From Times Online
January 15, 2008
Exclusive: Listen to a clip of Michael Jackson's new single
Click here to listen to a clip from Michael Jackson's new version The Girl Is Mine
After a long and frequently dramatic time away from the music industry, Michael Jackson is releasing his first new music in seven years.
To mark the 25th anniversary of his record-breaking album Thriller, the man once known as the King of Pop is releasing a new version of the hit The Girl Is Mine.
Originally a duet with Sir Paul McCartney, Jackson has re-recorded the song with The Black Eyed Pea’s Will.i.am.
The single’s digital release today marks the beginning of a comeback attempt by Jackson, whose reputation was battered when he was tried on molestation charges in 2005.
Although the pop star was acquitted, his first attempt to re-enter the music industry was a disaster. Jackson was booked to perform at the World Music Awards in London but managed only a few faltering notes.
His latest comeback attempt is more ambitious. The Girl Is Mine will be on shop shelves on January 28, followed by a new edition of Thriller, featuring remixes by hip-hop heavyweights Akon and Kanye West, on February 11. Then in March the singer starts a three-month-long UK tour.
January 15, 2008
Exclusive: Listen to a clip of Michael Jackson's new single
Click here to listen to a clip from Michael Jackson's new version The Girl Is Mine
After a long and frequently dramatic time away from the music industry, Michael Jackson is releasing his first new music in seven years.
To mark the 25th anniversary of his record-breaking album Thriller, the man once known as the King of Pop is releasing a new version of the hit The Girl Is Mine.
Originally a duet with Sir Paul McCartney, Jackson has re-recorded the song with The Black Eyed Pea’s Will.i.am.
The single’s digital release today marks the beginning of a comeback attempt by Jackson, whose reputation was battered when he was tried on molestation charges in 2005.
Although the pop star was acquitted, his first attempt to re-enter the music industry was a disaster. Jackson was booked to perform at the World Music Awards in London but managed only a few faltering notes.
His latest comeback attempt is more ambitious. The Girl Is Mine will be on shop shelves on January 28, followed by a new edition of Thriller, featuring remixes by hip-hop heavyweights Akon and Kanye West, on February 11. Then in March the singer starts a three-month-long UK tour.
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