Upgraded with a futuristic, video-game-esque synth pattern that adds a frantic urgency to the song's dark narrative about runaways and systemic neglect.
Features a cinematic, sweeping orchestral arrangement that feels deeply rooted in film noir. 8. "Xscape"
: A film detailing the collaborative process between the Estate and various producers. Key Tracks & Production
The brilliance of the Deluxe Edition lies in the stark contrast between the modernized tracks and their original counterparts. 1. "Love Never Felt So Good" Michael Jackson Xscape -Deluxe Edition- 2014
Originally recorded in 1999 with Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins.
A guitar-driven, late-90s R&B rock fusion. The original showcases a raw, angrier vocal delivery in the chorus that feels slightly more organic than the heavily polished 2014 remix. 3. "Loving You"
Eight songs reworked by a production team led by Timbaland, including Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, Rodney Jerkins, Stargate, and John McClain. "Xscape" : A film detailing the collaborative process
Developed during the Dangerous sessions in 1991 with L.A. Reid and Babyface.
The Resurrection of Pop: Unpacking Michael Jackson’s Xscape - Deluxe Edition (2014)
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 "Love Never Felt So Good" Originally recorded in
A DVD featuring the Xscape documentary, where producers discuss the project, along with documentary outtakes.
: Contains a making-of documentary titled Xscape , featuring interviews with the producers discussing how they modernized Jackson's archival work.
Timbaland updates the track into a cinematic, trap-heavy symphony with booming 808s and sharp string stabs.