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

Posted on Aug 10th 2012 10:40AM 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 we have 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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