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Slave to the Rhythm

Music by L.A. Reid and Babyface, Daryl Simmons, Kevin Roberson

Originally Performed by Michael Jackson

"Slave to the Rhythm" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The song is the 5th track of Jackson's second posthumous album Xscape. Despite not being released as a single, the song appeared on several notable music charts due to digital downloads and streaming. Sony Mobile used a snippet of "Slave to the Rhythm" in their advertising campaign for the Xperia Z2 mobile phone. It was performed live at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards with a "Pepper's ghost" of Michael Jackson. Due to streaming of the "hologram" performance on Billboard, the song debuted at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Jackson a posthumous 50th entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

Release Date: 2014

Michael Jackson : Xscape

This 2014 posthumous release containing previously recorded demo tracks by the King of Pop reached #2 on the Billboardae 200 album charts. Our matching songbook features all eight songs from the compilation, including Love Never Felt So Good plus: Blue Gangsta - Chicago - Do You Know Where Your Children Are - Loving You - A Place with No Name - Slave to the Rhythm - Xscape.

Songlist: Loving You, Chicago, Love Never Felt So Good, Blue Gangsta, Do You Know Where Your Children Are, A Place With No Name, Slave To The Rhythm, Xscape

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Mac Huff : Slave to the Rhythm

Released almost five years after his death, Michael Jackson is still the star attraction! This track from his posthumous album Xscape was performed live at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards with Michael dancing in a holographic image. A dazzling selection for pop and show choirs with fantastic choreographic possibilities!

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composers: L.A. Reid and Babyface, Daryl Simmons, Kevin Roberson Performed By: Michael Jackson