Why do heads give Micheal Jackson respect?

[infinite59]

I wasn't listening to music back when Micheal Jackson was big.  But going back and listening to his old music is not something I would want to listen to over and over.  Sure, he could be the greatest entertainer that ever lived.  He can sing, he can dance, but being a hip-hop head I could really give two shits about Micheal Jackson.  And it's not because I think he's a child molestor or anything like that.  I think Micheal is a very good person, and it is sad that he's so misunderstood.  But when I think about great music of the 80's, the artists and groups that come to mind are NWA, Public Enemy, Run DMC, Eric B and Rakim, Schooly D, Slick Rick, Grand Master Flash, KRS 1, those are the artists I go back and listen to, they were doing music that had a message, Micheal Jackson is pop music.

[Don Jacob]

I wasn't listening to music back when Micheal Jackson was big.  But going back and listening to his old music is not something I would want to listen to over and over.  Sure, he could be the greatest entertainer that ever lived.  He can sing, he can dance, but being a hip-hop head I could really give two shits about Micheal Jackson.  And it's not because I think he's a child molestor or anything like that.  I think Micheal is a very good person, and it is sad that he's so misunderstood.  But when I think about great music of the 80's, the artists and groups that come to mind are NWA, Public Enemy, Run DMC, Eric B and Rakim, Schooly D, Slick Rick, Grand Master Flash, KRS 1, those are the artists I go back and listen to, they were doing music that had a message, Micheal Jackson is pop music.

just shows how 1 sided you are :-/

[Sub-Z]

i dont really like his music but if i had to listen to him i could stand it,but as i said b4 im not really a big fan of his....

[lee]

i don't think his music is that great either ... even if he wasn't freakish i still would'nt like his music ... if i had to listen to 80's pop .. i'd listen to madonna or something .. lol

ps : Wasn't that concert with Britney etc a flop ? i heard the guests in the audence like eminem etc .. were all left scratching their heads ... cause micheal would take ages to come out on stage etc ..

[Sikotic™]

He can sing, he can dance, but being a hip-hop head I could really give two shits about Micheal Jackson.

BINGO!!!

You answered your own question. Your a hip-hop head, you ain't in to other music. Its just not your thing and thats fine but you can't dissagree that he is one of the greatest performers ever and nearly all of his songs are classics because people are still listening to tracks like "Can't Stop til you Get Enough", "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and etc.

[Sikotic™]

Wasn't that concert with Britney etc a flop ? i heard the guests in the audence like eminem etc .. were all left scratching their heads ... cause micheal would take ages to come out on stage etc ..

It was sold out so how was it a flop?

And and to infinite: If you didn't grow up on MJ then you wouldn't appreciate it. You probably grew up on NWA, Public Enemy, Run DMC, Eric B and Rakim, Schooly D, Slick Rick, Grand Master Flash and KRS 1 so thats why you like them so much. See what I'm saying?

[infinite59]

BINGO!!!

You answered your own question. Your a hip-hop head, you ain't in to other music. Its just not your thing and thats fine but you can't dissagree that he is one of the greatest performers ever and nearly all of his songs are classics because people are still listening to tracks like "Can't Stop til you Get Enough", "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and etc.

That's why I asked why do HIP HOP HEADS like Micheal so much.  But yeah I agree with what your saying

[infinite59]

It was sold out so how was it a flop?

And and to infinite: If you didn't grow up on MJ then you wouldn't appreciate it. You probably grew up on NWA, Public Enemy, Run DMC, Eric B and Rakim, Schooly D, Slick Rick, Grand Master Flash and KRS 1 so thats why you like them so much. See what I'm saying?

No.  I'm 19.  I didn't grow up on any music from the 80's.  The only music I listened to from the 80's was straight up pop love music, because I was a kid, and I just listened to the radio.  But now I go back and appreciate the music of those rappers aforementioned.  

[West Coast Veteran]

infinite59 "they were doing music that had a message, Micheal Jackson is pop music"

Are You Fucking SERIOUS? Do You Listen To Music Or Just Skim Through It? Have You Heard "Man In The Mirror", "Earth Song", Or Any Full MJ Albums? The Man Has A Message And If You Don't Know Now You Know!

Michael Jackson Is The G.O.A.T. Period...

[bLaDe]

^ excatly i agree wid sikotic and WCV


the guyz amazing ppl like listenin to diff type of music too other than hip hop

[infinite59]

infinite59 "they were doing music that had a message, Micheal Jackson is pop music"

Are You Fucking SERIOUS? Do You Listen To Music Or Just Skim Through It? Have You Heard "Man In The Mirror", "Earth Song", Or Any Full MJ Albums? The Man Has A Message And If You Don't Know Now You Know!

Michael Jackson Is The G.O.A.T. Period...

Actually your right, I forgot about his few meaningful songs in the midst of all the love songs, but if we are going by your logic, then Britney Spears "Stronger" is also a powerful and meaningful song.

[ZILLA THA GOODFELLA]

just shows how 1 sided you are :-/

Agreed, dats wat I waz gonna say.......
Take a look at left and rite instead of stright all tha time........

[TheShiznit227]

Agreed, dats wat I waz gonna say.......
Take a look at left and rite instead of stright all tha time........

Word...

[The Big Bad Ass]

Dude, when I was 7 years old, all I knew was pop music. And Micheal Jackson WAS pop music. I grew up appreciating it. Personally, I think he is extrememly talented as a singer, writer, and dancer, but that is because I was raised on it. I'm sure that 15 years from now, someone will poke at a group, rapper, singer you like, and you will defend it, even though it isn't as sonically advanced as the songs in comparison. It is all about when you were raised. I don't care if MJ's albums suck from here on out, I'll always be a fan. Just my opinion.

[infinite59]

just shows how 1 sided you are :-/

that's exactly right, I'm straight up hip hop, that's why my question was directed to hip-hop heads.