I understand the "squish" factor surrounding MJ, but you still have Gnatboy and Monchichi to look forward too. The swoon factor or appeal is half of what AI is all about, and eventhough I even like MJ, he wasn't so great.
/duck
I actually find Dreads really sweet. Monchichi is who my parents are swooning over. (rolling eyes) I do agree about MJ’s talent, though...he never really found his unique sound.