from the Chicago Sun TimesKanye West and other rap and R&B stars are helping Michael Jackson celebrate the 25th anniversary of his iconic ‘‘Thriller’’ album with a new edition of the set, due Feb. 12. It will include remixes by West, Akon and will.iam, plus rare and unreleased material from the time period.
West remixes ‘‘Billie Jean,’’ while will.i.am has revamped ‘‘The Girl Is Mine’’ and ‘‘P.Y.T.’’ The album also features a new version of ‘‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’’’ with both Akon and will.i.am.
Among the unreleased tracks is ‘‘For All Time,’’ which was recording during ‘‘Thriller’’ but left on the cutting room floor. Jackson has personally mixed and mastered the song. Also featured is Jackson’s original ‘‘Billie Jean’’ demo and the rarities ‘‘Someone in the Dark’’ and ‘‘Carousel.’’
