The Corporation (Berry Gordy, Alphonso Mizell, Freddie Perren, and Deke Richards). Musical Characteristics
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.
Sean "Puffy" Combs, Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie, and Stevie J. Featured Artist: Black Rob, who provides rap verses. Additional Programming: Mario Winans. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back (Bad Boy Remix)
The track was released through in several formats: Vinyl: A 12-inch, 33 ⅓ RPM promo was issued in the US.
A European/UK version was also released under the catalog number JACK 1. Featured Artist: Black Rob, who provides rap verses
A specific "Bad Boys T.V. Track" version exists, lasting approximately 4:18.
The track blends the Jackson 5's original soul/pop foundation with the signature Bad Boy "shiny suit" sound: A European/UK version was also released under the
The remix incorporates excerpts from "Tidal Wave" by Ronnie Laws and samples from "Going Back to Cali" by The Notorious B.I.G..