The MJCast - Episode 020: Taj Jackson Special

Welcome to another special episode of the internet’s premiere Michael Jackson podcast, The MJCast. On this milestone 20th episode, Jamon and Q have the absolute honour of speaking with a Jackson family member for the very first time, singer of the hit pop group 3T and star of the new reality show The Jacksons: Next Generation, Taj Jackson. Tariano Adaryll Jackson II, better known as Taj Jackson, is the eldest son of legendary guitarist of The Jacksons, Tito Jackson and his wife Delores ‘Dee Dee’ Martes. Being born into a musical family of stratospheric fame, Taj along with his brothers Taryll and TJ, began playing instruments from a very young age and showed strong promise as musicians in their own right. It wasn’t long before the entertainment industry noticed 3T. A record deal was signed and in 1995 their debut album Brotherhood was released…and it took the world by storm. Reaching heights not unlike what their uncle Michael and auntie Janet were accustomed to, Brotherhood sold three million copies worldwide, spawning the hit singles Anything, 24/7, Why?, Tease Me, I Need You and Gotta Be You. It wasn’t long before Taj, Taryll and TJ were household names, with new music by the boys being included on the soundtracks of feature films such as Free Willy and Men in Black. Roughly ten years after Brotherhood, the world saw the release of 3T’s brilliant sophomore album Identity which features the two singles Sex Appeal and Stuck On You. Following this era, Taj and his brothers continued working on 3T but also engaged in other avenues, with TJ taking on guardianship of his uncle Michael’s three children, Taryll continuing to work with his gift of music production and Taj fighting tirelessly for his family name. Now, in 2015, after the final episode of 3T’s fantastic new television show The Jacksons: Next Generation, 3T have finally dropped their long awaited third album, Chapter III. Taj has joined us today to speak all about the origins of 3T, their new album Chapter III, their new TV show and of course…thoughts and memories around his uncle, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. We hope you enjoy this special episode of The MJCast!

[@DJKATJAAPRADIO]

WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIM!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON! WE LOVE 3T AND YOU TAJ

[@DJKATJAAPRADIO]

WE AS TRUE FANS WILL SUPPORT YOU AND THE WHOLE FAMILY! WE WILL STAND WITH YOU ALL THE WAY! THANK YOU JAMON BULL AND WE LOVE YOU TAJ

[@linaaccardo9605]

Thank Taj love you Jackson Forever 💜

[@mayame1079]

What a humble lovable human being. It was very interesting to listen to him. Love to the Jackson family very nice, good, talented and humble people.

[@alexinou]

Amazing episode and amazing guest. It would be very interesting to know how you manage to approach them to invite them; no need for names and details but to understand what you do. Taj is fantastic to interview, he puts everyone at ease, he appears approachable, sincere, it sounds like you’re listening to friends having a chat. Fantastic job, guys! If I had to keep only one takeaway, although it’s not a direct quote, who knows, it might have been his exact words: “The biggest charity you can give is when people don’t even know it’s coming from you.“ Michael Jackson

[@wafflemaster231]

I am a new 3T fan. Enjoyed listening to you Taj talk about your love of music, family, and your admiration of the Jackson legacy.

[@binimike7398]

I love Michael Jackson forever

[@flipz4398]

Taj, you sound soooo much happier here!! I think defending your uncle has taken a toll on you! Keep up the GREAT job your doing! Waiting for the doc!! Hopefully soon??!!!! You should do a commentary on one of your videos or concerts on film family!! Also on Michael’s!! It would be fantastic!! Papa T scene to patient and pleasant!! Love his new music!! 👍🏻😀🇺🇸

[@shaitarianojfan9756]

The truth... and this is what i admire and look up to these guys for, they are sincere and honest about absolutely Everything. I love how humble they are and how strong the actual bond is apart from the fame of the surname etc. Much love for you guys. Wonderful experience to sit and listen to Taj speak for this long rather than my usual days of listening to his music non stop, also cos he's the shy one... Much Love and appreciation for 3T, especially Taj. Keep going strong.

[@barbaramartin6898]

I love all of the jackson's so humble I am so happy that the elder jacksons were able to teach them this Michael is watching from heaven so proud of his family never change.

[@alexandria62753]

what an awesome interview with Taj We love you guyz 3T

[@marmary5555]

4:35 that's right! Leos are very strong 🦁🦁🦁 Taj you're a Leo too 😉 RIP Papa Joe

[@carolki1315]

WOW!!! terrific interview taj! had me choked up @ the end :) but also, the part where taj mentions that mj would pay for funerals, etc. that's very true! when david ruffin (former lead singer of the temptations) died, mj paid for his funeral and attended the funeral with lisa presley. but very kind and anonymous things like that, mj did time and time again.

[@starchild8267]

Mj has paid for David Ruffin's Funeral in 1991 but didn't attend The ceremony to avoid paparazzi. Needles to say he didn't date yet Lisa Marie back Then

[@DJKATJAAPRADIO]

we love mj and 3 t we love you TAJ

[@genestacoleman2754]

Thank you so much for your podcasts from Detroit taj Jackson love the whole Jackson's keep up the good work your family Mee so much to me I appreciate fan for life 😍😗👍❤💛❤💛❤💛❤💛💞💥👑🙏

[@DJKATJAAPRADIO]

NO ONE WILL EVER FILL MICHAEL JACKSONS SHOES I GREW UP WITH HIM AND THE JACKSON 5 AND 3T

[@valerialeandra4178]

Parabéns Taj , amo 3T Jackson e Michael Jackson.

[@jillmorgan2061]

3T are amazing guys!I watch their reality show on youtube.Such good guys like their uncle.So glad they defended Michael to Wade Robson.You can see how much they loved Michael.The Jacksons love the Australian fans I ve heard them talk about that a few times.Very loyal!Thank you MJ Cast!Keep up the amazing work!

[@jenjoseph9394]

I just have to let you guys know , that WADE ROBESON and his entire FAMILY Make you Australians ,look awfully. Ghastly . Is there any way you COULD take them BACK . LOL LOL. BUT SERIOUSLY. ......

[@DJKATJAAPRADIO]

WOW LOVE THE SONG!!

[@reveroneveron9230]

# The MJ cast is good that people knows what kind of person he was and to know the history behind him 👍 in this quarantine to all his friends and fans listen 😉😉😉😉😉

[@shaycooper6217]

Love u 3t an mj

[@carolki1315]

and also, if taj or any of 3t come back as a guest, i'd like to hear their side of things about wade robson's new allegations. of course, i know they'll defend their uncle, but 3T knows him personally and i think wade's even dated a couple of the jacksons' granddaughters. and if there's any updates about the radaronline lawsuit. i'm very proud of taj and his brothers for standing up for their uncle and nipping this possible media firestorm in the bud and getting some control over it before it got out of hand.

[@denisebowers6911]

I hope you interview Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson that would be amazing.

[@carolki1315]

i also hope the jackson family, esp. with jackie if he's still an advisor to the estate, to please convince john branca not to do a complete 100% buyout of the sony/atv catalog. it's too bad branca can't just sell 85% and leave 15% for mj's kids and the jackson family.

[@mariadefatimadasilva4951]

Essas é sucesso hein 🤩 lindas músicas 👍😄

[@DJKATJAAPRADIO]

ITS OK TO BE SPOILED TAJ YOUR FAMILY CAME A LONG WAY FROM 2300 JACKSON STREET

[@mariadefatimadasilva4951]

Linda música 🤩

[@DJKATJAAPRADIO]

YOUR GRANDMOTHER IS AWESOME MY NAME IS KATHERINE TOO MY MOTHER HAD POLO TOO AND 7 KIDS IN MY FAMILY

[@sherriball4262]

🎶💖💖

[@mariadefatimadasilva4951]

😍🤩🤩

[@mariadefatimadasilva4951]

Nossa gostei

[@patriciabelagardi5409]

I don´t have the option to traduce it.

[@briansefinchese7978]

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