R&B STAR AKON REVEALS NEW MICHAEL JACKSON SINGLE

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R&B star Akon reveals new Michael Jackson single

July 6, 2009

Akon fought back tears as he listened to a song that he had recorded with Michael Jackson before the music legend's sudden death.

The R&B star shared the track, Hold My Hand, with viewers of The Today Show, on US TV this morning.

Struggling to speak, a visibly upset Akon said, "He [Michael] always wanted just to bring people together.

"That's how the concept [for the song] came about, about holding hands, [making] that connection as one.”

Asked if he could sum up Jacko's essence in one word, he replied: "Unreplaceable [sic]."

He added, "When we met, it was as if we had known each other for years. It was an instant connection. He was so direct and humble."

The pair worked on Hold My Hand and other material for a new album that the pop superstar was planning.

They had also previously recorded remixes together, which were released on the 25th anniversary of the re-issue of Jackson's Thriller album.

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Skittles69

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Jul 16, 2009 at 05:13 PM

So is akon going to come out with a new album called hold my hand? a remix in loving memory of Michael Jackson?

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aKonvict

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Jul 15, 2009 at 05:59 AM

wow ive known hold my hand for a while now.

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