The Black Jackson Estate

Day 5 is the second part of a two-parter! Join us for the second part of our discussion of the Best and Worst of 1980s MJ-mania Merch! Show Notes: Michael's Pets: https://www.cbr.com/michael-jackson-animated-series-based-on-pets-bubbles-muscles/ The Colorform Years Mel Birnkrant: http://melbirnkrant.com/colorforms/page18.html

Michael Jackson's rein as the number one entertainer of the 1980s is undisputed. But Michael-mania wasn't just a time for the future King of Pop to make a heap of money from record sales, it was also a time for him to cash in on millions of dollars to be earned from licensing deals with various companies who sought to use the popularity of Michael Jackson to sell their products. Day 4 is part 1 of...

Michael Jackson is an international superstar who music and influence can be seen in all corners of the world. On the third day of Christmas, join the Users as we discuss MJs Honorary Coronation and citizenship in two very special African tribes, as well as his 1992 tour of the continent. Michael Jackson: King of Africa.

Michael Jackson is best known for being an amazing musician, singer, and dancer. But his Guinness World Records show he's much more than the King of Pop. Join User 1 and User 1.5 as they discuss some of MJ's lesser known, and NEW Guinness World Records. Happy Holidays MJFam!

Join the Users for our second annual 12 Days of Christmas Special episodes. On Day 1, the Users pit some of our favorite Michael Jackson covers against each other in a head to head battle. Will your favorites make the cut?

It's Fall Ya'll! Join the Users along with our special guest commentator, Q, from the MJ Cast, as we unpack the greatest MJ samples. These artists have taken parts of many iconic MJ tracks and created incredible music around them, in the ultimate show of respect for the King of Pop's music and legacy. Does your favorite make the list?

Join Users 1, 1.5, 2 and special guest User 3.5 as they unpack the making of two MJ short films. We explore The Making of Thriller and The Making of Ghosts, Michael Jackson's behind the scenes docs that showed the creation of two legendary short films. Happy Halloween!

Happy Birthday to the Undisputed King of Pop! If you missed our LIVE episode on Michael's birthday, we've got you covered! Join the Users on Michael's 64th Birthday as we countdown the 7 moments that helped solidify MJ as the King of Pop, Rock and Soul!

On August 31, 1987, Michael Jackson released the most anticipated album of the year, BAD. Join the Users as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of MJ and Quincy Jones' final collaboration.

Take a trip down memory lane into Michael Jackson's hectic year of 2003.

Remembering the life and legacy of Michael Jackson with an amazing conversation with the author of MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson, Steve Knopper. Buy the audiobook, e-book, or physical copy of MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson: https://www.amazon.com/MJ-Steve-Knopper-audiobook/dp/B0163BCWNW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PXLRX5NFUOOT&keywords=the+genius+of+michael+jackson&qid=1656175317&sprefix=the+genius+of...

The Jackson family is arguably one of the most talented musical families in the history of popular music. During the Golden Age of Motown, the names Michael, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie and Marlon,aka “the boys” were among the most recognizable names in the world. And while the decades since their debut as The Jackson 5 have yielded many other Jackson family musical prodigies, today’s episode will expl...

The Jackson family burst on to the national and international music scene in the late 60s via the mega success of the Jackson 5. In the years that followed, the family was able to use the early success of the J5 to propel the solo music and entertainment careers of individual family members like Michael, Jackie, and Jermaine. In time, as the status and influence of the Jackson family continued to...

Michael Jackson has influenced some of the biggest artists of a generation. From Beyonce to BTS, his "musical children" can be seen across every genre of music today. But which artists, most notably, black artists, left an indelible impression on Michael Jackson? In this episode, join the Users as we shine a Black History Month Spotlight on the pioneering careers of Michael Jackson's black musical...

Merry Christmas from The Black Jackson Estate Thank God for Michael. Thank God for Jermaine.

Happy Christmas Eve Fam! We are on Day 11 of our 12 Days of Christmas Special. Join the Users as we celebrate the holiday classic movie "The Wiz" and the entire supporting cast!. From Ms. Ross "The Boss" to NIpsey Russell, we honor these legendary performers and their incredible careers.

We are in the home stretch of our 12 Days of Christmas Special! Join The Users on day 10 as they discuss the last album by the Jackson brothers, 2300 Jackson Street.

For Day 9 of the Black Jackson Estate 12 Days of Christmas Special we reflect on the ICONIC 70s show Soul Train and the Jackson 5/Jacksons appearances. 2021 marked the 50th year since Soul Train's creation and we didn't want the year to end without showing some MAJOR LOVE to this iconic Black show that touched the lives of young kids all over the country. This Christmas we're wishing you Love, Pea...

"Look Again, Baby Seal!" and other Christmas tales

Day 7 - Michael Jackson's Pepsi Commercials

Day 6 of our 12 Days of Christmas Special and we are remembering the dearly departed Michael Jackson LA Gear shoe collection. So many shoes manufactured, yet very few sold. We unpack the history of these shoes, and explore how what was a flop in its time has become a sought after collector's item worth hundreds of dollars today.

Michael Jackson was on top of the entertainment and music world in 1982 when he decided to lend his talent and voice to the E.T. Storybook. We unpack MJ's involvement in the E.T. phenomenon and how, unknown to many, the Black godfather, Clarence Avant saved the ET Storybook project from the ultimate death spiral. Tune in to Day 5 of the Black Jackson Estate Christmas Special! Merry Christmas and H...

It's Day 4 of the Black Jackson Estate 12 Days of Christmas Special! We're paying homage to the anthem of all anthems for world unity, peace, love, and togetherness -- We Are the World. Released in 1985, We Are the World brought together musical superstars from multiple generations and genres. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, it raised more than $63M for humanitarian efforts in Africa...

It's Day 3 of the Black Jackson Estate 12 Days of Christmas Special! Our Michael Jackson Christmas Special would be complete or legit without a quick rundown of the Jackson 5 Christmas Album! We discuss our favorite tracks from this 1970 Motown release and reimagine what a Jacksons 2022 Christmas album would sound like. Happy Holidays from The Black Jackson Estate!

It was the tweet read round the (Michael Jackson) world... "Michael and I should have married. I would have protected the beautiful one." - Stephanie Mills Oct 14, 2021. On Day 2 of the Black Jackson Estate Christmas Special we countdown our Top 7 Reasons Why Michael Jackson should have married Stephanie Mills. Merry Christmas #MJFam!