What a sad friggin’ day. The King of Pop dies. Michael Jackson, you were the best pop music ever had. ‘Nuff said.
An ode to some of his best
Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough – Smooth, slick 7o’s disco love song but not what you were expecting. 5th solo album for Mike, 1st as an adult and the one before the greatest album of all time, Thriller.
Off the Wall – Not to be missed, Off the Wall, the title track for this album, was off the hook for a 70′s song, a composition that kind of helped bring the new style of 80′s music along although it was the late 70′s. This one is still played on Top 40 radio across the world.
Billie Jean – If Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough was Mike’s gentleman song, this was his pimp song. This was Michael at his coolest, dancing and lighting up the sidewalk. Also, this song is remembered for the introduction of the moon walk.
Beat it – While Black or White had an actual rap in it, Beat it was much more hip hop than anything MJ ever did. In fact, you could take out Michael’s vocals and use this beat for a rap song. Wouldn’t want to see it happen but it’s true. This one definitely kicks ass.
Smooth Criminal – Mike’s attempt to play an old gangster actually works! Awesome beat, awesome singing style and delivery in this song which says a lo since all he talks about is some girl named Annie who nobody knows about unless they saw the movie version of the Bad album, Moonwalker.
Man in the Mirror - Great song with a great message, a look into how Michael felt about himself as a whole and what made him give so much dough to the rest of the world. The gospel choir for backround vocals kicks major ass here.
Who is it? – I only put this one on here for underrated purposes since no one seems to ever mention it. It’s almost a little hip hop, something he tried out with another track on Dangerous, Black or White. But Who is it? is a cool trip into Jacko’s musical abilities.
Jam – Another underrated tune, maybe because it was on Dangerous, not one of his most critically acclaimed albums. It doesn’t matter because this another song where Michael changes up his delivery a little and goes fast. Also, music video has another superstar MJ, Michael Jordan.
In conclusion, it’s honestly an honor to have listened and grown up seeing the greatest musical performer of all time constantly churn out good hits. Pop music sucks and hasn’t been quite the same since he ran into personal problems. You’ll be missed, Michael Jackson, but heaven awaits and I’m sure you’ll have plenty of great company up there from the music world.
