On 13 May, Epic Records, in conjunction with the Estate of
Michael Jackson, will release XSCAPE, an album of new music by the
internationally beloved music icon and King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The project features eight new tracks, which
the world will be hearing for the very first time on the new album. For the ultimate fan experience, XSCAPE will
also be available in a Deluxe Edition, which includes all of the sourced
Michael Jackson recordings in their original form. The XSCAPE standard and
Deluxe Editions are available for pre-order beginning April 1 on
iTunes.com/Michael Jackson and elsewhere, and available at all retailers
worldwide on 13 May. XSCAPE is executive produced by Epic Records Chairman and
CEO L.A. Reid, who, after an initial mining of Jackson’s archives by the
Estate, was granted unlimited access to the treasures representing four decades
of material on which Jackson had completed his vocals. Reid curated the final
list of recordings to deliver to the producers, who retooled the production to
add a fresh, contemporary sound that retains Jackson’s essence and
integrity. It’s a process Reid calls
“contemporizing.” The album’s lead producer, Timbaland was one of a handful of
producers Reid believed had the gravitas, depth and range to creatively engage
with Jackson’s work. Additional producers include global hit makers Rodney
Jerkins, Stargate, Jerome “Jroc” Harmon and John McClain. “Modern music and
artistry would look and sound completely different if not for the ground breaking
contributions Michael Jackson gifted to the world,” remarked L.A. Reid.
“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. We are extremely proud and honoured
to present this music to the world.” The title of this album honours Michael’s
album naming process. He always chose a
song from the album to name his projects and, beginning with THRILLER, used
only one word titles, each with an edgy quality to them. This is true of the new project. Written by Michael Jackson and Jerkins, and
produced by Jackson and Jerkins, “Xscape” has further significance in that it
is the one track on the album that was ‘contemporized’ by the producer who
recorded it originally in the studio with Michael. John Branca and John
McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson 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 L.A. Reid for his vision.” XSCAPE is a long awaited collection of
exciting new music that will thrill the legions of fans of one of the world’s
most revered and best-selling artists, as well as attract a whole new
generation discovering his artistry for the first time. In conjunction with the
release of XSCAPE, Epic / Sony Music will launch an unprecedented global
campaign with the One Sony sister companies, Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile
Communications, and Sony Network Entertainment International drawing from all
of Sony’s strengths and consumer reach. "Michael has long been a treasured
member of the larger Sony family," said Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO,
Sony Corporation. "Starting with the release of ‘Off The Wall’ in 1979,
Sony Music Entertainment has since released all of Michael’s recordings. We are
thrilled and privileged to be collaborating as One Sony to celebrate Michael’s
latest legacy, and bringing his fans an exclusive experience through our
upcoming initiatives with our products and services." More news about
Michael Jackson’s upcoming album will be revealed in the coming weeks. Keep
visiting www.michaeljackson.com for new details.
On 13 May, Epic Records, in conjunction with the Estate of
Michael Jackson, will release XSCAPE, an album of new music by the
internationally beloved music icon and King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The project features eight new tracks, which
the world will be hearing for the very first time on the new album. For the ultimate fan experience, XSCAPE will
also be available in a Deluxe Edition, which includes all of the sourced
Michael Jackson recordings in their original form. The XSCAPE standard and
Deluxe Editions are available for pre-order beginning April 1 on
iTunes.com/Michael Jackson and elsewhere, and available at all retailers
worldwide on 13 May. XSCAPE is executive produced by Epic Records Chairman and
CEO L.A. Reid, who, after an initial mining of Jackson’s archives by the
Estate, was granted unlimited access to the treasures representing four decades
of material on which Jackson had completed his vocals. Reid curated the final
list of recordings to deliver to the producers, who retooled the production to
add a fresh, contemporary sound that retains Jackson’s essence and
integrity. It’s a process Reid calls
“contemporizing.” The album’s lead producer, Timbaland was one of a handful of
producers Reid believed had the gravitas, depth and range to creatively engage
with Jackson’s work. Additional producers include global hit makers Rodney
Jerkins, Stargate, Jerome “Jroc” Harmon and John McClain. “Modern music and
artistry would look and sound completely different if not for the ground breaking
contributions Michael Jackson gifted to the world,” remarked L.A. Reid.
“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. We are extremely proud and honoured
to present this music to the world.” The title of this album honours Michael’s
album naming process. He always chose a
song from the album to name his projects and, beginning with THRILLER, used
only one word titles, each with an edgy quality to them. This is true of the new project. Written by Michael Jackson and Jerkins, and
produced by Jackson and Jerkins, “Xscape” has further significance in that it
is the one track on the album that was ‘contemporized’ by the producer who
recorded it originally in the studio with Michael. John Branca and John
McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson 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 L.A. Reid for his vision.” XSCAPE is a long awaited collection of
exciting new music that will thrill the legions of fans of one of the world’s
most revered and best-selling artists, as well as attract a whole new
generation discovering his artistry for the first time. In conjunction with the
release of XSCAPE, Epic / Sony Music will launch an unprecedented global
campaign with the One Sony sister companies, Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile
Communications, and Sony Network Entertainment International drawing from all
of Sony’s strengths and consumer reach. "Michael has long been a treasured
member of the larger Sony family," said Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO,
Sony Corporation. "Starting with the release of ‘Off The Wall’ in 1979,
Sony Music Entertainment has since released all of Michael’s recordings. We are
thrilled and privileged to be collaborating as One Sony to celebrate Michael’s
latest legacy, and bringing his fans an exclusive experience through our
upcoming initiatives with our products and services." More news about
Michael Jackson’s upcoming album will be revealed in the coming weeks. Keep
visiting www.michaeljackson.com for new details.
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