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A New George Michael Single Has Been Released, and It\u2019s a Nile Rodgers-Produced \u2018Fantasy\u2019 \u2014 LISTEN<\/b><\/p>\n

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\u201cFantasy\u201d, a track that was intended for George Michael\u2019s album Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1<\/em> but later appeared as the B-side of the single \u201cWaiting for That Day\u201d, has been remixed by Nile Rodgers as a single from the forthcoming release\u00a0Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1\/MTV Unplugged.<\/em><\/p>\n

Writes The Guardian<\/em><\/a>:<\/p>\n

A classic Rodgers choppy guitar line sits under a freshly minted pop-house rhythm, as Michael\u2019s voice is pleasantly \u2013 and quite radically \u2013 mangled, before segueing into the original\u2019s top line. Its status as a B-side rather undersells it \u2013 Michael\u2019s secret weapon is a half-sung style of rapping that gets a good airing here, and the \u201cif you ain\u2019t got time for me, I\u2019ll find another fantasy\u201d pay-off is suitably fabulous. The sigh that closes the chorus remains a glorious bit of petulance.<\/p>\n

Perhaps there isn\u2019t a Prince-style vault waiting to be raided, and there needn\u2019t be, given the strength of his existing work. Fantasy meanwhile is a reminder that George Michael could invest a dancefloor with sex<\/a> and wit like few other pop stars.<\/p>\n

Rodgers tweeted about the new track:<\/p>\n

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This process was extremely emotional for me. We were such massive fans of each other’s work. #Christmas2016<\/a> was very sad. t.co\/u2pNW7tEzM<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) September 6, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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You SHOULD have mixed feelings. No one’s heart was dragged through emotional ambiguity more than mine.Tears, uncertainty, happiness & #LOVE<\/a> t.co\/8cX4efAX1o<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) September 7, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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We were planning an entire new album but this was the 1st thing @GeorgeMichael<\/a> wanted done and the reason will become obvious very soon. t.co\/L5G9WSjxrj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) September 7, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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