50 Cent Featured on Michael Jackson's New Album

New York, NY - The first official single from the forthcoming Michael Jackson album MICHAEL will be released globally on Monday, November 15th at 12:01am EST. The song entitled "Hold My Hand" will be unveiled on http://www.michaeljackson.com/ and for sale digitally thereafter.

"Hold My Hand", a duet with Akon, is a song they recorded in 2007. A handwritten note from Michael belonging to his Estate indicated his desire that "Hold My Hand" be the first single on his next project. However, in its unfinished state, the song leaked out in 2008. Akon recently completed the new and final production of "Hold My Hand."

Akon comments, "The world was not ready to hear 'Hold My Hand' when it leaked a couple years ago. We were devastated about it. But its time has definitely come; now in its final state, it has become an incredible, beautiful, anthemic song. I'm so proud to have had the chance to work with Michael, one of my all time idols."

On December 14th, Epic Records in conjunction with the Estate of Michael Jackson, will release the much-anticipated new album MICHAEL. The album contains ten tracks, produced by an esteemed group of producers along with Michael Jackson. While primarily focused on songs that Michael worked on recently, there are also earlier compelling tracks.

MICHAEL is the first release in nine years of new material by one of music's most beloved icons whose artistry continues to touch new generations of fans. The album marks another release under the new agreement between the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music announced in March that continues the label's 35-year relationship with Michael and his music. During that time, Michael sold hundreds of millions of records, had 13 #1 singles and released the pop culture phenomenon "Thriller," which remains music's all-time bestselling album with more than 100 million copies sold worldwide.

Official Tracklist For Micheal Jackson's New Album MICHAEL.........Peep Track 5


MICHAEL ALBUM TRACKLISTING:

1. Hold My Hand (Duet with Akon)
2. Hollywood Tonight
3. Keep Your Head Up
4. (I Like) The Way You Love Me
5. Monster (Featuring 50 Cent)
6. Best Of Joy
7. Breaking News
8. (I Can't Make It) Another Day (Featuring Lenny Kravitz)
9. Behind The Mask
10. Much Too Soon

COURTESY OF http://breakingnews.michaeljackson.com/

I have a feeling this album is going to be on the same level as some of 2Pac's worst posthumous albums. JML897

Some of these are unreleased material that MJ recorded in 80s and 90s

[QUOTE="JML897"]I have a feeling this album is going to be on the same level as some of 2Pac's worst posthumous albums. kobegill

Some of these are unreleased material that MJ recorded in 80s and 90s

Even so. There are rumors going around that some songs aren't even MJ singing, I don't like Akon at all, and my first reaction to a 50/MJ collabo is that it's a weird mix (I am interested to see how that song turns out though). 

Right now it just feels like they're trying to cash in on his death. Some of the unreleased material he recorded in the 80s/90s might have been unreleased for a reason. 

[QUOTE="kobegill"]

[QUOTE="JML897"]I have a feeling this album is going to be on the same level as some of 2Pac's worst posthumous albums. JML897

Some of these are unreleased material that MJ recorded in 80s and 90s

Even so. There are rumors going around that some songs aren't even MJ singing, I don't like Akon at all, and my first reaction to a 50/MJ collabo is that it's a weird mix (I am interested to see how that song turns out though).

Right now it just feels like they're trying to cash in on his death. Some of the unreleased material he recorded in the 80s/90s might have been unreleased for a reason.

I mean "rumors". MJ had a workflow when it came to recording. Over 100 unreleased songs. Chances are if you like the Thriller Album and Bad, you MIGHT like this one or even the next one.

[QUOTE="JML897"][QUOTE="kobegill"]

[QUOTE="JML897"]I have a feeling this album is going to be on the same level as some of 2Pac's worst posthumous albums. kobegill

Some of these are unreleased material that MJ recorded in 80s and 90s

Even so. There are rumors going around that some songs aren't even MJ singing, I don't like Akon at all, and my first reaction to a 50/MJ collabo is that it's a weird mix (I am interested to see how that song turns out though).

Right now it just feels like they're trying to cash in on his death. Some of the unreleased material he recorded in the 80s/90s might have been unreleased for a reason.

I mean "rumors". MJ had a workflow when it came to recording. Over 100 unreleased songs. Chances are if you like the Thriller Album and Bad, you MIGHT like this one or even the next one.