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Michael Jackson’s “Hold My Hand” ft. Akon debuts online

November 15th, 2010

The official first single from Michael Jackson’s upcoming album was released on his website on the weekend. “Hold My Hand,” features Akon and will be the lead track on Michael which comes out on December 14.

There has been a lot of debate around whether or not Michael’s songs should be released after his death since he is unable to give final approval. Michael reportedly wrote a note where he said he wanted to have “Hold My Hand” released as a single. But, Will.i.am. said earlier this year, “To say that what [Michael] contributed during his life wasn’t enough. He just wasn’t any ordinary artist. He was a hands-on person. To me it’s disrespectful. There’s no honoring.”

The new song is a call for peace with a big gospel choir and string section. The album will also feature spots from Lenny Kravitz and 50 Cent.

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Posted on Monday, November 15th, 2010 at 12:15 pm by and is filed under Blog, Music & Videos, News.

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2008 Version is better?REPLY
Posted by Bobby_Ewing
Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:44am
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Well the big ? is did Akon help or hurt the Michael Jackson HOLD MY HAND song with his "finishing touches". Listen below to the 2008 version back to back with the 2010 version. It makes for an "interesting" comparison to say the least http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=59251586

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