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Prince & Michael Jackson

I am sure that those of us who have been around long enough, at best, vaguely familiar with the relationship between the king (pop), and the prince and his alleged friendly rivalry. I'm not very familiar with the story of how it all started, and I wanted to do further research and provide a little more insight into the battle between the two biggest icons of the 80s.

Now, if any of you have any doubts about whether or not a gimmick various failures, you might be surprised to learn that they were real. In fact, it was more fighting with the help of a dispute where a more competitive Prince threw most of the (known) "blows". Graphic that both were the dominant figures in the competition, but evidence suggests that the prince was a little more competitive of the two.

Firstly, it is no secret that MJ and Prince shared interesting similarities. So, the press could not resist to put the two face to face, but there was no sign to compete with each other. Both of them were born in the summer of 1958 had similar musical styles, lists dominated albums (Michael with uncertainty, Prince with Purple Rain), both had a mysterious behavior and did everything possible to pull yourself media attention (Michael refuge: Neverland, a safe haven Prince: Paisley Park); which he led to raised eyebrows in their personal lives (legal setbacks, Michael, religiously oriented princes "), and both were problematic relationship with their record labels (and Michael Mottola -the- Demon Sony, Warner Bros. Prince dispute), in which every attempt extend themselves.

Similarities aside, it was not enough to immediately make a friendly connection.

After Michael and Prince both knew that doing the media, obviously Michael has done everything possible to make them look silly trying to show the world that he and Prince were buddies- or at least on friendly terms. Unfortunately, things do not happen that way. The more Michael walked more Prince recoiled.

Those familiar with the incident, "We Are The World" are aware of the prince's arrogance. Prince said one thing and did another. This particular incident occurred when Michael met with a cast of stars and, of course, invited the Prince to sing in 1985, we are the world. To make a long story short, the prince confirmed that he will go, but the next day for everyone to sing, he was a prince is not represented. The reason they do not show differences-lyricists. However, if you want to give the benefit of the doubt, which contributed something for a charity album in general.

Then there was the incident that could have possibly made the greatest duo later 80. bad incident "bad". Again, if it were not for the arrogance of the prince, two, maybe something actually there. I'm talking about a duet "bad", which has never been. According to legend, Michael wanted to 'Bad', to be a duet between him and Prince. The reason that such a thing happened? Prince Michael said that the song will be a hit without him (it was). Later he extended the Prince left the opportunity to do a duet with Michael in the song, because it was not quite your taste. (This is the exact excuse, but I am sorry you do not agree?)

Given the evidence, it seems that Prince loves the idea of ​​rivalry between him and MJ did on MJ. In addition, it seems to cover all the exits of Michael were in vain. The behavior speaks for itself. But when the relationship of Prince Michael and Prince took a former member of the group, Bobby the Z, Prince Michael and "get along."

"Michael leaves his shovel down and raising his arms in front of his face so that the ball will not affect you. Michael leaves with his bodyguard, and Prince starts strutting like a rooster." Did you see that? He played as Helen Keller. "

Of course, as evidenced by the appointment, not all attempts to make friends were just as bad as I did this exercise a ping pong (say that three times fast). They were not only occurred to fight face to face during a game of ping-pong, and another member of the Prince again, when we talk about MJ and Prince shoot hoops together. In gratitude for friendly matches from time to time one on one, the prince and his team received packages MJJ Productions Michael knew things the prince was interested.

Then, almost out of nowhere, a mixture of emotions in connection with the prince 2004's you get "musicology". The track titled "Life O 'The Party," some interesting letters, paying attention to layout "My voice is getting higher and the eyes do not never had my nose / That's the other guy."

It seems that someone felt revive old love. This part of the song struck many as a lack Plain Ol 'respect. You never hear about Michael Prince to shoot in public (or anyone for that matter, except for those who deserve it), not to mention the album!

Of course, the Prince received them laugh, but at the time of the Prince started many, if not all, of the fight, Michael was waiting secretly in his ability to act as revenge?

This is how many of us already know, this is not so. In fact, Michael immediately recognized even understand the concept of revenge. Therefore, in order to attack the Prince Michael, because he makes no attempt to be kind to him, that in no way get Michael infuriated. Michael even took an interest in the music of Prince, when he was a promising act, and attended performances between the posts Purple Rain.

"Michael Jackson showed up to even 2 Purple Rain shows backstage Although Michael Jackson wanted to work with the Prince a few years later, the prince refused due to differences Lyrical .." - Bobby Z

"I would give Michael a copy magazines and she would see certain people in the book, and make me a lot of questions about the artists who are interested in it. And that's how it was presented to the prince. After that I started to leave, Michael listen to music Prince, and he was intrigued. Cynthia Horner

Even after the 2004 Prince lash out against Michael, you can bet that the "competition" is still running, but none of them made an attempt to "get" the other in a while. Of course, I am referring to the story of Kenny Ortega said during the hype Here it is, where Michael Kenny expresses how God is working through him.

"In fact, since it was started production, it quickly became clear that artistic ambition Jackson concert went beyond what has ever tried. With the budget already spent $ 24 million, Jackson said his team I would like to re-create one of the largest waterfalls in the world - Victoria Falls in southern Africa -. on the stage, "I was ready to jump out of my office balcony," said Randy Phillips, president of the sponsoring company AEG Live in concert "we went and met with Michael, and [. director] Kenny [Ortega] said, "Michael, you've got to stop we've got an incredible show, we do not need more bullets.." said Michael, But Kenny, God channels this through me at night. I can not sleep because I'm so supercharged. "Kenny said," But Michael, we have to finish. ? Does God can take a vacation "Without missing a beat, Michael said," You do not understand - if I'm not there to receive these ideas, God might give them to Prince. "

Despite his past, the prince was in no way required to maintain the ongoing dispute. Recently, in the past year, the Prince spent deliveries and car DSTYGE dance in honor of his late "friend."

So the question remains: rival, was born naturally competitive person or is it just a publicity stunt?

I think it's safe to say that it was all in the name of fun. Although both are competitive, and they took the rivalry thing too far (even though these letters were a prince hair) and does not hurt to be resolved. There were even rumors that Will.I.Am, who has worked with Michael in limbo 25, was the link between reconciliation and ultimately friendship between the two permissible in 2008 (I'm not sure that demand something installed.)

Whatever the story, the Prince and MJ were friends. Some may go so far as to say "friendly rival", but I guess that only the Prince knows exactly what kind of relationship the two shared. In any case, both acknowledged their respect for others.