Los Angeles, Oct 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Michael Jackson’s posthumous new single ‘This is it’ made its online debut yesterday and today it is drenched completely in controversy and counter-claims.

After it was released yesterday, fans resembled a very strong likeness of the song ‘This is it’ to another 1991 song “I Never Heard,” recorded by R&B singer Safire, which gave songwriting credit to Jackson and Paul Anka.

His new single ‘This is it’ made a grand online debut yesterday. It was also available for sale on the site www.amazon.com and on Michael Jackson’s official website too. This song is from an upcoming documentary featuring the legendary superstar who died an untimely death at the age of 50 from suspected drug over-dose.

According to critics, the tune of the new song is classic King of Pop in the vein of “You Are Not Alone” or “Man in the Mirror,” with a subdued finger snap beat, strings and heavy background harmonies, which are sung by Jackson’s squad of brothers.

Jackson’s voice is cheery and very playful on “This Is It,” which features his trademark breathy vocal style, fine-tuned over the years since he was a child sensation with the Jackson brood gang Jackson Five. He is backed by lush vocals from his brothers, giving the recording a nostalgic, familiar feel to it.

Since Paul Anka’s claim, the Michael Jackson estate has decided to give him 50% of the royalties collected from the sale of the song.

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