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Akon - Hold My Hand ft. Michael Jackson
Artist: Akon
Featuring: Michael Jackson
Producer: Akon
Album: TBD
Label: Konvict/Upfront/SRC/Universal Motown
Several months ago, Akon revealed that he had been in and out of the studio with none other than the King of Pop (sit down, Justin). He also explained that in addition to working on Jackson’s forthcoming studio album, MJ would also appear on the first single off the forthcoming Acquitted. Despite receiving no official confirmation from any of Akon’s three labels (many of whom seemingly take Monday off of work), it appears that the first single might actually be upon us. On Hold My Hand, Kon and Michael weave in and out of harmony over a melodic piano-synthesizer, eerily similar to the opening melody of Vitamin C’s classic (if that word could be applied here), The Graduation Song. Keep it locked to DJBooth for more information on this epic collaboration.
Note: The streaming of “Hold My Hand” has temporarily been suspended.
This song first appeared on the
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on July 7, 2008
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Whoa! Was not expecting this song! I've gotta say...it's good...but I was expecting better. I mean, they are sampling THE GRADUATION SONG!?!? This song will be frickin HUGE though, and i know it will grow on me and i'll probably listen to it just as much as the next person, but for now, upon first listen, not my favorite...
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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this is ok nothin id bang good effort tho
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Im feeling dis joint! It helps u find ur inner-happiness! Just the fact that its MJ makes it good. And how Akon got him on dis joint is beyond me. Kinda weird but good nonetheless. Come back Jacko!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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That's pretty awesome. Michael Jackson baby! I've actually never heard him "featured" on someone else's track....kind of downplays the massive star power (like Janet Jackson on "Bust It Baby). But this is awesome. Akon snapped on the production and this could be an awesome classic. LOL. Speaking of that Vitamin C song, I need to go download and listen to that. I used to love that song and the production was just as superb as this one. I can rock with this. MJ is a legend. Idiotic music listeners need not rate this if you don't like it. Anything with Michael Jackson is a classic, so if you don't like it, that means you are obviously musically-challenged and have no business rating songs period.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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this works i'll spin it
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Im more hyped over this album than i was over Tha Carter III!, Akon is at the top of my list and has been since Locked Up got that huge spotlight on it, and we all know that was a while back, Akon is just GREAT, in my thought i think that Akon has a better voice than Usher, and he definitely has more talent, i mean he's been in jail and took his experience from there and made it into a career on the most part, Great song, didnt see MJ coming though..
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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michaelhannah easy on the attacks bro! The song is good but you can't possibly say that every MJ track ever made is a straight 5/5. Also, as head comment moderator of the booth, I gotta remind you to revisit our page on comment policys and to be sure you're rating the music the right way without offending anyones interests. Keep enjoyin the music!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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wow akon and michael jackson man two best in game this
going be hit if akon make video for this then i comeback for michael jackson this going be dope ass album of akon this what it is big up u digggg. |
| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Okay, I can roll with that. No prob. But as far as an MJ track not being a classic? I'll only believe you if you can name one. LOL
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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ummmmmm well, 2 b honest ive neva real-e listned to an MJ song all da way through....but DIS, DIS wuz AWW-SUM...itz sooo nice hear-n akon on anotha track- can he eva do wrong??
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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It's good to see the great one back on the scene. Front like you not a fan of his music in the 80!! Shit I was michael jackson as a lil kid. You couldn't tell me other wise. Fact is MJ is the king of not only pop but music sales period. Show me a album that sold more than Thriller! You can't!! This song is very Mikeish. It's very him. I really dig it, but honestly I heared a song by micheal and Pra's new group. The track is called Gangsta. Streight fire. I love that one. This is a banger. Get that on here ya'll. The King is BACK!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Its Deco!!!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Inner-happiness is a great way to describe it, jsin. Haha word....
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Okay, allow me to jump in here real quick before this thread turns from Akon/Michael into one big argument. Note to WOW:)... probably NOT a smart idea for typing that you've NEVER listened to a Michael Jackson song all the way through. While I think its pretty much impossible to have lived more than 10 years and never once accidentally -at least- listened to an MJ joint from start to finish, you're looking for fight... please (I bet of you) choose your words carefully from now on...
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Kayleb101, did I just read that you think akon gotta better voice than usher?
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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OMG!! MJ. akon knows what the hell he is doing. i dont even need to say anything for MJ hes music, albums and records speak for themself. 5/5 BIG time.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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heh, i gots nothin to say
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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MJ.........just happy to hear his voice again
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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this is one of the track that i couldn't get enough of.....woow this is true classic ..... i can't wait for kon's album
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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DAM! NICE WUN AKON ON DIS PROD. & MJ .. BRINGIN BACK DA ORIGINAL KING!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Strong catchy additive hook.But akon still a bustah
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Luuuvvv it! Welcome back Mike!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Go away Akon....Go away...Far away
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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OMG OMG OMG the flavor of pachabels canon in D. i want to laugh , cry, and fall in love allover again.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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This song will go on the list with "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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THE RETURN OF MJ??QUITE POSSIBLY IM DIGGN THIS SONG AKON BRINGS A NICE TOUCH WIT MJ ALSO A NICE FEATURE AINT HEARD HIM IN A WHILE SO MAKES IT SOUND FRESH..
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Its great to see MJ back. This will definitely take him back to the top. Real talk I wasn't even listening to Akon. This is classic right here
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Not enough MJ in this song. He opens the song and that's about it from MJ. And to the person who said that song called "Gangsta" that's a better song featuring MJ, cause MJ got more of a feature and put one of his signature hooks on there.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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damn mj is a genious always will be....i hate that he was accused of some crap it has hurt his career and fan base...i tend not to like mj all that much now days...but he is the most talented musician ever...3.5
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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This song is cool but more so of Akon than MJ. But I guess it does say featuring MJ.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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i cant believe MJ was actually on this track. It's crazy how much respect he's getting from the booth too. Great song, so excited to hear MJ back
L.O.S.E.R. - Lyrical Operative Supplying Excellent Rhetoric :) |
| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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tink tong
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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i like womans fannys what about youi
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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The song is great bc it seems like both artists kept true to themselves and came up with something that sounds well collectively! This is def. gonna be on the top of the charts for a long time!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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hearing michaels vioce again on a different song something new just gives me chills, thinking about the HUGE accomplishments that man has made in his life, it is unreal. yeah he has his ups and downs. BUT WHO DOSENT? i really hope to hear something more from MJ soon. it would almost be like a huge come back. Even though michael was "accused" of things, deep down people still have a love for michael and his music.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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OMG! Akon has just brought back Hootie and the Blowfish!!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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this song is amazing.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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this bangs
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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im feelin dis joint man, dis song has serious lyrics man. it's quite gd but i think i myt get bord of it if i ova play it.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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wow
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Akon knocked this one out the park....Globally
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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I'll admit. I saw the title and got nervous. But this is perfect. It's timeless music. This song is gonna be around for A WHILE! It's funny that even though Mike's almost 50 he still sounds the same. The Booth just made my day with this one!!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Very big track and solid all the way around. Good to see Mike back at it his ad libs are always murder..
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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This song is gay, you can only listen to this on ur ipod or in yo car with the windows rolled up and the volume low. Yea, but if you gonna go out of the country and make a song with michael, i dont know i expected more, pretty lame.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Im diggin it!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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DJ LOS maybe u can only play this in the car with the music low and the windows up, but 4 me i will definetley bump this with window the downs and my system up, and based on the rest of the booth members, i would say they would too, this is classic micheal this was a great collabo, it just good to hear something from the KING of pop again
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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this is great, good to hear the legend back at it again, imma be bumping this.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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This isn't bad. It's a little more poppy than I expected. I've heard rumblings that MJ has been in the studio with some of Hip Hop and R&B's elite over the past few years, so this collabo actually makes a little sense. Hopefully MJ can make a REAL comeback and maybe AKon with have something to with it. Akon's label and production has been on fire lately. Dude can't do anything wrong...
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Great song. Michael still sounds like 'Off the Wall' Michael. Its crazy! Akon came harder than usual......b/c the MJ was in the studio probably. Massive
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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(Speechless...)
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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I am really liking this song. It has the same kind of vibe that sweetest girl had last summer.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Man mj r u serious this song is awesome maybe mj will make a come back nice song!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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samples of this song have been out for sometime.i was actually expected more. just cuz of whos on it the song will be hit but its not a classic like half the people on here think it is
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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so you can pretty much listen to this song for the first 1:30 and actually appreciate it but after that uh no. really a classic? prolly not. Exciting to here MJ again but come on. I need more than 1:30 to call this a classic. Jus bc of who is on this doesn't make it a classic bc hearin hold my hand for 2 minutes straight drives me crazy
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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This beat is okay, but mike and akon kill it anyway!! I think its awesome he is still down with doin' music.. And for wow to say that he/ or she (pretty sure its a she) never listened to a MJ song all the way through is just ignorant... She must be like 12 or something... Anyway I will bump it regardless! I give it an Eighth (3.5)..... ;P
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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loves i like mj in the song way betta than akon though iono y but itz pretty cool
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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this is nice. Good collabo. Radio play will probably be happenin soon.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2008 |
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Simply, wonderful.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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I have to give Akon props for this...this is def a good collabo....vocals are nice and the productions laces erything completely...definitely aa true sound of music...finally...
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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this is actually good. i saw this and was like wtf? this cant work. but they worked it out and made it a BANGER. they gotta do some more songs together cuz that was surprisingly really really good.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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Well that Konvict Music at the beginning of every Akon's song is so annoying! I don't think his label needs advertisment, at least not in the songs...it gets on my nerves! Well, this song is good...I like this collabo between MJ and Akon! I love Akon and Michael's old songs :) so it's in rotation to me.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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wow slow track not really what i listen too but still anything akon is tha shit but its weird cant tell who singin micheal or akon they sound the same
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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1st off, any song wit MJ on it will b fire! Now 2 rate da song, MJ sounds great, n so does Akon. Not wut i expected 4rm Akno @ all, but I like it.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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Just to set something off real quick as a teenager around my age MJ gets underated reallll quick.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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@ BOBZILLA: i AINT 12! i jus said recent-le dat i wuz 16!...o and yeah, im a she.
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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This song isn't anything spectacular but like we say ITS AWSOME to finally hear mike back!
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2008 |
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Yep, that was ORGANIC.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2008 |
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Fantastic, only a certain few songs can make me experience an emotion like I feel hearing this. I guess this is why music is 'The portal to the divine'
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2008 |
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Do you think Akon can get Michael to shoot a video for this track?? I'd like to see if they can make it happen.
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2008 |
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Yes, Yes there needs to be a video.
The video should put a spotlight on the thousands of people being forced out of their homes due to subprime morgages and expensive bank foreclosers. |
| Posted on Jul 03, 2008 |
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I LOVE THIS SONG: "Hold My Hand"!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2008 |
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Great song..no doubt about it...
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2008 |
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Cherubim..heheh don't get me started down that path!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2008 |
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nice
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2008 |
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this is great!!
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2008 |
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great
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2008 |
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this sound good!...mj sound good..and i luv akon!
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2008 |
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Unbelievable...
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2008 |
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VERY GOOD JAM!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2008 |
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this is a good song but i was exspecting just that little bit more upbeat record from these two. still its the king of pop!!!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2008 |
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To me this is amazing. We've heard nothing positive about this legend for ages. What a great first step to mark what I hope is an epic comeback. MJ sounds exactly the same... All the way down to that little noise he makes before a verse. Sends chills. Perfect beat for MJ, pure genious by Akon.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2008 |
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Can't see me pumping Micheal Jackson anytime soon in my car. Still hitting a little too high on the creepy scale for me. Nice effort though
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2008 |
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WHOA,MJ DONT WANNA RETIRE.AM DIGGING IT.WLD BE KOOL FOR THE CLUB AND RADIO.AKON IS REALLY KEEPING IT TIGHT FOR AFRICA.WE'RE PROUD.
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2008 |
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Its an aowsome song!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2008 |
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I love songs like this....thats all
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| Posted on Jul 11, 2008 |
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yeerrrrrrr
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2008 |
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lol @ Shep....prob too hood for MJ...got ya but still can't hate on da King.....great track....a video will surely boost it tho....always great 2 hear MJ, always great to hear Akon. Together? This what you get...pure magic!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 12, 2008 |
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Not as hot as his remix from the Thriller album, but I really dig this song
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2008 |
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Initially i when i first just saw the heading i was Nervous, but wow... Akon pulled it off. I think that MJ sounds classic and like he never missed a beat right on track for where he should be in his career. This is perfect!
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2008 |
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its great 2 hear MJ's voice agan its great he is still maken dem beats akon and MJ wat a team
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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this is no banger but pure classy, where is mj tho?
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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MIKE IS BACK! I don't know how I missed this!!! OMG! I am soooo Late! This is CLASSIC SHIT RIGHT HERE! Can't wait for the new MJ Album! CAN'T Wait! Beat is good, Akon and Mike sound good together! SICK...Just SICK!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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Yep this is hot they need to start playin it on the radio
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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