Jaafar Jackson's Inaugural TV Performance Unveiling Debut Single "Got Me Singing" (2019)"

On September 19th, 2019, Jaafar Jackson spoke with Lu Parker and Glen Walker on the set of KTLA 5 News at 11. Jaafar delved into his singing career and unveiled the inaugural live performance of his debut single, "Got Me Singing."
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Exciting news awaits fans as Jaafar Jackson portrays his uncle, Michael Jackson, in the highly anticipated biopic MICHAEL, set for a global release. Lionsgate is releasing the movie in the United States on April 18, 2025, with Universal Pictures handling overseas distribution (excluding Japan). Directed by Antoine Fuqua, produced by Graham King with a screenplay by John Logan, this opportunity humbles and honors Jaafar as he brings his uncle's extraordinary story to life on the big screen.

[@bwiseok]

Boy do I hear Michael in that VOICE!!

[@davidstone7359]

😮 I know

[@KashMommy39984]

He looks more like Jermaine , but his mannerisms like his uncle Michael ❤

[@rcauthen324]

Spot on!

[@EverAppl14]

Even his speaking voice is so reminiscent of Michael. He's got that same golden vibrato that's such a pleasure to my ears and I hope he goes far doing whatever he wants to with his music.

[@VictoriousSage]

Jaafar looks like Jermaine and Jackie combined, but sounds like MJ. He's probably training like crazy to play his uncle. Huge shoes to fill, i am sure he will do great..❤

[@alemarie239]

Thank you I couldn't figure it out.

[@orphiuswaite8047]

He looks like Mike in the early 80’s before the major surgery after surgery

[@mrwicked7]

He mostly looks like his Mom but you can see some of Jackson family there for sure.

[@robbinjefferson7470]

You called it. He is playing his Uncle. 2024

[@JadenYukifan28]

Oh, my gosh. His singing voice does sound like his Uncle's!

[@ivorypayne4672]

ITS UNCANNY I JUST REALIZED AFTER ALL THESE YEARS ALL THE JACKSON'S HAVE THIS SOFT SWEETNESS IN DEMINER AND VOICE ❤❤❤

[@a98andrea]

Demeanor

[@keithbryantsr3734]

He has that blessed voice . He will do great in the movie Michael

[@RachaelNelson-bj3ku]

Can't wait till 2024 when he plays Michael Jackson on the new Bionic

[@michellebacon3117]

I heard it will not be until 2025.

[@JadenYukifan28]

Yeah, the Biopic won't air until next year.

[@esteinstante1531]

Super positivo va yendo la biografía , aquí te hablo del futuro jajaj

[@Keldonmr]

Looks like Jermaine, has the voice of Michael, Keep up the hustle bro

[@mk6022]

So much of MJ's and Janet's voice and of course his father's.

[@JadenYukifan28]

I honestly don't hear Janet in Jafaar's voice, only Michael's....

[@roxannamoody6448]

Oh my gosh! He has his uncle’s voice!

[@chynabarnescb]

Beautiful young man… u can tell he related to Michael

[@Joseph-rj9ei]

A true Jackson

[@nelumsooriampola]

Amazing! Jaafar Jackson is already a singer-songwriter on his own, his voice is almost identical to his uncle Michael and the way he sings reminds of Michael, my favorite Jaafar song is 'Harricane ' can't wait to see him playing his uncle Michael on the biopic! ❤️🙏👑🤟🦋🌻

[@glazermohanferderline]

Your voice is exactly same like our legend Michael's voice.Mj is back.

[@chippedbz3973]

I want to hear more songs from Jaafar. I heard this song like 2yrs ago & I want more. I lLove the lyrics, his voice, & sweetness. He’s not about the fame. Humble young man. ✌🏼❤️ from McAllen Tx 956!

[@rosemarygoodman9348]

Michael Jackson ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jt6175]

He looks humble and talented 😮

[@user-pc5em6zu5e]

Another star, an excellent talent given to us by the Jacksons. His father is also a talented, well-known and respected artist.

[@user-dy6yz7vx2o]

Michael voice is in them all 😢

[@MissJackieBrown1]

Wow he is really starting to look like Jermaine! Humble dude. Glad he just did his own thing.

[@maryhelenthompson5951]

Nice song Jackson

[@viper-sd2vs]

If only he still 18 today I wish him the best I hope he become famous just like his uncle

[@Bella-mx7rl]

He sound like 3T or his cousin Taryll when he talks. Those Jackson genes are strong. He's also got that signature Jackson whisper when he songs.

[@CandanceOnline]

No he sounds like TJ lol 😂 identical .

[@user-gt5zw1zl4n]

Sounds and looks like his Dad💙go Jaafar👏

[@shanthegamer21]

Michael Jackson’s son is Prince Jackson. Jaafar is his nephew.

[@LizMcC82]

@@shanthegamer21and he looks and sounds like Jermaine

[@tenofspdes]

He certainly looks and sound like his dad, "Jermaine" to me also. But I can hear hints of Michael in his voice as well ❤

[@domju6546]

no doubt

[@efegolah]

​@@shanthegamer21Jaafar is actually biologically related to MJ, while Prince isn't because MJ isn't his biological father.

[@kazz6702]

Close your eyes and you hear Michael!

[@mierillustrations8100]

Ooow lord he got his daddy whole face if he’s playing Michael I hope they make him look more like him because of not I’m gonna feel like I’m staring at Jermaine the entire time lol 😂😂

[@terriharris7971]

Looking so forward to seeing Jaafar play His Uncle MJ. I’m so glad the Production Company and Studios went with a Family Member 🤩👏

[@neynneyn7326]

I ❤love it I was a kid when I seen Michael Jackson and love that I get to see jaafer it’s gonna be awesome to see him mature and become a superstar. Love that he got to grow up away from the camera lens and played golf ⛳️ ❤❤so proud of his dad because Michael was what 6 when he started.

[@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved]

I would pay to see this song live someday.

[@JRK624]

Congratz on your music success! Keep playing golf for enjoyment. We the fans are excited for the movie; make Michael proud....

[@blakkproud6229]

I love the fact that Jafaar wanted to do his own thing with golf Its ok to be you, so I hope you're doing music because you want to and not because you're pressured to Peace and Blessings sweetheart!!

[@rikirettie87]

Love !!❤❤!! You are amazing

[@sara7123]

The Voice is Michael ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariadefatimadasilva4951]

Gente sensacional incrível ele linda voz🥰🤩🤩👍

[@shirleybrady3510]

Stay true to your style so beautiful! ❤❤❤

[@saralobo631]

Ver a Jaafar Jackson es Sentir la " Escencia de Michael Jackson" la emoción es muy grande😢

[@dianepuri870]

Jaafar Jackson .. what a mission .. stunning !

[@venissiajohnson8227]

I love it Jaafar , that's right babe you have fun and do whatever makes you happy. You're still young enjoy life because we only have one life to live on this Earth. I'm excited and very proud of you as I know your family is as well. " Keep the Faith"! We love you and God bless you always!❤️🕊️🙏🏾

[@TracieAce]

Wow, he sounds like Michael!!! he sounds great. Nice song.

[@crystalslayer1]

We are so happy to see this young man play his uncle in the up coming movie but if golf is where his heart is he should go for it.

[@Elijahlove7722]

Why is this just now showing up on KZbin?? And why isn’t his mic properly tuned?? Wtf? His voice is very beautiful but it’s like he’s singing into a bad phone quality Mic . And I don’t know what happened with him dropping the album famous! 😭It’s been yrs and I’m still waiting 😭😭😭

[@isabelmendes4621]

amo a voz do jaafar e idêntica a maichel ti aguardo ver no cinema brasil ver o filme do maichel otima escolla parabens 🇧🇷❤❤❤

[@Raelynn-nl5rd]

My jaw hit the floor when he opened his mouth to sing... That's his Uncle Michael's voice!

[@theresaford3967]

Wow!

[@jamellgordon6108]

This kid is extremely talented.

[@algist65]

Nice keep it going! I hear MJ in his voice 👍

[@gloriouse4458]

WOW 🤩… HE SOUNDS JUST LIKE MICHAEL 💓🎤🎹🎼

[@dtnetlurker]

As has been repeated: looks like his Dad but his voice is oh so much like Michael. Nearly identical. Makes me smile to hear that MJ sound again even if it's really from his nephew. I hope he carries on and has success of his own.

[@dawngrimes7361]

Sounds more like Michael than anyone else that I've heard, I'd like to hear him sing some MJ song's live though. Us, his fans want so bad to hear MJ'S voice and see him and his nephew comes closer than anyone

[@Sheed-vx7wm]

Genetics r no joke.He looks just like his daddy Jermaine

[@bibi9372]

Oui il ressemble à son père physiquement mais aussi dans sa voix

[@YEAR-1-RELICS]

*Long live the king*

[@mariadefatimadasilva4951]

Gente avoz de jaafar é linda demais amei senssacional

[@zavalechemihaela1435]

❤ mult succes !

[@mariadefatimadasilva4951]

Uauuu que maravilha essa entrevista

[@nadjabrownrigg5798]

He's not there yet. He appears nervous. One day, he will be able to belt it out like his Uncle Michael. Jaafar, let that voice out with confidence. Own it.

[@joojwojak]

Não acredito que vou olhar para ele e ver o Michael Jackson...! Este filme lhe fará justiça, além de ser um dos melhores cantores, terá um dos melhores filmes biográficos!❤

[@mariacp1489]

Yo what - wowowow just wow su voz es hermosa ❤🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@leandroaita5294]

E incrível como é a natureza nao adianta ser sosia do Michael Jackson tem que estar no sangue no gene ,esse menino nao precisa nem dancar muito para dizer que ele soa Michael Jackson.

[@davidtsmith33]

Good voice too.

[@ginsutton3720]

wow beautiful voice and such a handsome young man living the dream keep reaching for his dreams MJ would be proud god bless you🙏🏽✌❤the movie will be a great honour to his uncle ❤

[@mariadefatimadasilva4951]

Vou elogiar sempre A voz é linda

[@CamperCaatVakantiePraat]

You are amazing Jafaar❤️ like your uncle and I hear Michael, Jermaine and also the sound voice Omer😉

[@TomMeyjor]

A VOZ DELE É IDENTICA A VOZ DE MICHAEL JACKSON. FORTE , BONITA.

[@elienelson8741]

❤❤❤ amen amen amen!!

[@anahung2182]

❤❤❤😊

[@dijanaotterbach4679]

Michael ist und bleibt beste Amen.....

[@espionagehidden991]

JJ💽 Has The signature Jackson sound Beautiful!!!!!

[@GerodW]

No doubt he's 100% a Jackson

[@petronillascandura3720]

Il sangue dei Jackson non mente ❤

[@Ayjanna-netti.38]

Gänsehaut ❤❤

[@umolhar9993]

Estamos no aguardo do filme! Ninguém melhor que Jaafar e Prince Jackson na frente dessa producao. Espero que não abordem apenas o lado de show man de MJ e também coloquem o lado humano e caridoso.

[@juliec605]

I cant believe it.

[@izmirtutkusu4553]

We will waiting 2025

[@tatendaemmanuelmadzime]

He sounds just like Michael ahhhh

[@PugDaddy-ze2gt]

It was a safe low key song to sing but, it was good, it was real chill & sexy. I can't wait to see if he has some powerful exploding moves like uncle Michael & I can tell he can project those vocals just like the King of Pop, just don't hold back an let it out❣

[@90sHK_MoonWalker]

He had his uncle Michael’s smile and cheek.

[@jameskirk1638]

I like that song. He's gonna kill that Uncle Michael biopic

[@mariadefatimadasilva4951]

Olha que lindo ele cantando 🥰🥰🥰🥰😄

[@doloresphiffer8738]

He is Jermaine twin looks just like father ❤ him

[@laetitiajean4293]

He looks more like Germaine. No one will ever be closed to Michael Jackson

[@helenatrela786]

❤❤....

[@SQBush]

I like him. He's going to be a superstar if he continues to improve. He needs more vocal lessons to sound better live.

[@maireadhowie384]

❤

[@user-gh5mr1qo3m]

I can understand how he looks like his father and uncle but sounds like Michael but I hope they just let him be himself.

[@japo137]

Yes. I am always thinking that most people hate when they are constantly compared to a famous relative (and with Michael as comparison it must be even harder). So I always feel bad for them. I also think I read that he wants to do his own style (maybe it wasn't him but Brandon Howard). So I hope he don't destroy his career with the film or gets to much pressure from the Jacksons. To hear that he actually wanted to become a golfer makes me doubt even more.

[@STFU_Its_Brenda]

people say i sound like michael too lol but he definitely does

[@nivenad1738]

No more Mars,weekends,timberlakes,browns...etc....this is it !!!...Jaafar is a real Real jackson

[@kpmuzic756]

He’s sound like Michael and his dad too

[@xiomaraquintero9954]

Canta como Michael Jackson

[@shantebarze1068]

Can't wait for the movie. But you think Jaafar sounds like Mike, TJ does as well.

[@BigHaasDenver]

It does sound like Michael Jackson

[@BicoLaFrey]

He sounds like Michael. I hope he is talented in acting, too, and has good training. Then he will be great in the movie.

[@Wildchild1876]

This was 2019 it's now 2024 and he said he's been working on the album for 3 years its now been 8 years no album 😀

[@jjgems5909]

Lease come back and make more music! 😭😭😭😩😩😩

[@madimakes]

so funny how many in the comments keep going on about Michael's voice...when he straight up sounds like his father....when he speaks at least :D :D when he singing, channelling his unc no doubt

[@bvg83]

his mom is colombian!, great performance!

[@Watersart___]

So he’s one of the cousin/siblings? Isn’t his mom the mother of Randy’s kids also?🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ceeceetracey9839]

definitely has that MIKE TONE

[@DrxyKai]

thats micheals voice

[@michellebaeyens1205]

Being an MJ throughout my entire life and to my humble opinion, Jaafar sounds more like his father, Jermaine. Michael's voice was more powerful, soulful and sensual ❤

[@deniseanderson6404]

Hi Man You Sound like your Uncle Michael 👍 💞♥🙏

[@veillerguise]

Michael actually had a very deep manly voice when speaking normally just like him. Over the years, his voice grew softer … like it’s been overused.

[@bibi9372]

C'est faux il a toujours eu cette voix douce

[@Cyrath89]

oh wow... I know he wants his own sound, but his voice is VERY similar to MJ. Im all up for it tho!