Michael Jackson Xscape -deluxe Edition- 2014 [portable]

For true fans, the centerpiece of the deluxe package is the bonus DVD, which includes a 23-minute documentary on the making of the album. This feature provides an intimate look inside the production process, featuring interviews with L.A. Reid, Timbaland, and the other producers as they discuss the challenge and thrill of working with Jackson's material. It stands as a primary source for understanding the immense thought, care, and contemporary polish that went into updating the King of Pop's sound.

: Originally recorded in 1980 with Paul Anka.

Produced by Epic Records CEO L.A. Reid and executive producer Timbaland (alongside other top producers like Rodney Jerkins, Stargate, and John McClain), these versions update Jackson’s demos for a 2014 pop, R&B, and electronic audience. Tracks like Love Never Felt So Good (featuring a new duet with Justin Timberlake on the single version) and Chicago are given lush, driving beats and modern clarity. The result is vibrant and accessible, proving that Jackson’s voice could float effortlessly over contemporary soundscapes. Michael Jackson Xscape -Deluxe Edition- 2014

is widely considered the definitive version for fans because it includes the raw, original demos alongside their contemporary counterparts. The Vision: "Contemporizing" the King Curated by Epic Records CEO

Michael Jackson fans, pop music enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the music of a legend. For true fans, the centerpiece of the deluxe

| | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Release Date | May 9, 2014 | | Label(s) | Epic Records, MJJ Music, Sony Music Entertainment | | Executive Producers | L.A. Reid, Timbaland | | Production Team | Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, Rodney Jerkins, Stargate, John McClain | | Recording Period (Original) | 1980–2001 | | Recording Period (Reworked) | 2013–2014 | | Running Time (Standard) | 34:25 | | Running Time (Deluxe) | 73:43 |

Following the polarizing reception of the 2010 posthumous album Michael , the estate shifted strategies for its next project. L.A. Reid, then-chairman of Epic Records, was granted unrestricted access to four decades of Jackson's unreleased vocal archives. Reid embarked on a meticulous curation process, looking for tracks that featured complete, robust lead vocals from start to finish. It stands as a primary source for understanding

Jackson recorded this track in 1998. It is a reimagining of America’s 1972 classic rock hit "A Horse with No Name." The 2014 version transforms the folk-rock track into a thumping, groove-heavy dance anthem reminiscent of "The Way You Make Me Feel." 5. Slave to the Rhythm

Xscape (Deluxe Edition) represents a benchmark for posthumous releases. By respecting the source material and giving fans both a “modern radio” version and the untouched historical artifact, the project honored Jackson’s motto: “I never take the art home. The art takes me home.” It proved that even in unfinished form, Michael Jackson’s voice, melody, and rhythm remain timeless. For any fan, the Deluxe Edition is essential listening—a dialogue between the King of Pop and the 21st century, where he is both a ghost in the machine and very much alive in every note.

Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who worked with Jackson on Invincible , was brought back to lead the project. He was joined by StarGate, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, John McClain, and Timbaland, aiming to create a sound that felt modern yet respectfully showcased Jackson’s vocals.