[VIDEO] Justin Timberlake Brings Michael Jackson Back To Life In "Love Never Felt So Good"
Justin Timberlake dances and sings to a previously unheard track of Michael Jackson's titled "Love Never Felt So Good" that was recorded in 1983.
By Melody Oei — 16 May 2014, 03:39 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
33-Year-Old Justin Timberlake Debuted The Highly Anticipated Music Video For His Track With Michael Jackson, "Love Never Felt So Good"
Justin Timberlake seen imitating Michael Jackson's dance move in his silhouette.
Image via YouTube/SAYSTimberlake and the late King of Pop team up in a new video for one of the tracks off of Jackson’s "Xscape" album.
nydailynews.comThe Video Sees A Cast Of Dancers Recreating Some Of MJ's Most Memorable Dance Moves
A dancer busts a Michael Jackson move in Justin Timberlake's new video 'Love Never Felt So Good'.
Image via YouTube/SAYSJustin Sings Along While Dancers Bust Out Some Of The Moves From Songs Like "Bad", "Beat It" And "Black And White"
Dancers in Justin Timberlake's 'Love Never Felt So Good' dance to Michael Jackson's songs.
Image via YouTube/SAYSInterestingly, There Are No Shots Of Justin Recreating Any Of The Dance Moves, A Decision He Would Have Made As Co-Director Of The Video
Justin Timberlake dances along in his new music video 'Love Never Felt So Good'.
Image via YouTube/SAYSJT has also been heavily involved in 'Xscape', the second longplayer to be released since Michael's death in 2009, which he executive produced.
The album includes songs recorded in the 1980s and 1990s, including unearthed tracks from the 'Bad' and 'Dangerous' recording sessions.
American Producer Timbaland Said Justin Timberlake Was Chosen To Appear In The Album Because Of His Appeal To The Younger Generation
He told MTV News, “I’m like, The kids are gonna flock to this one. People don’t know ‘Off The Wall’ like they know ‘SexyBack.’ So, this got more feel like if it was ‘Sexyback,’ but respect to Michael Jackson, this is how we gonna do it.”
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As far as the video goes and Timberlakes presence in it, Timbaland says “He inserted himself just enough in ‘Love Never Felt So Good’, and just added to what Michael was doing. He didn’t really do too much. When he came in, it made him look special, but it didn’t make him look overwhelming. It was just enough.”
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"Love Never Felt So Good" Was The First Taste Of How Executive Producer Antonio "L.A." Reid Gave MJ's Previously Unheard Songs A Modern Spin
Justin Timberlake with Michael Jackson in the background, in 'Love Never Felt So Good'.
Image via YouTube/SAYSAntonio "L.A." Reid, Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, Stargate and J-Roc updated eight of Jackson's completed tracks to form Xscape, released Tuesday. Produced by John McClain (co-executor of the Jackson estate)
Jackson had originally co-wrote, co-produced and recorded the track with Paul Anka ("Put Your Head on My Shoulder," "She's a Lady," "My Way") in 1983, the year after Thriller came out.
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The latest rendition comes as the five-year anniversary of Jackson's 2009 death approaches on June 25.
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Michael Jackson's 2nd Posthumous Album "Xscape" Was Released On Tuesday, 13 May 2014, With Tracks Dating Back As Far As 1983
Michael Jackson's second posthumous album 'Xscape', released 9 years after his death.
Image via InquirerRodney Jerkins has produced for some of music's biggest names. Jerkins first starting working with Jackson on the new album's title track "Escape," back in 1999. He said, "Michael was very clear in telling me that one day that song has to come out. It was one of his favorite songs."