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Michael Jackson - Skywriter (Stargate Remix)
Artist: Michael Jackson
Producer: Stargate
Album: Michael Jackson (Remix Suite 1)
Label: Epic Records
As was made clear by the many beatsmiths who sent the Booth their thoughts following the King of Pop’s death, Michael’s Jackson‘s influence was equally felt on both sides of the boards. Now, some of the game’s biggest producers have joined forces with Universal Motown to pay tribute to the late great by remixing a few of his classics. Stargate, the production duo best known for cowriting and producing Beyoncé‘s hit single, Irreplaceable, have taken a trip back to MJ’s early days to tackle Skywriter, the sweeping title track off the Jackson 5’s sixth LP. On their revamp, Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen pile on the synths and add a punchier, more danceable backbeat, retaining the original’s retro-futuristic feel but incorporating elements from the ‘80s and today. It’s a fittingly era-bridging tribute, and a catchy reminder that, even before MJ was a full-grown pop icon, he was the greatest child singer of all time. Fans can find this track as well as remixes by Polow Da Don, Dallas Austin, the Neptunes, and Salaam Remi on Michael Jackson Remix Suite 1, out now online.
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Since Michael's career was launched in clubs worldwide, it makes sense that the direction taken on this remix (as well as all the others in this new release) project is a club-oriented focus. This isn't better than the original (which was a VERY slept-on record in his Jackson 5 catalog), but it oozes fun.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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the beginning and the hook is horrible but mj's young voice holds it down
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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Oh! This is a good remix. Love the voice. Agreed with Ikno
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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I didn't really like the intro, but the production worked pretty well wit the track once it got a bit further into it. The original is better, but this is a cool blending of eras (even though it could pass as 80's production.)
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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its ight i guess. i agree the intro and chorus is wack tho. could of done a lot better with this tho. barely.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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They definitely could have done a better job with this. The intro sounded off pitch. The production was nice with Michael's voice though. Rotation, but not as good as the original.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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um. im sorry this is a no go. that production is not coo for me... at least not on this micheal jackson track. i do hear a lil bit of "closer" in a cpl parts too.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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from every little mom and pop, store in the malls of Toronto and Im guessing everywhere else in the world, everyone is trying to get Props off the king of Pop. its alittle played.
Michael definately is a talent bigger then all other but little dude rest! respect what he did alread and stop ckufing with perfection |
| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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I love this! Paying homage to MJ is great.
@DJ mcm Aren't you proving to be the hater of the night. Cool out boo boo and enjoy the music |
| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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I love michael, I do not love this song. It sounds like this should be played in a gay club.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 267 |
GREAT original track, and I'm all on board for checking different artists' renditions of great music in the past. "Fun" would be the best word to describe Stargate's take on this Jackson classic.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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It's hip, fun and made to make you dance though Hook is ruining all the fun out of it but give this a lil time and that too will mos def grow on ya'
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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MJ's voice sounds great with this production, but the intro and chorus sound off-key and they take this down for me. Overall, its not as good as the original, but its still in rotation.
@Dj mcm -- I dont see these tracks as tryin to profit off of MJ. They're tributes to how good his music was. I mean, who would really think that one of these remixes would replace some original MJ, right? Besides, pretty much whenever an MJ song is played, his estate gets money. |
| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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MJ is the BEST EVER PERIOD...but this remix isn't that hot at all. I was hoping for something with a slightly better beat and simply put together better. But this was a pretty bad attempt. Original is definitely better.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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Garbagio, but a good attempt none the less , hook is corny ... but that is just my feel. Mad props for just completing the remix ... I dont even have one done .. so great job
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2009 |
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Cali in the house and this sounds dope. Different style and vibe but I can dig it. I mean everything can't be a HipHop sounding record. This works for me. Nice vibe and style. Overall dopeness. BANGER!
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| Posted on Aug 11, 2009 |
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Just like michaels part
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2009 |
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lame intro and hook but the rest is good
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2009 |
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sounds like some sort of 70's slight 80's mix....didnt like it but i still love MJ...RIP
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| Posted on Sep 04, 2009 |
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