Michael Jackson's Billie Jean video clocks over 1 billion views
Billie Jean is only the third 80’s music video to reach this milestone.
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Thriller but it's a Guatemalan disco-funk version
It’s rare and it’s funky.
Michael Jackson’s 'Bad' but it's a bluegrass song
Your butt is mine but to the sound of a banjo. Get ready, y’all!
Bruce Swedien on recording with Michael Jackson
Bruce Swedien was the man behind the mixer on Michael Jackson’s biggest hits. In this interview, he discussed his techniques.
When Thundercat Met Michael Jackson (Video Mashup)
So this is what happens when Michael Jackson gets down to Thundercat’s Oh Sheit It’s X.
Throwback Thursday: Michael in Moscow (1993)
Even the GOATs have off days. Here’s what happened to Michael Jackson in Moscow in 1993.
Michael Jackson Is Alive! #1
Our new series looks at different men called Michael Jackson who are living and breathing. Today’s edition looks at a British-American talk radio host.
Billie Jean Played On Nothing But A Spring Door Stopper
I can’t believe this is a thing but Beeble played Billie Jean using a spring door stopper for every instrument.
Woman sought hypnotherapy for Michael Jackson phobia
Thriller lived up to its name when it caused an 18-year phobia for one UK woman. Poppy Johnson was 5 years old when she first saw Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Upon seeing MJ’s transformation into a werewolf, Poppy became traumatised and carried the fear with her. Seeing or hearing Michael Jackson would cause serious symptoms including …
Acle Kahney - Trippin Clip
And now for something unexpected – Michael Jackson vocals on a metal track. This is Acle Kahney’s “Trippin Clip”. We rarely cover rock or its various offshoots but we’re making an exception for this brilliant mashup. Acle Kahney is an audio engineer and musician and “Trippin Clip” is the result of some experimentation and a …
Cory Henry Performs Billie Jean at the BBC Proms
Witness Cory Henry’s multi-instrumental cover of Billie Jean with Jacob Collier, Cory Henry, Jules Buckley and the Metropole Orkest. You don’t need to hear what I think about this, you just need to hear what Cory Henry did. All I will say is it made me ugly cry from start to finish. Arranged by Jules Buckley and …
Teck-Zilla - Joe Jackson Kids
Nigerian-born, Montreal-based producer Teck-Zilla brings us “Joe Jackson Kids”, an instrumental tribute to the Jackson 5. Just when you thought you’d heard every J5 sample, along comes Teck-Zilla. As you’d expect, Michael features prominently in the way of vocal samples but that doesn’t take away from the stonking beats, wonderfully varied in rhythm and texture. …
It's Crit-ical: Why Questioning Your Fave Doesn't Make You A Bad Fan
Your fave may “never” but it helps to be critical of them. Here’s why. Having a newborn means you lose those sweet moments of sleep you used to take for granted (particularly if you’re nocturnal like me). I missed all of Superbowl 50 in substitute for much-needed rest and with it the Halftime Show. Now, …
SATURDAY MATINÉE: Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Behind The Scenes)
On this day in 1983, Billie Jean went to #1 on the Billboard chart. Here’s a short behind the scenes look at the video for this week’s Saturday Matinée. Another short one for this week but nevertheless iconic and influential for many reasons. Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean was arguably the best single from his seminal …
Federico Babina - ARCHIMUSIC
Architect Federico Babina combines music and architecture in ARCHIMUSIC, a collection of musicians transformed into abstract buildings.
SATURDAY MATINÉE: Michael Jackson Deposition (1993)
Here’s a 3-hour cut of Michael Jackson’s 1993 deposition held in Mexico, centred around supposed plagiarism of 3 songs.
Tall Black Guy Vs Michael Jackson - The Remix Suite
It’s Michael Jackson’s birthday today and to celebrate, we’re giving some shine to Tall Black Guy’s 2010 Michael Jackson remix album. Yes, this joint is four years old now but I just gave it another listen on my iPod and it blew me away. Tall Black Guy dismantled and reengineered all of his favourite MJ …
How Did I Miss That: When Michael Jackson Met Isao Tomita
Remember the time… Michael Jackson visited Isao Tomita in Japan during his Bad tour and got wasted on sake? Nah, me neither.
VIDEO: Michael Jackson & Oprah Interview Outtakes (1993)
Outtakes from the famous 1993 Oprah Winfrey interview with Michael Jackson were leaked a few months ago. Here are parts 1 and 3. Today marks 5 years since Michael Jackson passed away and despite Sony’s movements through his music vault, we still miss his presence. We’re fortunate for moments when unseen footage finds its way …
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Jacksons - Victory Tour, Toronto (1984)
The Jacksons’ Victory Tour performance in Toronto in 1984 is our Throwback Thursday.
