Michael Jackson fans launch a campaign to buy Invincible
Michael Jackson fans have decided on yet another collective action: starting tomorrow, for one month until October 31 (Mehr 9 to Aban 9), they will buy his latest studio album, Invincible. A page has been created on Facebook for this purpose.
Previously, in another collective action, fan websites had joined together to stop the use of the word "Jacko" in the media. They also prepared an open letter for fans to sign. (Read more)
Invincible was released in October 2001, and this October marks a decade since its release. For this occasion, fans want to push this magical album to the top of the sales charts during this month. Beyond that, while his killer’s trial is underway, this message is being sent to the world that Michael Jackson is invincible. Although Invincible sold less than some of Michael’s other works, it still reached number one in 11 countries worldwide, including the United States, and sold 13 million copies globally. Many industry experts believe the album was ahead of its time.
But the name Invincible has always carried a bittersweet feeling.
In 2001, right before the album’s release, Michael announced that Sony’s executive, Tommy Mottola, was leaving, and as a result, all plans for releasing singles from this album, recording videos, and promoting the work were canceled.
In July 2002, Michael called Mottola evil and a racist, saying he didn’t care about black artists and only used them to reach his own interests. Michael said that Mottola had referred to his fellow black colleague, Irv Gotti, as a "black caca".
Sony rejected Michael’s claim that they didn’t promote the album, and in response said that Michael hadn’t agreed to hold a tour in the United States.
Michael accused Sony and the music industry of racism and said they intentionally didn’t promote or support his album.
Invincible is a very strong and different album from any other in the world, yet unfortunately it faced neglect or poor taste from the media and critics, even though it deserved the highest praise. Perhaps this will be realized in the distant or near future.
Quincy Jones, producer of the legendary Thriller album, called Invincible an album for future generations.
Source: eMJey.com / mjjjusticeproject
But the name Invincible has always carried a bittersweet feeling.
In 2001, right before the album’s release, Michael announced that Sony’s executive, Tommy Mottola, was leaving, and as a result, all plans for releasing singles from this album, recording videos, and promoting the work were canceled.
In July 2002, Michael called Mottola evil and a racist, saying he didn’t care about black artists and only used them to reach his own interests. Michael said that Mottola had referred to his fellow black colleague, Irv Gotti, as a "black caca".
Sony rejected Michael’s claim that they didn’t promote the album, and in response said that Michael hadn’t agreed to hold a tour in the United States.
Michael accused Sony and the music industry of racism and said they intentionally didn’t promote or support his album.
Invincible is a very strong and different album from any other in the world, yet unfortunately it faced neglect or poor taste from the media and critics, even though it deserved the highest praise. Perhaps this will be realized in the distant or near future.
Quincy Jones, producer of the legendary Thriller album, called Invincible an album for future generations.
Source: eMJey.com / mjjjusticeproject