As June 25, 2010 rapidly approaches, the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, we've been arduously scrambling to decide just how to commemorate the King of Pop. Given The Hook's incestuous passion for music, we sought out to find the best musical eulogy created in the past 365 days.
 
When Michael Jackson passed away over a year ago, there were countless remixes, mash-ups and tributes created, but the most original and likely the best could very well be the recently released, The King Meets The President In Africa. It's a remix album featuring the gloved one and the king of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, created by DJ, remixer and producer, Rich Medina.

Mashing up classic MJ vocals like “Billie Jean”, “Remember the Time” and “I Want You Back” to the beats, rhythms and horns of Fela is an ingenious juxtaposition, but it flows seamlessly. It only makes me wonder what the energy would be like experiencing a show with these two greats performing live together. 

by The Hook on Jun 24, 2010