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Xscape getting reality show

Music fans were excited when Xscape announced a reunion a few months back. But now the group is taking it to another level by providing a

What are you listening to? Michael Jackson’s ‘Xscape’

There’s nothing here that will shed new light on Michael Jackson as an artist–you already know his genius. But there’s nothing here that sounds forced or embarrassing, either. And coming on the heels of 2010s scattershot Michael, that’s a small victory in and of itself.

Michael Jackson’s ‘new’ song: ‘Love Never Felt So Good’ (listen)

Michael Jackson fans got a peek at what’s to come with the release of a new song from the late King of Pop’s archives. “Love Never Felt So Good,” a 1983 song that is the first single from the upcoming posthumous Michael Jackson album Xscape, was released late last night (May 1) and is generating quite the buzz online.

Is ‘new’ Michael Jackson album more label exploitation?

It was announced this week that eight previously un-released songs by late pop megastar Michael Jackson songs will comprise a “new” Jackson album to be released in May. According to the label that controls his music, Epic Records, Jackson’s music has been “contemporized” by several producers who Epic Chairman L.A. Reid felt were able to exhibit the “gravitas, depth and range to creatively engage with Jackson’s work.”