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!

Brunch with Siedah Garrett

The Michael Jackson Fans of New York City and Legacy of Love: Michael Jackson Fans United NYC joined forces to celebrate the life of Michael Jackson with a key person in his life and career, Siedah Garrett. Siedah Garrett is a Grammy award winning singer/songwriter who sung duet on the track “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” and wrote songs “Keep the Faith” and “Man in the Mirror.” She also toured with Michael as one of his main female vocalists. The two shared many memories together as she reminisced to us. She answered questions and took us back to when they shared the stage and studio together. As she spoke, the live “Dangerous” concert in Bucharest played on televisions in the room.




The day was also her birthday in which we sang “Happy Birthday” to her and gave her a beautiful cake with a photo of her and Michael in the recording studio facing one another. She was such a beautiful and awesome person. She shared laughs and a few tears with us. We all shared one common connection, missing Michael. She also signed autographs and took photographs. I was nervous of course, but I got over it and showed her much love and respect.




Special thanks to Siedah and her manager Erik for sharing their time with us. We definitely need to do this again.