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25th Jun 2014

WATCH: Jessie J Wants To ‘Rock With You’ With A Tribute Cover To Michael Jackson

We're not sure you can ever beat an MJ track...

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This day five years ago, the world was shocked to learn the King of Pop, was dead.

Michael Jackson died from an overdose of the powerful anaesthetic propofol, with his doctor Conrad Murray eventually jailed for manslaughter.

To mark the anniversary, Jessie J recorded her own version of the 1979 hit ‘Rock With You’ during a stint in the BBC Radio 1 live studio.

Covering the hit with an acoustic summer vibe, the singer brings her own signature style to the recording.

Although we’re not sure it’d ever beat MJ, it’s a pretty good cover of the classic hit.

Video via BBC Radio 1Xtra