Michael Jackson is reportedly feeling the pressure placed on his forthcoming 'comeback' album. According to sources the 'King of Pop' is making sure his writers and producers understand that this has to be on a 'Thriller' level or better.
"Michael is very nervous as he knows he is the underdog and people want him to fail" says singer/songwriter Ne-Yo who has submitted songs for the as-yet-untitled album.
While a release date has yet to be set for the highly anticipated project, Jackson has reportedly spent time with Ne-Yo, Akon, and a host of other producers.
In recent years Jackson has been very quiet even with the release of the "25th Anniversary of Thriller" disc that has gone Platinum.
Critics have speculated that the iconic singer is feeling the pressure of the new generation, namely Chris Brown, Usher, Ne-Yo and Justin Timberlake and thus is putting a lot of time into crafting his project.
"This album needs to be better than Thriller. He wants killer melodies" -- Ne Yo was quoted saying recently.
Michael Jackson's last studio album "Invincible" was released in 2001 featuring the hit singles "You Rock My World," "Butterflies," and "Cry." "Invincible" also included guest performances from Carlos Santana and Brandy, it has sold over 8 million copies to date.
It's true there are alot of people hoping for Michael to fail, but I am not one of them. I don't expect another Thriller, all I want is some good Michael Jackson music ( new ). I am in his corner 100%.
alizia
9/25/2008 7:42:37 AM
Just do it Mike. If it doesn’t get to be as big as Thriller, fans are still happy with Thriller and they anticipate this comeback album so much, it is already considered rare before its release, just so much anticipation and people know you already got a lot of good songs and love you for the artist that you are, you already have proven yourself to new fans with your old work, big as Thriller of not, a new album from you is much of an anticipated treat already, it will still be successful, just look at your less publicized albums that still made good. What? Generation of younger artists? They are still on the fledgling stage. You have been soaring heights even on your sleep. They don’t have that which is just 1/3 of what you have. Let the people see who these new generation have really been following and imitating. I don’t blame you though, coz people know you are a perfectionist but, just so you know, fan’s minds will always be open because they just simply love ya!
Will
9/25/2008 12:17:42 AM
Darn it*~.. I'm so impatient!.. I just can't WAIT for the album to HIT stores*!.. Hopefully an amazing WORLD TOUR will follow*~
Lawrence
9/24/2008 3:53:39 PM
YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jacob
9/24/2008 3:50:34 PM
YOU ARE THE KING
Lawrence
9/24/2008 3:48:23 PM
Michael, Michael, Michael! What pressure all of them artist got everything from you! You are the reason they have a career (no to take anything from them!) but your are a legency! 30+ years in the game, Mike YOU ARE TRUELY THE KING! Invincible itself alone tells how out of this world your originality is! I grew up on your music! Trust and believe no one can stop! To remind yourself of your greatness, listen to everything you put thru out your career! if anything there should be Feeling the pressure!
Vatz
9/24/2008 3:36:58 PM
I think it's a normal feel, even though he is THE GREATEST, but every genius wants to make the best they can, and it is true that many many people want him to fail.
Tessa Buckfield
9/24/2008 1:43:02 PM
Michael shouldnt feel pressure from those singers, i personally hate them, and love michaels music, he should just be himself and it will be great!
NICOLE
9/24/2008 11:21:21 AM
MICHAEL U ARE THE AMN PLZ DONT FEEL THAT U HAVE TO BE MORE LIKE CHRIS BROWN USHER OF JUSTIN BE URSELF LOAD OF THE ARTIST TODAT ESPECIALLY NEYO MIMICK UR DANCING SINGING AND THE WHOLE IMAGE. I FEEL IF MICHAEL WRITES A SONG WITHOUT SOUNDING LIKE SOMEONE ELSE THEN HE SHOULD DO FINE IN THE CHARTS. I PERSONALLY FEEL MIKE SHOULD JUST UPDATE HIS SOUND RATHER THAN CHANGE INTO A HIP HOP ICON I FEEL MICHAEL NEEDS A NEW IMAGE AND THIS SHOULD SHOW EVERYONE HE MEANS BUSINESS. GOOD LUCK MICHAEL KEEP YA HEAD UP
Ryan Jagger
9/24/2008 10:09:59 AM
Michael is regarded the greatest artist of all time & inspired Ne-Yo,Justin,Akon & so many others* in this field to do what they do - so he really shouldn't feel threatened by them. His music is "Invincible" & I really believe his next album will be one of his most successful yet...
As a huge fan, I just hope he doesn't lose his unique sound that's sold 100s of millions of albums... I wouldn't enjoy an album that sounds like an Akon record, or a will.i.am record, but with his vocals on it - so hope he does the majority of the writing himself... afterall, the man knows how to write a hit more than any of us!
We love you, Mike...
Ryan Jagger
XOXO
* ... that includes myself [ myspace . com / ryanofficial ]
Michael Jackson is reportedly feeling the pressure placed on his forthcoming 'comeback' album. According to sources the 'King of Pop' is making sure his writers and producers understand that this has to be on a 'Thriller' level or better.
