Michael Jackson – Xscape

Label:	Epic – 88843053661, MJJ Productions – 88843053661
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold, Foil Sleeve, 180 Gram
Country:	US
Released:	Jun 10, 2014
Genre:	Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Synth-pop, Funk

Tracklist

A1	Love Never Felt So Good Arranged By [Arrangement] – Franck van der Heijden Bass – Arend Liefkes, Marcel Schimscheimer Cello – Annie Tangberg, Bastiaan van der Werf Conductor – Franck van der Heijden Drum Programming – Giorgio Tuinfort, Rutger "Rutti" Kroese Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Alex DeYoung (2), Cole Nystrom Guitar – Kevin Hissink Mixed By – Dave Pensado Percussion – Jeroen de Rik Piano [Additional Piano] – Giorgio Tuinfort Piano [Original Piano] – Paul Anka Producer – Giorgio Tuinfort, John McClain, Michael Jackson, Paul Anka Recorded By – Paul Power* Recorded By [Assisted By] – Rutger "Rutti" Kroese Viola [Altviolin] – Julia Jowett, Mieke Honingh, Norman Jansen Violin – Arlia de Ruiter, David Peijnenburg, Elisabeth Liefkes, Herman van Haaren, Pauline Terlouw, Sara Koch, Vera Laporeva, Vera van der Bie, Wim Kok Written-By – Michael Jackson, Paul Anka Arranged By [Arrangement] – Franck van der Heijden Bass – Arend Liefkes, Marcel Schimscheimer Cello – Annie Tangberg, Bastiaan van der Werf Conductor – Franck van der Heijden Drum Programming – Giorgio Tuinfort, Rutger "Rutti" Kroese Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Alex DeYoung (2), Cole Nystrom Guitar – Kevin Hissink Mixed By – Dave Pensado Percussion – Jeroen de Rik Piano [Additional Piano] – Giorgio Tuinfort Piano [Original Piano] – Paul Anka Producer – Giorgio Tuinfort, John McClain, Michael Jackson, Paul Anka Recorded By – Paul Power* Recorded By [Assisted By] – Rutger "Rutti" Kroese Viola [Altviolin] – Julia Jowett, Mieke Honingh, Norman Jansen Violin – Arlia de Ruiter, David Peijnenburg, Elisabeth Liefkes, Herman van Haaren, Pauline Terlouw, Sara Koch, Vera Laporeva, Vera van der Bie, Wim Kok Written-By – Michael Jackson, Paul Anka	3:54
A2	Chicago Co-producer – Jerome "Jroc" Harmon* Guitar – Dan Warner Mixed By – Chris Godbey Mixed By [Assisted By] – Matt Weber Producer – Timbaland Producer [Vocals] – Cory Rooney, Michael Jackson Recorded By – Chris Godbey Recorded By [Assisted By] – Perry Jimenez Written-By – Cory Rooney	4:05
A3	Loving You Co-producer – Jerome "Jroc" Harmon* Mixed By – Chris Godbey Mixed By [Assisted By] – Matt Weber Producer – Timbaland Producer [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Recorded By – Chris Godbey Recorded By [Assisted By] – Paul Bailey (5) Written-By – Michael Jackson	3:15
A4	A Place With No Name Engineer [Additional/Assistant Engineering] – Daniela Rivera Instruments [All] – Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Hermansen* Mixed By – Phil Tan Producer – StarGate (2) Producer [Vocals] – Dr. Freeze, Michael Jackson Recorded By – Mikkel S. Eriksen Written-By – Dewey Bunnell, Dr. Freeze, Michael Jackson	5:35
B1	Slave To The Rhythm Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Bass – Ranaan Meyer Cello – Jennie Lorenzo, Jesus Morales, Mark Ward Co-producer – Jerome "Jroc" Harmon Copyist, Other [Assistant To Larry Gold] – Steve Tirpak Engineer – Jeff Chestek Engineer [Assistant Engineering] – Karl Petersen (2) Mixed By – Chris Godbey Mixed By [Assisted By] – Matt Weber Producer – Timbaland Producer [Vocals] – L.A. Reid And Babyface* Recorded By – Chris Godbey Recorded By [Assisted By] – Perry Jimenez Viola – Davis Barnett, Jonathan Kim (2), Renee Steffy-Warnick Violin – Blake Espy, Carlos Rubio, Charles Parker, Dayna Anderson, Eliza Cho, Emma Kummrow, Erica Miller, Luigi Mazzocchi, Michelle Bishop, Tamae Lee Written-By – Babyface, Daryl Simmons, Kevin Roberson, L.A. Reid Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Bass – Ranaan Meyer Cello – Jennie Lorenzo, Jesus Morales, Mark Ward Co-producer – Jerome "Jroc" Harmon Copyist, Other [Assistant To Larry Gold] – Steve Tirpak Engineer – Jeff Chestek Engineer [Assistant Engineering] – Karl Petersen (2) Mixed By – Chris Godbey Mixed By [Assisted By] – Matt Weber Producer – Timbaland Producer [Vocals] – L.A. Reid And Babyface* Recorded By – Chris Godbey Recorded By [Assisted By] – Perry Jimenez Viola – Davis Barnett, Jonathan Kim (2), Renee Steffy-Warnick Violin – Blake Espy, Carlos Rubio, Charles Parker, Dayna Anderson, Eliza Cho, Emma Kummrow, Erica Miller, Luigi Mazzocchi, Michelle Bishop, Tamae Lee Written-By – Babyface, Daryl Simmons, Kevin Roberson, L.A. Reid	4:15
B2	Do You Know Where Your Children Are Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Bass – Ranaan Meyer Cello – Jennie Lorenzo, Jesus Morales, Mark Ward Co-producer – Jerome "Jroc" Harmon Copyist, Other [Assistant To Larry Gold] – Steve Tirpak Engineer – Jeff Chestek Engineer [Assistant Engineering] – Karl Petersen (2) Guitar – Dan Warner Guitar [Original Guitar Solo] – David Williams (4) Mixed By – Chris Godbey Mixed By [Assisted By] – Matt Weber Producer – Timbaland Producer [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Recorded By – Chris Godbey, Demacio "Demo" Castellon Recorded By [Assisted By] – Paul Bailey (5), Vadim Chislov Viola – Davis Barnett, Jonathan Kim (2), Renee Steffy-Warnick Violin – Blake Espy, Carlos Rubio, Charles Parker, Dayna Anderson, Eliza Cho, Emma Kummrow, Erica Miller, Luigi Mazzocchi, Michelle Bishop, Tamae Lee Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Bass – Ranaan Meyer Cello – Jennie Lorenzo, Jesus Morales, Mark Ward Co-producer – Jerome "Jroc" Harmon Copyist, Other [Assistant To Larry Gold] – Steve Tirpak Engineer – Jeff Chestek Engineer [Assistant Engineering] – Karl Petersen (2) Guitar – Dan Warner Guitar [Original Guitar Solo] – David Williams (4) Mixed By – Chris Godbey Mixed By [Assisted By] – Matt Weber Producer – Timbaland Producer [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Recorded By – Chris Godbey, Demacio "Demo" Castellon Recorded By [Assisted By] – Paul Bailey (5), Vadim Chislov Viola – Davis Barnett, Jonathan Kim (2), Renee Steffy-Warnick Violin – Blake Espy, Carlos Rubio, Charles Parker, Dayna Anderson, Eliza Cho, Emma Kummrow, Erica Miller, Luigi Mazzocchi, Michelle Bishop, Tamae Lee Written-By – Michael Jackson	4:36
B3	Blue Gangsta Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Bass – Ranaan Meyer Cello – Jennie Lorenzo, Jesus Morales, Mark Ward Co-producer – Jerome "Jroc" Harmon Copyist, Other [Assistant To Larry Gold] – Steve Tirpak Engineer – Jeff Chestek Engineer [Assistant Engineering] – Karl Petersen (2) Horns [Original Horns] – Jerry Hey Mixed By – Chris Godbey Mixed By [Assisted By] – Matt Weber Producer – Daniel Jones (4), King Solomon Logan, Timbaland Producer [Vocals] – Dr. Freeze, Michael Jackson Recorded By – Brandon Jones (2), Perry Jimenez Viola – Davis Barnett, Jonathan Kim (2), Renee Steffy-Warnick Violin – Blake Espy, Carlos Rubio, Charles Parker, Dayna Anderson, Eliza Cho, Emma Kummrow, Erica Miller, Luigi Mazzocchi, Michelle Bishop, Tamae Lee Written-By – Dr. Freeze, Michael Jackson Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Bass – Ranaan Meyer Cello – Jennie Lorenzo, Jesus Morales, Mark Ward Co-producer – Jerome "Jroc" Harmon* Copyist, Other [Assistant To Larry Gold] – Steve Tirpak Engineer – Jeff Chestek Engineer [Assistant Engineering] – Karl Petersen (2) Horns [Original Horns] – Jerry Hey Mixed By – Chris Godbey Mixed By [Assisted By] – Matt Weber Producer – Daniel Jones (4), King Solomon Logan*, Timbaland Producer [Vocals] – Dr. Freeze, Michael Jackson Recorded By – Brandon Jones (2), Perry Jimenez Viola – Davis Barnett, Jonathan Kim (2), Renee Steffy-Warnick Violin – Blake Espy, Carlos Rubio, Charles Parker, Dayna Anderson, Eliza Cho, Emma Kummrow, Erica Miller, Luigi Mazzocchi, Michelle Bishop, Tamae Lee Written-By – Dr. Freeze, Michael Jackson	4:14
B4	Xscape Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Backing Vocals [Backgrounds] – LaShawn Daniels, Michael Jackson Edited By [Additional Vocal Edits], Engineer – Mike Donaldson Edited By [Break Edits] – Greg Morgan (4) Guitar – Fredrik Strand Halland Horns – Mo Horns Mixed By – Jaycen Joshua, Rodney Jerkins, Trehy Harris Producer – Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins* Producer [Vocals] – Michael Jackson, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins* Recorded By – Rodney Jerkins Sound Designer – Greg Morgan (4) Written-By – Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Backing Vocals [Backgrounds] – LaShawn Daniels, Michael Jackson Edited By [Additional Vocal Edits], Engineer – Mike Donaldson Edited By [Break Edits] – Greg Morgan (4) Guitar – Fredrik Strand Halland Horns – Mo Horns Mixed By – Jaycen Joshua, Rodney Jerkins, Trehy Harris Producer – Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins* Producer [Vocals] – Michael Jackson, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins* Recorded By – Rodney Jerkins Sound Designer – Greg Morgan (4) Written-By – Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins	4:05
B5	Love Never Felt So Good Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Bass – Adam Blackstone, Mike Scott (7) Cello – Glenn Fischbach, Jennie Lorenzo Copyist, Other [Assistant To Larry Gold] – Steve Tirpak Engineer – Jeff Chestek Engineer [Assistant Engineering] – Cody Cichowski, Tommy Joyner Featuring – Justin Timberlake Guitar – Dan Warner, Elliot Ives, Mike Scott (7) Horns – Kevin Williams (3), Leon Silva, Sean Erick Mixed By – Chris Godbey, Demacio "Demo" Castellon Mixed By [Assistant] – Matt Weber, Vadim Chislov Percussion – Terry Santiel Producer – Jerome "Jroc" Harmon, Timbaland Producer [Vocals] – Michael Jackson, Paul Anka Recorded By – Chris Godbey, Demacio "Demo" Castellon Recorded By [Assisted By] – Calvin Bailiff, Vadim Chislov Viola – Davis Barnett, Jonathan Kim (2), Nina Cottman Violin – Blake Espy, Charles Parker, Dayna Anderson, Emma Kummrow, Guillame Combet, Jennifer Lee, Michael Jorgersen, Tamae Lee Written-By – Michael Jackson, Paul Anka Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Gold Bass – Adam Blackstone, Mike Scott (7) Cello – Glenn Fischbach, Jennie Lorenzo Copyist, Other [Assistant To Larry Gold] – Steve Tirpak Engineer – Jeff Chestek Engineer [Assistant Engineering] – Cody Cichowski, Tommy Joyner Featuring – Justin Timberlake Guitar – Dan Warner, Elliot Ives, Mike Scott (7) Horns – Kevin Williams (3), Leon Silva, Sean Erick Mixed By – Chris Godbey, Demacio "Demo" Castellon Mixed By [Assistant] – Matt Weber, Vadim Chislov Percussion – Terry Santiel* Producer – Jerome "Jroc" Harmon, Timbaland Producer [Vocals] – Michael Jackson, Paul Anka Recorded By – Chris Godbey, Demacio "Demo" Castellon Recorded By [Assisted By] – Calvin Bailiff, Vadim Chislov Viola – Davis Barnett, Jonathan Kim (2), Nina Cottman Violin – Blake Espy, Charles Parker, Dayna Anderson, Emma Kummrow, Guillame Combet*, Jennifer Lee, Michael Jorgersen, Tamae Lee Written-By – Michael Jackson, Paul Anka	4:06

Companies, etc.

Copyright © – MJJ Productions Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MJJ Productions Inc.
Distributed By – Sony Music Entertainment
Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
Manufactured By – Epic Records
Produced For – MJJ Productions Inc.
Produced For – Timbaland Productions
Produced For – Bronze And Brainz Productions
Produced For – Rhythm Section LLC
Produced For – 45th & 3rd Music LLC
Produced For – Royal Court Music
Produced For – Uncle Junior Music
Produced For – Darkchild.com
Recorded At – Power Sound Studio, Amsterdam
Recorded At – The Hit Factory
Recorded At – Thomas Crown Studio
Recorded At – Downtown Music Studios
Recorded At – Jungle City Studios
Recorded At – Milkboy Studios
Recorded At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Recorded At – Wake Up Work Studios
Recorded At – Chalice & Warehouse Studios
Recorded At – Sonar Sound Studios
Mixed At – Oasis Mastering
Mixed At – Jungle City Studios
Mixed At – Ninja Club Studios
Mixed At – Wake Up Work Studios
Mixed At – Larrabee Sound Studios
Mixed At – The Hit Factory
Published By – Mijac Music
Published By – Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Published By – Paulanne Music, Inc.
Published By – Wb Music Corp.
Published By – Uncle James Music
Published By – AX5 Songz, LLC
Published By – Sony/ATV Epic Solar
Published By – ECAF Music
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Published By – Boobie And DJ Songs Inc.
Published By – Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc.
Pressed By – United Record Pressing

Credits

A&R – Aaron Reid, Shalik Berry
A&R [A&R Administration] – Dalia Glickman
A&R [A&R Operations] – Marisa Pizarro
Art Direction [At Big Active], Design [At Big Active], Artwork [Imagery] – Mat Maitland
Art Direction [Project Art Direction] – Fuko Chubachi
Coordinator [A&R Coordination] – Heather Santos, Jeff Juin
Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Cheryl Banks, Mike "Daddy" Evans*, Big Rick Frazier*
Creative Director [Art Creative Director] – JP Robinson
Executive-Producer – Timbaland
Executive-Producer [On Behalf Of The Michael Jackson Estate], Management [On Behalf Of The Michael Jackson Estate] – John Branca, John McClain
Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etch] – BG*
Liner Notes – Joe Vogel (3)
Management [Business Affairs] – Heath Kudler, Stephanie Yu
Management [Publicity] – Diana Baron, Lauren Ceradini
Mastered By – Brian "Big Bass" Gardner*
Photography By [Photograph Used For Illustration] – Bill Nation
Producer – Antonio "LA" Reid*
Producer [Associate Producer] – John Doelp
Promotion [Marketing] – Jay Krugman, Scott Carter, Scott Seviour
Promotion [Strategic Marketing] – Alla Benyatov

Notes

180g - US release with FBI warning on back cover and vinyl labels

© & ℗ 2014 MJJ Productions, Inc. / Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment.

Silver printed gatefold cover. Includes 12" poster, with lyrics and credits printed on inner sleeve.

A4: Contains a portion of the composition "A Horse With No Name," written by Dewey Bunnell.

This album is dedicated to Michael's children, Prince, Paris and Blanket, and his mother, Katherine Jackson.

A & B runouts are etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 8 88430 53661 6
Barcode (Scanned): 888430536616

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Michael Jackson - Xscape - VG+ LP Record 2014 Epic USA 180 gram Vinyl, Insert, Download & Foil Sleeve - Synth-Pop / Funk / Soul