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J.PERIOD & SPIKE LEE PAY TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON WITH EXCLUSIVE NEW MIXTAPE, “MAN OR THE MUSIC (40 ACRES EDITION)”<\/p>\n
Brooklyn, NY (August 26, 2010) \u2013 The story of Michael Jackson made famous in tabloid headlines tells a tragic tale of stardom: adulation and perversity, reclusiveness and rumor, pain and pathos. Raised onstage from the age of 11, Michael spent his entire life under the scrutiny of the spotlight\u2014and much of his adulthood in search of the childhood he never had. For the media, this was a story of sadness, as epic as it was bizarre.<\/p>\n
But listen closer. His music tells a different tale.<\/p>\n
This Sunday, August 29, 2010, the mixtape world\u2019s master storyteller, J.Period, joins Spike Lee & 40Acres.com to pay tribute to the music of Michael Jackson with a Limited Edition mixtape, \u201cMan or the Music (40 Acres Edition),\u201d available exclusively at the 2nd Annual \u201cBrooklyn Loves MJ\u201d celebration in Prospect Park\u2019s Nethermead Field! Attendees who sign up for 40Acres.com will receive a FREE copy of the mix (while supplies last). For MJ fans unable to attend: DOWNLOAD HERE<\/p>\n
Mixing Michael\u2019s classic hits with rare demo versions, remixes, and behind-the-scenes interview clips, J.Period weaves together an 80-minute musical documentary that pays tribute to The King of Pop\u2019s staggering catalog of songs, and reminds us why Michael\u2019s true legacy will always be his music. Conceived on the eve of Michael\u2019s untimely passing, \u201cMan or The Music (40 Acres Edition)\u201d revises, remixes and re-masters J.Period\u2019s original MJ tribute, released on June 26, 2009 to rave reviews\u2014and over 30K downloads in 24 hours. \u201cMan or the Music (40 Acres Edition)\u201d reminds us why\u2014regardless of what you may think of the man\u2014the power and appeal of his music are undeniable.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a tremendous honor to join a storyteller like Spike Lee in celebrating the legacy of Michael Jackson\u2019s music with an exclusive mixtape for this incredible event,\u201d says J.Period. \u201cCrafting the tape was a labor of love and a learning experience. Digging through hours of interview material and music, I have definitely gained a new respect for Michael\u2019s life and legacy, and I\u2019m excited to share that with my fans\u2014and over 25K fellow MJ fans in attendance on Sunday!\u201d<\/p>\n
Not long after Michael\u2019s passing last year, Spike Lee shared his thoughts with Katie Couric: \u201cYou can go down the line, [Mozart], Jimmy Hendrix, Elvis\u2014people with that much talent, they\u2019re not going to be normal. [\u2026] If they were normal human beings, they wouldn\u2019t be the great artists that they are. [\u2026] But for me, I hope people remember the joy, the love, the entertainment that Michael brought to their lives. That\u2019s going to be his legacy. People can focus on the other stuff if the want to, but for me, [his legacy is] his music. It\u2019s his music.\u201d<\/p>\n
In only its second year, Spike Lee\u2019s \u201cBrooklyn Loves MJ\u201d event is already poised to become a long-standing tradition\u2014and one of New York\u2019s hottest annual events. Celebrating Michael\u2019s birthday with over 25K fans in 2009, Spike Lee (along with DJ Spinna on the wheels of steel) made Prospect Park the epicenter of all things Michael with a six-hour celebration of music and dancing that earned press, and praise, from around the globe.<\/p>\n
This year, celebrate The King of Pop\u2019s 52nd birthday when \u201cBrooklyn Loves MJ\u201d takes place Sunday, August 29th, 12 Noon – 6PM at Prospect Park\u2019s Nethermead Field. This event is brought to you by Spike Lee, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Spike DDB & the Republic of Brooklyn, and features exclusive artwork by acclaimed graphic artist, Fuse Green, as well as music by DJ Spinna.<\/p>\n
J.Period\u2019s \u201cMan or the Music (40 Acres Edition)\u201d: FREE DOWNLOAD<\/p>\n
And be sure to watch out for upcoming J.Period releases with John Legend & The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff & Skillz, Q-Tip and more coming soon!!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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