The Deluxe Edition packages the standard Xscape album (eight tracks reimagined from Jackson’s unreleased vocals) with additional remixes, alternate versions, and production notes that aim to contextualize the project for fans and newcomers. It’s positioned as more than a simple compilation: a bridge connecting Jackson’s archival performances to modern production aesthetics.
The project began when L.A. Reid, Chairman of Epic Records, was granted unprecedented access to Michael’s multi-decade vault of unfinished work. He selected eight tracks recorded between that featured complete vocal performances by Michael. 2. The "Contemporizing" Process Michael Jackson Xscape -Deluxe Edition- 2014