The Remix Suite
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The Remix Suite is a compilation of remixed hits by Michael Jackson
. Although labeled as a Michael Jackson release, the majority of remixes are of hits during his tenure with The Jackson 5
. Starting from August 25, five remixes each were released digitally as "suites" via iTunes
, AmazonMP3 and Rhapsody
every two weeks. It is the fifth album to be released since Jackson's death. The first suite leaked online two weeks before its intended digital release.
1 - Originally appeared on Soul Source — Jackson 5 Remixes
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
. Although labeled as a Michael Jackson release, the majority of remixes are of hits during his tenure with The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 , later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana...
. Starting from August 25, five remixes each were released digitally as "suites" via iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
, AmazonMP3 and Rhapsody
Rhapsody (online music service)
Rhapsody is an online music store subscription service, launched in December 2001, and available in the United States only. On April 6, 2010, Rhapsody officially declared its independence from RealNetworks. Downloaded files come with restrictions on their use, enforced by Helix, Rhapsody's version...
every two weeks. It is the fifth album to be released since Jackson's death. The first suite leaked online two weeks before its intended digital release.
Track listings
Below are tracks from the two editions of the CD, and then the tracks from the EPs, numbered according to suite number.US | UK | AUS | EP | Song |
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1.1 | "Skywriter" (Stargate Stargate (production team) This is a list of songs written and produced by the Norwegian production team Stargate.-Produced singles:-1999:5ive - Invincible*05. "Two Sides to Every Story"*06. "You Make Me a Better Man"Noora Noor - Curious*01. "Curious"... Remix) - 4:05 |
2 | 6 | 2 | 1.2 | "Never Can Say Goodbye Never Can Say Goodbye "Never Can Say Goodbye" is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by The Jackson 5. Released as a single in 1971, it was one of the group's most successful songs... " (Neptunes Remix) - 3:17 |
3 | 2 | 3 | 1.4 | "I Wanna Be Where You Are I Wanna Be Where You Are "I Wanna Be Where You Are" is a song written by Arthur "T-Boy" Ross and Leon Ware for Michael Jackson, who took the song to number sixteen on the U.S. pop singles chart and number two on the U.S. R&B singles chart in 1972... " (Dallas Austin Dallas Austin Dallas Austin is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of his most notable clients include Michael Jackson, TLC, Boyz II Men, Pink, Monica, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Stacie Orrico, Another Bad Creation, Fishbone, Sugababes, Anastacia, Namie Amuro, Kim... Remix) - 4:14 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 1.3 | "Dancing Machine Dancing Machine "Dancing Machine" is a 1973 song recorded by The Jackson 5, released as a single in 1974. The group's first US Top Ten hit since 1971's "Sugar Daddy", "Dancing Machine" reached number two on the Billboard pop music charts in May 1974, and number one on the R&B charts... " (Polow da Don Polow Da Don Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones , better known by known by professional name Polow da Don or Awesome Jones, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer. His cousin is Atlanta singer Monica. He has produced for a variety of artists including Usher, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, T.I... Remix) - 3:16 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 1.5 | "ABC ABC (song) "ABC" is a 1970 number-one hit song by The Jackson 5. "ABC" was written with the same design as "I Want You Back", and was first heard on American Bandstand in February 1970. "ABC" knocked The Beatles song "Let It Be" out of the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970... " (Salaam Remi Salaam Remi Salaam Remi Gibbs, better known as Salaam Remi, is a hip hop producer and keyboard player, known for his association with Nas, Amy Winehouse, and his reggae-tinged approach to production... Remix) - 3:29 |
6 | 7 | 6 | 2.1 | "Forever Came Today Forever Came Today "Forever Came Today" is a 1967 song written and produced by the Motown collective of Holland–Dozier–Holland, and was first made into a hit as a single for Diana Ross & the Supremes in early 1968... " (Frankie Knuckles Frankie Knuckles Frankie Knuckles is an American DJ, record producer and remix artist. He played an important role in developing house music as a Chicago DJ in the 1980s and he helped to popularize house music in the 1990s, with his work as a producer and remixer... "Directors Cut Late Night Antics" Remix) - 7:38 |
7 | 9 | 7 | 2.2 | "Dancing Machine" (Steve Aoki Steve Aoki Steve Aoki is an American electro house musician, record producer and the founder of Dim Mak Records.-Early life:... Remix) - 4:40 |
8 | 10 | 8 | 2.3 | "Hum Along and Dance Hum Along and Dance "Hum Along and Dance" is a soul song written for the Motown label by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Originally recorded by The Temptations, the song was later covered by Motown acts Rare Earth and The Jackson 5... " (Morales David Morales David Morales is an internationally acclaimed Grammy-winning house music DJ and producer. In addition to his production and DJ work, Morales is one of the most prolific remixers of all time, transforming many pop music songs into club-friendly dance tracks... Giamsta Remix) - 5:48 |
9 | 14 | 9 | 3.1 | "Ain't No Sunshine Ain't No Sunshine "Ain't No Sunshine" is a song by Bill Withers from his 1971 album Just as I Am, produced by Booker T. Jones. The record featured musicians Donald "Duck" Dunn on bass guitar and Al Jackson, Jr. on drums, as well as Withers on lead vocals and guitar. The song was released as a single in September... " (Benny Blanco Benny Blanco Benjamin Levin , better known as Benny Blanco, is an American songwriter and producer from Reston, Virginia. He first came to the attention of Internet blogosphere producing a collaborative EP with Spank Rock. Working with producer Dr... Remix) - 3:08 |
10 | 15 | 10 | 3.2 | "Maria (You Were the Only One)" (Show Me the Way to Go Home Emile Haynie production discography The following list is a discography of production by Emile Haynie.-Obie Trice - Cheers:*05. "Don't Come Down" *14. "Hoodrats" -Raekwon - The Lex Diamond Story:... Remix) - 3:52 |
11 | 16 | 11 | 3.4 | "Maybe Tomorrow Maybe Tomorrow (The Jackson 5 song) "Maybe Tomorrow" was a hit single recorded by American soul family quintet The Jackson 5, in 1971.The ballad was originally supposed to have been sung by Sammy Davis, Jr. but for various reasons, the entertainer could not get on the schedule to do the song and the song was then given to the... " (Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers are New York-based songwriters and music producers who are business partners and friends. They have produced hits for Ruben Studdard, Wild Orchid, Christina Aguilera, and Rihanna's debut album... Remix) - 3:09 |
12 | 18 | 12 | 3.5 | "Ben Ben (song) "Ben" is a song written by Don Black and composed by Walter Scharf for the 1972 film of the same name . It was performed in the film by Lee Montgomery and by Michael Jackson over the closing credits. Jackson's single, recorded for the Motown label in 1972, spent one week at the top of the U.S. pop... " (Konvict Akon Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first... Remix) - 3:28 |
3 | "I Want You Back I Want You Back "I Want You Back" was released in 1969 and in early 1970s became a number-one hit single recorded by The Jackson 5 for the Motown label. The song, along with a b-side cover of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' "Who's Lovin' You", was the only single from the first Jackson 5 album, Diana Ross Presents... " (Element ELEMENT (production team) Element is a Norwegian record production and songwriting team, consisting of Hitesh Ceon and Kim Ofstad. Some of the latest productions of the team include two songs for U.K... Remix) - 3:04 |
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8 | 4.1 | "I Want You Back" (Kenny Hayes Sunshine Funk Remix) - 4:31 | ||
11 | "ABC" (Verde Remix Edit) - 3:38 | |||
12 | 2.4 | "I Want You Back" (Dimitri from Paris Dimitri from Paris Dimitri from Paris is a French music producer and DJ of Greek origins. His musical influences are rooted in 1970s funk and disco sounds that spawned contemporary house music, as well as original soundtracks from 50s and 60s cult movies such as Breakfast at Tiffany's, La Dolce Vita and The Party,... Supa Funk Brakes Remix) - 6:08 |
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13 | 2.5 | "Dancing Machine" (Paul Oakenfold Paul Oakenfold Paul Mark Oakenfold is a British record producer and a trance DJ.-Early Career: 1979–84:Paul Oakenfold's career was set to be a chef, after having hopes of becoming part of a band. He describes his early life as a "bedroom deejay" in a podcasted interview with Vancouver's 24 Hours, stating he grew... Remix) - 5:24 |
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17 | 3.3 | "Who's Lovin' You Who's Lovin' You "Who's Lovin' You" is a Motown soul song, written in 1960 by William "Smokey" Robinson. The song has been recorded by many different artists including The Miracles, who recorded the 1960 original version, The Temptations, The Supremes, Terence Trent-D'arby, Brenda and The Tabulations, John Farnham,... " (No ID No I.D. No I.D., officially known as Immenslope and also known as Ernest Wilson , is a hip hop and R&B record producer, also the vice-president of Def Jam Recordings, best known for his early work with Chicago rapper Common and is known as "The Godfather of Chicago hip hop".. The nickname No I.D... Remix) - 4:16 |
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4.2 | "ABC" (Mark Hoppus Mark Hoppus Mark Allan Hoppus is an American musician, record producer, and television host. He is the bass guitarist and one of the two lead vocalists of the pop punk band Blink-182, as well as the bass guitarist and lead vocalist of the alternative rock band +44. He is a co-founder of both bands... -Chris Holmes Remix) - 3:15 |
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4.3 | "Darling Dear" (Rejuvenated by Muro Remix) 1 - 4:36 | |||
4.4 | "The Love You Save The Love You Save "The Love You Save" is a 1970 number-one hit single recorded by The Jackson 5 for the Motown label. It held the number-one spot on the soul singles chart for six weeks. It held the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks, from June 27 to July 4, 1970... " (DJ Cassidy Remix) - 3:25 |
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4.5 | "I'll Be There" (Wayne Wilkins Wayne Wilkins Wayne Wilkins is a classically trained pianist, Record producer, songwriter, record engineer, and record mixer born in the southeast London neighborhood of Croydon... Remix) - 3:41 |
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13 | "Dancing Machine" (Dave Audé Dave Audé Dave Audé is a Grammy nominated producer, house DJ, and remixer. He has done production for musicians such as KoЯn, t.A.T.u., DJ Keoki, Barenaked Ladies, Faith No More, Cause and Effect, Hilary Duff, Wanessa, Ashley Tisdale, The Pussycat Dolls, Lady Gaga, Lunascape, Madonna, Britney Spears, CeCe... vs. Havana Brown Remix) - 8:09 |
1 - Originally appeared on Soul Source — Jackson 5 Remixes
Release dates
Suite | Date |
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I | August 25, 2009 |
II | September 8, 2009 |
III | September 22, 2009 |
IV | October 6, 2009 |
CD Collection | October 20, 2009 |
External links
- Michael Jackson Remix Suite on MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- MICHAEL JACKSON | THE REMIX SUITE