I am really looking forward to this album! I think the path the Estate is taking with this one is a great one! I can't wait to hear these contemporized tracks, especially the ones I have never hear before, along with the demos of these songs in non-youtube quality! From the reviews I have read so far, it seems that this will be a good one! (some are comparing the reviews with that of 'Dangerous').

Militant said:

I'm not so sure about the "contemporary sound". It's annoying, that someone like Timbaland gets the "gig" because he's a multi-platinum producer. Ironically, his "wicky-wicky-wicky" sound is actually quite passé now. I would prefer if they went the other route, and produced these with an old school OtW/Thriller vibe - I would be interested in hearing, what for example Questlove & James Poyser (and D'Angelo) would come up with!

bigd74 said:

Militant said:

Physical or just digital? Do you have a link?

It's on Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/X...RTEJEHW4HN

does anyone know anything about this? is it any good?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/M...2GKERRD4T4

SamSamba said:

I wonder when the first single will be unveiled! Hopefully within the next week!

FnkyManifesto7 said:

I think the "Michael"album scared people away from the org.

I have more faith in this album but im not sure if the contemporary sounds are gonna benefit the songs or not. I can imagine it working with LNFSG

Derek1984 said:

FnkyManifesto7 said:

I wonder when the first single will be unveiled! Hopefully within the next week!

1st single from album: May 1st on iHeartRadio Awards Show.

When was that announced?! Thanks

Derek1984 said:

*The 1st single is Love Never Felt So Good and will be officially released on May 5th* As I previously mentioned, there will be a song from the new album (LNFSG?) played on the iHeartRadio Award Show on May 1.

So interested in hearing the contemporized version of Love NEver Felt So Good! Such a great song that has aged like fine wine! BEautiful piano as well!

Laila Ali posted this on her FB page:

I thought it was cool enough to share here, just don't stare too long at the well placed flash.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

motownlover said:

I think the "Michael"album scared people away from the org.

I think most of it was said when he was here. Plus the lack of discussion on him lately generally just makes this sticky all the more unnecessary. Perhaps it's time this went.

I'll remind the mods of their so-called 'flooding policy' which they're not really adhering to themselves.

http://prince.org/msg/8/299566

[Edited 4/25/14 17:31pm]

nursev said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Laila Ali posted this on her FB page:

I thought it was cool enough to share here, just don't stare too long at the well placed flash.

beautiful...damn marlon coulda got it back then

Back then Marlon, Jackie and of course Michael were my Boos!

We all know that Jesse Johnson is on the new album. But I also heard that the bonus track with the deluxe edition is a recently unearthed duet-version of 'Bad' with MJ and... Morris Day!

Seems Morris heard about Prince turning MJ down and stepped 2 the mic. It's gonna be good!

Thousands of these free standing displays sent to mobile phone stores across the UK today...

http://t.co/OjHJZaW5MG

Marrk said:

motownlover said:

I think the "Michael"album scared people away from the org.

I think most of it was said when he was here. Plus the lack of discussion on him lately generally just makes this sticky all the more unnecessary. Perhaps it's time this went.

I'll remind the mods of their so-called 'flooding policy' which they're not really adhering to themselves.

http://prince.org/msg/8/299566

[Edited 4/25/14 17:31pm]

Should be kept as a sticky.

Jackson fans are still trying to flood the

threads. Just a month or so ago there

were numerous individual threads started

on Jackson albums and when the mods combined

them into one big post there was mucho complaining.

If the sticky goes the non- Prince forum will be overrun

with Jackson related threads.

HEARING THE ALBUM # ‪ ‬ XSCAPE IN BRAZIL - PART 2 |
Preliminary analysis of music (later back with more details):
1. LOVE NEVER FELT SO GOOD
The song starts with a very instrumental crafted strings (as is done in "Gone Too Soon", for example) and then follow a jazz / soulful vibe along with piano. Sounds like a reinterpretation of the best of the album "Off The Wall".
2. CHICAGO
"Chicago" has a very strong beat and organic, blending bass, bass drums and synthesizers. In addition, several ad-libs are simply great!
3. LOVING YOU
"Loving you ... that's all I" / The song is a kind of musical instruments convention, including piano, all played simultaneously and reminiscent Broadway musicals. Another brand is up there in the chorus catchy!
4. A PLACE WITH NO NAME
APWNN The new version is introduced by a hit very similar to "The Way You Make Me Feel". Moreover, one can notice the most prominent in the Michael voice, especially in the chorus, as distinct from that leaked version years ago.
5. SLAVE TO THE RHYTHM
"Slave" begins with sounds of chains dragging as slaves being loaded.The new version includes ad-libs Timbaland and has several sections that are so prominent that MJ's voice, sounding almost a cappella.
6. DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CHILDREN ARE
has an electronic rhythm that recalls the sound of video games. The pace of the chorus is growing and instrumental sound is completed by a clock in the background, which oscillates at various times and descompassa.
DYKWYCA have a surprise! Near the end, the song seems to end up [at that moment everyone in the room were excited and prepared to applaud], when suddenly the last verse is repeated.
7. GANGSTA BLUE
is the most mysterious song on the album! The first few seconds creates an incredible tension, with rain sounds, steps and a heavy atmosphere ... until Michael comes by surprise by singing a cappella.
8. XSCAPE
"Xscape" starts with MJ saying "Darkchild" (producer Rodney Jerkins nickname). The new instrument is quite heavy and reminds of early demo version / original (including parts of beatbox). Moreover, before the chorus is an excerpt from a cappella.
Another important point is that, at various times, the song seems to reference the version of "Working Day And Night" sung live on the Dangerous Tour (to the extent that MJ is spinning on stage).
^MJ Beats Brasil translated. CAN'T WAIT!

Derek1984 said:

Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good.

more interested in hearing it now!!!

Deluxe Edition Contents:
1. Love Never Felt So Good
2. Chicago
3. Loving You
4. A Place With No Name
5. Slave To The Rhythm
6. Do You Know Where Your Children Are
7. Blue Gangsta
8. Xscape
9. Love Never Felt So Good (Original Version)
10. Chicago (Original Version)
11. Loving You (Original Version)
12. A Place With No Name (Original Version)
13. Slave To The Rhythm (Original Version)
14. Do You Know Where Your Children Are (Original Version)
15. Blue Gangsta (Original Version)
16. Xscape (Original Version)
17. Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake

DVD:
- Xscape Documentary (L.A. Reid and the producers discuss their experiences on this project)
- Xscape Documentary Outtakes

Poster:
- Exclusive Mr. Brainwash poster – Michael Jackson was an early admirer of Mr. Brainwash and they became friends. Now he has created an original piece of art which has been included as a poster with the CD version.

ok, so the version of LNFSG with Justin is the bonus track on the deluxe edition

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Derek1984 said:

Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good.

At least Beiber isn't on the album anywhere.

.

the 'featuring' Timberlake track is track 1 according to this site, so not the bonus track?

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http://stupiddope.com/2014/05/01/michael-jackson-xscape-tracklist-news-2/

[Edited 5/1/14 15:25pm]

love it!! this sounds like classic MJ to me!! Can't get this tune out of my head

I like it!

I hate the JY version, horrible Timbobeat box and JT vocals sound out of place. Like the solo mix

I'm liking this! Here I was, totally prepared to be indifferent and I couldn't stop bouncing in my seat. Classic, classic MJ.

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