Friday, June 26, 2009

Artist speak on loosing the Greatest...

Diddy: Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!

Ludacris: If it were not for Micheal Jackson I would not be where or who I am today.His Music and Legacy will live on Forever.Prayers to the famR.I.P.

Kelly Rowland: Michael you left such a legacy on this earth, have touched SO MANY!!! We thank you for such a driving in music & our lives!! This has got to be one of the saddest days in music history!! Michael Rest In Peace! WE miss you!

Star Jones: Death comes to all. But great achievements build a monument." He IS and WAS the greatest entertainer of all times...Peace to you brother.

Beyonce: This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day," "The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the King of Pop! Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about how many moments in life that take your breath away. For anyone who has ever seen, felt or heard his art, we are all honored to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson. I love you, Michael."

Usher: This loss has deeply saddened me!" "It is with a heavy heart I composed this statement. May God cover you, Michael. We all lift your name up in prayer. I pray for the entire Jackson family, particularly Michael's mother, children and all his fans that loved him so much. I would not be the artist, performer and philanthropist I am today without the influence of Michael. I have great admiration and respect for him, and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to meet and perform with such a great entertainer, who in so many ways transcended the culture. He broke barriers, he changed radio formats! With music, he made it possible for people like Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama to impact the mainstream world. His legacy is unparalleled. Michael Jackson will never be forgotten."

Fat Joe: Wow this has to be one of the top 3 worst days of my life R.I.P Michael Jackson!!!

Nia Long: Michael was a kind soul with endless talent. He was explosive on stage. His songs benchmark some of the most important moments of my life. I know his fans all over the world share my sadness. Thank you Michael for teaching us our ABC's and 123's Nobody wears a glove like you do. Nobody walks the moon like you do. There will never be another star that shines like you do. I love you Michael!

Ne-Yo: It's a heavy blow to anybody that calls themselves a performer. it's a heavy, heavy blow... I don't even know what to say.

Quincy Jones: I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words. I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.

Solange:I honestly don't think I can handle this right now. Why does it feel like family? My heart is really hurting.

Lupe Fiasco: A white guy in a pickup truck pulled alongside me on the expressway and shouted to me, had I heard about Mike?!? It's surreal and it's everywhere!!! Every time I feel like getting sad, one of his songs comes on, and I'm just filled with

Madonna: I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.

Justin Timberlake: He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.

will.i.am: I am so grateful to have worked with the King. He was a gift to the world, he is a bright light and I wouldn't be surprised if the world stopped spinning tomorrow.

Timbaland: You can’t duplicate what Michael Jackson did. He was something very special. He’ll be remembered for his music, his voice, his dancing and just being him. He’s not an everyday thing. You can’t mold somebody to be Michael Jackson. A musical genius has been taken away.

Chris Brown: Michael Jackson is the reason why I do music and why I am an entertainer. I am devastated by this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired by his legacy.

Mariah Carey: I feel blessed to have performed with him several times and to call him my friend. No artist will ever take his place. His star will shine forever.

Keri Hilson: Just like many other artists, I have always been inspired by Michael Jackson. He's the only idol I've ever had and I'm saddened that I never got to tell him how much he and his music mean to me.

Rev Run: He was so driven that it was really amazing. I think the best thing that Michael will leave is his ability to captivate people. He captivated us.

Snoop Dogg: He gave us a lot of hope that we feel like we can be big. He was very inspiring and up close and personal with his fans. That to me was special. That's one of the things that I loved about Mike. When I got a chance to meet him, that's the feeling and spirit that I got from him.

Lil Wayne: I personally can't believe it But it's more unfortunate for the world of music. ... My love goes out to his family. ... A sad day in history, not [just] music.

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