Tyrese Gibson had a bare demo tape in his archives. Well as the story goes, Michael invited him to jam on The Invincible Project. While there, Mr. Jackson stumbled across a rough sketch of "2000 Watts".
Tyrese explained it was an outtake to his up-coming album. Yet Michael through his sense of smelling a hidden gem(that's why they call him Smelly), begged to let him do something with it!
Tyrese was more then happy to let Michael Jackson finish what he started. So Riley and Jackson reworked the track until the sound was to their liking. On hearing it would make the final cut, Tyrese quickly changed his mind and named his 2001 album "2000 Watts".
"2000 Watts" was originally inspired by a charity foundation by that same name. Founded in 1997. "2000 Watts" was almost replaced by Shout. Another somewhat irregular vocal track featuring Teddy Riley.
Many thought Invincible wasn't fresh. I agree on a few things(terrible track arrangement). But listening to the likes of "Whatever Happens", "Privacy", and "Cry", I'd have to disagree more. And "2000 Watts" does have somethin' goin'.
This electrifying hybrid of Techno and Hip-Hop is an innovative feat to Mr. Jackson's credit! A lot of times, I'd rather Michael not overdub his voice. But on this occasion, the voice blends right into the production. Another example is intro verses to "Blood On The Dance Floor".
There was a rumor going around his unreleased single showed Jackson posing in a room full of electricity. Like something you'd see in a science museum.
2000 Watts Lyrics
(Teddy Riley)
You may now put on your 3D glasses
As we proceed
As we launch
2000 thousand watts
what!
2000 thousand watts
What!
2000 thousand watts
(Michael Jackson)
Bass note, treble, stereo control, how low you go
Just enough to make your juices flow
Press play, don't stop, rotate, too hot
You feel, I'm real
I'm everything you need so tell me whats the deal
(Both)
2000 watts, 8 ohms, what!
200 volts, real strong what!
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, what!
200 volts, real strong What!
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
(Michael Jackson)
Three three three three de de
3d, high speed, feedback, Dolby®
Release two or three,
When I reach I can go til I hit my peak
Compact steelo, Chico, d-lo, highpost lady shorty really wanna be there for me
(Both)
2000 watts, 8 ohms, what!
200 volts, real strong what!
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, what!
200 volts, real strong what!
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
Bridge
(Teddy Riley)
Join us
As we prepare to take you to the next level
(Michael Jackson)
Yeah!!!
(Teddy)
3000 watts
(Michael)
Alright now
(Teddy)
16 ohms
(Michael)
Are you ready!!!
(Teddy)
300 volts
(Both)
ahhh!!!
(Teddy)
3000 thousand watts
(Michael)
What!!!
(Teddy)
3000 thousand watts
(Michael)
Dolby
(Teddy)
3000 thousand watts
(Michael)
3d 3d 3d 3d now
(3X)
Michael)
Don't you overload, babe!
Dance!!!
(Teddy)
one.....
