Slave to the Rhythm

Michael Jackson

About Slave to the Rhythm

"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. 


Year:
2014
4:14
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She dances in these sheets at nights
She dances to his needs
She dances 'til he feels just right
Until he falls asleep
She dances at the crack of dawn
And quickly cooks his food
She can't be late, can't take too long
The kids must get to school

She's a slave to the rhythm
She's a slave to the rhythm of
She's a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love, the rhythm of love

She's a slave to the rhythm
She's a slave to the rhythm of
She's a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love, the rhythm of love

She dances for the man at work
Who works her overtime
She can't be rude as she says
"Sir, I must be home tonight"
She dances to the kitchen stove
Dinner is served by nine
He says his food's an hour late
She must be outta her mind

She's a slave to the rhythm
She's a slave to the rhythm of
She's a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love, the rhythm of love

She's a slave to the rhythm
She's a slave to the rhythm of
She's a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love, the rhythm of love

She works so hard, just to make her way
For a man who just don't appreciate
And though he takes her love in vain
Still she could not stop, couldn't break his chains
She danced the night that they fell out
She swore she'd dance no more
But then she did, he did not quit as she ran out the door

She danced through the night in fear of her life
She danced to a beat of her own
She let out a cry and swallowed her pride
She knew she was needed back home, home

She's a slave to the rhythm
She's a slave to the rhythm of
She's a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love, the rhythm of love

She's a slave to the rhythm
She's a slave to the rhythm of
She's a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love, the rhythm of love

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Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist also he is the most famous recording artist worldwide, entertainer and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, King of Pop, Rock and Soul, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. He has donated a total of 500 Million dollars to charities and has sold… more »

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Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, ROBERSON KEVIN, DARYL SIMMONS

Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Slave to the Rhythm" by Michael Jackson was originally recorded during the sessions of his 1991 album "Dangerous." However, it wasn't included in the album and only got released posthumously in 2014 on his album "Xscape."
Producer Collaboration
The song is produced by L.A. Reid, Timbaland, and Jerome "JRoc" Harmon, who enhanced the original version of the song to fit more into modern pop standards.
Hologram Performance
A hologram of Michael Jackson performed "Slave to the Rhythm" at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. The visual effects were created by the two companies, Pulse Evolution and Tricycle Logic.
Single Status
Though the song was not released as a single, it gained significant radio airplay in the United States and reached number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Unofficial Leaks
The song was leaked on the internet multiple times in different versions before its official release. One of the earliest leaks occurred in 2010.
Featured Artists
The leaked versions of the song featured the voice of pop star Justin Bieber. However, these versions were removed from the internet due to copyright claims.
Songwriting Credits
The songwriting credits for "Slave to the Rhythm" go to L.A. Reid, Babyface, Kevin Roberson, and Daryl Simmons.
Charts Performance
In the UK, "Slave to the Rhythm" charted at number 97, despite not being released as a single.
Music Video
The music video for the song features footage of Jackson's childhood, his early career with The Jackson 5, and several iconic moments from his solo career.
Song Length
The official version of "Slave to the Rhythm" on the "Xscape" album is 4 minutes and 36 seconds long.

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