XSCAPE. THE SONG AS THE ULTIMATE PROOF

‘One thing to remember: The sell is open.’  — SOTT

Prison Guard: ‘Open up 6! He is gone!’
— Xscape Intro, MJ 

Once upon a time there were two MJ insiders — SOTT (Sitting On The Toilet) and LTTW (Looking Through The Window). They used to post in 2002 on the forum known as Cartman’s Corner. As many others, TNZ believes that SOTT was none other than Mr. Jackson himself (a proof is below). As to LTTW’s identity, we guess, it was Stuart Backerman who worked for MJ as a publicist at that time. There was also 3d important player — the character named Cartman, the forum’s owner. There is the info that under the nickname was Stuart Brawley, a sound producer who worked with MJ on ‘Invincible’ in 2001 and — surprise— on the posthumous ‘Michael’ album in 2010. And this is, more likely, true.

Here are pieces of SOTT’s & LTTW’s revelations and their ‘clues for future generations’ preserved on some MJ forums —no doubt, this info can be very helpful in your search for the truth. But the entire story we want to draw your attention to is about Xscape. The song that plays (or was supposed to play) the key role in the death hoax (and its understanding), was recorded during the Invincible session, but was not included in the album. At the moment of this conversation (the end of 2002) no one, except insiders working with MJ, knew about Xscape — Stuart Brawley was, naturally, one of these people. 

So, in 2002 the mysterious character SOTT speaks in riddles and clues and begs people to remember and keep them, for one day they will make sense. A few months later, on January 18 2003, Xscape leakes on the web and — surprise! — turns out to be full of quotes and references to SOTT’s posts. 

Re-posting it here, we would like to draw your special attention to the part where SOTT is talking to the forum’s owner, Cartman aka ‘the cartoon boy‘. At some point he’s asking for Cartman’s confirmation that he, SOTT, is legit, and knows what’s happening and what he’s talking about.

A board’s friend has his own corner, and invites your questions. Ask him to tell you that the cell is open. Ask him to verify it. Ask him.

Silly Cartman, Tricks Are For Kids. The cartoon boy can tell you what the cell is. He knows. If he says he doesn’t, he’s lying to you. If he says nothing, you know I told the truth. If he reveals what the cell is, you will be glued. When the cartoon boy reads my poems, they aren’t as insane as they seem. It’s background knowledge.

Cartman, avoiding to talk about MJ’s personal issues (respect!), nevertheless confirms it:

‘Ok. I’ll say this. He’s paraphrasing some lyrics in his latest post… some lyrics from a song. He obviously is aware of what’s happening.’

BConfirming that, Cartman confirms not only SOTT’s identity or legitimacy. Xscape’s and SOTT’s mission are the main arguments in favor of the theory that the idea of a death hoax might be much older than we got used to think. So now you may look at this again, through the Xscape’s prism. We had already analyzed the sequence of events indicating that MJ could plan a death hoax in 2003, and SOTT/LTTW archives just prove that. Bingo? Bingo.

Now have a pleasant riding reading. ; )

SOTT’s POSTS:

‘Not even the cartoon boy will recognize the king.’ — SOTT

Michael was advised not to speak on certain issues or make announcements of any sort. Things are very delicate right now. That’s all I can divulge at the present moment. In the near future, I may be able to reveal more. For now, just be happy for Michael.

The sun is about to shine… so enjoy the break of dawn.

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Thanks quickbeam. More news will come shortly. Also, for all those of you who believe that Michael was setup last night, you are partially correct. But don’t think he didn’t know. Last night, 3 surprises or announcements were supposed to be made, but many things changed last minute on the advice of MJ’s legal team. Brighter days are ahead… trust me on that one.

Michael may be made to look stupid, and sometimes he plays along or promotes that notion… but its all done with agenda. Spend some time with Michael, in a business environment, and soon you see that the man is cunning, and his persona is meant to deceive the people that he needs to take to the cleaners… Michael knows what he’s doing. He knows the game. He knows who he’s playing and how he must play. Sony may be taking his pawns, but in the end, the black King will reign, and checkmate will be called on the corporate powers that be.

Ever heard of Enron?

Remember that question, because there is more to the tale of Sony Vs. MJ than you have been led to believe. The corporate suits have much more to lose than Michael Jackson leaving. Much more. They have done some deeds, and Michael can make them pay the price.

Trust me on that one. I’m not talking about wrongdoings to Michael, Mariah, or George Michael. I’m talking about things far more serious. Wait and see.

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Michael doesn’t need MTV right now, so don’t worry about MTV firings, or more airplay.

Michael has a bigger battle ahead of him.

I promised I’d tell you more tonight, and its not quite sundown, but I am here and ready to tell you some more information.

You see, this would be a lot easier for me if I could tell you what tactics Sony has engaged in, and what they have done, and been able to accomplish as a result. I’m not talking about tactics against Michael in particular, but tactics in general.

Michael, co-owner of Sony’s Publishing has a responsibility. In exercising his obligations, Michael made some decisions that stirred things up with Sony. But he had a responsibility to do so. Michael attempted something which made Sony very very mad and scared… and they tried to put him in his place, but no one can tell Michael Jackson what to do, not even his mother.

Let’s just say that Michael’s original attempt was foiled, because corporate money and power is too much for any individual, including Michael Jackson. But Michael is far from stupid. He has aligned himself with a big unit, and I’m neither talking about Fayed, Cochran, or Sharpton. Michael has been trying to relaunch what he failed to accomplish in attempt one. But this time, he has corporate backing... believe me when I tell you, Sony shook the first time Michael tried, and undertook initiatives to have it blocked, and Michael’s attempt originally got lost and blocked in legalities and corporate politics.

But attempt #2, which is bloody iminent (eminant?), is very real, and very certain…. in fact, its very much underway.

Sony knows it is coming… Sony knows it has began. Sony’s corporate suits originally tried to get MJ to stop by flexing their muscles…. but now, they realize this battle will not only continue, but Michael is not going to give in.

Their only choice now is to destroy Michael, his character, and his fan base.

Their mission is not to stop Michael from relaunching his attempt, or to persuade him to reconsider… They now know he won’t. Their mission now is to make him pay the price for doing so, to destroy him. To kill what is left of him. To destroy everything he’s worked for, and has accomplished. They want to rape his name. Why? Revenge. This is not just revenge for walking away with half their publishing…its much much more than that…its those attempts… those attempts scare Sony, and they should…

I just wish I could spill everything to you guys, but I can’t….its going to get hot in herre, and its not Nelly who’s ass will be on fire. If, with corporate backing, Michael can supersede the political and legal crap, Sony will be exposed… and there will be more than just firings. Their wrongdoings, I have been told in detail, are very very very serious. Michael knows too much. Michael has corporate backing. Sony’s corporate suits are trembling as they try to destroy Mike Jack.

Lets just say, music means nothing at this point. MTV is bullshit for Michael right now. VH1 and BET likewise… there is no tour, and you know what? its not important. Invincible is not important. Music is not Michael’s concern right now… he has responsibilities to his people, to his stake in Sony Publishing. That has a billion dollar price tag, and he has a responsibity. Remember, Michael may own half of Sony’s publishing, but the business aspects are all taken care of by Sony. Lets just say that Michael wasn’t sleeping when Sony thought he was asleep.

At this point, fans should do nothing. Just, stay an integral part of the fanbase, and welcome the King of Pop when music is again his number one priority.

Right now, just hang in there.

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This weekend, I promised to give you more. Here it is, read it slowly, for it contains truth and directions. Thank you for your support of Michael, and your loyalty.

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We could talk about the past.
We could talk about Sony.
We could talk about the Dixie Chicks.
We could talk about Enron.
We could talk about lies.
We could talk about audits, and silence so bought.
We could talk about missing royalty payments.
But let us not.
Let us concentrate on the future.
But it is difficult to mention the future,
Without mentioning the past.
For, it is out of the past that the future will arise, so strong and stable.
Invincible of past, masked and suffocated, by artist and label.
The album cries.
Contained efforts riddled in pop perfection, but even so,
From the start, blemished by the creator’s own lies, the album cried.
All in response to uncertainty, as strategized by his own perceptive eyes,
Its heart was chosen missing, but transplants are known to save lives.
Out of the future comes Invincible, masked, and fully disguised.
The mother dies. But the baby will not cry.
The baby, never-before-seen, new born, enriched with heart and life.
The baby is alive… Invincible disguised.

Transplants. Leveraged efforts. Silent sessions.
The divergence of data and truth.
The story remaining broken, for the truth must be left untold.
Knowers knowing only what they need to know, for the tale must be sold.
Pieces circulate, as people play their role.
With few knowing rhyme and riddle today,
A product of electric intensity, hovers not so far away.
Fantasies and fears will soon converge to the promise land, the formation of a new album.
A mark of strategic planning, optimized and well underway.
The baby will shine, even though the mother has died.

One thing to remember is that the cell is open.
Remember that.
The cell is open.
I pray you remember that.
Soon, the face will seem familiar, for a theft has taken place.
Remember what I have told you, it will all make sense one day.

They said he was finished,
Making the mistake, of reaching full conclusion on half truth.
The mother’s demise was certain, so the plan was made fool-proof.
Half the truth, saved, in replacement of half lies.
Sorry you had to suffer, but transplants are known to save lives.
What’s old is new again.
Past investments lead to future payments.
Its time to cash in. The baby will shine.

And so, a fat old friend should have by now,
Received word to unlock the crown jewels hidden away during times of fall.
The thief will need them now.
For those who still refuse to believe, don’t look for confirmation, or silence you will receive.
Ask for refutation, impending silence, even from an old friend, shall be seen.
Invincible will make you believe, but as of yet, this Invincible you have not seen.
Ask him. Ask him to tell you. Fat friends never lie.
But remember, a king’s source is never singular, the jewels are not confined.
Old friends of glory are in line.
She said save the best for last, its almost time.
Ask him. Ask him to tell you. Fat friends never lie.
The album will shine.
Completion is nearer this time.
Save my riddles, save my lies.

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Just because I write in riddles, doesn’t mean I’m playing games with you.
You tell yourself not to believe me, but I know my words speak to you.
They speak volumes of truth, even if you do not hear it as such.
At times, I hesitate, for I think I may say too much.
Above all else, I do in fact promise you.
That I present you, the complete and utter truth.
Read my passages, past and present, carefully.
For hidden messages, lie underneath
Upon discovery, I promise you will believe.

Last time I was with you,
I brought word that the cell was open.
I asked you to remember that.
Tonight, the cell remains open, and freedom lingers.
Silver suits shake, clinging trembling men with guilty fingers.
It’s a living hell torturing their mind
Hold on.  Shine on.  Justice is in line.
Believe in my words, and I promise you will find
The future will read the truth, line by line.
The cell is open, and justice in line.

During times of captivity, held were meetings of fire.
The devil should have known, previews were not his desire.
The devil should have known, its never wise to challenge the crown
The cowards will learn by now, its impossible to take icons down
For years now, the system was in control
Living lives of lies on his name, an asset became his artistic soul
In times of financial hardship, it was all ran by their book.
Thinking that forever, this artist would not look
The suits never did dream,
That their own may burn the pages of history
But history books are full of lies
A man once told you that, his words so very wise.
Tonight, I deliver to you, the broken glass
For the cell is open, and the book is burnt.

Unpaid royalty payments. Audits. Corporate backing.
Someone gambled and lost.
Never will it be played the same, with the man that made the game.
Someone gambled and lost. Who would have ever thought.
Some say stars fade away, some say insanity comes in place.
But extrapolation of such observations, may cause mistakes.
For this man is simply not the same. It is now break of dawn.
Freedom now lingers, for the cell is open, and he is gone.
All is well, with the game that is almost over.
Payments and fraudulent reporting.
Requested audits from their very own, who would have ever thought to have seen.
Politics and legal complications, coming so damn in between
Truth and Justice, oh one day you will see
The convergence of those entities
For the man that was once the corporate sun
Has received major backing for his second run.
An audit may reveal, lies and lives built on games.
But as I’ve told you before,
Silly games, find the need to hide away.
But its too late, the man is awake.

But enough of the sorry story
Let us now turn to the baby that will shine,
The baby will shine, but be in no hurry.
For the album is almost done.
I can promise you that I have heard the golden tunes
That have made my skin shiver, and my hands shake
For electric intensity like this, no man has ever made.
The songs provide escape.
Electrically so intense, musically so insane.
The soul escapes the songs.
I hope your nervous system can handle it,
When this bird lands, so strong, a fire will be lit
That will burn the corporate minds
I promise you, they will stand in line
And it will be sooner than you think, sooner than I first claimed
For this baby even has a name.
They will look for the man, but electric eyes
Will only capture the face, his album in disguise.
But the man will not be there.
Rather, he will have escaped.
Smiling, for he had already won the game.
It was only a matter of calling checkmate.
Like I said, he is a wanted man.
And the cell is open.

A board’s friend, has his own corner,
And Invites your questions.
Ask him to tell you that the cell is open.
Ask him to verify it.
Ask him.
What are you waiting for?
He will be in on this game.
Remember, some know only what they need to know.
Some will find out too late.
That the man and all his glory, have simply ran away.
Its too late, too late, too late to change the time.

He’s gone. The cell is open.

Ask your friend. He knows I’m right.
Save my riddles, remember my lines.
Remember the truths, even in disguise.
Save my riddles, save my lies.
Grasp them tightly, but don’t show them to me
Time will open your hand, and reveal its contents to me.
What will we see?
An empty hand.
An empty cell.
Only then, will I ever say
I told you so.
And the cell is open.

A board’s friend, has his own corner,
And Invites your questions.
Ask him to tell you that the cell is open.
Ask him to verify it.
Ask him. *
What are you waiting for?
He know’s what the cell is. He knows what was in it, what no longer is in it, and he knows about being everywhere, and seeing his face around. Go ask the cartoon boy.
The Cell is not the vault of new songs. Ask the cartoon boy.

Cartman is playing silly games. He seems to think that by extracting quotes from this board and starting a discussion with eyerony, that he can seduce me into posting on his board, so he can play IP games.

Cartman, you quoted me, but you didn’t address the issue. Eyerony, you see nothing new, because you are blind, and your background knowledge is zilch. Zero. Not even uno.

Read it again.
Silly games, find the need to hide away.
Silly Cartman, Tricks Are For Kids.
The cartoon boy can tell you what the cell is. *
He knows. If he says he doesn’t, he’s lying to you.
If he says nothing, you know I told the truth.
If he reveals what the cell is, you will be glued.

When the cartoon boy reads my poems, They aren’t as insane as they seem. Its background knowledge. LTTW had enough of the knowledge to know that I was legit. He told you so. And when Eyerony said I told nothing new, he told her she was wrong. Today, I told her she was wrong.
The cartoon boy is hiding things from you. *
Even for you Eyerony.

CARTMAN’s RESPONSE

Ok hold up. i’m tolerating your posts because you seem to know what you’re speaking of, even if it’s in very general terms. but you need to step off. i am not misleading anyone, and anything i ever divulge is based on my own personal experience or FIRST HAND knowledge that i feel i can discuss without breaking any trust within the MJ community. feel free to post what YOU know, what YOU think to be the case, but don’t cry foul just because i’m not confirming it. i’m not lying to anyone. i’m simply respecting MJ’s privacy by not discussing it. when he’s ready for people to know, he’ll tell us.

As far as posting your quotes to get you to respond, get over it. i post quotes about me at my board to start discussions with people there. there are lots of ways to see an IP without getting you to post, m%%%ay? and we all know how valuable an IP # is at the boards.

i have nothing against you sharing your info in whatever way floats your boat, but if you have truly followed my posts, you’ll see there is a history of me discussing things that i PERSONALLY experienced and have avoided discussing other things.

continue with your riddles. i will confirm things when i feel i can, but don’t stir the pot by claiming i’m lying to people. if i say “i can’t say” or “i dont know” then thats the truth.

and if i say nothing at all, it probably means i shouldnt be discussing it.

LOL ok. I’ll say this. he’s paraphrasing some lyrics in his latest post… some lyrics from a song. he obviously is aware of what’s happening.

i just wish he’d stop calling me “the cartoon boy.” and i’m SOOOO NOT SOTT!!! well i DO sit on the toilet now and then, but not on the boards.

SOTT’s RESPONSE
 

Сontinue with your riddles. i will confirm things when i feel i can, but don’t stir the pot by claiming i’m lying to people. – Cartman

Cartoon boy, let us get one thing straight,
I never said you were lying, never did I hate.
I respect what you have done, your noble deed
Never did I cry foul, please have one more read

and my silence on his posts means nothing other than i’m not gonna get into confirming or refuting things that arent for me to discuss… if i say nothing at all, it probably means i shouldnt be discussing it. – Cartman

Exactly as I had predicted, I know your lines before you speak
Here it is, one more time, have another read:

For those who still refuse to believe, don’t look for confirmation, or silence you will receive.
Ask for refutation, impending silence, even from an old friend, shall be seen. — Cartman

You say I know what I’m talking about,
But the people don’t believe.
LTTW confirmed me, but belief is pricey.
So I needed new confirmation, from a friend they believe
This goal, I have finally now achieved.

 ‘he obviously is aware of what’s happening.
i just wish he’d stop calling me “the cartoon boy.”

Just in Time, I might say,
For I was about to share a story,
that would have been dangerous to share.
Now I can continue, without making such a dare.
Silly games, Silly games, what did I say?
Freedom lingers, the cell is open, silly games go away.
What’s old is new again.
What you knew, you know no longer.
Not even the cartoon boy, will recognize the king.
Dangerously Invincible.
2 Become 1.
Let electric insanity sing.
Let Michael ring.

‘and i’m SOOOO NOT SOTT!!! well i DO sit on the toilet now and then, but not on the boards.’

You must be shi tt ing me.

Cartman, truce, dude, I really do admire you.

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Some of what I have to tell you will be important to you, but maybe not. All of what I have to tell you is important to me so please read it. I get a lot of questions.I get a lot of emails. I got rid of the riddles for today because its time to be serious. Yes, even the toilet can be serious.

I just want to relax sometimes. I guess I know how Cartman felt now. The man behind the Toilet is human just remember that. Feelings and a heartpulse beat inside the Toilet, among other things. Oh yeah, I forgot, I promised I would be serious. But half of me is.

*Enters full serious mode, entering Serious Effect*

Today, I delivered one of the worst presentations I have delivered. I think the audience did not notice it and in that regard, I felt like Michael probably felt on the Motown 25 special when he didn’t hold his foot freeze long enough. I hope at least the audience didn’t notice. What is done is done or so they say, move on don’t fall and trust in the promise of another day. As our dearest Michael would say.

Many of you have asked me to expand on my news, and I hope you understand my reasons for not having done so.

A lot of what is going on is speculative at this point from even people such as myself. When Michael is on the dance floor, the stage is his. But the stage that he is at right now, is a delicate one, and even I, despite my use of riddles, have to be careful with what I offer to you. It’s true, I do add an effect to my writing that excites the reader.

That is what I strive for. But know that all of what I felt, and the feelings you felt, and the feelings you will feel when the promise day comes… know that that part is real. It’s real if you percieve it to be. Its real if you trust it. Its real, and it will become you. You will see when the new album is out.

They are trying to destroy the fan base.

That is why you have to believe it to be real. I do what I can, without building false hope. Even the hope I build is real, if you’d only believe. But I have to be careful, the situation is delicate. Even I get caught up sometimes in my own mind and imagination, but it is for that reason why I sometimes don’t expand on what I tell you. Other times I simply can not do it for legal reasons or just because it’s not so inappropriate. Sure you get the gist of it.

I will flip-flop between tones and stuff as I write this, because I wrote it over the course of several “sit-downs”. So don’t mind the flow or the tone.

Anyways, there was a mergerbetween Motown and Vivendi Universal Urban/R&B promotional department. Jean Fortrou may or may not be making some sort of announcement, but do not expect Michael’s announcement to take place by the end of September. Don’t jump to conclusions either because I’m not insinuating anything by that. Many of you are probably wondering what kind of role Richard Branson and Clive Davis will play, if any, in future recordings by Michael. So I guess you are wondering what this all means for MJ, if anything? Some of you may already know, others are probably dying to know. I wish I could tell you but its not my position to do it. Add into the mix that TM’s contract has not been extended, and you have a potpourri of possibilities. Time will tell you, not me. I have told you enough already, much more than you needed to know. I think I made it clear what I wanted to say or rather what I felt you should at bare basic know. Draw on it. I wish I could tell you it all, but that would not be so wise for reasons I do not wish to get into. I feel pressure to tell you it all. I want to. I just cannot.

Did you notice the internet agreement between Sony/Universal and parts of EMI? EMI will be leaving the FTSE 100 by the end of this month, or so I have been told. This I found particularly fascinating, considering Michael’s “black and white” relationship with the two respective business entities. What is really interesting to note is that the Stones releasing their singles on SACD. The funny part about that is that its half owned by Universal and half by Sony.

I’ve been reading the KOP boards before Invincible came out last year. I really took an interest in it after someone had told me about the “die hard” MJ fan base on the internet. I didn’t make my first post until about 6 months ago. Its ironic, however, that I was banned after one post. Yes, its true, and yes, its embarrassing. I deserved to be banned, trust me on that one. Out of embarrassment I won’t bother to tell you my name, and please don’t guess.

Since arriving on KOP as SOTT I’ve been labelled as many different people, none of which I am. The curiousity doesn’t bother me at all. The investigation does. You are probably wondering what I mean by that. Well, today, I received a threatening email from a fan. I will not disclose the name because it could be someone else posing as someone else I am not sure about it. I cannot confirm their identity. But I will say this: I do wish for an apology from this person. It’s not very comforting to receive such threats and its certainly not inviting. I don’t have to post what I do. I do not have to take the time to write riddles. I do it primarily for fun and because I think you will enjoy reading it. I do it to entertain you and to inform you the purpose is twofold. But beyond all that I do it because I like to write. I’ve been writing poems my whole life. Growing up, my grandfather used to force me to write poetry. I miss my granddad, but I continue to write.

I hope you remember all of you, that even the “insiders” are human. Sometimes I just want to have fun too just like each of you. I appreciate the questions the comments and all your support and concerns because atleast it show that you care about MJ and about what people are posting on the boards. But just remember that we all got constraints. Some of us got time contstraints. Some of us got legal constraints. And some of us got moral and ethical constraints. I got all three, so that’s why I need a vacation.

I will be flying to Paris, France sometime this week, possibly on Friday. Yes, its part work, part fun. And yes, I hope that the rumours I’ve heard about the women in France are true. The French love Michael or so they say. Wish me luck.

Writings from France: the journey continues

It has been a while hasn’t it? Well, I’ve touched down in France. That is where I am now, and I must say this has got to be one of my favorite places in the entire world. I was here last summer. At that time I was on vacation and having fun in the sun. I used to frequent Roland Garros a lot. I even got a chance to see Albert Costa and Serena Williams have their name etched in history there in June if my memory serves me correct. Now, I am here for different reasons altogether. Mostly business reasons. As I mentioned earlier, Germany will be next. Things are underway, and the pieces are starting to fit together. To clear up any confusion, my reference to the “baby” a few weeks ago was not about the greatest hits box set. Last week I posted the following:

“Many of you are probably wondering what kind of role Richard Branson and Clive Davis will play, if any, in future recordings by Michael. So I guess you are wondering what this all means for MJ, if anything? Some of you may already know, others are probably dying to know.”

 The news about the label and Clive Davis has now hit the boards, even though it is not complete. Everything I write will make sense one day when it all manages to Come Together. After I am done this little trip of mine, I will head back to Sherbrooke, a small city where my sister lives – near Montreal. I need to be there to hammer out some arrangements especially on the financial front.

I’m meeting with Bryan Stoller in two weeks in Ottawa to work out some matters. My plan is to drive down with him to Montreal to take a closer look at some of the key parts of the old city. That should excite each of you because certain projects are not dead. I will then be making frequent trips between the US and Sherbrooke. All in all, what I’m trying to say is that I’ll be busy. Don’t expect much from me in the coming month or so. But do know that it is all coming together for Michael. What is about to go down may be Dangerously Invincible.

Soon, you will have the results of all the work and effort the man has put in. In every facet. As his own website advertised, the wait is almost over. It is almost time.

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In the statement of income, music royalty payments, and what you have, the accounts of a company should adhere to professional ethical code. These principles are supported by specific rules governing how to audits by the members of the AICPA.  The potential economic effects of damage to the reputation and the obligation of bad practices bad practice, however, provide even more incentive to tolerate professional standard rhythms. Fraud is a strange fact, due in part to the diligent effortsto practice the CPA. In fact, many of these frauds have been identified for the first time during the annual audit. 

However, even the most diligent audit can not immediately cover the results of fraud involving the collusion of the most important  suits the company. The commission of massive fraud and auditors turning a blind eye to mistakes while going to play golf  with important costumes not right either. In fact, there is a chance to get into such a problem that you are indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple fraud cases, and of course, fines and imprisonment. Then again, you can be quiet, wait until your contract ends,  or resign. The contract extension, and a push may result from Johnny boy … guilty souls can go to jail and collected $ 200 to go.  Even $ 200 million collected by independent ATV. Auditorias ordered by kings costumes scare a little guilty.  The first has been made. The second is in progress. Does that give you butterflies?

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11thNov02

Long time no update?
It has been a long time my friends
But the time has been well spent
Just like I promised you.
Today I write to you from France, a little something new
One of my final riddles, I bring to you
The time is near, so take your seat
The curtains are about to draw
In England, France and Germany
The discussions are now complete
Like my momma told me, evil will subside
Darkest moments will pass when heaven comes alive
Heaven can no longer wait, for it has arrived
The angels have arrived
In secrets only fat friends could trust, the man vowed an angel came to me
In decades that were ever so just, lies were said to become the truth
Never did I realize, the angels would arrive so soon
A year has passed, longer have become the days
But open cells have shed light in darkened hallways
That which burns inside the heart, drives the hand
They said guilty feet would never dance again
Correlations so correct, errors in allocation so grand
Although this dance is about to end, another is about to begin
For like the man told you, the dance is eternal.
Guilty suits only now understand,
That guilty hands can never clasp golden sands
The dance is eternal.
Do you understand? There is still fire inside the man
Burning castles have come down
Look inside, a man is standing there
Strangers will soon become friends
Shadows of darkened cells are to reveal
Empty closets, dangling chimes, a black knight
A man dancing in a brightened light
He is invincible, but do you recognize his face?
Perhaps even you have been fooled.
For your hands contain falsities.
Walk with him and just try to touch his hand
Don’t ask any questions and don’t try to understand
For those who believe, all will be seen
The curtain is about to draw
So please take your seat
The man that you are looking for, you will find him there
In the ashes
For here lies the promised plan
The fever that burns inside the man
He is ready to dance, on burned floors, in the round
The man will dance the eternal dance,
Although you may not recognize him this time
But his clothes are enough, his movements you can trust
The man under the hat, who will never reveal himself
Will dance to make you believe, that once again, he is real.
Remember, what I have told you.
The cell is open.
The angels have arrived.
The show is about to begin.
Trust in me,
France, Germany and the UK are done.
Just like I promised you.

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14th Nov 02

‘Although this dance is about to end, another is about to begin’ ~ SOTT

And so, the dance has begun.
Just like I promised you.
The world now watches.
But could you believe,
A bigger story lies underneath?
2003.
The earth will shake. The dead will rise.
Save my riddles, save my lies.
Will you be there,
When death comes alive?
I promise you the dead will rise.
Remember these lines.
To the question I recieved months ago
Its smaller than Eminem
And bigger at the same time.
Focus closely, and all shall shine.
And to my dearest friend,
Agents of one principle
Disciples of one deed
The only matter which collides
Is time and the realization of a dream.
One dream.
Do you understand?
Don’t let me wander, don’t let go of my hand.
For the dream is about to begin.

LTTW’s POSTS

Whatever move MJ made or route he took in taking on Sony Music, and in particular Tommy Mottola, the media will and would have slammed him. The reason is simply because they just do not like him. The reason behind that is that he does not play their game or allow them to dictate to him the rules and thus how he should act as a man, particularly an Afro-American man.

This was beautifully articulated by Muhammad Ali in the sixties, when he uttered “I ain’t gonna’ be what you want me to be, I’m gonna’ be what I wanna’ be.” He affirmed his right to be an individual and not have to conform to the stereotype, of the time, of a black boxer, of either being a Jim Crow or mean bad ghetto dude. Ali refused to play the game and become either of these clichιs and the press buried him for it. They scoffed when he proclaimed himself ‘The Greatest’ and ‘beautiful’, they slammed him as a white hater for becoming a Muslim, when joining the Nation of Islam, and changing his slave name from Classius Clay to that of Muhammad Ali, and they labelled him unpatriotic, a traitor and a coward when Ali refused the draft, on conciseness and religious grounds, to fight in the Vietnam war. Of course the irony, today, is that Ali is embraced and regarded as an American hero but at the time when he made tough unpopular decisions, which he felt were right, he was savagely attacked from all quarters of the non-black press; all for quite simply refusing to conform to what THEY believed he should do and say. He set a dangerous precedent of giving an oppressed minority a figurehead that they could look up to and feel proud of; in turn feeling their self beauty and pride. I, for one, do not believe the white establishment would, in the last ten years, have so readily embraced Ali if it were not for his debilitating illness. For now the multi-nationals, who once ran a mile, can cynically portray him as an inspiration to all of the human spirit content in the knowledge that he is no longer the great vocal threat he once was. Fcuking parasites. Ali was not their hero to claim, because they never fought his corner when it damn well counted.

What makes is particularly hard with Michael Jackson is we all remember the time when he was embraced and, apparently, loved by all. We remember when he was quite literately on top of the world and seeming nothing could change that. Then the events of 1993 occurred. The media went after him with a vengeance. Yet, when Roman Polanski admitted to having sexual relations, in the US, with his 13 year old cousin, when Charlie Chaplin also confessed to have sex with a minor, ditto Jerry Lee Lewis not to mention Woody Allen admitting to having a relationship with his adopted daughter the fall-out was much less. Do you ever see these allegations repeated at the end of a story on these artists as with Michael Jackson? Quite simply, as Ali before him, MJ does not play the media game, and they are determined to make him pay. 

He lives on a ranch with a zoo rather than inhabit a Bel Air mansion, he shuns movie premiers and restaurant openings rather than play the game, he crossed musical genres when it is cleary deemed this is only the preserve of white artists, he sings about world harmony and peace which HE is mocked for doing but is perfectly OK for the likes of Bob Dylan and John Lennon to do and worst of all he showed himself to be a truly sharp business man; surely getting above his station in the same way Ali did when a boxing world champion became a figurehead and voice for his people’s oppressions. When MJ bought the ATV/Northern catalogue it was, and incredibly still is, portrayed as stealing the Beatles songs. Yet, they wilfully sold the publishing rights to those songs in order to achieve substantial tax breaks and everyone is more than aware that they wrote their hits. But the countless black artists who have been ripped off after penning hits for the likes of Elvis Presley got neither the money nor the recognition. But still the Beatles songs, and the perceived injustice of them not owning the publishing rights, are much more heavily focused on by much of the press — if that is not clearly racially motivated then I do not know what is.

So when Michael Jackson, perhaps the most kind mannered and least likely person in music to talk ill of a person, comes out and call Tommy Mottola racist the press, and even some posters on this board, go into shock and assert that his comments are totally out of order. Firstly, to be clear, Mottola IS a racist. I know for a fact that the incident that MJ is referring to is true and it is by no means an isolated one. Incredibly some have cited that because Tommy Mottola has several black artists that he can in no way be racist. What an absolute pile of bull @#%$. He has them because he can make money from them — it’s simply good business. That does not mean for one minute that he does not and has not acted in a racist way or indeed even in anyway respects these artists. Of course MJ realises the impact and consequences of his words and he is not the one panicking because he knows he can back them up.

Now, the media has also counted that MJ is opportunistic claiming that he has suddenly discovered black issues due to what they deem the disappointing sales of Invincible. It is a common tactic for the press to always question what artists from minority backgrounds have done for ‘their people’ as if they are under a moral obligation to do so, whereas American whites are not subject to the same questions. This is again the press telling, in this case, a black person how they should act and behave. The press constantly claim MJ is ashamed to be black due to his skin turning white. This IS a blatant and constant form of racism because they know full well he has vitilligo. This constant accusation that MJ does not want to be black is directed at the black and all other minority communities; its message is that MJ is ashamed to be black so ditch him — the method of conquer and divide. It is racist because its purpose is to play on the psyche of minority people, especially black, by trying to reinforce in their head, using an age old tactic, that being black is not beautiful — see here even the most successful black man wants to be white. What they fail to realise is being Black, Latino, Asian is not to with the colour of the skin but with the soul, beliefs and culture — this comes from within and can never be taken away. But of course they do know this because when a white person chooses to burn their skin in the Sun, risking skin cancer, the same people do not claim that those people are ashamed to be white.

However, for the record, Michael has always given generously to black charities and causes including many millions to the United Negro College fund and the NAACP. He has also covered the funeral expenses of several black artists who have died penniless. The fact is that he does not do this to gain favourable publicity, he does this because he believes in doing it; he has no interest in the good press it could generate. As for bringing the Sony issue and the racism is the music biz all out in the open now; it is simply because he can.

Before he was under contract and if he had gone after Sony they would have simply made sure that he did not record another album ever again. Had Invincible been successful I know he would have still come out against Sony, because many of the issues he has with them have a long history, but due to their dirty tactics perhaps the level of intensity IS greater than it would have otherwise been.

The bottom line is this is happening and it is do to do with race; from the record companies taking advantage of minority artists, Mottola’s being a racist and the way the press chose to report on stories which centre on racial issues.

Standing up for the tough issues is never going to be easy and perhaps not popular. The press will continue to slam this but so fcuking what? This is all about sticking by your convictions and standing up when it counts and I know where I stand — firmly and squarely behind Michael Jackson. If this train is moving to fast for you, and you do not have the stomach for what is going on, then simply step off. But as was the case when Ali lit the Olympic torch at Atlanta, when this, in 20 years, is talked about as a defining moment in popular culture, and perhaps Michael Jackson is once again embraced, be sure it is your victory and your moment to celebrate.

…….

This wasn’t an argument about who knows Mike better, lol. It happened because I stated Sugar Rose is wrong about there not being a new album – totally wrong. She is not in the position to know and thus has no place pouring cold water on this fact.

An album is ready and it WILL be out just as soon as the Sony issue is resolved. That’s a VERY important message we want out there, as exposing the Sony sabotage of Invincible was before. And as before with the Sony thing I’m not going to allow Sugar Rose to contradict it (as she tried before she finally was made privy to what was happening). That may sound harsh but otherwise everyone ends up confused.

As for people around Mike arguing with other – people will inevitably not get on with each other in walks of life – it’s human nature. This is no different. I’ve had Mike’s back for 15 years and each year I’ve seen a dozen Sugar Roses. I’m absolutely no fan of Sugar Rose – to me she’s a pure opportunist.

 

 ‘XSCAPE’ 

‘Freedom now lingers, for the cell is open, and he is gone.’ — SOTT

‘You think your lucky number is seven. I’d say it’s six.’ – BACK

As we already know, Xscape was recorded during the Invincible sessions. It surfaced on the internet on January 18, 2003; MJ’s attorneys immediately threatened legal action, if sites didn’t remove access to download the track — no official release followed. Now let’s read its lyrics, don’t some lines sound familiar? Rhetorical question, of course.

 

(Intro) Prison Guard: “Open up 6! He is gone!”

Everywhere I turn, no matter where I look
The systems in control, it’s all ran by the book
I’ve got to get away so I can clear my mind,
Xscape is what I need,
Away from electric eyes

No matter where I am, I see my face around
They then ask on my name, and push from town to town
Don’t have a place to run, but there’s no need to hide,
I’ve got to, find a place,
So I won’t hide away

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships that’s gone away
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Sometimes I feel like
I’ve gotta get away

I tried to share my life with someone I could love
But games and money is all she ever thought of
How could that be my fault when she gambled and lost?
I’m tired of silly games,It’s time to make a change

Why is it I can’t do whatever I want to?
Went in my personal life and I don’t live for you
So don’t you try to tell me what is right for me
You be concerned about you,
I can do what I want to

Xscape,got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships that’s gone away
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
Xscape,got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships that’s gone away
Xscape,the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this
man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
When I go, this problem world won’t bother me no more

Xscape
Xscape
Xscape
Xscape

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships that’s gone away
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships that’s gone away
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away
Xscape, the pressure that I face
Xscape, the man with the pen
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
Xscape

Xscape,
Got to get away
Xscape,
The pressure that I face
Xscape,
The man with the pen
Xscape,
I do what I wanna
I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape 

Key quotes from the song Xscape (2001) and SOTT’s posts (2002) confirming SOTT’s identity (MJ) and proving that MJ’s death hoax was initially planned on 2003.

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