| "Michael Jackson (The Beat Goes On)" | ||||
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| Single by Cash Cash | ||||
| from the album The Beat Goes On | ||||
| Released | July 11, 2012 | |||
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| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Spinnin' | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Cash Cash | |||
| Producer(s) | Cash Cash | |||
| Cash Cash singles chronology | ||||
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"Michael Jackson (The Beat Goes On)" is a song by American electronic music group Cash Cash. It was released as the lead single on July 11, 2012, from their third studio album, The Beat Goes On . [2] It was released through Spinnin' Records. [3]
"Michael Jackson (The Beat Goes On)" pays tribute to American singer Michael Jackson. [1] The song incorporates lyrics from Jackson's biggest hits and showcases a different direction for the band musically which features a lot more electronic effects and less guitar. [4] Speaking about their change in sound, Jean Paul Makhlouf said that it "isn’t a radical departure" and "more of an evolution." He stated, "It’s a lot heavier electro-wise. The beats are better and the hooks are more defined. It’s a mix of our Cash Cash electro dance vibe blended with some dubstep shock bundled with a pop anthem chorus." [1]
A lyric video for "Michael Jackson (The Beat Goes On)" was released on July 16, 2012 and garnered 2 million views in 6 months. [5] [6]
"Michael Jackson (The Beat Goes On)" received airplay in Japan and the Netherlands. [7] The song peaked at number 8 on the Dance Top 30 chart along with spending five weeks on the Dutch Top 40 chart peaking at number 24. [8]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Michael Jackson (The Beat Goes On)" | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Michael Jackson (The Beat Goes On)" (Extended Mix) | 6:08 |
| 3. | "Michael Jackson (The Beat Goes On)" (Uptempo Mix) | 4:33 |
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