@TONY

You're missing the point. Michael Jackson was not the only artist to spend millions on record productions or promotions. He was the BIGGEST music star on the planet. That right there is enough hype. He spent 25 million dollars of HIS own money to produce Invincible. $ONY lied saying it was all "their" money put into it. They refused to promote the album in order to get back the ATV music catalog. Michael wouldn't budge and then came the trial (coincidence, I think NOT) He doesn't need hype but OTHERS create controversy and hype around his albums to get people to buy it NOT realizing that MJ's fan base is loyal and large. As for his posthumous sales, EVERY artist sells more records after they die. Isn't down to hype but moreso the nostalgia.