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Everything was so fresh and unique to us - it was a whole new world of music. Michael Jackson was so fresh, you know? We could approach it with such fresh ears, which wouldn't be possible if we had been listening to it when we were younger.

Michael Jackson was one of popular culture's greatest artists. Nobody danced better. Few sang more compellingly. No one understood more about stage spectacles or music videos. He was an innovator. His reach was global.

I've loved Michael Jackson, his music, his music videos.

All true artists in the world from all countries and all genres are influenced by Michael Jackson. There were music videos before Michael Jackson, and there were music videos after Michael Jackson. He brought such a huge change in the marketing and positioning of the music video.

Despite the sometimes sordid turns his life took, Michael Jackson always held my fascination, like he did for most of us.

I think that Michael Jackson, just as an entertainer, as a figure who embodies the contradictions of black identity and the possibilities of R&B music in the '70s and '80s, will continue to be one of the most recognized and formidable human beings that we've ever produced in our tradition.

Michael Jackson had a stable vision. He had a strong message, not only pop. People just fainted at his concert.

I love, love, love Michael Jackson.

I always had a love of music, from the time I was a little kid, dressing up and singing along with Michael Jackson songs.

Good music makes you feel something.