will.i.am Working On Jackson Comeback Album

[Damien J.]

Black Eyed Peas principal will.i.am was ubiquitous behind the boards in 2006, producing tracks for Justin Timberlake, Fergie, Snoop Dogg and Nas and earning a producer of the year Grammy nomination. But his sights are now set on Michael Jackson's comeback album, which is tentatively due before the end of the year.

will.i.am tells Billboard.com he has been doing "a lot of talking on the phone, a lot of brainstorming" with Jackson so far. Their conversations, he says, involve more than just music but also figuring out how Jackson can use new technology, particularly social networking sites and download outlets, to his advantage.

But Jackson's next musical direction remains a primary concern. "Man, he still sings like a bird," will.i.am says. "He could go anywhere. I think we have a real opportunity to do something here. It's either gonna be really big or nobody's gonna care. Ain't no middle ground on this one."

"I like what he is doing and thought it would be interesting to collaborate or just see how the chemistry worked," Jackson told Access Hollywood of will.i.am in October. "I think he's doing wonderful, innovative, positive, great music."

Akon is also rumored to be collaborating on the album but told Billboard.com last month that he was not at liberty to disclose details. Chris Brown is also in talks to work on the Jackson album, which will be his first since 2001's "Invincible."

"We got a chance to meet at the World Music Awards and we're talking to his management about when we can set up a date to be working on his album," Brown tells Billboard.com. "It would be an honor and a blessing for me to work with my idol. He's one of the reasons I do my music."

This report is provided by Billboard.com

[Oklin]

Sounds nice.. Will.I.Am is dope at the moment

[Meho]

I Have A Dream is my joint right now.

[Oklin]

I Have A Dream is my joint right now.

No! It's mine!!

"John Ledend - Save Room" is the shit to!

[Timmeeeehh]

Will.I.Am, damn, MJ is really looking for some last "hits"... No way WIA will touch anything like the greatness of the hits MJ had in the early days when he was working with Quincy Jones..

[QuietTruth]

^ Word!

Fuck Will.I.Am. Damn Mike.

Whatever.

If he wanna go in that direction, why not Pharrell? Pharrell and Mike would be better.

[.:Hercy Buggz:.]

Will I AM will fit Michael Jackson Perfectly..i do not see whats wrong with that

[J$crILLa]

cool, but fucka jackson album

[Sikotic™]

Will.I.Am will find a way to mesh well with Michaels style if they actually do get together.

[⠀]

If he wanna go in that direction, why not Pharrell? Pharrell and Mike would be better.

I doubt you'll ever see Pharrell and MJ work together on account of MJ knocking back their beats in 94.

That Clipse/JT track that was out a few years ago was one of the ones he knocked back.

[Hatesrats™]

^ Word!

Fuck Will.I.Am. Damn Mike.

Whatever.

If he wanna go in that direction, why not Pharrell? Pharrell and Mike would be better.

Exactly what I thought....
I mean Pharell already produces for Mike's clone's, Justin & Himself...
Shit get the real thing in the studio.

IMo, Jackson & The neprunes sound is Peanut Butter & Jelly.

[QuietTruth]

^ For real!

Pharrell is in love with Michael anyways so you know he'd lace Michael UP! Ya know. Who the fuck is Will.I.Am?

The Neptunes was around in '94? The fuck? LMAO. I thought they came out in '96.

[Lex Boooger]

Michael Jackson or Alan Jackson?

[Sparegeez]

I Have A Dream is my joint right now.

I didn't even know MTK was on there until I saw the video lol

[shaydee]

Should jackson be getting all artists like Chris Brown on his new album? features are not somethin he needs. He needs a new single on his own.