The band specialized in synthesizer-heavy R&B with lyrics that were heavily romantic and often raunchy “Grind With Me,” a sanitized version of their hit single, powered their debut album Bluestars. In 2004, Pretty Ricky’s single “Grind On Me” began to get heavy airplay on Miami radio, which lead to a deal with Atlantic Records and national exposure. (Early reports said that Joe Smith is the father of all four, though only Spectacular and Baby Blue have the same mother. As of 2018, Wikipedia suggested that only Baby Blue and Spectacular are brothers, with Slick ‘Em as a cousin and Pleasure P as a “family friend.”) The boys began performing together in 1997, with Joe “Blue” Smith taking the role of manager and taskmaster. His legacy is unparalleled Michael Jackson will never be forgotten.A product of the Miami music scene, Pretty Ricky began as a band of four young men who went by musical pseudonyms: the rappers Slick ‘Em, Baby Blue and Spectacular, and the crooner Pleasure P. He broke barriers, he changed radio formats! With music, he made it possible for people like Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama to impact the mainstream world. I have great admiration and respect for Him and I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to meet and perform with such a great entertainer In so many ways he transcended culture. I would not be the artist, performer, and philanthropist I am today without the influence of Michael. I pray for the entire Jackson family particularly Michael’s mother and all his fans that loved him so much. Usher: This loss has deeply saddened me, with a heavy heart I composed this statement. Michael will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. I am devastated by this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired by his legacy. I haven't hope in so long that news isn't true.Ĭhris Brown: Michael Jackson is the reason why I do music and why I am an entertainer. Pete Wentz: Prayers and thoughts with michael jackson. Kelly Rowland: Michael you left such a legacy on this earth, have touched SO MANY!!! We thank you for such a driving inspiration in music & our lives!! This has got to be one of the saddest days in music history!! Michael Rest In Peace! WE miss you! Ludacris: If it were not for Micheal Jackson I would not be where or who I am today.His Music and Legacy will live on Forever.Prayers to the famR.I.P. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. love and blessingsĭiddy: Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. Miley Cyrus: Michael Jackson was my inspiration. WE will always love, miss & remember your GREATNESS.
People can say what they want but you were 100% original. RIP Micheal you're gone but never will be forgotten!įree: I can't put the passing of Michael Jackson into words, I'm emotional so I'm gonna write a poem instead My heart goes out to the rest of the Jackson family because I know this will be very hard for them and I can only imagine the pain they are feeling right now.
He was only 50 years old but lately he's been very ill.
I knew Micheal was sick but this just took everyone by surprise. Micheal was an icon and this is one of the most biggest and devastating losses in the music world PERIOD! There's no need to give a biography on him or highlight his accomplishments because who didn't know this man's music! He was the greatest of all time, and will truly be missed. The hospital staff at UCLA Medical Center tried to resuscitate him but he never responded. King of pop Micheal Jackson passed away Thursday June 25th after suffering a heart attack in his LA home.