Hip-Hop Island

"Simmer, Sizzle, Add a little Booty. This is why we Rehearse." Watching Michael Jackson rehearse for epic tour is not just watching a man at work, it's an observation of art being chiseled into perfection. Even at during his most frustrated moments, MJ remained humble and sincere. Choreographers, dancers, musicians and even director Kenny Ortega all cater to the King's requests, but the work ethic and emotions that go into performing with such an icon is full of wonderful moments. This Is It really was MJ's final curtain call and he made the most of every second with each dance move, each change in note, each direction of movement. From looks, Michael definitely seemed brittle, yet his robotic manuevers and precise pops and locks of every one of his famed dances moves was anything but weak. It never seemed possible that Michael would ever out-do himself, yet the This Is It Tour would most definitely have upped the ante and level of artistry that goes into being a performer. At man at work and a man that enjoyed life is how This Is It will forever engrave Michael's memory in this world. In his last few months on this earth, Michael was truly happy and being able to see the humorous side of a man that spent most of his life in hiding is a peaceful memory to take to the grave.