‘Crack Music’: Michael Jackson’s ‘Invincible’

‘Crack Music’: Michael Jackson’s InvincibleBy Elizabeth Amisu Inspired by the chapter, ‘Invincible, The Denouement Album’ from The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson by Elizabeth Amisu (Praeger, 2016). Abstract: Little academic writing has been devoted to Michael Jackson’s final studio album, Invincible. This article explores Invincible through Kanye West’s metaphor of Crack Read More …

Book Review Of ‘On Michael Jackson’ by Margo Jefferson

On Michael Jackson by Margo Jefferson (Vintage, 2006) Vintage Books USA; Reprint edition (2 Jan. 2007) £10,66/$14,00 5.2 x 0.4 x 8 inches; 146 pages. Paperback. ISBN-10: 0307277658 ISBN-13: 978-0307277657 Reviewed by Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies Read More …

Constance Pierce – Privacy: Michael Jackson and J.D. Salinger

Abstract: Michael Joseph Jackson was a ritual healer whose charismatic presence magnetized and unified millions of souls for good through his global performances. In this opinion piece academic and artist, Constance Pierce, discusses the myriad connections between Michael Jackson, J.D. Salinger and the notion of privacy. Read More …

Constance Pierce’s Drawing Series: ‘Will You Be There’

Abstract: Constance Pierce’s “Will You Be There,” are a series of art works originally displayed in the international exhibition “Art on Paper 2010” at the Museum of Art in Aichi, Japan. This series has since been featured in three solo exhibitions: the Harlan Gallery of Seton Read More …