The collaboration with Michael Jackson was probably Akon’s ultimate goal. There were some rumors that he would retire after he will launch his new album Acquitted but he told the press that he has no desire to retire just yet. He teamed with Michael for a couple of songs and after Hold my Hand is the most expected song from the new Acquitted album. Akon told MTV that Michael was his idol since he was a small child and the collaboration with him it’s like a dream that came true.

He had a wish list with all the collaborations he would love to do and Michael was at the top of this list. He was saying ‘Well, if ever I get to Mike, then that’ll be the sign I can retire.” Since he teamed Michael Jackson so early he decided not to make retirement goals from now on. The new single will have a special video and Jackson will probably appear in it. The other single that he recorded with Michael Jackson, Wanna Be Startin Something is already available on alltel ringtones and it would be lovely to hear the new single as soon as possible. Until then, i found an exclusive instrumental of Hold my Hand.