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The Game, Chris Brown, Diddy Record Michael Jackson Tribute Song

Posted Thu Jul 2, 2009 1:01pm PDT by Billy Johnson, Jr. in Hip-Hop Media Training

The Game, Chris Brown, Diddy, Boyz II Men, and Polow Da Don teamed up to record a tribute to Michael Jackson, "Better On The Other Side."

The Game provides the bulk of the lyrics, sharing personal experiences as a kid who grew listening to Michael's music. Chris Brown and Wayna Morris from Boyz II Men also offer lead vocals.

They recorded this song immediately and released it Friday, June 26, the day following Michael's passing to cardiac arrest. It's a good track. You can feel the sincerity in each of the artists' vocals.

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173 Comments

1. Robert Antwuan -
that track is one of the hottest tributes yet... good look for the game reaching out to chris brown for the hook

2. Joseph -
I agree. It is a very moving song. kuddos to them! :D

3. Deb -
Very fitting and beautiful tribute gentlemen. The brotherhood, peace, and respect are at their absolute finest. He will always be missed.

4. mrs jaye 4life -
Those young men did a wonderful job on their song. It's very moving to me. Michael Jackson was one of the greatest influences for a wide range of singers. He will be missed greatly.

5. tresa -
Very beautiful tribute. No matter what nancy grace and the negative media are saying Michael Jackson is a legend and will forever live in all his fans heart. Im not related to Michael but I have the honor to have the last name of Jackson and that alone means alot. No one can do the moonwalk better or make a crowd cry better than the LATE GREAT MICHAEL JACKSON. R.I.P. King of Pop you are the greatest....

6. How Dare You -
Chris Brown has no business in this song, and because of that I will not buy it! How sad=(

7. Tina -
I am quite sore at Chris Brown at the moment, however this song is really touching... I appreciate these artists getting together to pay tribute to this amazing man.
I feel as though I have lost a childhood friend. It's been over a week and I still struggle to believe it. R.I.P my dear friend, you will be missed... oh will you ever be missed. I hope you can attain the peace in death that eluded you the last 15 years of your life...

8. Dee -
May GOD be with the Jackson Family at this the saddest times for the entire world. He is sorely miss all ready. Death is always sad for families but the death of M.J. has devestated the world. I have faith that it truly is "better on the other side".

R.I.P. the late GREAT Michael Jackson.

9. Yahoo! Music User -
This tribute is very nice indeed. I think it was sweet of these gentlemen together and pay homage to a true legend! Music will definetely never be the same! No one will ever be on MJ's level! People this is about Michael Jackson and not about Chris Brown. We know some of you ahbor this man...so do me and every one else a favor ...keep it to yourself.

10. mera -
dat songh is dat fire!!! nd i cnt beleiv the game got his MICHEAL JACKSON"S face on his arm. lol?? but i luv hiim nd alwayz will. me nd mii friends still cnt beleiv hes dead. :(

11. muideen -
I hope is better on the other side M.J. This life really sucks. Hatred, blackmaling, selfishness, envy. . .you are free from all these now. Be in peace Micheal Joseph Jackson. You will be missed. We love you but God loves you more

12. TL -
Are you serious? Everyone is still mad over the Chris Brown and Rihanna thing. Please be over it she didn't even want a stay away order on him so why is everyone still mad. This was a nice song I wish Chris could have participated in the Michael Jackson tribute at the bet awards. He would have done his thing.

13. Special K -
Michael would be proud and forever grateful for the rememberence video & song-it's honorable of you guys. He will be missed, but his legacy will go on forever. Can you imagine the music in heaven on this day :)

14. Yahoo! Music User -
This is a beautiful and fitting song. It's not about Chris Brown or anyone else. It's meant for Michael Jackson (who might I add personally stated that he saw alot of himself and his talents in Chris Brown). Michael Jackson was also a victim of the media frenzy and a victim of what some people are doing right now to Chris Brown....do not persecute that young man and give him any reason to endure the same pains that MJ did. Get over the Chris Brown/Rihanna situation. Its over. The young man made a mistake (as many people in the industry and real life do). I could list others who have had cases for "abuse" and it never got this much publicity. Only because of who it involved has it become such a media frenzy. Rihanna doesn't even want a stay away order against him. And until anyone knows the circumstances leading up to it, whether there was a previous incident from the other person (Rihanna) or anything else about the situation IT ISN'T anyone else's business. Let the KING OF POP be honored with this musical tribute and scratch all the drama.

15. dope -
Hell of a JOB yall. everyone keep ur headup for da king of Music MJ!!!!!!!! RIP

16. Yahoo! Music User -
Chris Brown... I hope you get the help you need and will be a better man for it.

17. Yahoo! Music User -
strange that they let chris brown sing besides its sad what happen to michele Jackson

18. Sunshine -
It's a beautiful tribute to Michael Jackson!!!! It's so nice to see Chris Brown again!!!!

19. Yahoo! Music User -
Get over it. So he made a mistake. He's being punished for it. I can only hope that God will forgive ya'll for ya's mistakes. Chris, despite what these heathens are talking about I know it was a mistake. I am saddened by Michael's death but know that this will be a blessed day.

20. jessica -
are family was old school and my sis loved her some M.J he inspired her to sing and dance. may god bless the jackson family but now we now he is in a better place in peace and resting.michale was realy talented who had the whole intire world with him we loved him as an icon. michale born Aug 29,1958.(1958-2009). my mom was born Aug 28,1958.aint that cool!
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