Music fans will get to hear new Michael Jackson music in May, nearly five years after the singer\u2019s death in 2009. Titled \u201cXSCAPE,\u201d the record will arrive on May 13 via Epic Records and in conjunction with Jackson\u2019s estate.\nAfter mining by the Estate of Jackson\u2019s archives, L.A. Reid was granted unlimited access to the treasures spanning four decades of material on which Jackson had completed his vocals. Reid then teamed up top producers to \u201ccontemporize\u201d the songs while retaining Jackson\u2019s essence and integrity, creating the best music you\u2019ve never heard. The list of producers include global hitmakers Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, Stargate and John McClain.
\nAccording to a press release, \u201cXSCAPE\u201d will feature eight new songs, including the album\u2019s title track. \u201cMichael was always on the cutting edge and was constantly reaching out to new producers, looking for new sounds,\u201d John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson, said in the release. \u201cHe was always relevant and current. These tracks, in many ways, capture that spirit. We thank L.A. Reid for his vision.\u201d
\nThat there\u2019s new Jackson music coming is of little surprise. All the way back in 2010, Jenkins revealed that he was working on \u201cunreleased Michael Jackson\u201d songs. In August of 2013, Timbaland revealed he was working on a Jackson song, apparently called \u201cChicago.\u201d Then in March of this year, Timbaland released a snippet of another Jackson song, this one named \u201cSlave to the Rhythm.\u201d
\nFor more on \u201cXSCAPE,\u201d head to the Epic Records website. Check out the album artwork, released by Epic, below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"