Michael Jackson Still 'Sings Like A Bird'
Despite making more headlines for his legal woes than his music in the last few years, Michael Jackson's still got it. At least that's what producer/musician will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas thinks.
"Man, he still sings like a bird," will.i.am told Billboard.
The two have been spending a lot of time on the phone recently, working on Jackson's upcoming comeback album.
"It's either gonna be really big or nobody's gonna care," said will.i.am. "Ain't no middle ground on this one."
Will.i.am also said that Jackson is interested in using new technology, including music downloads and social-networking sites, to market the album.
Jackson, who has spent most of his time overseas since his acquittal on molestation charges in June 2005, was back in the U.S. last week. He reportedly stayed in Las Vegas for a few days before attending James Brown's funeral service in Augusta, Ga.
The singer spoke at the event, telling the crowd that Brown was his greatest inspiration.
"I have never seen a performer perform like James Brown," he said. "Right then and there I knew that that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life."
Photos: Michael Jackson At James Brown's Funeral
According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Jackson was spotted back in Sin City on Monday, where he took in a screening of "The Good Shepherd."
Jackson's publicist did not return request for comment.