Better on the Other Side

"Better on the Other Side" is a tribute song from American recording artists The Game, Chris Brown, Diddy, DJ Khalil, Polow da Don, Mario Winans, Usher and Boyz II Men dedicated to Michael Jackson. The song was recorded on June 25, 2009, after being notified that Jackson had died that day, and subsequently released the following day on Diddy's Twitter account. The song gained airplay on radio show "Big Boy's Neighborhood" as well as on Game affiliate DJ Skee's satellite radio show, "Skeetox". The song's lyrics are about Jackson's influence and effect on people worldwide, as well as the recording artist reflecting on their memories of Jackson.

Background

On June 25, 2009, American recording artist, Michael Jackson, died from cardiac arrest at the age of 50, later revealed to be from a drug intoxication of the anesthetic drug Propofol (also known as "Diprivan"). Artists such as Chris Brown, Diddy, Boyz II Men and The Game. According to The Game, prior to Jackson's death Jackson, Diddy and Eminem had tried to end the feuding and tension between rapper 50 Cent and The Game in 2005. == Composition ==

Composition

"Better on the Other Side" is a pop-ballad song that is four minutes thirty-six seconds long. The song's lyrics pertain to the influence of Jackson and his worldwide appeal and effect, as well as reflecting on their own personal memories of Jackson. == Recording and lyrical content ==

Recording and lyrical content

DJ Skee stated that after notifying Chris Brown and Usher and Boyz II Men, who at the time were in a recording studio, via a phone call, that they'd written and recorded the song overnight and gave him the song to play on June 26, 2009. The Outkast song Ms. Jackson is also referenced, referring to Jackson's mother, also saying "your son was our king so we won't Coretta you". Diddy concludes the song by stating that while people's opinions of Jackson may vary, that he's going to "remember the miracles that you showed us." through Jackson's music, dancing, and philanthropy commenting that "through us your legacy lives on, Mike Jackson." == Release and critical analysis ==

Release and critical analysis

Less than 24 hours after Jackson's death, "Better on the Other Side" was released by Diddy on his Twitter account. "Better on the Other Side" did not chart on any music charts from radio play or digital download sales. "Better on the Other Side" was received well by contemporary music critics. Rahman Dukes and Shaheem Reid, of MTV, described "Better on the Other Side" as a being a "heartfelt tribute". ==Music video==

Music video

The music video to "Better on the Other Side" was released on June 30, 2009. ==Chart performance==

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