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2.3 ( 29 total votes )
Michael Jackson - Breaking News
Artist: Michael Jackson
Producer: Teddy Riley
Album: Michael
Label: Epic Records
There’s always a reason why some artists leave tracks on the cutting room floor. Maybe the production was a little blah, perhaps lyrics just didn’t feel special, or maybe they couldn’t get the vocals to sound just right. Unfortunately, with the release of Michael Jackson’s new (recorded in 2007) posthumous single, Breaking News, all of those seem like reasons why Michael kept this one under wraps while he was living. For starters, it’s surprising to hear the normally on point Teddy Riley craft such a bland beat to back Michael’s minimalistic vocals. In fact, there is some dispute as to whether this is even Jackson’s voice or an imposter’s, as his family claims. I’m pretty sure it’s him, but I’d be happy to discover it wasn’t, because this is not a memory I want to attach to the musical genius that is MJ. Something tells me that if he were still around, he’s be too much of a perfectionist to let this song see the light of day. Hopefully the rest of the unreleased material on his upcoming album, Michael, will sound better once it arrives on December 14.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
The Jackson estate and Epic Records (Sony) can say whatever they want about the authenticity of MJ's true vocals on this record. Honestly I don't care. This is not how I will remember the King of Pop and hopefully, for potentially new listeners, it won't be how they remember MJ either. No rating.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 906 |
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Sony should be ashamed of themselves.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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The fact this actually gets a star was really difficult; it doesn't deserve listening or a rating more than that.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 433 |
While this is clearly not Michael, it honestly isn't bad. However, I refuse to rate it until Sony admits that it's not Michael. Sure, there are snippets of Michael in this song, but it honestly isn't him. It's that Malaci guy.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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When an iconic artist dies, his popularity skyrockets. Then the folks in charge of his legacy have to make the choice as to whether it's about the man or the money.
Sadly, the Sony folk only care about more money. |
| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 455 |
Don't want to rate this, because Michael was classic, this was far from him.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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Two stars for the production, but this isn't Michael.
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 22 |
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 63 |
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Michael or not, this song is not worth another listen.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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Pretty generic to say the least. Vocals barely even sound like Mike...
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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doubt its mj. no rating
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 319 |
Yeah I'm not going to rate this, how can it be fair to call a MJ track (if it's actually him) rubbish when he didn't even agree to release it...
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 637 |
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There's no way this song would have been close to being finished...
I believe that it is MJ, but because he never finished his vocals it sounds like they had to overdub it with background singers...the result is a slapped together, over-produced mess. The beat sounds ridiculously outdated, like a cheap copy of early 90's new jack swing....disappointing On the positive, I hope that Akon & MJ 'Hold My Hand' record is on the album in finished form! |
| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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Well it looks like everyone was thinking the same thing when they saw this song in the nights group of songs. And it looks like everyone was thinking the same thing after they listened to it. Nice to see the generosity of the people who found it in themselves to give this 2 stars. But in reality this barely deserves half a star especially with all of the controvery about whether it's even Michael. Truthfully certain people should have made sure "Breaking News" never got out to the public. Too late now.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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I only enjoyed this because I am a fan and I havent heard a new song or a leak from his unreleased singles. So if I force myself to believe this is Michael then I will say I like it. But its far from any of his just ok work and leaps and bounds away from his best.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 8304 |
This is really a tough one. I have been listening to MJ since birth and I have heard over 1000 MJ songs (from his motown days on up) and I still can't tell if its truly him or not. I don't think the song is that bad. If this is really MJ though, he definitely wasn't able to finish all his vocals and the high pitch parts don't sound like real MJ. The rest is pretty good, but not great. I can't tell if its him or not, so I won't rate this...
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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owch
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this is umm crap? horrible...
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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I refuse to rate this too. I think they put snippets of Michael's voice in the song, especially near the end. But that doesn't sound like him!
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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It's not him.. that's been cleared up by members of his family.
There are demos floating around and if anyone has them then it's CLEAR this isn't him. His demos are better songs than most people put out in a lifetime. RIP KING. |
| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1805 |
Why did they do this!?!?! This is a insult to him:( They should be ashamed of themselves. It was a mistake to ever do this. No rating, just to show respect to Micheal. I love and miss you....
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 144 |
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one star just for the production, cause it isn't michael!
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2010 |
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OMG this song is soooo good.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 224 |
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1TS N0T DAT BAD. THE 0NLY TH1MG 1S DAT 1TS N0T M1CHAEL JACKS0N. S0 DATS THE TH1NG DATS BR1NG1N DOWN MY RAT1NGS.
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2010 |
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They have really done it now a fraudulent voice seriously
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2010 |
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Dammmmnnnnnn......... It's not that bad yall.
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2010 |
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This song bangs and I think it is MJ.
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2010 |
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I have been a fan of Michael since his songs first hit the airwaves, My only wish is that the proceeds goes to children and not in the hands of the others and you people know who you are. I love MJ so much that I have to confess I'm just thrilled to think some of the song is really him...and the magic begins!
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 71 |
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ok-this is not bad ,this could be way worse...strong bottom,great title & great timing....this is ok..it's missing something,but i think "us" who miss michael will take this with a grain of salt in our wounds from missing him
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2010 |
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this IS a fairly good song but i personally dont think its Michael. its obvious he's in it at certain places but the verses cant be him. He was just simply a better singer than that
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2010 |
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no
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| Posted on Nov 26, 2010 |
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absolutely beautiful michael xxxxxxxxx lovin' it! xx
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2010 |
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absolutely beautiful michael xxxxxxxxx lovin' it! xx
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| Posted on Dec 23, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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I also doubt whether this is Michael Jackson. There are samples of him scattered about on the production, but he's not all there. Speaking of the production, very amateurish, unfinished, never should have been released mess.
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| Posted on Dec 24, 2010 |
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i miss him
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| Posted on Dec 28, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 303 |
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There are definitely snippets of his vocals that can be heard throughout the track but I honestly cannot tell if it's really MJ or not. But.. the song is honestly not a bad track. Gonna give it 4/5.
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| Posted on Dec 29, 2010 |
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