Digging for Knowledge: Michael Jackson . . . . . The Soundtrack of My Childhood
Thriller, Beat it, Billie Jean, Black or White, Rock With You, Human Nature, The Girl is Mine . . . Need I say more? I googled “Michael Jackson” and 68 million websites popped up- 68 MILLION! I don’t “worship” MJ, or even idolize him, but his impact on the history of the world cannot be ignored!
On rainy days, the NTA’s used to play Michael Jackson Videos for all the students at my elementary school. I remember being in the second grade and hearing accusations of MJ molesting that young boy in 1992. At seven years old, I was simply disgusted with the accusation and vehemently defended Mr. Jackson; my conviction wasn’t based on evidence or testimony, just on the simple known fact that HE WAS THE MAN. His dance skills superseded all others. His songs were catchy yet thoughtful; poppy yet R&B, smooth yet upbeat. There were songs for partying: Rock With You. Songs for love-making: You Are Not Alone. Songs for getting into mischief: Smooth Criminal or BAD. And songs for World Peace: Heal the World. There was a song for everyone and every occasion.
As I watch CNN at 3:04 am Friday, 12 hours after the death of the King of Pop, they are talking so much about the upcoming autopsy and the cause of his death. I would like to dedicate this blog not to Michael Jackson’s death, but to his life. A life that has impacted millions of other lives. Not a God, but a man, with flaws, shortcomings and talent unmatched. Michael Jackson took his shahada several months back, therefore he is also my brother in Islam- May Allah grant you paradise, Michael.
My favorite Michael Jackson song? Man in the Mirror. We could all learn something from Man in The Mirror.
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June 26th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Hey, have you seen this news article?
New details about Michael Jackson’s Death Emerge
I was wondering if you were going to blog about this…
June 30th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Cool post, just subscribed.
July 7th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Thx 4 the link! RIP Michael!