http:\/\/vevo.ly\/xi3htD<\/a><\/p>\nFueled by his relentless commitment, quiet determination and passionate faith in the loving message behind much of Michael Jackson\u2019s music, producer\/multi-instrumentalist\/arranger Tony Succar ’08 has thoughtfully created Unity: The Latin Tribute To Michael Jackson. The result is Jackson\u2019s timeless pop and R&B tunes, such as \u201cThriller,\u201d \u201cBillie Jean,\u201d and \u201cI Want You Back\u201d married with glorious salsa and tropical rhythms, resulting in innovative, vibrant arrangements that snap to life with exhilarating energy. Unity will be released April 14 on Universal Music Classics in collaboration with Universal Music Latin Entertainment.<\/p>\n
The groundbreaking album embodies Jackson\u2019s spirit of harmony and bringing diverse cultures together through music. \u201cThe one thing that stood out in Michael\u2019s music was love. The reality was unity,\u201d Succar says. He continues, \u201cI also wanted the title to stand for something: a real marriage between Latin roots and American pop culture, and to help keep Michael\u2019s legacy alive.\u201d<\/p>\n
The birth of Unity came when Succar arranged a salsa-infused version of \u201cThriller\u201d for a Halloween party in Miami. The reaction was so immediate and overwhelmingly positive that he recorded a version in his bedroom with his band, posted it online and gave away copies. DJs started playing the track and Succar began getting requests from around the world for a full album of Latin-flavored Jackson songs. \u201cThat sparked it,\u201d Succar says. \u201cI was such a fan. I felt like I had to do something.\u201d<\/p>\n