K-pop artists to record tribute album to Michael Jackson

South Korean IT company “Fandom” and Irish Grouse Lodge Studio just announced a tribute album to the King of Pop performed by K-pop artists.

Grouse Lodge Studios owner Paddy Dunning, who hosted Michael Jackson and Will.I.Am in 2006 to record new music, invited Neff-U and Rodney Jerkins back to the Grouse Lodge with K-pop artists and make a tribute album to Michael named “From Heaven”.

Dunning said, “Over the past decade many big production companies contacted me about the Michael Jackson project, but I refused as it never felt right. However, Irish luck and Korean fortune brought new friends into my life. By happy coincidence, I came together with a company called, Fandom from Korea, and we decided to partner to produce this unique tribute album project and make a fitting monument to his artistry. I know Michael had a great love for Korea, and the current wave of Korean idol artists are in many ways heirs to his legacy with their approach of being master all-round entertainers. We feel that bringing these artists together with Michaels producers will allow us to give the world something unique. I hope we can make Michael proud and give the world some beautiful music inspired by his genius and make a difference in people’s lives.”

Neff-U said, “I am delighted to be involved in this special project and excited about going back to Grouse Lodge recording studios in Ireland to work with amazing K-pop stars for this tribute album to Michael.”

Sungjin Park , the CEO of Fandom, said, “We are honored to have the opportunity to join this meaningful project, and collaborate with grouse lodge, Rodney Jerkins and Neff-U. We are also thrilled to announce the start of the process. This independent project, when finished, will be released through a partnership with one of the global major record labels. Furthermore, in the spirit of Michael’s history of philanthropy, a portion of the profits will be donated to charities. Everyone involved in this project, including the featured artists, has a huge love and affection for this project, and the industry also has high expectations, so we will do more than our best to ensure the successful progress and for the great legacy of the ‘King of Pop.'”

It wasn’t revealed who the K-pop artists will be on the album but it seems it will focus on songs that brought awareness of racial equality, environmental issues and awareness on prejudice and injustice such as “Man In The Mirror”, “Black or White”, “Heal The World”, “Earth Song” and “They Don’t Care About Us”.

SOURCE: Fandom / Grouse Lodge Studios