The big question people usually ask when they think about the two is, who is better? Chris Brown or Micheal Jackson
Now, let me take you back to what happened earlier in the year. On tweeter, Breezy
tweeted proudly “I WILL BE THE GREATEST!,” before listing the Godfather of Soul
and the King of Pop, and stating that he will be the third greatest in that order. “When
knowledge speaks wisdom listens,” he said. “JAMES BROWN, MICHAEL JACKSON,
CHRIS BROWN. In that order.”
When knowledge speaks wisdom listens
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) January 17, 2015
JAMES BROWN, MICHAEL JACKSON, CHRIS BROWN. In that order.
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) January 18, 2015
Reactions to Brown’s comments were mixed as some fans were in agreement while others
felt that the ‘New Flame’ singer has quite a long ways to go before he can reach the levels
of Brown and Jackson.
“Naw @Usher before ya bruh,” wrote one commenter, while another follower commented,
“Okay, I see you legend [smiley face].”
Brown has definitely showed his love for Michael Jackson since the beginning. “My mama
can tell you — ever since I was little, watching Michael Jackson on the TV screen and
imitating him,” he said in an early interview. In 2010, Breezy performed an
emotional tribute to Jackson at the BET Awards that ended with him in tears.
In the first place, i wonder what’s got fans of both artists tripping over this comparison, I think, is the dichotomy between (a) “singer” as specific assessment of a particular talent and (b) “entertainer” as a broad assessment of a singer’s style, athleticism, narrative, general impact, and penchant for spectacle. If we’re talking about chops, I'd characterize Chris Brown as a hitmaker and powerful dancer who, alas, couldn't outsing Ne-Yo or Trey Songz, much less Michael Jackson. Rarely does anyone step away from a Chris Brown single and think, Wow, this guy sings like no one else could!
As entertainers, however, Michael Jackson and Chris Brown are more evenly matched than reactionaries would like to admit. They're both supremely athletic showmen. If Michael Jackson briefly resurrected and—in a “Devil Went Down To Georgia”-type situation—challenged Chris Brown to a glittery dance-off, Chris Brown might could moonwalk off with MJ’s fedora. Not necessarily, but the competition would be close. You never know. Additionally, Chris Brown can rap. Michael Jackson couldn’t rap. Oh, well.
You know who’s a fantastic singer that more of us ought to sporadically compare to Michael Jackson? Usher.
Now to our big question for today, the argument still rages on. There was confusion recently on Twitter as fans argue, analyse both late Jackson and Chris Brown’s dance style in other to explain who has done things better on stage…Left to you, does Chris Brown match up Micheal Jackson’s?
CHRIS BROWN. In that order.”
When knowledge speaks wisdom listens
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) January 17, 2015
JAMES BROWN, MICHAEL JACKSON, CHRIS BROWN. In that order.
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) January 18, 2015
Reactions to Brown’s comments were mixed as some fans were in agreement while others
felt that the ‘New Flame’ singer has quite a long ways to go before he can reach the levels
of Brown and Jackson.
“Naw @Usher before ya bruh,” wrote one commenter, while another follower commented,
“Okay, I see you legend [smiley face].”
Brown has definitely showed his love for Michael Jackson since the beginning. “My mama
can tell you — ever since I was little, watching Michael Jackson on the TV screen and
imitating him,” he said in an early interview. In 2010, Breezy performed an
emotional tribute to Jackson at the BET Awards that ended with him in tears.
In the first place, i wonder what’s got fans of both artists tripping over this comparison, I think, is the dichotomy between (a) “singer” as specific assessment of a particular talent and (b) “entertainer” as a broad assessment of a singer’s style, athleticism, narrative, general impact, and penchant for spectacle. If we’re talking about chops, I'd characterize Chris Brown as a hitmaker and powerful dancer who, alas, couldn't outsing Ne-Yo or Trey Songz, much less Michael Jackson. Rarely does anyone step away from a Chris Brown single and think, Wow, this guy sings like no one else could!
As entertainers, however, Michael Jackson and Chris Brown are more evenly matched than reactionaries would like to admit. They're both supremely athletic showmen. If Michael Jackson briefly resurrected and—in a “Devil Went Down To Georgia”-type situation—challenged Chris Brown to a glittery dance-off, Chris Brown might could moonwalk off with MJ’s fedora. Not necessarily, but the competition would be close. You never know. Additionally, Chris Brown can rap. Michael Jackson couldn’t rap. Oh, well.
You know who’s a fantastic singer that more of us ought to sporadically compare to Michael Jackson? Usher.
Now to our big question for today, the argument still rages on. There was confusion recently on Twitter as fans argue, analyse both late Jackson and Chris Brown’s dance style in other to explain who has done things better on stage…Left to you, does Chris Brown match up Micheal Jackson’s?
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