RIP - THE KING OF POP - MICHAEL JACKSON!

Today is a very sad day for music lovers all around the globe and the MTV BASE family wish to pay respects to the legacy of MICHAEL JACKSON and send condolences and prayers out to Michael's family and friends.

Michael influenced every urban music artist that MTV BASE play on air and his loss will be felt for all the music community.

Friends of MTV BASE spoke to us about their thoughts at the tragic news of Michael Jackson's sudden passing....

PHARRELL WILLIAMS reflected "the way he moved, the way he sang, those records that him and Quincy did together are massive and he's affected the world in a way that we'll all never be the same"

ALESHA DIXON said that she was "thankful to have witnessed a true legend in my lifetime. My heart cannot express the joy his music has bought to my life. I pray for him and his family. Thankyou Michael Jackson for all you have given."

CRAIG DAVID summed up the superstar; “There are stars and people who influenced you who are great lyricists and songwriters - and then there are superstars. In my lifetime I don’t know if I’m going to see one of those again. It’s a great loss."

ESTELLE expressed her shock at the star's untimley death - “I just can’t believe he’s gone. I keep thinking I’ll go to sleep, wake up and he’ll still be alive.I was born in 1980 and I grew up listening to him. He just meant so much to me."

MS DYNAMITE exclusively revealed to MTV her thoughts on "The King of Pop"- "MJ was undoubtedly a Legend that touched, influenced & inspired the entire world! MJ was 'music' itself, he was an entertainer on every level, right through to his soul & his presence will b greatly missed, the world over!"

Finally - BASHY made a fitting tribute to Jackson: "Michael Jackson was my hero when I was younger. The BIGGEST MUSIC Star in the world is gone but he'll never be forgotten. I hope he's at peace now."

Someone once said ‘’Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die 2day. You only live once, but if you do it right that's all you need ‘’.........you did it Big MJ!