After Michael Jackson passed away, it left many in shock. One of those people was LL Cool J. The emcee recently leaked his remixed version of MJ's "Billie Jean" in a move to pay homage to one of his favorite performers of all time. He also says the lyrics he wrote on the track came to him in his sleep.
"After hearing the tragic news of Michael Jackson's death, the lyrics for the 'Billie Jean' remix came to me in a dream," LL told Billboard.
"Michael was one of my childhood idols and has always been a great inspiration to me."
It's because of this that he has decided to title the song "Billie Jean Dream: Written by Michael Jackson."
The song will also work as a tool for other fans to connect with. OnBoomdizzle.com, his social networking site, LL is allowing fans to make videos for this song and has asked supporters to submit their own MJ tribute tracks.
There will actually be a contest for the best Michael Jackson tribute song. The winning artist will obtain promotional help from Boomdizzle.com. Finalists will be chosen by other users and a panel of judges led by Cool J.
I find LL's dream story to be interesting being that MJ's mother once said he used to get ideas while in bed and would jump up yelling "WOHOO!" Also Michael never wanted to take "credit" for his work because he always felt that it was never truly created by him, but instead another force just used him to release it to the world.
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