Michael’s still hugging and rearing children (he said “rearing children”), Akon still loves throwing them offstage and dry humping them onstage, and that’s why I get so moved when I hear them sing the lyric “hold my hand” in this new jam (not jam) “Hold My Hand.” These are just normal, affectionate guys talking about engaging in normal, affectionate behavior. It’s all very convincing.
My favorite part of this song, which might be on MJ’s forthcoming album, is not the banal and generic lyrical motif that effectively screams “I’ve never been in a functional relationship in my life,” and is not those instances of hip autotune, but the fact that if you squeeze your eyes close enough and tilt your head you can hear a few shades of Spice Girls’ “2 Become 1” in there. But that’s probably just because I am always thinking about Michael Jackson and Spice Girls first thing in the morning.
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Is it bad that I can’t really tell who’s who?
Not at all Michael, not at all…
It’s not a new Michael Jackson single and it ‘s definetely not going to be in his new album but Akon’s!! It is Akon feat. Michael Jackson!! MJ just sings the first lines and then some vocals.
Is it so difficult for you to talk just about music without any personal life remarks
when people are this fucked up – yes. yes it is.
its shame that the person who wrote the article ignorant, once again someone blinded by the media, and i think its discusting they put rearing children, its not funny to joke about things like that, very pathetic, poor journalist, once again a pathetic person on the bandwagon, oh well at leat with reviews like that they wont go far in there job will they lol…p.s like the song..nice one m.j
db… Short for “douschebag”, amiright?
KING!!!! mikes tha best
I think Stereogum just invited the worst day-trippers from the world over to grace us all with their misspelling & emotionally charged lack of logic & reason. I’ll be back to visit this thread aaaaaaallllll day!
It probably doesn’t even sell papers anymore. Why won’t you morons fuck up? We’re bored with you. We’re bored with the endless Michael-and-a-child references after every sentence. Get us some real stuff.
No, no we aren’t, its still pretty funny actually, like this song.
I actually love the song Hold My Hand, Ive heard it on the radio, it was beautiful. Annd all these side jokes blogs are makin’ I agree, it’s gettin old.
Anyway back to the song, BRILLIANT.
Gotta admit it’s a damn good song
I don’t think Michael should be the King of pop.I think he should be the KING OF MUSIC.
MICHAEL JACKSON IS THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME AND THE KING OF MUSIC
AS FOR THE WRITER OF THIS GARBAGE:
Leave Me Alone
Scream
Why U Wanna Trip on Me
Tabloid Junkie
NUFF SAID
Haha I think everyone owes Stereogum a big “thank you” for putting up this news because these rabid Jacko freaks’ comments are sure helping me get through the day. Was there a bell tolled at the Neverland Ranch or perhaps one of those giant prayer sirens alarmed in Bahrain to alert these people to come here or something? Me and my friend, Corey Feldman could have used such a system back in the ’80s…
I’m amused and saddened that you listed Tabloid Junkie and Scream, two of the man’s worst ever songs, as examples of why he’s “King of Music”. Do you even like music?
I think Jay Cee BX isn’t offering those as bad examples of M.J. songs as much as they’re stringing M.J. song titles together to somehow put together a diss or something along those lines towards Stereogum. I’m glad the comment board allows me to laugh without prejudice as I’m certain a lot of these commenters are from foreign nations (particularly those with anti-17-hour-a-day-internet-usage camps).
lol – hardcore MJ fans seem so out of touch.
here’s a good joke I heard – how do you know when it’s bedtime at Michael Jackson’s house? ……when he shoves his cock in a child’s asshole.
On a lighter note, I do believe the guy will always own the title of King of Pop for what he did during the 70s and 80s. This song sounds alright, whether or not the new album will be worth listening to remains to be seen. I’m happy enough to give it praise if deserved.
so you hate on mimchael and you hate on music! YOU WILL ALL WORSHIPE NEW ALBUM FROM MICAHEL JACKSON IT WILL OWN THE CHARTS. his is still the KING OF POP and will always be the KIGN OF POP. you cannot do nothign about this! stop your hurtful words.
the most ironic story of rock history:
you see people, micheal jackson is more like the prince of pop. paul mccartney i think is actually the king of pop. remember kids when the prince silently outbid the king on the rights to the beatles catalog? then the prince got burned to a crisp while filming a “pop” commercial only to become that hideous creature we all still treasure so.
Michael Jackson, The King Of Pop, The Holy Man.
Heeee Heeeeeeeee
God bless Michael Jackson and Akon, but this seems to be more about me than them. My art can be found at http://www.myspace.com/blindmind91. Today I sang Will You Be There. Read the David Bowie article and the comments. Modern Loves (Since I Was Three And Four).
I am one of the greatest artists ever, and agents and managers refuse to talk to me. They have no clue. They sit around moping all day about how their industry is falling apart, while at the same time refusing to nurture talent and realize the stars change. I have been ignored for 10 years and haven’t quit. I’m not talking about making art half time, I’m talking about my art being completely committed. It’s really crazy. Me being ignored and the way people “in the business” have treated me speaks to the lunacy and nothing else. I am the artist. I made art, the art of Wintersox. Sorry if you don’t know.
That is not to say, my art is better than Michael Jackson’s. I write and sing. Michael Jackson is a very special person, and so am I. We have done the two best versions in existence of Thriller. My version had me singing like James Brown, Michael’s idol. He is the King Of Pop, and that’s fine, I’m Forever Young and Invincible.
Also, I believe I have sent several emails to the man who runs this site. I have asked for an article about my art, but never received anything back. It’s crazy you’d feature some of the stuff that is on here, and not feature an artist like me who wrote you personally. If you want to know the truth. I wrote All The Globe’s A Play, that’s Shakespeare.
there’s your problem right there. this site is run by wolves. and robots.
I think this is a good place to know what is happening in music. It’s not the best place to form your opinions about music and the people who sing it. I have nothing but good things to say about Michael Jackson. Are you kidding?
We all see the world in a very different way. I say Heal The World. I really do.
If You Have Ghosts…
Okay guy – shut up and go be delusional elsewhere because you are making less sense than I do when I post more than once to a thread.
the return of wintersox! the most delusional guy on the internet!
You’re the one not making sense, man. You’re saying that mean stuff to me.
Check out the pictures section on the website. Read the blog. I’ve worked hard. I have earned the rock star artist if you like it or Iggy Pop.
I know who I am, and it’s the kind of person who would never believe you could describe me, especially when I am a famous artist. The art is the art, not what is said about it. My idea of fun is performing on stage. I’d rather see girls, do drugs, and perform on stage thank bicker with you about what rock and roll is.
Kiss
Kiss my lips
Kiss my hips
Kiss my Kiss
Kiss my old brown
Robert Pollard shoe
Kiss my Elvis blue
I have made some of the best art ever. I used the soft drink to douse the fire from my hair.
i wouldn’t mind if you, how do they say, dropped by my place tonight for a lemon party.
With a twist, a twist of lemon.
Whiskey. And when whiskey didn’t work, Jesus Juice.
Hunter S. Thompson had so many great quotes about life, Thank Drugs. My favorite line is the famous one in Fear and Loathing that lists everything. The words sound like the drug effects themselves. Very colorful and bright, except for the ether.
Oh, that Shakespeare dangled ledge.
We Are the Universe
Earth Song 2
We are the life that comes from stars.
Michael Jackson is a good father. He never touched anyone. He has the heart of a special artist who sang and danced in some of the greatest songs. Respect the great artist that certain people don’t want you to understand. Respect his true goodness. He is guilty of some Jesus Juice. How many people can say that?
I’ve said enough here.
Do this in memory of Heeee.
lol after seeing all your comments, one thing’s for certain: we now know exactly who here on this board isn’t getting laid tonight or anytime soon…
You can teach a man to flesh. Jesus can feed you faster than fishing. You can’t teach a man to calm the wind in his hair.
All the haters including the idiot who wrote that article need to shut up.
what does the article have to do with this thread, sir?
With a little love and tenderness
We’ll walk upon the water
Swim with the biggest blowfish
It can be made into a Thriller if we all pull together as a team.
Janet had her wardrobe malfunction around the time Michael started having a really hard time with his face. I think the two are related. It seems to me that on some worldwide level it was Janet showing her sympathy and frustration for what was happening with her brother. That’s how it presented itself though in a family of entertainers. It’s also possible that she lost her top and everyone Screamed.
Some other great songs I’ve not seen mentioned are The Way You Make Me Feel, Stranger in Moscow, and They Don’t Care About Us. G, even The Wiz.
Beat It: Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
It doesn’t matter who’s black, white, wrong, or right. Beat It.
You’ve been struck by another Smooth Criminal. Are you O.K.?
If I had a million dollars, I’d buy the elephant man’s bones. Peter Pan, a statue, or a costume.
Say Say Say, what deep pockets you have.
im going to reflect what many people have already said the Michael Jackson jokes are getting old give it a rest and give Michael Jackson a go his making incredible music thats all you should care about .
I used to LOVE Michael when i was younder. Its actually awesome to finally hear his voice again. And he sounds pretty damn good for a 50 year old!
Michael Jackson is the only living legend. Unless you are deaf or just insanely ignorant, you have to love at least one MJ song. MJ is the only living legend. Thriller IS the best selling album of all time, 104 million. And, MJ sold over 750 million albums and has the most awards than any other entertainer in music history. If that doesn’t say much too you haters, then you are just being stupid. MJ is coming back and replacing all the crap music by Miley Cyrus or Jonas Brothers. People who just don’t have talent should not sing. MJ is a child prodigy, so there is no question about MJ’s talent. MJ is awesome!!
Screw those freaks with their stupid comments together the press and their lies.
We all KNOW the truth, and what people really want. People are still obsessed with his music. Finally – he`s back . He`s a f**ing LEGEND!
Billie Jean is not my song.
That’s you
That’s you
The tree that never falls
Green song on the ocean blue
Hidden flower I love you
Gentle ocean green and blue
Ocean
Ocean too
The waves you hear
Are waves for you
The fish that swim
The most important thing is I love you
The words to silence
Leonardo
The most important thing is too pure
The most important painting is Van Gogh
At least from the way the paint feels
The colors feel kind of bright
I’m really Starry
A hundred is still green
A thousand is still cute kisses
A million is still a twist
You dance and Chubby Twister
Michael Jackson is the only living legend. Unless you are deaf or just insanely ignorant, you have to love at least one MJ song. MJ is the only living legend. Thriller IS the best selling album of all time, 104 million. And, MJ sold over 750 million albums and has the most awards than any other entertainer in music history. If that doesn’t say much too you haters, then you are just being stupid. MJ is coming back and replacing all the crap music by Miley Cyrus or Jonas Brothers. People who just don’t have talent should not sing. MJ is a child prodigy, so there is no question about MJ’s talent. MJ is awesome!!
Are you aware that other music exists beside pop? Yes, Michael Jackson is quite obviously a million times better than all today’s “popstars”, but please – ‘the only living legend’? Google ‘Dylan’ and read.
Wintersox you read like Stanley from Eminem’s Stan. Please don’t kill yourself!
you can listen & download it here
http://www.stepashka.com/forum/t106498.html
Slim moonwalking in the air tonight.
This is Slim.
This is Slim and Ben.
o Micheal, how u continue to surprise me….
HERE IN GREAT QUALITY!!!
http://rapidshare.com/files/127141403/Michael_Jackson__feat._Akon__-_Hold_My_Hand.mp3
MJ?s my man. I dont give a shit what happens outside of music. Mans a legend and I always rep him when asked.
Welcome back Mike! We LOVE you!
lol nice to see people still continuing with jokes about Michael Jackson. Guess what, they’re not funny anymore.
These mj fans need a xanax…bar it up, childrens!
A bunch of hatred loosers in our society or the media can never change my mind on Michael Jackson.
I have been lucky enough as other artists have stated to have been around and grown up with this man. He will always be one of the last living legends.
MJ fans are so emotional. it is truly hilarious.
Um… can we get a round of applause for Wintersox?
MJ is the king. All the haters are bitches.
When did it become fruitful to dispute tastes? I must have missed the memo. . . . Discussion is one thing, reasoned criticism is another, but throwing out unsupported opinions on the entertainment value of pop culture and judging the character of indivuduals by whether or not they agree is an exercise in narcissism, not to mention futility as there have never been, to my knowledge, two individuals whose tastes were entirely in accord.
I think MJ is a very talented man and should be very proud of himself. Keep going MJ ignore all those nasty people, just ignore the press who cares what they write you no whats the right answer and your fans do.
that IZ michael jackson!!!…..he soundz diff. of course cuz when he made muzik that waz in the 80′s n 90′s c’mon itz 2008!! obviously hiz voice will change cuz hez gettin olda
ma opinion the song iz ggrreeattt!!!!….if it doez go on akonz album he should make a video that would b purfect cuz mj neva left he still here!!!…akon makin muzik wit THE KING!! by the way the man iz INNOCENT so them tabloidz press n media need 2 get a life n stop hatein on him cuz he got mad money n all the fame in thiz damn world!!
luv yew michael!
MICHAEL JACKSON IS A LIVING LEGEND. All other artists worldwide are inspired by him. ANOTHER BRILLIANT SONG, GOOD STUFF!
I don’t care what yall say! Michael Jackson will forever be the one and ONLY King of Pop! Fuck the press, MJ is the Best! I don’t care what yall haters say. And regardless of what the tabloids might say, yall have to admit that MJ is the best singer, and dancer of all time. I am truly amused at you people who worship and praise these crap artists of today, yet disrespect the King of Pop who is a pioneer and a true influence to these wannabees of today’s music industry! Get it right folks! This is a great song.
Read your article, don’t know why I even wasted my time. It’s the same of bull from MJ haters. But what I wanted to say is the song ( HOLD MY HAND ) with Akon and Michael sounds great. I do wish Michael would have lead more, but what I heard please me very much. I am so looking forward to MJ’s new album. The old stuff is still great, but MJ is to great to stop now.
i love this music