Michael Jackson first ` ` Chicago '' at New York 's Hit Factory in 1983 . ` ` has had a habit of over - recording for albums , '' leaving outstanding songs unheard , Epic said . Sony 's Music Unlimited streaming service is previewing a new song each day this week . ` ` Xscape '' is set for release May 21st .
Michael Jackson recorded `` Chicago '' at New York 's Hit Factory in 1999 . `` Jackson had a habit of over-recording for albums , '' leaving outstanding songs unheard , Epic says . Sony 's Music Unlimited streaming service is previewing a new song each day this week . `` Xscape '' is set for release May 13 .