I agree with you. I find most of them very cringy. I almost have respect they are putting themselfs out like that. BUT. There is an exception! When the impression is on a very high level, i mean when the impressionist is really dancing on a professional level or he even sings live, which is a whole other level, it can actually be really good. The dance moves must be sharp as hell and on point. The ones who sing live are rare and often they try to copy his voice, which is a unique one in the music business and thus hard to copy. That can be embarrasing too. There is one impressionist which really impressed me (i am a perfectionist and its very hard to impress me ;) was Jeffrey Perez. Not all his performances but a specific one : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibx_q7yIyZappp8.htmlsi=zoA4ba89bo2wbYZr&t=67 BAD in Santa Barbara. He sings actually life and the voice is top. Thats when the untrained listener closes his eyes and thinks " Uh that could be Michael Jackson." So when somebody has the gift of dancing, a real good voice and looks decent without having to use a truckload of makeup in the face i think its legit to copy MJ 1 on 1. By the way i also did impressions of him as a young adult, quite professional but only in my room. Because i realised that its not good enough. I wanted to learn singing whilst dancing. And he is the goat doing that. I studied how he moves on stage. Especially how stable his upper body was whilst dancing. Which is important so the voice performance doesn't suffer whilst dancing. I ended up doing the same sounds in between the lyrics. Not because i wanted to copy him but because its a consequence when you tense up your core muscles whilst dancing and singing. So when somebody makes MJ sounds like ahhh (releasing pressurized air from the lungs) before a phrase or in between and so on because of tensing up the muscles, i respect that. When the same person does it for delivering an exact copy ... i don't know. Its only a copy and it sounds not so natural. LOL i just realized your an impressionist by yourself. Actually you are quite good. You take it serios and putting in effort. I appreciate this.

I respect the honesty, not many people have the confidence to be real and be okay with the backflash. Tributes have to learn to take criticism and not see it always as hate. Victimizing mentality. Took notes, bless! Learning never stops.

Michael trapson really brings back victory era and thriller era but mostly victory but your my favorite mj impersonator

I totally agree. I'm 50 now and have been a fan since 1983. Alot of fans(tribute artists) look embarrassing

I applaud you for having the bravery to make this one. 👏🏼

Back in 2015, I used to think I was Michael Jackson, but then I was like “What kind of a idiot I was thinking?” Now I know to never think of that again, there can be the only one Michael Jackson. Great video! 👍

Please I hope you and Michael Trapson are not enemies😣 you two are my favorite

I can understand people who don't have Michael Jackson costumes, let's say my parents don't really like Michael Jackson (because of the tabloid press), and therefore I don't even have a rhinestone glove , let alone suits.

I was a person who just became the new MJ Impersonator in Thailand and galloping cosplay From what I have seen and what the media has made me understand and adapt to the rules that society has viewed,I'm understand and desired. Thank you very much for guiding the right and leaving the mistakes that hurt the fans. MJ Impersonator's duty, in my opinion, is to preserve MJ's legacy forever...

im wanting to do some tribute shows later on and this is actually like dead on accurate for how alot of the mj tribute artist are, like either their makeup is just so offputting you can tell that they are wearing a wig, their dancing will be on "why are people paying for this" level, or their singing will just be really bad or worse of all, they will be salty and not be able to take any constructive criticism because they think they are the best like i want to maybe get as big as jeffrey perez, rodrigo teaser, or sergio cortes(who are god tier tribute artist imo, i am dying to see them at a concert) but at the same time i dont care, i just want to have fun and entertain people and maybe even set a path to have my own music career and maybe get to perform and do songs with some of the singers that i LOVE other than michael and still do tribute shows for fun i dont really care about being "the best", which should really be the mindset tribute artist/impersonators should have it's not about being the best, to me it's more like keeping michael's legacy alive and introducing more people to his music and most of all, having fun also 5:03 i remember that video it was so freaking cringy

I cringe when I see Michael impersonators. And people give me so much flack for it. There is only one Michael. Often imitated (poorly) yet can't be duplicated (ever). Impersonators are cheesy... like Elvis impersonators...cheesy. Learn to dance like Michael..fine! No need to try and dress like him or look like him. You can't. Or try to sing like him. Don't. Michael was given a gift from God with his voice, dance and talents . Don't mess with perfection.. RIP Michael❤️🙏

It doesn't make sense how a lot of black impersonators don't even appreciate eras before Dangerous era, we need to do better.

I do like yours, Trapson's and Rodrigo's impersonations along with Alex Blanco

6:53 once I watched a video of a LIVE PERFORMANCE and the guy was a performing “Billie Jean”…and he wore the “Beat It” jacket 💀💀💀

When your dancing the energy from the crowd makes you feel like your Michael Jackson but your not him you feel like him

I agree to this! Although I appreciate all impersonators but we share the same opinion about "SOME" impersonators overdoing it.

DISCLAIMER: This is all my opinion! I also got a copyright strike for Jeffrey Perez singing Wanna Be Starting Something - Looks like that KZfaq was thinking that it was Michael Jackson singing. He's that good.

Michael Jackson Impersonators here. Thanks for using some photos from my page!

Bring this out sooner bro 🤣💖

A lot of people needed to hear this!🙃 Thank you, I agree 100's.

They used expo marker on that girls eyebrows 💀💀💀

Thank you for put my thoughts in this video🙃

Bro went savage in this video I was laughing half the video😂😂😂

About time i could relate with another person with the same opinions Cheers m8, all the best 😊

Bro jumpscare me 💀

I learned most of the MJ moves I know from tribute artists like Alex Blanco and River Gibbs (he’s not an MJ fan anymore but I did watch his content before he left the fandom). Having good tribute artists who know what they’re doing is really helpful- especially when they can teach you how to dance and maybe sing like Michael. The most important thing about getting a Michael Jackson tribute right is *putting in the effort* . Michael did it, that’s why he’s still respected today. The same goes for his fans who want to pay tribute to him. If I was the right physique and had enough good costumes, I would be posting MJ tribute stuff as well, but getting into shape is a long way off for me right now. Wish me luck 🤞 Additionally, I wish more tribute artists did songs Michael didn’t usually perform. I have some ideas for how some of these songs could work, but I need help from a choreographer and stage designer to make the ideas a reality lol

Im a mj impersonator to but i dont wear make up because mj was itself no one ever should look like him its my o,pinion

Hey stop I need to change my jacket 💀

just a quick note, i cant find triton store, i clicked the link in description but couldnt find it and when i searched online i got a hardware store

6:18 I've seen that video and I've been wondering if the person you uploaded it flipped the video

E Casanova is one of the best mj impersonators he looks just like Michael during the bad era Michael hired him an also Navi

5:11 me dancing in my garage

Great video. When i do my performances i sing live in the style of MJ but i incorporate my own style into it. I also hate people using crappy wigs. I just grew my hair out and kept it as it's normal colour.

I am agreed with you in everything that you say about us !

I think impersonators who get plastic surgery too is just weird... . Also try to find which era u look like better for example I'm a little tan so I fit in the bad era

İ really laugh so hard when earnest valentino and navi part was show up 🤣🤣🤣

How was it, you went to Invincible tribute in Australia right? Do you have any upcoming review for that?

Great video , I my myself am torn between do I prefer the tribute artist who comes out and preforms as themselves to honour MJ, or the impersonator who goes the full distance. I think a bit of both works but like you say they have to remember they are not or ever will be Michael Jackson. I've also noticed quite a lot now saying there the number 1 and endorsed by Michael , family or estate

Hey man I found u on TikTok I was talking about the mj jacket

You dont have to use make up for mj impersonating unless its professional mj dancer

Ate, you're so right ❤

Being yourself is important being someone who your not

I cosplay mj from the 2nd leg bad tour 1988 without makeup or wig but with fedora

The ones that were chosen by Michael are the best ones

If I don't know the dance I will improvise

Hey i just ordered the shirt of his from the billie Jean music video with the bow tie

I'm a Michael Jackson impersonator cause I love the man and I agree so much with you but i don't use makeup and speaking of wigs thx it kinda reminds me to get a new one

5:01 I'm 15 and I have a natural high voice :(

Earnest Valentino an e Casanova were born with their voices like that

They devoted their entire life to The King of Pop, and one time on a amusement park ride I was screaming stuff about me being Michael Jackson and it's a Wierd sycological state that a big Michael Jackson fan that is trying to be a look alike but not trying to change anything really I'm just trying to get the clothes stuff and perform sometimes... Really after that wierd baptism of a amusement park ride that made me feel cleansed for NO REASON

I practice every day for my dance try the victory tour Billie Jean for years I tried and better now

Thank you for making this video I totally 💯 agree with, some of the makeup they do is over the top 😂🤣

1:54 actually,michael firestone wasn't look so bad,but the others,İ really hated their make-up.Especially,the 3rd guy,he looks like a band member of the kiss.🤣

I came into this video expecting to be offended but you actually have some great points here. I’m not an impersonator (I would like to be and respectfully so) but I totally get what you mean with the wig part especially lol.

This video needed to be made. It's constructive criticism and you hit all of the nails thank you. You made all the obvious great points.

R.I.P MJ HE WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING OF POP

i am dancing like mj but why do you have to look like him maybe i do my hair a little but not like mj its just knot in my hair and my hair looks like it but not doing that makeup and stuff its just ugly

In my opinion like the only good impersonation that works for me is Rodrigo Teaser and Michael Trapson,

I love your Chanel

Do you think MJ is innocent?

I absolutely love your moonwalk !! God gave you a slender build and you friggin nailed it !! MAGIC..... corny but true 👍

jeffrey perez is kind of the best out of all of them i hate and the impersonaters who waer glassses with the songs yeah he only did it for the his is it rehaserls

Lot of self hatred from looking at the title lmao

I agree ‼️

Have you met rory jackson. Hes also one of the michael jackson tribute dancers and he has that hair like mj

Serio Cortez is another Mj impersonator actually he looks like him its insane we all miss Mj but he is gone too soon...

I feel like to many impersonations of mj have a know it all I’m to good to reply to my 2 comments. Like it’s really annoying when they brag about what they have.

4:35 after watching this part, i love my nose now.

I Respect Your Opinion, I Also Have The Same Opinion

Yess so understand this I hate it when tribute do this hahahah

This is hilarious .............and so true.

I actually talk in a high pitch voice tho- since before I knew MJ

The thing is why camt nobody LITTERALLY NOBODY CAN DO THE X EFFECT In BILLIE JEAN (I can not to brag) but like if yall want to do Billie Jean atleast do the steps right!!! And domt do the moonwalk to fast and weird

I love this guy bro🤣🤣

If you break a Moonwalker's strife they will bring the rest of the pack with them

Navi is pretty old he performed at michael birthday so he's gotten rusty but back is the best.

6.18 that is navi I've met him and to be fair he is 46

you deserve a subscribe from me

Not South Park 💀

Agreed 🤦🏻‍♂️

No offense but did you buy the Subscribers

Jeffrey perez is goated

Simply Jackson hit every single one of these lmao

I know someone who can do Michael's voice!

Good opinion I must say... I hate the make-up part, too draggy and non authentic... like you said a horror movie look , Bad nose part also, triangle nostrils and most of all, was that know it all part NAVI ? 😉 I liked this video , your not like those others who just post it, but don't say anything about it.

I can do a good voice on Elvis lol

No hate to fabio but he the one who thinks he's Michael, like he dresses like him and copy's his hairstyle and he tries to act like Michael

The female is Tiffany Jackson

How dare you put Carlo Riley in this

Bro seriously... Don't judge them From "THE BEST" MJ Impersonator Edit #1 lol i wrote this in florida 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

you are funny

At 6.18 just saying his singer is better than his dancing just watch one of his

These are all true and all anoying

I'm not big fan trapson he's a bit of race baiter in Michael Jackson community people who worked with him have said he's narcissist

i see too many white mj impersonators

You Good Dancing To, But Your Stuck Singing.

I don’t like Michael trapson tho 😒 he made fun of me and he makes lies up that some of us blackface but he whitefaces

Are from Vietnam??? 🇻🇳