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New Michael Jackson Album To Be Released Next Month
A new Michael Jackson album, featuring eight new tracks from the late artist’s archive, will be released on 13 May.
Titled Xscape, the track listing was chosen by Epic Records chairman LA Reid, who trawled through four decades of Jackson’s demos and off-cuts.
The tracks were then updated by the likes of Timbaland, who works with Justin Timberlake, and Stargate, who have produced Rihanna and Beyonce.
Reid called the process of reworking the songs “contemporizing”.
“Michael left behind some musical performances that we take great pride in presenting through the vision of music producers that he either worked directly with or expressed strong desire to work with,” said Reid.
“We are extremely proud and honoured to present this music to the world.”
A deluxe edition of the album will also feature the eight tracks in their original form alongside the remixed versions.
Xscape is the only track on the album to be updated by its original producer – Rodney Jerkins, who worked on the sessions for Jackson’s final studio album, Invincible, in 2001.
John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of Jackson’s estate said: “Michael was always on the cutting edge and was constantly reaching out to new producers, looking for new sounds.
“He was always relevant and current. These tracks, in many ways, capture that spirit. We thank LA Reid for his vision.”
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April 2, 2014 at 1:10 pm
Wow!!
kamimbya
April 2, 2014 at 4:14 pm
The legend lives on!!!
Phiri
April 2, 2014 at 5:29 pm
My idolllllllllll!!!!!! He will shake the world again!!
kumasi
April 2, 2014 at 7:23 pm
@phiri it’s unwise to have idols. The bible is again such.
jamakudi
April 2, 2014 at 8:59 pm
Why idolising him and yet he is presently enjoying a good time in hell
sly j.com
April 2, 2014 at 9:05 pm
you make me thrilleeerrrrrrr thrilleerrrrr nyt…-to b continued
[email protected]
April 3, 2014 at 5:41 am
@ jamakudi judge not thats biblical
clarence
April 3, 2014 at 6:06 am
God only is the rightful judge,he knows what is best for u and what is not so let us leave judgment for God
Umupandapwiti
April 3, 2014 at 8:08 am
These guys are just up to making money off someone who is dead and gone!!!