New single from Michael Jackson

'Hold My Hand', a duet with Akon, is taken from Jackon's upcoming posthumous album Michael

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 16 Nov 2010

'Hold My Hand' was unveiled yesterday on www.michaeljackson.com, and is now on sale digitally.

The track, a duet with Akon, was recorded in 2007, but leaked, unfinished in 2008. Akon recently completed the new and final production of the song.

The singer says: "The world was not ready to hear ‘Hold My Hand’ when it leaked a couple years ago. We were devastated about it. But its time has definitely come; now in its final state, it has become an incredible, beautiful, anthemic song. I’m so proud to have had the chance to work with Michael, one of my all time idols."

Michael will be released on December 10 through Epic Records, in conjunction with the estate of the late King of Pop.

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