Recent Articles
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![Today marks twenty years since Michael Jackson’s most daring, confrontational, controversial, personal, ambitious, and in my opinion underrated album was released. Originally intended as a greatest hits package with just a […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/history-art-46x46.png "HIStory 20: Michael Jackson’s secret meeting with Prince, and other memories from the King of Pop’s recording engineers")
HIStory 20: Michael Jackson’s secret meeting with Prince, and other memories from the King of Pop’s recording engineers
Posted on June 20, 2015 | 20 Comments -
![While I don’t tend to cover matters that don’t in one way or another relate to the King of Pop’s artistry, I couldn’t let June 13, 2015 pass without acknowledging the significance […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Not-guilty-46x46.jpg "June 13, ten years later: A day of reflection, not celebration for Michael Jackson fans")
June 13, ten years later: A day of reflection, not celebration for Michael Jackson fans
Posted on June 14, 2015 | 4 Comments -
![The MJCast is an up-and-coming podcast that provides to news and discussion on the King of Pop. Hosted by two Australians, Jamon and Q, it has quickly grown to be the […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/XO-and-Xscape-46x46.png "Michael Jackson podcast The MJCast releases Xscape Origins episode")
Michael Jackson podcast The MJCast releases Xscape Origins episode
Posted on June 1, 2015 | 1 Comment -
![As the 20th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s HIStory album approaches, Jackson’s longtime engineer and technical director, Brad Sundberg, reflects on the album’s creation, sharing intimate stories and anecdotes about his […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MJ-HIStory-46x46.jpg "20 years of HIStory: Michael Jackson’s longtime engineer looks back on album ahead of seminars in Germany and Spain")
20 years of HIStory: Michael Jackson’s longtime engineer looks back on album ahead of seminars in Germany and Spain
Posted on June 1, 2015 | 2 Comments -
![Michael Jackson fans got a two in one treat today after a one minute snippet of unreleased song “Seeing Voices” leaked on YouTube set to unreleased footage from Jackson’s 1993 […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/michael-jackson-ghosts-short-film1-e1376728241438-46x46.jpg "Snippet of unreleased Michael Jackson song “Seeing Voices” and never-seen footage from 1993’s “Is This Scary” leaks online")
Snippet of unreleased Michael Jackson song “Seeing Voices” and never-seen footage from 1993’s “Is This Scary” leaks online
Posted on May 30, 2015 | 16 Comments -
![A brand new biography on the King of Pop, MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson (Scribner/Simon & Schuster), is set for release in October 2015. Written by Rolling Stone contributing editor […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MJ-The-Genius-of-Michael-Jackson-46x46.jpg "New book ‘MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson’ set for October 2015 release")
New book ‘MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson’ set for October 2015 release
Posted on May 21, 2015 | 4 Comments -
![The world’s first ever Michael Jackson travel guide, Travelling With A King – Book 1, (originally published in French) has now been released in a brand new English edition! Travelling With […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/11210273_1438724743095456_2106566733_n-46x46.jpg "Travelling With A King – The first ever Michael Jackson travel guide receives English publication!")
Travelling With A King – The first ever Michael Jackson travel guide receives English publication!
Posted on May 20, 2015 | No Comments -
![“In The Studio With MJ – The Lab” is a first-person seminar offering an in-depth perspective on working with Michael Jackson in the recording studio and at his amazing residence, Neverland […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/brad-sundberg-in-the-studio-with-michael-jackson-1-46x46.jpg "“In The Studio With MJ – The Lab” hits Toronto May 23!")
“In The Studio With MJ – The Lab” hits Toronto May 23!
Posted on May 15, 2015 | No Comments -
![This week marks the one year anniversary of the release of the Xscape album – a joint venture between Epic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson featuring eight previously […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/XSCAPE-STANDARD-+-DELUXE-46x46.jpg "Xscape: One Year Later")
Xscape: One Year Later
Posted on May 14, 2015 | 9 Comments -
![The brand new Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson album has taken the world by storm since hitting the market on April 14, 2015. The album shot to the #1 spot […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/tony-succar-1-46x46.jpg "Exclusive interview with Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson creator Tony Succar")
Exclusive interview with Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson creator Tony Succar
Posted on April 24, 2015 | 3 Comments
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XSCAPE (album) Archive
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![This week marks the one year anniversary of the release of the Xscape album – a joint venture between Epic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson featuring eight previously […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/XSCAPE-STANDARD-+-DELUXE-115x115.jpg "Xscape: One Year Later")
Xscape: One Year Later
Posted on May 14, 2015 | 9 CommentsThis week marks the one year anniversary of the release of the Xscape album – a joint venture between Epic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson featuring eight previously […] Read more... -
![This article is a personal message to let all my readers and supporters know that I’ve just completed a brand new book (my first-ever book!) focusing on Michael Jackson’s creative process. The book is […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/damienvideo-redcenter-115x115.jpg "Introducing my new book Xscape Origins: The Songs & Stories Michael Jackson Left Behind")
Introducing my new book Xscape Origins: The Songs & Stories Michael Jackson Left Behind
Posted on March 19, 2015 | 29 CommentsThis article is a personal message to let all my readers and supporters know that I’ve just completed a brand new book (my first-ever book!) focusing on Michael Jackson’s creative process. The book is […] Read more... -
![2014 was yet another big year in the world of Michael Jackson, with Epic Records and The Estate putting his previously unreleased music on centre stage in the form of […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michael-Jackson-history-tour1-115x115.jpg "Year In Review: 2014 in the world of Michael Jackson")
Year In Review: 2014 in the world of Michael Jackson
Posted on January 7, 2015 | 25 Comments2014 was yet another big year in the world of Michael Jackson, with Epic Records and The Estate putting his previously unreleased music on centre stage in the form of […] Read more... -
![It has now been four months since the release of the ‘XSCAPE’ album, and one month since the release of “A Place With No Name” – the album’s second single. […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/a-place-with-no-name-single-art-115x115.jpg "Why the “A Place With No Name” single was a complete flop + ‘XSCAPE’ album sales wrap (Week 17)")
Why the “A Place With No Name” single was a complete flop + ‘XSCAPE’ album sales wrap (Week 17)
Posted on September 13, 2014 | 26 CommentsIt has now been four months since the release of the ‘XSCAPE’ album, and one month since the release of “A Place With No Name” – the album’s second single. […] Read more... -
![The cast of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson ONE’ celebrates King of Pop today with the release of their “A Place With No Name” video tribute via the official Michael […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/APWNN-MJONE-115x115.png "Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson ONE’ cast celebrates King of Pop with new “A Place With No Name” video")
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson ONE’ cast celebrates King of Pop with new “A Place With No Name” video
Posted on August 29, 2014 | 6 CommentsThe cast of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson ONE’ celebrates King of Pop today with the release of their “A Place With No Name” video tribute via the official Michael […] Read more... -
![Today marks the worldwide premiere of the music video for “A Place With No Name” – the latest Michael Jackson single from Epic Records and their ‘XSCAPE’ album. The video […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/MJ-ITC-APWNN-Red-Shirt-115x115.jpg "REVIEW: “A Place With No Name” music video + Michael Jackson-themed So You Think You Can Dance episode airs")
REVIEW: “A Place With No Name” music video + Michael Jackson-themed So You Think You Can Dance episode airs
Posted on August 14, 2014 | 83 CommentsToday marks the worldwide premiere of the music video for “A Place With No Name” – the latest Michael Jackson single from Epic Records and their ‘XSCAPE’ album. The video […] Read more... -
![Epic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson announced today that “A Place With No Name” – the second single from the ‘XSCAPE’ album – will be unveiled in a […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/APWNN-Twitter-Premiere-115x115.jpg "New Michael Jackson music video to premiere exclusively via Twitter!")
New Michael Jackson music video to premiere exclusively via Twitter!
Posted on August 11, 2014 | 10 CommentsEpic Records and The Estate of Michael Jackson announced today that “A Place With No Name” – the second single from the ‘XSCAPE’ album – will be unveiled in a […] Read more... -
![Next week is set to be a big one for Michael Jackson fans in the U.S. To help celebrate the release of the second ‘XSCAPE’ single – “A Place With […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/so-you-think-you-can-dance-wallpaper-22-115x115.jpg "So You Think You Can Dance to celebrate King of Pop’s new single with Michael Jackson-themed episode")
So You Think You Can Dance to celebrate King of Pop’s new single with Michael Jackson-themed episode
Posted on August 7, 2014 | No CommentsNext week is set to be a big one for Michael Jackson fans in the U.S. To help celebrate the release of the second ‘XSCAPE’ single – “A Place With […] Read more... -
Official “A Place With No Name” single artwork unveiled!
Posted on August 6, 2014 | 4 CommentsThe artwork that will be used to promote the upcoming “A Place With No Name” single via Epic Records has today been unveiled. This follows the official Michael Jackson Facebook account […] Read more... -
![With the release of Epic Records’ next Michael Jackson single only a week away, the first clue regarding the music video has been revealed. Today the official Michael Jackson Facebook […]](http://www.damienshields.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/A-Place-With-No-Name-video-location-copy-2-115x115.png "Picture from “A Place With No Name” music video location revealed!")
Picture from “A Place With No Name” music video location revealed!
Posted on August 4, 2014 | 8 CommentsWith the release of Epic Records’ next Michael Jackson single only a week away, the first clue regarding the music video has been revealed. Today the official Michael Jackson Facebook […] Read more...