Happy Birthday in Heaven Daddy!

Happy Birthday Daddy! I miss and love you everyday! I really hope you are proud of me! I will keep celebrating your life forever! 1/23/39-Forever #love #family #father #tribute

Operation G.I. (Gary, Indiana) 2012

8/29/12

First I would love to start this post off by saying "HAPPY 54th BIRTHDAY, MICHAEL JACKSON!!!"

I am so happy I had the opportunity to celebrate Michael Jackson's birthday in his hometown and where it all began, Gary, Indiana. It was very first time traveling to Gary, Indiana and 2300 Jackson Street. My beautiful MJ sisters Raquel, Trish, Wendy, Nieesha, Kimberly and Charity traveled this long journey on Greyhound from New York City with me. We traveled through New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Ohio to finally reach our destination. With all of the transfers, layovers and trials with Greyhound, we were blessed to have the most spiritual and fun time. Photo courtesy of AP Once we arrived in Gary, we got changed into our outfits for the celebration and we were on our way. I wore my silver “Bad” tour outfit. Nieesha and Raquel rocked out the Jackson 5 Michael looks. Trish did her 70’s look, while Wendy and Kimberly sported beautiful sundresses. Charity was the only one who kept it simple and cute but looked like the most comfortably dressed one of us all. When we were approaching the house, my stomach was tied in knots. I began to get chills when I saw it in the distance. I couldn’t believe the moment has arrived for me to see Michael’s childhood home in reality. It was just as I imagined and looked like how I saw it on television and books. It was such a small yet big house because so many people love to see where it all began for Michael and the Jacksons. Of course I had a spiritual moment that almost brought tears to my eyes. People were showing us so much love and took photos with us. I ran into so many familiar Facebook friends like fellow impersonators Carlo Riley, Mike Polk and Bre Lyle. It is so funny how Bre and I are both from New Jersey and we meet for the first time in Gary. Also our NYC/NJ MJ family was out there as well. They began playing Jackson 5 tunes and of course that got us on our feet. My break out song was “Billie Jean.” I truly love that song so much and the crowd enjoyed me as well. When I did the moonwalk into the spin and then the toe stand, it drove them wild. News crews were focused on our crew because we rocked Gary. Then came the candlelight vigil and the family arrived. I was so excited to meet and greet all three of Michael’s beautiful children. I greeted Prince Michael and Blanket with a handshake which made them look at me in amazement as I resembled their father. Then I greeted Paris with a huge hug and told her how beautiful she is and she thanked me. It was so hectic I didn’t get photos with them or autographs but I do have a lasting memory of that day. Wendy, however, presented them with her phenomenal large colored drawing of Michael and the three children and her “Invincible” Michael inspired necklace. She also was the only one to get all three autographs. Can I say lucky? LOL Trish also had a funny moment with T.J., which is Tito’s son who has joint custody of Michael’s children. Only we will understand what was funny about that encounter. LaToya Jackson was also in attendance that night as well. Photo courtesy of AP The “After Event” that was held at the Majestic Lounge was awesome as well, thanks to my new found friend Marshall for getting me there. I was able to perform in Gary and show the family and fans of Michael Jackson what Mikette had to offer. My friends were there and so supportive of me and I am blessed they were there. We also rocked out to Thomas Stone and Mike Polk’s performances as they both channeled Michael so well giving us all chills to the bone. Our last morning in Gary we stopped back by the house to pay our last respects and left some notes. We all took photos in front of the house and share our blessings. We passed by the old schools the brothers and Michael attended. It was such a beautiful trip and I couldn’t have done it with anybody else. We were seeing signs from Michael the whole time from seeing butterflies to the number “7” reoccurring. I really want to go back so bad that I want to start planning my next trip. LOL PRINCE AND BLANKET!!! PARIS!!! Mikette and Bre Lyle Mikette and Carlo Riley The Magnificent Seven (Love you gurls!) My Gary, Indiana performance!!! First artist featured is Thomas Stone of Chicago, IL and I am the second artist. 8/29/12. Video courtesy of Billboard Bee

Brunch with Siedah Garrett

6/24/12 The Michael Jackson Fans of New York City and Legacy of Love: Michael Jackson Fans United NYC joined forces to celebrate the life of Michael Jackson with a key person in his life and career, Siedah Garrett. Siedah Garrett is a Grammy award winning singer/songwriter who sung duet on the track “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” and wrote songs “Keep the Faith” and “Man in the Mirror.” She also toured with Michael as one of his main female vocalists. The two shared many memories together as she reminisced to us. She answered questions and took us back to when they shared the stage and studio together. As she spoke, the live “Dangerous” concert in Bucharest played on televisions in the room. The day was also her birthday in which we sang “Happy Birthday” to her and gave her a beautiful cake with a photo of her and Michael in the recording studio facing one another. She was such a beautiful and awesome person. She shared laughs and a few tears with us. We all shared one common connection, missing Michael. She also signed autographs and took photographs. I was nervous of course, but I got over it and showed her much love and respect. Special thanks to Siedah and her manager Erik for sharing their time with us. We definitely need to do this again.

Sounds of the City: Tribute to Michael Jackson

This event was held Thursday September 1st at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, New Jersey. The original date was set for June 23rd to start off the outdoor concert series, but was postponed due to a severe thunderstorm. Now it come three days after what would have been his 53rd birthday and will close out the series. It was also FREE!

Lamont, David and I

After I got all dressed up after work, I was on my way. Of course I attracted so much attention on my way there it was so hilarious. I wasn't embarrased or ashamed to look like my baby, MJ. When I arrived there, it was crowded with so many people. I met up with my MJ fam member, David. He was ready to rock out to MJ. He had his Billie Jean Jacket, MJ t-shirt, fedora and his Thriller jacket in his bag. I mingled with the crowd and took photos with MJ fans of all ages. It was beautiful to see so many people from my hometown celebrating Michael.

Lamont, his family and I

They had vocalists performing with a band and they all did so good. It seemed like Michael's real band and singers. They had to crowd dancing until they sweated. I know I did. I had the crowd mesmerized by my moves and I felt MJ was watching over me guiding every move I made. Along with David, I met another fan dressed as MJ, Lamont. He was so cool and his little brothers and sisters were dancing as well. They played quite a few songs such as "This Place Hotel," "Another Part of Me," "Working Day and Night," and "Earth Song." They even song "Gone Too Soon" which brought tears to my eyes. But I definitely enjoyed myself. I just can't get enough of MJ. I think I have MJ Fever.





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Michael Jackson's Birthday: NYC

Happy 53rd Birthday Michael!

I had the honor of spending Michael Jackson's birthday with my extending MJ family, the Michael Jackson Fans of New York. I am so happy to have them in my life because they have been nothing but super nice to me. I really feel like I'm in the right place with them.



This is the best MJ drawing I've ever seen. Great job to the artist, Wendy Suarez, and it's wearing my outfit! :-)


When I was upset about the hurricane ruining our MJ weekend, I looked on the bright side and headed over to New York City for his 53rd birthday. We all were sharing so much MJ love and I enjoyed every moment of it. Even though the police shut us down at Times Square, we continued the party to Famous Dave's BBQ. We all gathered and sung "Hold My Hand," which was a beautiful tribute to the King of Pop. We took photos, shared dance moves, and just had a great time celebrating the life of Michael Jackson. I seriously can't wait for our next event.











Photos by various members of MJ Fans of NY. Love you all more!



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Happy 53rd Birthday, King of Pop

As we all know, Michael Jackson would have turned 53 years-old yesterday, August 29th. I truly miss Michael so much but he definitely won't be forgotten. We will continue his legacy of love and music.



*Sorry I posted this late but I was too busy celebrating with fellow MJ fans.*

Michael Jackson Tribute Cruise

August 25, 2011

Of all the Michael events I've attended, this is definitely one I will never forget. I haven't been on a cruise since the 5th grade back in 1996, so I forgot how much fun it was gonna be. Plus it was a cruise that played all Michael Jackson the whole time. It was hosted by Shaila and DJ Qua from 98.7 Kiss FM. DJ Qua was spinning all the hits from Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. It was another adventure for Shauna and I. We had a blast. Of course you guys knew I was dressed up like Michael. I wore his black and gold military jacket with the gold cartridge belt from his “Dangerous” tour. Once I put it on, I knew it was gonna be a quite interesting night.

Shauna and I with Shaila from 98.7 Kiss FM


The day started off quite rainy so the whole morning I was checking my email for cancellations. My mom kept calling me to find out what was going on. All morning long I was praying it would stop or slow down at least. Thank God it did stop and the boat did rock.



My friends from the Michael Jackson Fans of New York were there and we were so happy to see each other. I haven’t seen them since June 25th, so it was so fun to see them again. The music was bumping and we all got on the dance floor. They started off with slow songs by Michael while people were eating and getting settled but once it pulled off, the beat picked up. I was one of the few impersonators on the boat but we all showed each other love and respect. We rocked it out and I also won tickets to Q-Tip’s MJ Tribute Party by doing the robot to “Dancing Machine,” but I can’t go do to Hurricane Irene.



We danced the night away. I was definitely one of the highlights giving them all the MJ I could offer and more. People were enjoying themselves so much that I was feeding off of their energy. I was definitely feeling the music. But Shauna and I had a night to remember. Enough talking, here are some more photos.













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