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Michael Jackson 'Bad' Remix Debuts Courtesy of Pitbull, Afrojack and DJ Buddha

Posted Aug 10th 2012 10:00AM by Caitlin White
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A brand new remix of Michael Jackson's legendary song "Bad" has emerged courtesy of Dutch EDM DJ Afrojack, rapper Pitbull and DJ Buddha, and The BoomBox has an exclusive first listen. The effort is part of a special 25th anniversary edition of the King of Pop's seventh studio album. Titled Bad 25, the forthcoming LP debuts Sept. 18.

The new "Bad" remix features much more modern rhythms, a speedier beat and a heavier bass line in place of '80s-era synthesizers -- all the handiwork of Afrojack and DJ Buddha. Pitbull also raps brand new verses, calling his version of the song "a toast to the king for life." The track is truly a modern take on Jackson's classic song.

Listen to a 60-Second Clip of Michael Jackson's "Bad" Remix by Afrojack Feat. Pitbull -- DJ Buddha Edit

Included in the deluxe album set are three CDS, two collectible booklets and the first ever authorized DVD release from the Bad World Tour, which took place on July 16, 1988, when Jackson played to a sold-out crowd at the Wembley Stadium in London.

The first CD features re-mastered versions of the original "Bad" hits, the second offers a listen to 13 rare tracks -- six of which are previously unreleased demos -- and the third is the audio version of the Wembley Stadium concert.

The entire set is available for pre-order here.

Check out the complete Bad 25 tracklisting below.

CD ONE – Original Album
1. "Bad"
2. "The Way You Make Me Feel"
3. "Speed Demon"
4. "Liberian Girl"
5. "Just Good Friends"
6. "Another Part Of Me"
7. "Man in the Mirror"
8. "I Just Can't Stop Lovin' You"
9. "Dirty Diana"
10. "Smooth Criminal"
11. "Leave Me Alone"

CD TWO – Bonus Tracks, Unreleased Tracks, Demos, Remixes
1. "Don't Be Messin' Around"
2. "I'm So Blue"
3. "Song Groove (aka "Abortion Papers")"
4. "Free"
5. "Price of Fame"
6. "Al Capone"
7. "Streetwalker"
8. "Fly Away"
9. "Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu" (I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Spanish Version)
10. "Je Ne Veux Pas La Fin De Nous" (I Just Can't Stop Loving You, French Version)
11. "Bad" (Remix by Afrojack Feat. Pitbull -- DJ Buddha Edit)
12. "Speed Demon" (Remix by Nero)
13. "Bad" (Remix by Afrojack -- Club Mix)

CD THREE – CD Live at Wembley Stadium July 16, 1988
1. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
2. "This Place Hotel"
3. "Another Part of Me"
4. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
5. "She's Out of My Life"
6. "I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll Be There"
7. "Rock With You"
8. "Human Nature"
9. "Smooth Criminal"
10. "Dirty Diana"
11. "Thriller"
12. "Working Day and Night"
13. "Beat It"
14. "Billie Jean"
15. "Bad"
16. "Man in the Mirror"

DVD – DVD Live at Wembley Stadium July 16, 1988
1. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
2. "This Place Hotel"
3. "Another Part of Me"
4. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
5. "She's Out of My Life"
6. "I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll Be There"
7. "Rock With You"
8. "Human Nature"
9. "Smooth Criminal"
10. "Dirty Diana"
11. "Thriller"
12. "Bad Groove" (the Band Jam section)
13. "Working Day and Night"
14. "Beat It"
15. "Billie Jean"
16. "Bad"
17. "Man in the Mirror (Encore)"

And Bonus Tracks Include:
1. "The Way You Make Me Feel" (Performed at Wembley the previous night, July 15, 1988)
2. I Just Can't Stop Loving You/Bad (Performed at Yokohama Stadium, September, 1987)

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Paza

just as Tiffany implied I'm stunned that some one able to get paid $5098 in one month on the computer. have you seen this web link N u Tt yR i C h d o t cOM

August 15 2012 at 8:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

arjohny

where is the shame. again, no mention of michael's mentor, best friend, confidant, part time stand-in, and favorite dance partner . . . "bubbles" the chimpanzee. was "bubbles" consulted before this remix . . . i suspect the answer is a resounding "no!" and will "bubbles" share in any royalties derived from its sales . . . again a shameless "no!" we all know hollywood has no heart and "bubbles" is mute testimony to that. as crazy joe biden once said: let's stand up for "bubbles."

August 13 2012 at 12:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

AIRWALKER DJ

The pitbul/afrojack remix has to be the biggest piece of **** I've ever heard. It's a clear indication that neither Sony nor team MJ have a clue about electronic dance music scene. The No dj would play this rubbish.

Remix tracklist should read something like this:
Bad - Boys Noize Remix
Speed Demon - Nero Remix
Another Part of Me - Diplo Remix
Dirty Diana - Skrillex Remix
Smooth Criminal - A- Trak Remix
Leave Me Alone - Justice Remix

Just my 2 cents worth .. from a DJ's perspective ;)

August 12 2012 at 7:59 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Maria Pacor

Horrible ; Terrible; Disgusting ! It`s a shame to destroy MJ´s music !

August 12 2012 at 1:25 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

El Rincon De PapaOso

Vaya cagada.....como siempre...gracias SONY.

August 11 2012 at 4:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ditty73

yea mani really think im remixed out..how many new beats can u put on the same tracks..JACKSON FAMILY ...ENOUGH ALREADY DAMN!!!

August 11 2012 at 12:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

complicated187

terrible

August 11 2012 at 11:40 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

jkirkheard

I have no interest in anyone remixing anything Michael Jackson left behind. That last MJ release, "Michael" was a major disappointment. However, I have every intention of purchasing "Bad 25". With the power of iTunes, I can exclude unwanted music when I download CDs. The remixes of "Bad" and "Speed Demon" (I've never even heard of these DJs) will NOT make it into my iTunes! Stop messing with Michael's music! He's no longer here to approve these changes and he, himself would probably cringe at what has been done to his creations!

August 11 2012 at 9:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Nipa Mjj

bueno creo que mike es mucho artista al lado de pitbull,,

porque ahunque el traiga ahorita fama!.

no es del nivel artistico de mike, en parte me gusta la idea porque quisas lo pongan mas en la tv, o que se yo ,me gusta que lo recuerden otros artistas que tengan presente que el es el rey y el mejor de todos ,,humm,,le estoy buscando el lado bueno por ahy ,pero por otra parte el credito sera para el pitbull tambien.

la parte de la cancion donde canta mike la aseleraron mucho no me gusta mucho porque se me hace demaciado rapida esa parte y no se oye bien su voz .:preocupado:

y bueno e escuchado la musica de pitbull algunas si me gusta el ritmo que tienen, ocea no tengo nada contra el ,, pero siento que no es la categoria del tipo de musica de mike ni el nivel !.

la musica de michael es fina , es de un nivel mas alto ,, no me gusto que lo mesclaran con el, pero bueno ,, ya no se puede hacer nada espero que el pack traiga aparte de eso novedades mas interesantes como dice aleyah ,, en el dvd ,, ,,,aaayy! lo espero con ansias!:feliz:

Más en Univision.com: http://foro.univision.com/t5/Michael-Jackson/60-segunos-de-quot-Bad-Remix-quot-feat-Pitbull-Bad25/td-p/450573054/page/2#ixzz23Ey5veKW

August 11 2012 at 8:36 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Theresa Ann

Michael Jackson routinely released singles during his lifetime with multiple remixes included. He made his acapellas available for that purpose. Those who love Michael's music so much should be aware of all the official remix releases. Now having said that, Pitbull is kind of an icky choice for the rapper but Afrojack is not a bad choice for the remixer.

As for the Beatles music, I just don't see much about it that would really appeal to modern remix artists.

August 10 2012 at 10:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply