that could put it in the 80-90k range, which would seemingly be good enough for a Top 5 in the United States.

:: Thriller 25th Anniversary Edition Heading For UK Top 10!

In United Kingdom The King Of Pop is about to go to Top 10 with Thriller 25th Anniversary Edition as well! Midweek figures put Michael Jackson at No.4 on the official UK Album Charts.

:: NEW ALBUM UPDATE:

American R&B sensation NE-YO and Akon confirmed that they are both working
on new Michael Jackson's album. Michael is keeping everything secret, so we just have to wait for the album release late this year.

Source: SONY / THE OFFICIAL CHART COMPANY, MJBaltic.Com, MJSTAR

The Girl Is Mine 2008 Enters Official UK Singles Charts

The official CD release of Michael Jackson & Will.I.Am “The Girl Is Mine” has entered the UK singles charts at No.32, moving up 16 places from last weeks No.48.

:: RadioBigBoy.com Meets Michael Jackson in Las Vegas

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American DJ, Radio BigBoy was recently invited by will.i.am to meet Michael Jackson in Las Vegas to hear Thriller25.

BILLBOARD CHART BEAT: 'STARTIN'' ALL OVER AGAIN

After an absence from the Hot 100 of four years, one month and one week, Michael Jackson returns with "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008," an update of a song that was originally a No. 5 hit a quarter of a century ago. It is Jackson's first title to appear on the chart since "One More Chance" peaked at No. 83 in 2003.
Since "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008" bows at No. 81, it is Jackson's highest entry since "Butterflies" flew to No. 14 in 2002.

Back in 1983, the Epic single "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was a solo effort by Jackson.
The remake teams Michael with Akon and is the 47th Hot 100 hit (away from the Jackson 5) for the former and the 19th entry for the latter.
Of course, Akon has only been charting since June 2004 and Jackson had his first solo chart entry on the chart dated Oct. 30, 1971, a year-and-a-half to the day before Akon was born.

While "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008" is the first chart entry for Akon in 2008, he had an abundant nine chart entries in 2007. Jackson's most prolific year was 1983, when the original "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was one of six chart entries.

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