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This thread is for information about songs recorded from late 2006 until Michael's death. Originally set for release around 2007, it was delayed further in mid-2008 after the leak of 'Hold My Hand' (featuring Akon), their only completed song and due to be the lead single on both albums. He rehearsed new material for This Is It, which was presumably going to kick-start the promotion and lead on to a world tour after the 50 London dates.
Songs
Michael made his collaborators sign confidentiality agreements but some titles have been revealed.
will.i.am, who produced six songs, described "really fresh and melodic feel-good hard dance songs like Off the Wall for today," including 'I'm Dreamin'' and 'The Future', similar to the Black Eyed Peas' The E.N.D. He said, "It demanded and ordered people to the dance floor." He also named the Jackson-penned 'I'm Still the King'. Just after James Brown's death, they attempted an unfinished tribute called 'I Will Miss You' together.
Akon said he "did tonnes of ideas" which the "perfectionist" Michael kept wanting to be "more incredible," meaning they only finished one song. 'Hold My Hand' is a 3:38 Claude Kelly-penned R&B ballad with Akon recorded in Las Vegas at the Palms Resort. Due to be lead singles on both their albums, it was leaked on 30th July 2008.
T-Pain confirmed he did three songs with Jackson.
RedOne worked with Jackson in mid-2008 at Las Vegas' Palms Resort and early 2009 in Los Angeles. He called their work "very melodic, very pop," as well as "very energetic, uplifting."
Ne-Yo said much of his work involved submitting songs via email, getting feedback and changing them accordingly, adding, "His music is all about the melody, and that's the only sort of real direction he gave me, make sure the song is as melodic as possible."
This thread is for information about songs recorded from late 2006 until Michael's death. Originally set for release around 2007, it was delayed further in mid-2008 after the leak of 'Hold My Hand' (featuring Akon), their only completed song and due to be the lead single on both albums. He rehearsed new material for This Is It, which was presumably going to kick-start the promotion and lead on to a world tour after the 50 London dates.
Songs
Michael made his collaborators sign confidentiality agreements but some titles have been revealed.
will.i.am, who produced six songs, described "really fresh and melodic feel-good hard dance songs like Off the Wall for today," including 'I'm Dreamin'' and 'The Future', similar to the Black Eyed Peas' The E.N.D. He said, "It demanded and ordered people to the dance floor." He also named the Jackson-penned 'I'm Still the King'. Just after James Brown's death, they attempted an unfinished tribute called 'I Will Miss You' together.
Akon said he "did tonnes of ideas" which the "perfectionist" Michael kept wanting to be "more incredible," meaning they only finished one song. 'Hold My Hand' is a 3:38 Claude Kelly-penned R&B ballad with Akon recorded in Las Vegas at the Palms Resort. Due to be lead singles on both their albums, it was leaked on 30th July 2008.
T-Pain confirmed he did three songs with Jackson.
RedOne worked with Jackson in mid-2008 at Las Vegas' Palms Resort and early 2009 in Los Angeles. He called their work "very melodic, very pop," as well as "very energetic, uplifting."
Ne-Yo said much of his work involved submitting songs via email, getting feedback and changing them accordingly, adding, "His music is all about the melody, and that's the only sort of real direction he gave me, make sure the song is as melodic as possible."
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