The Black Jackson Estate

Beyonce, Usher, Chris Brown, Ciara: when it comes to recognizing artists whose art and sound prominently reflects the influence of Michael Jackson, it's easy to identify those (and similar) incredible pop/R&B superstars. But you don't often hear names like Kirk Franklin, Kierra Sheard, Tonex, or Deitrick Haddon -- gospel artists who have masterfully woven the influence and sound of

In the early 80s, Michael Jackson was the biggest superstar and entertainer in the world. He was also known to be a serious animal lover, and had amassed a menagerie of pets that lived with him at his home in Havenhurst. MJs most famous pet, and arguably the most famous celebrity pet in modern times, Bubbles the Chimp, came to be a source of love and support for Michael Jackson, as

Join us and special guest Damien Shields on Day 11 of the Black Jackson Estate Podcast Presents: The 12 Days of Christmas! Soul Holidays (Sounds of Blackness): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew-VhCWibM0 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Doobie Powell ft. Robert Glasper): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de4V8lkqv-E Want more 12 Days of Christmas from the Black Jackson Estate

Join us and special guest Damien Shields on Day 10 of the Black Jackson Estate Podcast Presents: The 12 Days of Christmas! Want more 12 Days of Christmas from the Black Jackson Estate Podcast? Check out Day 10 from 2022 and 2021 where you listen to podcasts! Day 10 (2022): What More Can I Give: MJs Lost Charity Single Day 10 (2021): The Jacksons album 2300 Jackson Street Join the B

The Thriller 40 Documentary has been one of the most highly anticipated projects to be released by the Michael Jackson Estate in recent memory. We take a deep dive into the documentary and share our thoughts on everything from the 4K footage of the Victory tour and short films, to details of the inner thoughts and ambitions of Michael Jackson, the exclusion of members of the Jackso

In 1988, Michael Jackson received the gold "moon man" also known as the Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. Three years later, MTV would rename that award the "Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award" in honor of his "groundbreaking work as a video artist." Join the Users and special co-host MJFanGirl on this 8th day of Christmas as we unpack the highlights and recipients of

From California Raisins to VCD Players, Michael Jackson lent his face and his talents throughout his career to many brands. Join us for Day 7 as Users 1 and 1.5 and guest User Q as we unpack 10 of our favorite Michael Jackson vintage ads. California Raisins https://youtu.be/zDqMmIqA_Ak?si=D3-aNJPoFdqfA0M1 Cologne https://youtu.be/pbjGp9F2IkE?si=pp4o3N3s8tm8Mzu1 Moonwalker https://y

From breakfast cereal to sneakers, Michael Jackson lent his face and his talents throughout his career to many brands. Join us for Day 6 as Users 1 and 1.5 and guest User Q as we unpack 10 of our favorite Michael Jackson vintage ads. Alpha Bits https://youtu.be/D7sxo0jLW08?si=RYxuXKGqYEjU0RuM Dr. Pepper https://youtu.be/lSt3PU1A7KQ?si=p4WBtK8Y7NtCBcm- Suzuki https://youtu.be/z1s5ba

On January 31, 1993, Michael Jackson made history at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA by becoming the first entertainer in history to perform during half-time. “I can’t think of a better way to spread the message of world peace than by working with the NFL and by being a part of Super Bowl XXVII.” - Michael Jackson (Jet Magazine Sept 28, 1992 issue). Join us as we revisit Michae

Michael Jackson is widely considered the father and original architect of the modern music video. Considered short films by MJ, his videos elevated the medium, and to this day are still ranked as some of the best of all time. Join us as we put two iconic music videos head to head and analyze which one reigns supreme over the other on Day 4 of the Black Jackson Estate Podcast Presen