A duet version of "Love Never Felt So Good" featuring Justin Timberlake.
Timbaland delivers some of his best work on the album here, pairing Jackson's staccato vocals with trap hi-hats, dramatic brass stabs, and an ominous accordion loop. Michael Jackson Xscape -Deluxe Edition- 2014
The album also reignited interest in Jackson’s most creative periods—the mid-80s to late-90s. Young listeners who discovered Xscape on Spotify would often dive into the original demos, then back into Thriller , Bad , and Dangerous , creating a new generation of fans. A duet version of "Love Never Felt So
Epic Records chairman L.A. Reid spearheaded the project by gaining unrestricted access to four decades of Jackson's vocal archives. Reid chose producers who could modernize the tracks while respecting Jackson's original artistry. Timbaland served as the executive producer, working alongside hitmakers Rodney Jerkins, Stargate, and J-Roc. Young listeners who discovered Xscape on Spotify would
A moody R&B track recorded during the Invincible era (originally titled "She Was Loving Me"). Timbaland’s modern production adds a dramatic, booming bassline that perfectly complements Michael's aggressive, narrative-driven vocals about an illicit affair.
In the pantheon of popular music, few names carry the weight of cultural, artistic, and commercial significance as Michael Jackson. When the King of Pop passed away unexpectedly in June 2009, he left behind not only a legacy of unprecedented success but also a vault of unfinished material—songs that were meticulously crafted but ultimately left on the cutting-room floor for various reasons. The challenge for his estate was monumental: how to honor the perfectionist’s legacy while offering fans something genuinely new?