New Michael Jackson Song to Be Released

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 23rd 2009 11:30PM

I'm gonna "re-rock" with you. 'This Is It,' an unheard new single by Michael Jackson, will be released on October 12th according to BBC News.

Sony Music said that the song, featuring backing vocals by the surviving Jackson brothers, will be the closing number on the first of a two-disk album. The second disk will include unheard versions of classic Jackson hits.

Jackson had been working with Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas and solo artist Akon on material prior to his death but writing and recording credits on the single are unclear.

"This song only defines, once again, what the world already knows - that Michael is one of God's greatest gifts," explained music executive John McClain. McClain co-produced Jackson's new two-disk album and also is serving as co-executor of his will.

The song is being touted as the first new music to be released by Jackson since his death this past June. The title is inspired by the comeback shows Jackson scheduled at London's O2 arena. Jackson died during rehearsals.

In addition to the new music, a film also titled 'This Is It' will contain clips of Jackson's rehearsal footage for the O2 concerts. The song is to appear in the film's closing credits.

Michael Jackson was one of the world's most influential and commercially successful entertainers. His album 'Thriller' remains the best-selling album of all time. His unexpected death on June 29th led to a global outpouring of grief among music fans. He was 50.

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Thursday 24 September

By dee

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Michael died on June 25th not the 29th as the article states.

By Dumbasdon

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Micheal was TRULY GREAT as this new release will prove undoubtedly to everybody!!!!!!!

Tuesday 22 December

By Barbara

Yes he was and always will be, but his greedy father will take it all.

Wednesday 11 November

By Mary

Michael is still the #1 man of all time. Nothing can replace that, ever

Thursday 17 December

By Sandy

I'm looking forward to hearing more unreleased music from Michael!!! When I first heard the 'This Is It' song it sounded like a prettied up demo track. It's not a hit but it has grown on me. Just don't like the mushy sounding strings at the beginning of the song.