Posted January 4, 200718 yr http://image2.sina.com.cn/ent/y/p/2006-02-09/U996P28T3D981144F326DT20060209154633.jpg http://www.gazette.uwo.ca/2004/April/01/Pics/10E%20Michael%20Jackson.jpg Black Eyed Pea helps out Jacko For the past decade Michael Jackson has been better known for scandals and his extra-curricular activities than his music career. But since he's brought in Black Eyed Peas mastermind will.i.am to help out on his upcoming actor, it's clear Jackson is hoping to remind people that he is foremost a musician. The hip hop superstar seems committed to helping the 'Thriller' singer regain his King of Pop crown and the pair have been doing "a lot of talking on the phone, a lot of brainstorming". The two have been discussing concepts for the new project and even the possibilities of using the internet to increase Jackson's audience. Will.i.am, who produced songs for the likes of Fergie, Justin Timberlake, Nas and Snoop Dogg during 2006, revealed his enthusiasm for the Jacko collaboration. "Man, he still sings like a bird," will.i.am told Billboard.com, revealing that they were focusing on a musical direction for Jackson. "He could go anywhere. I think we have a real opportunity to do something here," he revealed. "It's either gonna be really big or nobody's gonna care. Ain't no middle ground on this one." Jackson previously admitted his admiration for the Black Eyed Pea's work. "I like what he is doing and thought it would be interesting to collaborate or just see how the chemistry worked," the 'Bad' singer told TV show Access Hollywood in October 2006. "I think he's doing wonderful, innovative, positive, great music." Other young stars like Akon and Chris Brown are said to be collaborating with Jackson on the new album, tentatively scheduled for release in late 2007. Although the former would not disclose details on his involvement when questioned by Billboard last month, Brown has been more forthcoming. "We got a chance to meet at the World Music Awards and we're talking to his management about when we can set up a date to be working on his album," the young singer told Billboard. "It would be an honour and a blessing for me to work with my idol. He's one of the reasons I do my music." Jackson, who made a speech honouring James Brown at the soul veteran's funeral last week, has not released an album since 2001's 'Invincible'.
January 4, 200718 yr I'm really looking forward to the new album !! I'm not a big Black Eyed Peas fan but hopefully the colloboration turns out good ^_^
January 4, 200718 yr I dunno. Will.iam music is'nt exactly groundbreaking and Jacko needs something groundbreaking imo. -_- I'd love him to get back with Quincy jones so much. Remember Jacko wrote most of his most famous material complelly by himself so you never know. He could have another 'Billie Jean' in him ^_^
January 4, 200718 yr he is a great producer Will I Am so hopefully, he makes something good for Michael :D
January 4, 200718 yr Well i am glad that someone is helping jacko out. he needs after what his has been though. :D
January 6, 200718 yr Yep he definitley has had a rough time but he has had hi sups and it should be a great album :D :lol:
January 7, 200718 yr I think this album will flop tbh, but will have high(ish) first week sales here. It will become a fans favourite like his last album i.e very good (so I've been told) but will not sell well overall. -_- I am pleased that a lot of big names want to work with him though.
January 8, 200718 yr I think this album will flop tbh, but will have high(ish) first week sales here. It will become a fans favourite like his last album i.e very good (so I've been told) but will not sell well overall. -_- I am pleased that a lot of big names want to work with him though. It will sell more than most acts most definatly. His last studio album (Invincible) has sold between 8-11 million worldwide. Less than a handfull of people can do that nowadays. ^_^ Also his fanbase is still huge. He releases 'Best of' albums all the time and they always sell so well. #1's has sold over 6.5 million, and his 2005's'The Essential MJ' sold over 2 million copies. His new album will sell at least 5 million worldwide imo since it will be new material.
January 8, 200718 yr Well we will have to see what happens it depends if people will by his album after what he done.
