Mikette: A Year in Review

2012 was such a busy yet blessed year for me. I have had so many opportunities to represent Michael Jackson. I have brought smiles to many people young and old all over. I've attended a variety of street fairs throughout the state of New Jersey and I even had an opportunity to perform in Gary, Indiana. I met Michael's brothers at a Jacksons' concert and his children in Gary, Indiana. I also met his friend, fellow singer Siedah Garrett. This was also the year of Bad and finally stepped foot in Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station in Brooklyn where they filmed the Bad video and the Wiz. I also had my very own showcase which will be televised in the New Year.

Here are some memories and highlights of such a beautiful year:

Yes! I Finally Have Bad 25!

I know I am late posting about this, but my schedule has been extremely busy. The 25th anniversary of Bad, Bad 25, came just as when I was on my way home from Gary, Indiana. The original Bad album was released August 31, 1987. You know I have to yell out "HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAD!!!" LOL. The reissued edition was release September 18, 2012. This is Michael's second album to be re-released. The first was Thriller. His I am so happy to have the original album along with the 25th edition.


After my performance this past sunday (9/30/12), I brought my copy from Best Buy on Route 22. They had the 2-disc edition with the original album and the unreleased songs. Then they had the deluxe case with the 4-disc, one being the Michael Jackson: Live at Wembley July 16, 1988 show on DVD. I went for the deluxe one because I know the tour DVD will stay in my DVD player. LOL. Plus I can use it as a study guide for performing. Then again I just love seeing Michael prancing across the stage so gracefully. I love the bonus songs so much. My favorites are "Streetwalkwer," "Al Capone," and "Don't Be Messin' Around."


The deluxe edition case included:
*Bad
*Bad 25(Unreleased material)
*Michael Jackson: Live at Wembley CD
*Michael Jackson: Live at Wembley DVD
*Booklets about Bad album and Bad Tour
*Double sided poster
*Sticker
*A CD Size collector's case


Songs included on Bad:
1. "Bad"
2. "The Way You Make Me Feel"
3. "Speed Demon"
4. "Liberian Girl" (spoken part by Letta Mbulu)
5. "Just Good Friends" (featuring Stevie Wonder)
6. "Another Part of Me"
7. "Man in the Mirror"
8. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (featuring Siedah Garrett)
9. "Dirty Diana"
10. "Smooth Criminal"
11. "Leave Me Alone"


Bonus Material:
1. "Don't Be Messin' 'Round"
2. "I'm So Blue"
3. "Song Groove (A/K/A Abortion Papers)"
4. "Free"
5. "Price of Fame"
6. "Al Capone"
7. "Streetwalker"
8. "Fly Away"
9. "Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu (I Just Can't Stop Loving You) (Spanish Version)" (featuring Siedah Garrett)
10. "Je Ne Veux Pas La Fin De Nous (I Just Can't Stop Loving You) (French Version)" (featuring Siedah Garrett)
11. "Bad" (Afrojack Remix) (DJ Buddha Edit) (featuring Pitbull)
12. "Speed Demon" (Nero Remix)
13. "Bad" (Afrojack Remix) (Club Mix)


Live at Wembley CD:
1. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
2. "This Place Hotel"
3. "Another Part of Me"
4. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (duet with Sheryl Crow)
5. "She's Out of My Life"
6. "I Want You Back/The Love You Save/I'll Be There"
7. "Rock with You"
8. "Human Nature"
9. "Smooth Criminal"
10. "Dirty Diana"
11. "Thriller"
12. "Workin' Day and Night"
13. "Beat It"
14. "Billie Jean"
15. "Bad"
16. "Man in the Mirror"

My three stages of Bad. The origainl cassette, CD, and Bad 25

Holding my copy of Bad 25
My Bad era inspired outfits


With the lovely, Ms. Siedah Garrett. She co-wrote and sung background on "Man in the Mirror" and sung duet with Michael on the track "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" THE ULTIMATE BAD EXPERIENCE!

Red and Ray Bans

Michael Jackson wore so many elaborate and amazing outfits in his lifetime, whether they were for tours, videos, or appearances. They were full of sequin, diamonds and colors. Many of his outfits weighed more than his own body weight. But when it was all said and done, Michael Jackson seemed to be more known for his love for red buttoned up shirts and black pants. Along with the red shirts, he would wear his black fedora hat and a pair of black Ray Ban Wayfarer shades. This look was very big in the 1980s during the Bad era.

All you need is:
Red button up shirt
White V-neck t-shirt
Black fedora-like hat
Black Ray Ban aviator or wayfarer shades
Black pants
White socks
Black loafers

So simple, but yet so sexy!



Breathtaking


Here are my attempts. How did I do?





My appearance at a birthday party