This month's column looks at how Michael Jackson's Super Bowl halftime show in 1993 became the benchmark for all other artists who followed in his footsteps. Continue reading →
In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth revisit Earth Song and they discuss its relevance today. The messages Michael Jackson always had in his songs, the power of this particular song and how we should take his messages very seriously and start action upon it. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 43 – Past […]
This month’s MJ Studies Today column looks at the making of Michael Jackson’s album “Blood on the Dance Floor” as explored in the recently released book by Brice Najar, titled “Book on the Dance Floor: Let’s Make HIStory in the Mix”. The focus here is on some of the album’s newly recorded and previously unreleased songs that are too often neglected by music critics when discussing Jackson’s catalogue. Najar’s meetings and interviews with some key personnel involved in these recordings afford greater appreciation of these unique tracks, more of which will be addressed in a Part 2 article at a later date. Continue reading →
Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, look back, tell where they are right now and look into the future of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 43 – Past – Present – Future Book 4 ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 7, no. 3 […]
In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan looks at the global extent of Michael Jackson’s achievements on various national music charts over the length of his career and his musical afterlife, and in particular the extent of his popularity outside of his country of birth. Continue reading →
Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, explore Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson through the album Songs In The Key Of Life, and the works of Michael Jackson. They both encourage readers who are interested in researching and writing about Stevie Wonder, to send their works to the journal. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth […]
A look at Michael Jackson's This Is It, and considering its role in Jackson's legacy from the perspective of the 11th anniversary of its cinematic release. Continue reading →
Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, finally decided that the documentaries Leaving Neverland and The Real Michael Jackson needed to be discussed. It took them quite a while to watch the documentaries and they are uneasy topics to discuss. However, we found that new Michael Jackson scholars need to be informed. It is therefore […]
Abstract: This month’s MJ Studies Today column looks at Michael Jackson’s skill as a balladist. From his childhood recordings of songs like “Who’s Loving You” to his adult career and material such as “Smile” and “You Are Not Alone”, Jackson’s ability to bring feeling and soul to the slower material in his catalogue was praised […]