Michael Jackson’s Collegues Stand By Album Authenticity
November 10th, 2010
Producer Teddy Riley and Michael Jackson’s former manager, Frank DiLeo, are standing by the new MJ album, saying that all of the vocals are definitely the King of Pop and not a vocal impersonator.
Claims from the Jackson family that a sound-a-like had been used to complete the first batch of posthumous recordings, which is set to be released in December, have been denied by Jacko’s collegues.
Riley, who worked with Jackson throughout the 90s issued the following statement:
“I have been working with Michael since 1991. We worked on Dangerous, the HIStory album, The Addams Family Values project and then Invincible.
Needless to say, we spent months and months in the studio together. The times I spent with Michael were very important, dear, special, and learning experiences.
I studied Michael and everything about him from day one. I know Michael’s voice in every range; I’ve explored Michael’s vocal ability from baritone and tenor to alto and soprano.
As the years went by, I’ve witnessed his tones changing, sometimes up or down. My
feeling on the authenticity of his vocals on this album (another masterpiece) are that they were all done by Michael in different places and in different climates. The vocals sounded very polished, very on key and processed. I have no doubts that these are Michael’s vocals.
I stand for myself with no discrimination.”
Additionally, DiLeo commented, “As Michael Jackson’s long time manager and friend, I have first hand knowledge in determining whether or not it is Michael’s voice we are hearing on the Cascio tracks.”
He added, “I have no doubt that the voice we are hearing on those songs belong to Michael Jackson. I spoke to Michael by telephone at the Cascio’s home studio several times while he was recording with them, and he was excited and enthused by the music and the experience. While listening to the tracks, especially the ones not heard by the general public, you can hear that he was having a great time!”
