I do!

FuNkY said:

To start a thread like this,you MUST be new to this site

FuNkY said:

SHAMELESS.
Flaunting your perverted tastes like that!

I like Michael Jackson also.

Not even Michael Jackson likes Michael Jackson...

eye used 2 love mike.he's was a great entertainer and singer.he's music was great(thanx 2 quincy)he's video's were groundbreaking.and he had a beautifull voice.
he's liveshows were amazing.and then suddenly it got all wrong.on the last concert he was playbacking the full show.he's music starts getting weaker .he's voice is gone.
eye'm not gonna talk about his crazy stuff and plastic churgery.because that has nothing 2 do with the music he creates.eye don't care about that.everybody does what he wants in his life.mike is the greatest example what the music bissniss can do 2 u.first get u all the way 2 the top.and then throw u away like a piece of sh*t.he's caught in a trap and he can't walk out .he has 2 putt out something what people don't expect from him.he can do it.but doesnt have the guts 4 it.

lovesexy4u said:

Wow,I found myself agreeing with everything you said.Sometimes I think that MJ is just "burnt out" from years and years of being in the music biz.People forget that he's been performing since he was only 8 or 9 years old.After awhile,it takes it's toll.To those who say he is weird,they're absolutely right.But that may be because he has never had a "normal" life to begin with.

My feeling is,Michael needs to stop trying so hard.He needs to stop worrying about record sales,winning awards,and appealing to the younger generation.He's already had incredible success in the past that few artists will ever top.So,why does he keep trying to top his past successes?

Career-wise,the smartest thing for MJ to do now is simply look the other way.Go into the studio with an unknown producer and create a weird,unique,insane,crazy,eclectic concept album that takes everybody by surprise.An album that says "Fuck you" to his critics and naysayers.It wouldn't be a big hit,but so what? Sadly,MJ doesn't have the guts to do this.

was a big fan of the man from 1991 till short after the release of 'history'. after his marriage with lisa marie he started looking+acting weirder than ever in my opinion AND i also saw him 'live' for the first time in that period. that kind of shocked me. seeing this 40 year old guy lipsincing to his own music, just to make sure he could keep on dancing and doing the routines he had always done. what a waste.. nothing wrong with the music though.

CalhounSq said:

well anybody who knows Me knows that Michael Jackson is One of My All-time Favorite Artists Ever.I don't trip on His Issues because we all got them.but the Guy can hang in any Era of Music&has made some Classic Albums,been Very Influential&flipped the Script at how far a Black Artist could go.it's ironic reading in Rolling Stone at how the Biz is Slumping&how they are allowing Sony to plant MJ stories it seems with every current issue.there was a time when MJ helped the Industry in a Major way.I think "Thriller" was a Blessing&a Curse on His Career.but I don't think that He is worried about His past success as most people think.He is tired&has played the Game for so long.but one thing about MJ is that you can never count Him out.my biggest issue with MJ the Artist is that like with Prince He is Hard-Headed,and the Yes Men&Women get in there Ears.I Hope He just does a Unplug or that James Brown Album that I Know MJ has in Him&folks will see that the Guy ain't lost a Damn thing.I'll always like Michael Jackson.the Guy meant too Much to me as a Kid.I haven't seen anything like Michaelmania before or since.but I don't go for everything He does.never have.I just Respect His Hard Work&Talent as a Artist.I don't wanna see Him Grandstanding&just walking around just being there.He is too Damn Talented to be just getting by.Let the Music do His talking it did before.who cares about the Sales MJ you did things that the rest of SOundScan&whatnot are just catching on to.let the Soul flow.

Not me

I like a lot of Michael Jackson's music.

I like his music, not a huge fan of his new 'Frankenstein meets Diana Ross' look.
MJ's on cruise control right now...and not even doing that very well.

One problem he has, which has some similarity with Prince, is that his fan base expects a revision of his old sound with new technology. In essence, they want to hear 'Billie Jean' and 'Thriller'...2002 versions. Different tune, same schtick. It's the musical equivalent of searching for the Fountain of Youth, a futile endeavor, and restricting to an artist, even moreso.

As most of us know, Prince has been struggling with this for the last 10 yrs or so. Many fans want his guitar-heavy 80's "Sex god" sound back while he wants to move on to new musical ground in jazz and fusion.
Can't say i don't feel the urge to connect with my younger days once in a while, but i like the challenge of getting older and keeping my youthful spirit, just the same.

hehe

CalhounSq said:

Hey yo..I just put on Off da Wall the other day...I like Mike. Im gonna put on Destiny later..fuck the dunmbshit. Yall can have Dangerous and hate him. I have my precious, lil memories hehe. You Cant Get Outta The Rain...plus loved watchin Capt EO in Disneyland. One time I looked around and watched all the little kids grab at that winged animal who came at you in 3-d in EO---that was too fuckin cute.

My bedroom wall was devoted entirely 2 the gloved one when I was like 12 or 13.

I had the big ass Captain EO poster too.

All his images were taken down in liu of another though...guess who?

Who ever thought a Prince would rule the "king"?

I still do love MJ's Off the Wall and Thriller. That album taught me how 2 sing first y'all. A classic.

Select songs from Bad, not as many from Dangerous, lost interest after that.

I still love MJ

i was seeing his performance from the Soul Train Awards ( i think) in which he was doing a song called: Remember the Time.
he was sitting on a chair and miming to the song. Yet tons of ppl. were cheering and kept saying: Michael, Michael, Michael! and he kept smiling and the more they shouted his name.

how was he considered cool? and why to such an extent?

Michael Jackson used to be entertaining, and had a great voice...that is no longer the case. I don't think he will ever make a major commercial comeback. He looks tired, strange, and his new music is uninspired and played. Sorry Michael fans, the "King Of Pop" has been replaced by knockoffs of his past self. I do feel he is a great human being, and he should focus his talent on helping others...In my opinion, Michael is done as a "vital" force in the world of music, respectfully.

sensitivemthrfker said:

See,that's the thing.I don't think Michael really NEEDS to make a "major commercial comeback".His 'Thriller' album sold more copies than most artists sell in their whole careers.He has won dozens of Awards.I hate the way he treats every album like it's gonna be "the great big comeback".He's no longer a "vital force in the world of music" and that's fine.He has already left his mark and he's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

DavidEye said:

I agree that Michael needs to STOP trying to overhype himself everytime he releases a new album, and you are right that he left his mark, many years ago. He is an old man, totally out of touch with the human race in general...I still consider Prince a "young man" because he has a future as a musician, and the talent to do so without feeling like he has to try and keep up with the younger talents in the industry...Prince is a musician in the truest sense of the word...Michael was a talented singer and entertainer, and I feel bad that he has lost his way. I hope that after the dissappointing embarassment of "Invincible" that Michael will learn from his mistakes, and pursue producing and helping others. To me, and many others, that album had nothing even resembling inspiration on it. Why? He was trying WAY too hard to remain vital, and blowing all kinds of money that could have fed literally millions of starving people, for the sake of his own massive and distorted ego. That's just the way it is, like it or not. I still respect and love what he used to represent, and this does not come from a place of anger, or prejudice, but simply dissappointment for a guy I used to hold in high regard.

sensitivemthrfker said:

I agree with much of what you said,but I wouldn't count Michael out just yet.If he's artistically lost,he will find his way back.While I don't consider 'Invincible' his strongest work,I do like most of the songs.To me,songs like "Heaven Can Wait","Whatever Happens","Butterflies" and "Break Of Dawn" are some of the best tunes he's ever done.I just think he should LOWER HIS EXPECTATIONS and be satisfied when his CDs *ONLY* sell 2 million copies in the U.S. Most longtime artists would kill to have record sales like that,after being in the business over 30 years.

But having said that,I am kinda saddened to hear that he has already contacted Irv Gotti (Murder Inc) to supply a few songs for his next CD,which he's already working on.Now would be a perfect time for Michael to switch gears and go in a new,surprising direction but it looks like he's not interested in doing that.

I read today he's quitting recording until he gets six classic films behind him. He says touring etc has got in the way of his movie career.

I love his music.

DavidEye said:

Michael jackson is far from down.just the fact folks still talk about Him here&nobody gets a better rise out of people here than Michael Jackson.that is a Sure Sign that the Guy is far from done.anyway as far as Him Recording with Irv Gotti:MJ has been known to Record a Ton of Tracks with different people&then Shelve them so until it's on the Record I'm not gonna really trip one way or the other.MJ is a trip like that.that is what happen with "Invincible" He recorded all these Tracks&at the last minute the 16 that made the Album were the last ones Recorded.and another thing: there is nothign wrong with MJ thinking Big.Most Artists come out today talking about there Sales Period.MJ was saying this 15 years back when it wasn't Politcally-Correct to.MJ is just being Honest if you don't Sell the Company is gonna drop you.also truth be told of course He is always gonna be Haunted by"Thriller" He did something that neither another Balck Artist or White Artist or anybody period had done with a Album.Expectations are always high.of course I think it's gotten in the way of His Overall Judgement but like DavidEye Pointed out the songs that were tight on "Invincible" Show a Cat that still knows what time it is.I still wish for a Unplug Album from Him,a James Brown Based Album&a Album with His Brothers&dude would be Set IMHO.as far as Film&MJ:Jury still out.the Guy though has the most Important Music Videos&is the GOdfather of that Genrie so if He can bring that Vibe to Film who Knows? but I think He might make a better Director than a Film Star IMHO.Cameo Roles or something different but not a full film.but Musically MJ easily has 40 years to go.if He can get that SOul Album I know He has in Him out things would be different.

I'll leave you with one final thought on Michael Jackson, and the kind of judgement he has these days, because it seems some still hold out so much hope for the guy.

My final thought: "You Rock My World". I trust no one here still puts that video on from time to time, and if you do, I hope that it's strictly for nostalgic purposes, and a good laugh at his expense.

What kind of good judgement and thought went into that piece of junk? If that's what Michael thinks is entertainment, then I am also seriously concerned about his future in movies, directing movies, producing movies. I think he is a talent of a different time, a time in the 80's where cheese ruled the airwaves, but he was Mayor McCheese. He did some great things for THAT time...Album sales and awards don't concern me at all, it's the integrity, the feeling, and the quality of ones work that should be judged, and he has done nothing to prove to me lately that those qualities still exist in him. I WILL cut him some slack for "Butterflies", I really did like that tune, and I still think that should have been the first single, but he messed that up to. I wish him the best though, and remember, I used to be a big fan of his work, just can't take him seriously anymore. Thank God for Prince!

I do:)

I don't understand him or those who are obsessed with him. He's done some cool tunes and has some pretty cool dance moves that I haven't seen before -- so yeah, he's entertaining in that way. But I don't understand all the talk about him and all the recognition he keeps getting... for what and why?

Jasziah said:

because Everybody has a Fan.Michael Jackson will always Be Cool with Me.I Don't agree with Everything&Haven't liked a Album by Him almost all the way since "Dangerous" but the Cat is still a Mother if He wants it He can flip the Script.

DavidEye said:

And I totally agree with you Davideye. MJ needs to say Fuck you to everyone and do what feels right to him. He didn't sound like himself on Invincible. I want him to experiment with new sounds and take his voice to a different place that even he has never known existed. Then and only then will he start to regain the proper respect that he should have. But it's all on MJ..