While the remix brought the song to a new generation, the original 1969 version remains one of the most decorated tracks in pop history, ranking on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time" and having sold over six million copies worldwide.
The track was released through in several formats: Vinyl: A 12-inch, 33 ⅓ RPM promo was issued in the US. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back (Bad Boy Remix)
The of the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back"—officially titled "I Want You Back '98" —was released on January 14, 1998 . It served as a major highlight for Motown's 40th-anniversary celebration, modernizing the 1969 classic with a late-90s hip-hop aesthetic. Production Credits While the remix brought the song to a
It includes elements written by Roger Troutman and William Jeffrey. Genre: Classified as Hip Hop and R&B/Swing. Release History & Versions It served as a major highlight for Motown's
The remix was handled by the "Hitmen" production team from Bad Boy Entertainment:
Sean "Puffy" Combs, Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie, and Stevie J. Featured Artist: Black Rob, who provides rap verses. Additional Programming: Mario Winans.
The Corporation (Berry Gordy, Alphonso Mizell, Freddie Perren, and Deke Richards). Musical Characteristics