Dear Michael.

So, it's been two weeks since Michael Jackson died. With all the tributes coming in, all those memorials, of how he changed the world, how he made pop music his and everything else, I'd like to give my two cents worth.

Honestly, I wasn't really affected by his death originally. I mean, I'd get more pain out of Iron Maiden disbanding. Which leads to to think of how he affected me.

How did Michael affect me? I never really listened to much of his songs while growing up, back then, it was Backstreet Boys all the way, (Y). But I knew of him, I knew about his albums from my parents, I knew his songs through the radio, I knew about him through the different covers of his songs that artistes made. And though he never really affected me, I respected him. As an artiste that made a difference in the industry, as a singer who gave his all to his career, as a father who devoted everything to his children, and lastly, as a spokesperson, who fought for racial equality.

Time passed, and controversy surrounded him. Child molestation allegations, plastic surgery, blah blah. Everyone was kicking him while he was down, and I admit, I was one of those despicable people. How we should have gave him a hand while he was in trouble, like how his music lifted us all, during our times of suffering and pain. How I wish I could turn back the clock and change what I've done. Sadly, those times have passed on, just like Micheal himself.

Now, after he passed on, there are those, who mourn the passing of a legend. There are those, who pour scorn over his image. What about me? I still have that respect, and admiration for Micheal. For how he managed to pull through when the whole world was against him, for how he created belief for those without hope. He never was my idol, and never will be, but he will be remembered, for all he has done for the entire music industry, for the changes he tried to make to the world, for the man he has been.

So, what does Michael Jackson mean to me? He is a symbol for racial equality, the voice of the blacks in America. He is a pioneer of pop music, one that still lives today thanks to his musical genius.He fought for change in this world, through his music that defied the barriers of age and race. He is more that just a singer or performer, he is a person that changed the world.


And what if Michael Jackson never existed? We wouldn't be enjoying music as we are now, as he has undeniably left an immense mark on music. We wouldn't be seeing music videos in this form, as he was the one who made them different. We definitely would have grew up differently, without his music in our heads.











From me, sincerely, thank you, Michael, for the good you have done to the world. You will not be forgotten, and I pray that you find peace, wherever you are.