Michael Jackson Gets Royal Treatment in New Album Art; 'Michael' Drops Dec. 14

By PopEater Staff Posted Nov 5th 2010 08:21AM

We're sure all you Michael Jackson fans will be, um, thrilled to see the artwork for Jackson's new album, due out on Dec. 14. Called 'Michael,' the album will include previously unheard MJ tracks, including one called 'Breaking News.'

Epic Records/Sony has opted to keep a lid on most other details about 'Michael,' but has released the stunning cover art, which features a sort of "This Is Your Life" collection of Jackson images from throughout his blockbuster career. Front and center is the singer in the role he yearned for most: King of Pop.

"The creative process never stopped for the King of Pop, who was always planning for his next album," a statement said.

It's not certain whether his last "new" song, 'This Is It,' will be on the album. That track, co-written by Paul Anka, was actually recorded by a Puerto Rican singer 18 years ago.

In their announcement, the label said 'Breaking News' was recorded in 2007 at a friend's home. Starting Monday, fans will be invited to hear it on the late singer's official website.

The other songs were recorded at studios in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and it's been reported that he was working with will.i.am, Akon and Ne-Yo before his death last summer.

The album artwork comes from an oil painting by Kadir Nelson, who tried to explain the collage in an e-mail to Reuters: "Michael wears a golden suit of armor and stares at the viewer as he is crowned by cupids. He places his hand over his heart and looks directly at the viewer, a symbol of Jackson's big heart and strong connection to his fans and music. A monarch butterfly sits on his shoulder, another symbol of Jackson's metamorphosis as a singer and entertainer, as well as a symbol of royalty. His musical history unfolds behind him."

Jackson's last album of original material, 'Invincible,' was released in late 2001.

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Friday 05 November

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By Bfrjds1981

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Michael Jackson died? When did this happen. My bet is some father caught him messing around with his little boy. It is about time.

By mary

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Bfrjds1981... You are one ignorant SOB. Go climb back in bed with your mommy.

By betty

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thats what happen with you you sob .how dare you say that about michael he was a king.a God .a hero .

By Bill

Exactly this piece of crap is burning in hell if any religion is correct. All these michael jackson lovers just don't care about his molesting kids. Burn in hell you piece of crap.

Saturday 06 November

By rb

wow where were you when the news got out that the child who accused michael jackson of molesting him, admitted he was told to do it by his father. the boy admitted that it never happened.

Friday 12 November

By joy

michael was found not guilty for his latest charge. the boy in the first charged admitted he was made to say what he did. that being said, u still feel the need to say negative things about him. so, that would make a person believe it's personal. is it the money, fame, love of millions of fans that bother u? all i can say
is.... JEALOUS MUCH....JERK!!

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By Alessandra

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By mimi petista

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By Becky

I love this album cover! My favorite part of it is the off the wall picture of Michael Jackson. I have the off the wall CD with the picture of his feet so it was wonderful to see the original off the wall pose. I am so excited about this album and I can't wait to get it

By rose

Cant wait to hear his new music.I love the new cover.It will be great to hear his new music.I love the new album cover.I have his music playing in my car all the time.Love and miss you Michael.RIP

By Fred Williams

This album cover represents Michael Jackson's black heritage, not his desire to be white. The time Michael was at his best was when he paid more attention to his music than to his appearance. What better way to portray Michael than when he made "Thriller" and "Bad" albums.

By Marsha

MJ was proud of his heritage and proud to be a Black American. He said it personally in interviews and showed it not only in his style but also in his work. Did you ever see his video Remember the Time? He was also featured in and on more than 45 covers of Ebony and Jet throughout his career. Leave the man alone, he's dead now and unfortunately it took something as horrible as his autopsy report to prove to fools like you that he had a disease called vitiligo even though he stated it numerous times. MJ was always at his best.

By cheryl martin

I an a Michael Jackson fan also,but I do not think Michael would like this cover,makes him look cartoonish and plastic.I am not sure I would buy an album that was not approved by Michael himself.He did not release these songs for a reason;they were not a finished collaboration to him,also I DO NOT BELIEVE THE PROCEEDS OF THESE SONGS WOULD GO TO HIS CHILDREN;which is what he wanted!!!!!!!!!!Not that I would not want to hear thee new songs,but my devotion to his beliefs would make me not buy it.[JUST MY OPINION]Michael is already a legend,was,is,and always will be KING OF POP.................WE LOVE YOU,MICHAEL

By Reality

The best thing that happened for Michaels kids is that he died. Otherwise they'd be in the poor house. I know it sounds cold but it is the truth!

By Tell It Like It Is

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Sunday 05 December

By Karen

Michael Jackson owned 50% of the SONY/ATV Catalogue. Do you have ANY idea what that's worth??? It includes the works of the Beatles, Beyonce, and dozens of other high-earning artists. MJ broke? Yeah, sure. ANd he slept in a hyperbaric chamber...I know, because the News of World said so...

About time your entire body, not just your head be buried in sand. Would save you trouble of growing up.

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